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BLUETEAMSCHURCH

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I just ordered a new computer with dual NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800ULTRA 768MB PCIE GPUs (does the GPU make a difference in what kind of monitor i buy?). I want to buy a new, HD (how can i tell if the monitor is HD supported?) monitor that is at least 22". What kind of displays do you guys have that you would recommend? So far I've been looking at the Gateway FPD2275W and the HP w2207 LCD monitor along with the two smaller Apple monitors (are they worth the money?) Will all displays connect to my kind of GPU? Thank you for your help, i really appreciate it. I just want to get what i can out of this machine and right now i am kind of a noob with this stuff, I'm very sorry if many of these questions have already been asked.

(The comp comes with a LG BLU-RAY ROM / HD-DVD ROM / DVDRW SATA)
 
I have a 24" widescreen Acer x243w. You can tell if a monitor is HD based on its resolution. This monitor is amazing. The picture is terrific, its huge, and it has a 2ms response time. This is it on Tiger Direct. It has an HDMI connection, which is supported on your graphics card.
 
Based on your graphics cards, I'd say you must be into gaming, so you're going to want a TN panel (fast response times). Apple's monitors aren't TN panels. They have higher quality color and images but aren't for movies or games.

You'll also want something HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) compatible to watch Blu-Ray disks with. This is a standard built into hi-def equipment that prevents unauthorized recording of media - an effort to slow down pirates. If all of your equipment isn't HDCP compatible, your hi-def video will be limited to something around 480p (480 vertical pixels).

Both the HP and the Gateway have glossy screens, is that something you're looking for? Moreover, both companies only offer 1-year warranties as opposed to the standard 3 years. I wouldn't advise the HP. You can get better quality elsewhere for cheaper. The Gateway is worth looking it because of its many inputs, including component and HDMI.
 
I have and love the ASUS VW222U... it is 22 inch and can be adjusted to suit absolutely anything... with its 2ms response time and high contrast ratio (2000:1), it is ideal for movies and gaming

Although, if you have more space (I only have small desk space and 22inch was all i could fit) you may wish to consider something larger... Samsung are terrific moniors provided you don't get the cheapknock-offs with the Samsung badge
 
fortyways said:
Based on your graphics cards, I'd say you must be into gaming, so you're going to want a TN panel (fast response times). Apple's monitors aren't TN panels. They have higher quality color and images but aren't for movies or games.

You'll also want something HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) compatible to watch Blu-Ray disks with. This is a standard built into hi-def equipment that prevents unauthorized recording of media - an effort to slow down pirates. If all of your equipment isn't HDCP compatible, your hi-def video will be limited to something around 480p (480 vertical pixels).

Both the HP and the Gateway have glossy screens, is that something you're looking for? Moreover, both companies only offer 1-year warranties as opposed to the standard 3 years. I wouldn't advise the HP. You can get better quality elsewhere for cheaper. The Gateway is worth looking it because of its many inputs, including component and HDMI.
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many thanks man, very helpful. I'll keep looking.
 
notice the resolution of different size monitor.
for lcd, the "optimal" resolution is also the highest resolution,22" supports 1680*1050 which means it cant play a Full-HD movie with 1920*1080 resolution.
24" lcd supports 1920*1080 resolution which is the best choice for HDmovie fever
 
Oh, I gotcha now. My monitor is pretty much set. Its just is a lot for my video cards to try to play newer games like crysis at 1920x1080. I get better performance if i turn it down a little bit on crysis. Thats about the only game I have to do it with though. I can play WiC at max res, and get good fps at good settings. Movies look really good on it though.
 
yep~if possible set your desktop or games to optimal resolution always.
or else the picture and the screen ain't adapt by the mode of "point to point,pixel to pixel".
jesus...what am I talking...
 
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