Suggest me a monitor

JanJan · Aug 20, 2010, 06:21 AM

My 17inch Acer monitor AL1716 just gave out (screen turns yellow). Can you guys recommend me a decent monitor like 19 or 20 inch or sth that wont make my 4870 512mb suffer in game with high setting. Im not too sure abt the specs so pls just throw out your professional ideas. My budget is under $150 tho cheaper is always better

Or even someone want to sell me their monitor is reasonable price it would be good too

Many thanks

afw · Aug 20, 2010, 06:34 AM

ASUS VW224U Black 22" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Moni... --> $149 after MIR

MohawkAngel · Aug 20, 2010, 06:58 AM

Open Box: LG E2250T-PN Purple Deco 21.5" LED BackL...

JanJan · Aug 20, 2010, 07:53 AM

wow that LG is really a good deal. Im just unsure abt how big a monitor i would get because I tend to dont like big ones

and i think my 4870 will struggle at higher res too. please keep on suggesting!

MohawkAngel · Aug 20, 2010, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanJan

wow that LG is really a good deal. Im just unsure abt how big a monitor i would get because I tend to dont like big ones

and i think my 4870 will struggle at higher res too. please keep on suggesting!

Just lower the resolution of the games thats all. Im running 1680 X 1050 on a HD4200 Radeon onboard and watching blu rays movies at full resolution

slyfox2151 · Aug 20, 2010, 09:22 AM

LCDs look retarded when not in there original resolution.

mdsx1950 · Aug 20, 2010, 09:49 AM

You should probably go for a monitor with a 1400x900, 1600x900 or a 1680x1050 resolution screen if you don't plan on upgrading your card in the near future.

You'll probably able to get a screen with those resolution for about $150 or less.

Your card will definitely perform well on those resolutions.

JanJan · Aug 26, 2010, 01:01 AM

so i guess my monitor officially gave out on me today. can i have more suggestions on monitors that are not too big that still have 1920x1080 or 1680x1050? I would have bought the LG but it's out of stock now. I would prefer something less than $150 instant discount or before rebate.

another dumb question is that how does 1680x1050 vs 1920x1080 eye candy wise? or can you even notice?
thanks

Munki · Aug 26, 2010, 03:03 AM

Since your going to be gaming, get something with a highest refresh rate if possible. Although, its just a suggestion.

1920x1080 is sharper because your fitting 1920 pixels left to right and 1080 up and down.

ebolamonkey3 · Aug 26, 2010, 03:18 AM

Ahhh too bad your budget is $150

For $210 you can get the famed Dell 2209WA, which is probably the best you can buy for less than $250.

How about this one? 10% off until end of the month too.

Acer G205HBbd Black 20" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monito...

JanJan · Aug 26, 2010, 04:02 AM

is this open box a good deal? should i be worry abt open box item? what typically is missing in open boxes?

Open Box: ASUS VH226H Black 21.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Wi...

JanJan · Aug 26, 2010, 04:27 AM

and how about this? it's 19" and 1920x1080?

oh wait nvm, in newegg it says 1440x900 and in the walmart site it say 1920x1080 on top and 1440x900 in the bottom :OO

MT Alex · Aug 26, 2010, 05:25 AM

My old 4870 ran my 24" at 1920x1080 very well. I could still play most games (including Crysis) on high settings with good frame rate. I'll never go any smaller than 24" again

ebolamonkey3 · Aug 26, 2010, 05:35 AM

I think a 22" 1680x1050 would be ideal for you. 16:10 ftw!!!

LAN_deRf_HA · Aug 26, 2010, 03:11 PM

I'd have to say I don't recommend a sub $150 acer. Compared to similar asus displays they have poor blacks and my friend's just burnt out after only a year. He replaced it with a similar asus and it was much better.

JATownes · Aug 26, 2010, 03:17 PM

I run the 21.5" Asus 1920x1080 and it is an amazing monitor. The Asus definately has my vote.

Aug 20, 2010, 06:21 AM	#1
JanJan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 494 (0.32/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	Suggest me a monitor My 17inch Acer monitor AL1716 just gave out (screen turns yellow). Can you guys recommend me a decent monitor like 19 or 20 inch or sth that wont make my 4870 512mb suffer in game with high setting. Im not too sure abt the specs so pls just throw out your professional ideas. My budget is under $150 tho cheaper is always better Or even someone want to sell me their monitor is reasonable price it would be good too Many thanks Last edited by JanJan; Aug 20, 2010 at 06:28 AM.

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Aug 20, 2010, 07:53 AM	#4
JanJan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 494 (0.32/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	wow that LG is really a good deal. Im just unsure abt how big a monitor i would get because I tend to dont like big ones and i think my 4870 will struggle at higher res too. please keep on suggesting!

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Aug 26, 2010, 01:01 AM	#8
JanJan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 494 (0.32/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	so i guess my monitor officially gave out on me today. can i have more suggestions on monitors that are not too big that still have 1920x1080 or 1680x1050? I would have bought the LG but it's out of stock now. I would prefer something less than $150 instant discount or before rebate. another dumb question is that how does 1680x1050 vs 1920x1080 eye candy wise? or can you even notice? thanks

Aug 26, 2010, 03:03 AM	#9
Munki Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Weedopia Posts: 1,169 (0.67/day) Thanks: 114 Thanked 187 Times in 143 Posts System Specs	Since your going to be gaming, get something with a highest refresh rate if possible. Although, its just a suggestion. 1920x1080 is sharper because your fitting 1920 pixels left to right and 1080 up and down. __________________ Last edited by Munki; Aug 26, 2010 at 03:10 AM.

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Aug 26, 2010, 04:27 AM	#12
JanJan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 494 (0.32/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	and how about this? it's 19" and 1920x1080? oh wait nvm, in newegg it says 1440x900 and in the walmart site it say 1920x1080 on top and 1440x900 in the bottom :OO

Aug 26, 2010, 05:25 AM	#13
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Aug 26, 2010, 05:35 AM	#14
ebolamonkey3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta/Marietta, GA Posts: 759 (0.65/day) Thanks: 209 Thanked 103 Times in 90 Posts System Specs	I think a 22" 1680x1050 would be ideal for you. 16:10 ftw!!! __________________ Heat,Ebay,PBNation

Aug 26, 2010, 03:11 PM	#15
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