New monitor suggestions? :)

El_Mayo · Jun 9, 2012, 10:50 PM

Fairly straightforward

I want at least a 24" 1080p monitor. I don't know anything about (dynamic) contrast ratios and hz so I don't really know what to look for there
Good viewing angles would be nice too
I want it for PC use, as well as PS3 (over HDMI), so built in speakers would be a big plus (otherwise I dunno how I'm gonna get sound from the PS3 lol

I'm gonna go out and have a look soon in PC World/Curry's (and obviously buy it cheaper online lol)

BumbleBee · Jun 10, 2012, 07:19 AM

a Turtle Beach headset is going to sound much better than a monitor.

http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/...-headsets.aspx

NC37 · Jun 10, 2012, 08:13 AM

PS3 is nice in that, you can run video through one and audio through another rather simply. So if you have standard speakers you could use an old PS1/PS2 cable into an adapter then run video through HDMI.

This is what I do with mine. Cept my LCD is just before HDCP became prevalent so I use an HDfury box. I run HDMI from PS3 to HDfury via HDMI to DVI cable which converts signal to DVI and then to VGA. My DVI doesn't work on the monitor so I kinda have to use VGA.

Then I use a standard composite Playstation cable and set the system to run sound through that instead of HDMI. Use a composite to 3.5mm adapter on my speaker. One that came with my 360 actually.

Fourstaff · Jun 10, 2012, 11:30 AM

LG IPS235V IPS LCD LED 23" HDMI Monitor | Ebuyer.c...

Use headphone sound out from PS3 lol

El_Mayo · Jun 10, 2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fourstaff

LG IPS235V IPS LCD LED 23" HDMI Monitor | Ebuyer.c...

Use headphone sound out from PS3 lol

I just watched this, and that stuff can literally be had for around £2 in total, so the speaker thing is a non issue now

El_Mayo · Jul 19, 2012, 08:51 PM

bump: I forgot to attach the video in my last post

The LG monitor posted in here is still in stock, but I'm looking for any other alternatives. It's hard though, cos I can't test the monitors for myself. What features should I be looking for in a monitor for gaming and video editing

BumbleBee · Jul 19, 2012, 09:28 PM

this is a great monitor for content professionals on a budget

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-U2410-2...FU?ref=prid-20

LG H-IPS panel. 8-bit + FRC. HDMI port. not really a gaming monitor..

El_Mayo · Jul 20, 2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BumbleBee

this is a great monitor for content professionals on a budget

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-U2410-2...FU?ref=prid-20

LG H-IPS panel. 8-bit + FRC. HDMI port. not really a gaming monitor..

£362 IS NOT IN MY BUDGET

bet it's really good though

pantherx12 · Jul 20, 2012, 04:03 PM

Might be worth checking out at CEX dude, if the monitor is "unbranded" I.E not a Dell/Asus or other main stream brand they sell it as generic regardless of specifications.( for example 4 months ago I got a 22 inch 1080p monitor for £60 with a 12 month warranty, not bad.)

francis511 · Jul 20, 2012, 04:08 PM

http://www.tesco.com/direct/technika...315&pageLevel=

Got a tesco locally ?

pantherx12 · Jul 20, 2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by francis511

Got a tesco locally ?

In all seriousness though, don't touch Tesco own brand stuff the internals are cheap as hell!

Better to look on ebuyer/misco etc see if there's something of similar price.

Jeffredo · Jul 20, 2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Mayo

£362 IS NOT IN MY BUDGET

bet it's really good though

Did you give a budget in any of your posts?

pantherx12 · Jul 20, 2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Mayo

£362 IS NOT IN MY BUDGET

bet it's really good though

How about this? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...vip=true&rt=nc

INSTG8R · Jul 20, 2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pantherx12

How about this? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...vip=true&rt=nc

I need to put some cash aside for one of these before they all disappear or they jack up the prices because of their popularity. Best damn monitors going right now for the money

Tho I don't know that my corner desk actually fit one.

El_Mayo · Jul 21, 2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantherx12

How about this? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...vip=true&rt=nc

yeah Wrigleyvillain told me about those
but £239! I want a monitor and new graphics card for about £300 total

pantherx12 · Jul 21, 2012, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Mayo

yeah Wrigleyvillain told me about those
but £239! I want a monitor and new graphics card for about £300 total

Pffft fine don't get the obscenely fancy monitor

yamakasi probably do 1080p monitors for a pittance you should check : ]

Also I'ma selling my rig if you'd like my 7850 for £30 off retail price ( this one happens to be a beast of an over-clocker)

( 150 on gpu, 150 for monitor left

)

_ALB_R3D X · Jul 21, 2012, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Mayo

yeah Wrigleyvillain told me about those
but £239! I want a monitor and new graphics card for about £300 total

Buy another 5770 and the rest use it for the monitor

pantherx12 · Jul 21, 2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by _ALB_R3D X

Buy another 5770 and the rest use it for the monitor

If he sells his current it essentially makes buying my card £90, and it would wreck the 5770 in crossfire

( get like 55fps average in heaven, tessellation normal, that's about 3 times that of a single 5770)

_ALB_R3D X · Jul 21, 2012, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantherx12

If he sells his current he it essentially makes buying my card £90, and it would wreck the 5770 in crossfire

( get like 55fps average in heaven, tessellation normal, that's about 3 times that of a single 5770)

That's a better solution probably,plus 2GB will do him good cause he mostly plays BF3

pantherx12 · Jul 21, 2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ALB_R3D X

That's a better solution probably,plus 2GB will do him good cause he mostly plays BF3

If he wants to save even more money I've a GTX 460 with a huge custom cooler on it (768mb)

Keeps the card under 55 c no matter what voltage you set

_ALB_R3D X · Jul 21, 2012, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantherx12

If he wants to save even more money I've a GTX 460 with a huge custom cooler on it (768mb)

Keeps the card under 55 c no matter what voltage you set

Don't think that one will cut it for BF3

On topic : this is the monitor I use Link and I'm really satisfied

pantherx12 · Jul 21, 2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ALB_R3D X

Don't think that one will cut it for BF3

On topic : this is the monitor I use Link and I'm really satisfied

yeah your probably right, the ultra setting requires 1.5gb right?

_ALB_R3D X · Jul 21, 2012, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantherx12

yeah your probably right, the ultra setting requires 1.5gb right?

More like 2GB+...3GB would be enough I think

pantherx12 · Jul 21, 2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ALB_R3D X

More like 2GB+...3GB would be enough I think

That's crazy, I really need to give bf3 a try.

scaminatrix · Jul 21, 2012, 04:28 PM

Do me do me! My budget's £130 (actually £100 but going over for the right monitor); is there much better than this for the price?

LG IPS235V IPS LCD LED 23" HDMI Monitor | Ebuyer.c...

14ms response time is the only bit that makes me wonder.

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