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I have my nice new computer with my new 8800GTX card and I am now looking for a new monitor, can anyone suggest any nice monitors for gaming with a max of around $350 US?

TIA!
 
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many topics on this, but the best monitor I would say is the viewsonic 20.1, do a search for monitor you will find some threads, mostly with monitors in your price range.
 
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you should get a big one.

i know, VERY helpful.
 
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i have a sammy 19" widescreen, picked it up for about $180. you should be able to get a 20 or 22" for around $350
 
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