19" LCD Monitor

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4 total messages Started by Matt Tue, 08 Nov 2005 22:25

#285962

Author: Matt
Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 22:25

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I am looking to upgrade to a 19" LCD monitor.  It must have integrated 
speakers to save desk space.  The speakers do not need to be that great 
since when playing games I always use headphones anyway.  The display must 
be good though and have a good refresh rate for games.

Anyone have any suggestions on a good inexpensive 19" LCD?

Matt

Re: 19" LCD Monitor

#285963

Author: Zenmasta
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:01

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http://tinyurl.com/d6qp3

what to look for in a flat panel

response time - lower number is better(16ms or lower for gaming)
viewing angle - higher number is better(160 or higher)
contrast ratio - higher is better(600:1 or higher)

also you didn't mention whether you wanted d-sub or dvi

read the reviews on newegg.com...they will help you more that any 
magazine article

look for reviews that mention the specific games you will be playing

Matt wrote:
> I am looking to upgrade to a 19" LCD monitor.  It must have integrated 
> speakers to save desk space.  The speakers do not need to be that great 
> since when playing games I always use headphones anyway.  The display must 
> be good though and have a good refresh rate for games.
> 
> Anyone have any suggestions on a good inexpensive 19" LCD?
> 
> Matt
> 
>

Re: 19" LCD Monitor

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Author: Lordy.UK
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 19:46

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> response time - lower number is better(16ms or lower for gaming)

"Response time" is too general a term to be of any use, seeing as most 
manufacturers cottoned onto the fact that most home users were judging 
LCDs by that factor - and came up with new and alternative methods of 
measuring it. It's perfectly possible for a 10ms monitor to be slower 
than a 30ms monitor...

The only response time that matters for gamers is the gray to gray time, 
but manufacturers do not generally advertise it on their products as 
most home users are not capable of comprehending the difference.


-- 
Lordy.UK

Re: 19" LCD Monitor

#285965

Author: Matt
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 21:03

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> also you didn't mention whether you wanted d-sub or dvi

Is there an advantage of one over the other?

Matt

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