17" Gamers LCD

[Guspaz]

A friend wants to buy himself a 17" LCD, however he's an avid gamer; He looks to me for advice, and I don't want to dissapoint him. I was hoping I could get some suggestions.

Please list what is in your opinion the best LCD that meets the following category, and any reviews if possible:

1) Has 16ms response time
2) Is 17" (1280x1024)
3) Costs under 1500$ canadian. If possible, list also any under 1000$ canadian as a "budget" choice.

 

[InlineFive]

I'm confused, your title makes it sound like a laptop but you make it sound like an LCD for a desktop?! If it's a desktop LCD get the VP171b, you won't be dissapointed with it.

-Por

 

[Guspaz]

Yep, I goofed, I meant LCD

 

[The_Lurker]

Wow.... ur budget is hmm..... HUGE! $1000 CDN for a 17" LCD? I just picked up one yesterday at $499 + tax. 17", 1280x1024 and has 16ms Response Time. 260 cd/m? and 500:1 contrast ratio. That's what I got cuz i'm on a budget. No DVI though. WHat you might want to look at is a 17" with the above spec but with DVI. Those cost around $700 + tax, I believe LG has one but i can't remember the model.

 

[Guspaz]

Last time I looked (2-3 months ago) Futureshop sold the CHEAP budget LCDs for 700$ (The cheap 25ms Samsung ones) +, I'd like to know where you're buying them...

He probably doesn't care about DVI; it doesn't make much difference anyhow.

 

[Tab]

Originally posted by: Guspaz
Last time I looked (2-3 months ago) Futureshop sold the CHEAP budget LCDs for 700$ (The cheap 25ms Samsung ones) +, I'd like to know where you're buying them...

He probably doesn't care about DVI; it doesn't make much difference anyhow.

Actually DVI does make a noticable difference....

 

[Pete]

This Samsung 12ms 17" looks to be top of its class for games, provided the specs are correct. We need more game-specific testing to be sure it's better than 16ms models in terms of blurring, though. Who'll get there first--AT, GamePC, or THG?

 

[BigDaddyD]

I think that I am going to buy this one. It doesn't hurt that I have a $50 coupon to go with it, but it looks more than reasonable.

viewsonic

 

[Pete]

Looks nice (both the specs and the bezel), and the ability to pivot is a big plus.

 

[BigDaddyD]

Those were my thoughts exactly

 

[InlineFive]

Originally posted by: BigDaddyD
I think that I am going to buy this one. It doesn't hurt that I have a $50 coupon to go with it, but it looks more than reasonable.

viewsonic

That monitor is very good. The text is very clear as I sit here typing on it. Only problem is the layer of dust that has settled on the screen.

-Por

 

[BigDaddyD]

What do you mean?

 

[sodcha0s]

Excellent choice BigDaddyD. You will not be disappointed.

 

[BoomAM]

Thread Title;
17" Gamers LCD

Definitive Thread Answer;
Hitachi CML174 Series.

 

[Speedy3D!]

I'm using the NEC 1760NX which has a DVI input. I like it a lot.