Attention Flat Panel Monitor Gurus

DetroitSportsFan

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I've searched this forum as well as the whole internet for information on the "MAG 17" Flat-Panel LCD Monitor" that is being offered at BB this weekend. My son has a flat panel monitor on his Christmas list. He is primarily a gamer. He likes MMORPGS like WOW. Would he be disappointed with THIS monitor?

I'm interested in your opinions.

 

Conky

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With 8ms response time it should be fine for gaming. Good luck on getting one. ;)
 

MegaVovaN

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I don't like how it doesn't have DVI input. Also, ask him about size, I wouldn't be happy with only 17 incher...
 

DetroitSportsFan

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Originally posted by: MegaVovaN
I don't like how it doesn't have DVI input. Also, ask him about size, I wouldn't be happy with only 17 incher...

We're on a budget here which means some compromises. If I bought him a bigger monitor, it would mean very little else under the Christmas tree. How much difference would DVI mean? There is a DVI output on his vid card.

 

xtknight

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Wow that is pretty inexpensive. Honestly I think it should be fine for gaming. Almost (if not all) 17" TN panels (like that) are.

DVI doesn't make that much difference on a 17" LCD. Probably none if you have a decent video card. You will need to use your video card's DVI-I->VGA adapter to hook up the LCD.