Gaming lcd

xNIKx

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im debating which lcd to get for mainly gaming

Samsung SyncMaster 204B 20.1" 5ms LCD

Panel Type a-si TFT/PVA

Viewable Size 20.1"

Pixel Pitch 0.255 mm

Brightness (Typical) 300 cd/m2

Contrast Ratio (Typical) 800 to 1

Viewing Angle (H/V, Typical) 160/160

Interface Analog/Digital

Response Time (Typical) 5ms (G to G)

Native Resolution 1600 x 1200

Aspect Ratio 4 to 3

Max Colors 16.7 Million

Input Video signal Analog RGB, DVI Digital Link

Sync Type Separate H/V, Composite H/V, SOG

Input Connectors 15-pin D-Sub, DVI-D

USB Ports 2 downstreams, 1 upstream

Max Power Consumption 36W max, <2W (DPMS mode)

Wall-Mount Interface VESA 100mm

Emissions Standard TCO '99

Cabinet Color (Front/Back) Black/Black

Net Dimensions 17.5" x 16.8" x 7.9" (with stand)

Net Weight 16.9lbs

Other Features PIP/PBP (with video only), Narrow bezel, Mechanical main power switch

Special Features Magic Bright ?, Magic Tune ? with asset management, Magic Color (TM), MagicSpeed ?

Warranty Three-year parts and labor


Samsung SyncMaster 740BF 17" 2ms LCD

Panel Type a-si TFT-LCD

Viewable Size 17.0"

Pixel Pitch 0.264mm

Brightness (Typical) 300 cd/m2

Contrast Ratio (Typical) 700 to 1

Viewing Angle (H/V, Typical) 160/160

Aspect Ratio 5 to 4

Interface Analog/Digital

Response Time (Typical) 2ms (GtG)

Native Resolution 1280 x 1024

Max Colors 16.2 Million

Input Video signal Analog RGB, DVI Digital Link, TMDS

Sync Type Separate H/V, Composite H/V, SOG

Input Connectors 15-pin D-Sub, DVI-D

Max Power Consumption 34 Watts (max.), <1 watt (DPMS

Wall-Mount Interface VESA 75mm

Emissions Standard TCO '99

Bezel Color Black

Net Dimensions 14.4" (W) x 14.9" (H) x 7.9" (D) (with stand)

Weight 7.5 lbs

Magic Technologies Magic Bright ?, Magic Tune, Magic Color, Magic Zone

Other Features Safe Mode (downscaling to UXGA)

Warranty 3/3/3




 

Fadey

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Do u have a decent comp that could play all games at 1600x1200? if u do.. get the top 1.
 

xNIKx

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[1] Area-51® 7500
Processor: Intel® Pentium® D Processor 930 w/ Dual Core Technology 3.0GHz 800MHz FSB
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Chassis: Alienware® Full-Tower Case - Saucer Silver
Chassis Upgrades: Alienware® Liquid Cooling with AlienIce? 2.0 Video Cooling
Power Supply: Alienware® 650 Watt ATX 2.0 Power Supply with Active PFC
Motherboard: Alienware® NVidia nForce?4 SLI? X16 Motherboard
Memory: 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 2 x 512MB
System Drive: High Performance - 160GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ & 8MB Cache
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive
Graphics Processor: 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce? 7900 GT - DVI Dual Link Supported
Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 740BF 17" 2ms LCD - Black
Sound Card: Alienware® Edition Sound Blaster® X-Fi® High Definition 7.1 Audio with XRAM Technology
Speakers: Logitech® X-530 5.1 70-Watt Speakers
Network Connection: Integrated Dual High Performance Gigabit Ethernet
Keyboard: Alienware® USB Full-Size Keyboard
Mouse: Microsoft® IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0 - USB - Standard Silver
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
Alienware Exclusive Offers: GameFly - Unlimited Game Rentals for 15 days - FREE TRIAL
Alienware Extras: AlienInspection - Exclusive Integration and Inspection - $99.99 Value - FREE!
Alienware Extras: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager
Alienware Extras: AlienWiring - Exclusive Internal Wire Management - $99.99 Value - FREE!
Free Alienware Mousepad: Free Alienware® Mousepad

that is my system specs but i think i am getting the 17" because of price, if any one owns a Samsung SyncMaster 740BF 17" 2ms LCD please tell me how it does with gaming!
 

Fadey

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Dont get the 1600x1200 native one with that system u wont be playing games at nice settings at that reso for to long...

*edit*if u dont have the pc yet dont buy it alienware is so over priced
 

ForumMaster

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what kind of question is this? ofcourse the frist one. 20.1 inch. beautiful 1600x1200 rez and an 8bit panel? perfect.
 

Running

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i say go to monarch computer because you can configure the whole thing and they just add an extra 250?? i think to the cost of the parts and configure it for you