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LCD recommendations (gaming)

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SrGuapo

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OK, I'm going to be starting college in the fall and since I am being provided with a free laptop, my parents are going to get me an LCD for my PC (my massive CRT just isn't going to fit). I need some recommendations. I do alot of gaming, mainly CS:S now, though that could change at some point.

Currently, I am using a 6600gt AGP (with DVI), and I was hoping to upgrade to PCI-e at some point, but we will have to see. I want a monitor that will respond well (no ghosting) and have pretty acurate color. Price isn't a major issue, but keep it reasonable.

It seems like man people are recommending the dell LCDs, are those a good choice? Basically, I want a decent LCD monitor, not necessarily huge (17-19 should be fine).

BTW - is there such a thing as a TV/monitor? Something that I culd hook up to the cable jack and switch between? This isn't necessary, I just though it would be a good option since space will be limited and I want to save as much $$$ as possible.
 
Originally posted by: BrokenVisage
n00b schooling the senior.. has the world gone topsy-turvy?! :Q
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lol... well, I have read wuite a few of the other topics, but I had a few other questions that I never saw answered. everyone either seems to be looking really cheap or high end with different needs. I will search around some more, though...

Any other comments are welcome and appreciated.
 
Originally posted by: BrokenVisage
n00b schooling the senior.. has the world gone topsy-turvy?! :Q
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Too funny.
I mean no harm..lol
Just everytime I view the Video forum I see "LCD Recommendation please"
 
The BenQ FP931 (19" w/ DVI) is cheap in price, good for gaming (little to no ghosting) and has an excellent 3yr. full warranty.
 
Originally posted by: John
The BenQ FP931 (19" w/ DVI) is cheap in price, good for gaming (little to no ghosting) and has an excellent 3yr. full warranty.
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I liek that recommendation. A good warraty is an excellent plus. Thanks for the tip and I will check that out. Can anyone testify to the uality of ben-q LCDs? They seem decent in their other products (especially the DVD burner). I will look around.
 
I have never used the Hyundai L90D+ although most things I have read about it have been very good.
However, as for the claim that it is "the gaming LCD of choice right now" I would respectfully submit that it is getting some very strong competition from the new Samsung 930B.
 
If you're only worried about using it for gaming then the L90D is probably ok but if you're going to use it ofr anything else the 0.294 mm Pixel Pitch may get on your nerves after a while. Anything .26 and over is noticeable.
 
Originally posted by: TempusMM
If you're only worried about using it for gaming then the L90D is probably ok but if you're going to use it ofr anything else the 0.294 mm Pixel Pitch may get on your nerves after a while. Anything .26 and over is noticeable.
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Yeah, I may be using it for word processing as well (maybe not, the laptop may suffice). Thanks for all the advice. I will be looking at all the suggestions.
 
I'm currently using the BENQ FP931, and it is indeed a fine monitor for a great price. I play CSS without problems.
 
Originally posted by: SrGuapo
OK, I'm going to be starting college in the fall and since I am being provided with a free laptop, my parents are going to get me an LCD for my PC (my massive CRT just isn't going to fit). I need some recommendations. I do alot of gaming, mainly CS:S now, though that could change at some point.

Currently, I am using a 6600gt AGP (with DVI), and I was hoping to upgrade to PCI-e at some point, but we will have to see. I want a monitor that will respond well (no ghosting) and have pretty acurate color. Price isn't a major issue, but keep it reasonable.

It seems like man people are recommending the dell LCDs, are those a good choice? Basically, I want a decent LCD monitor, not necessarily huge (17-19 should be fine).

BTW - is there such a thing as a TV/monitor? Something that I culd hook up to the cable jack and switch between? This isn't necessary, I just though it would be a good option since space will be limited and I want to save as much $$$ as possible.
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Since you do a lot of gaming and a 17" LCD will work for you, you can get the Samsung 172x. Although the 172x has been out close to two years (it was the gaming LCD when introduced) and there are newer models, it performance and specs still rival many current 17" models and beat most 19" units. Basic specs are:

Response Time: 12ms (really)
Native Resolution: 1,280x1,024
Pixel Pitch: 0.264 mm
Contrast Ratio: 500:1
Brightness: 270 cd/m2
Viewing Angle(H/V): 160/140
Interface: 1 Analog/1 Digital

Mwave has them in stock for $409.00 (I bought one a few months ago to replace my slow (25ms) 172T (also an excellent 17" LCD but too slow for gaming). Not cheap, but great styling, no dead pixels, and great performance as far as "gaming" LCDs' go. Compared to 17" LCDs priced $100 or more less, I still liked the 172x better when I bought it.

Heres a link to the 172x (discontinued) on Samsung's web site:

http://product.samsung.com/cgi-bin/nabc...c_product_detail.jsp?prod_id=DS17BSDSV

Heres a link to Mwave's 172x listing. They've got lots of LCDs, but you have to be wary of manufacturer's claimed response times, especially when the response time is not readily quoted in their specs. BTW, the pixel pitch of the 172x IS .0264mm, NOT .0294mm as Mwave's specs show for the 172x:

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=AA32350
 
Originally posted by: jspeicher
I'm currently using the BENQ FP931, and it is indeed a fine monitor for a great price. I play CSS without problems.
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I have it too, and really like it. No dead pixels or backlight issues, and it games look great.

Edit - I use a more expensive Samsung 910T at work, and my BenQ at home is just as good (except the screen doesn't pivot).
 
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