Looking to buy a new LCD monitor... $400 budget

[garetjax]

My aging Gateway VX920 19" CRT is starting to flake out on me, so I thought I'd join the 21st century and pick up an LCD monitor to replace it.

I am looking for something at least 20" or larger, widescreen, but no bigger than 26". It must have excellent contrast/brightness/color as I do a lot of graphic/photo editing. I also game quite a bit (HD3870 512MB GDDR4, Q6600, 4GB RAM), so a fast response time (ie no ghosting) is mandatory. Resolution up to 1920x1200 would be nice as well. Not sure what pixel pitch would be best for me. I am looking to spend anywhere from $300-$400 on a new monitor.

If any of this spec stuff doesn't jive, let me know and I'll clarify. I was told that Samsung and Dell's are good LCD monitors, so I'd like to start there if possible. Thanks! =)

 

[gamefreak32]

I see that you are posting on multiple sites...

http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=459492

 

[videogames101]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Look at the LCD thread, it's there for a reason.

 

[TheUnk]

Originally posted by: gamefreak32
I see that you are posting on multiple sites...

http://forums.pcper.com/showthread.php?t=459492

wow, who cares? Do you feel like he is cheating on you or something?

Anyways.. Read the LCD thread, just the first few posts gives a lot of recommendations

 

[garetjax]

Aye, I did read the LCD thread. Pretty good info in there, the OP took a lot time constructing that sticky. Anyhow, thanks for the tip. =)

 

[pugh]

same thing I thought. At least he is not posting it 10 times here on different areas of the forum. Give the man some slack maybe??

 

[jiffylube1024]

I've got a Dell 2408WFP and I love it. It's even got USB and memory stick ports on the side .

 

[lightstar]

i just got a samsung TOC T260 for $330 open box and it is the best looking monitor i've ever seen. check one out at best buy

here

 

[LOUISSSSS]

i'm in the same boat... what are people suggesting these days??
my uses:
-MOVIES
-CS:S
-General Usage

-requirements: DVI, HDCP

 

[faxon]

what video card are you using louisssss? i would probably recommend the 24 inch version of the one lightstar just got for 1080p playback in a reasonably priced 24 inch LCD.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824001275

as for the OP, if you dont want full 1080p playback the LG227WTG that the LCD thread recommends is the best gaming monitor you can buy in a 22" form factor. if you wait until black friday to buy you might even be able to get 2 for under $450 if you're lucky . otherwise go with the 24 inch samsung. TN panels arent the best for photo editing, but that one is one of the better ones colors wise for that, and if you want a 1920x1200 monitor with good color quality for about $400 thats pretty much the one to get. anything better in the color quality department that is still good enough to do gaming on is going to come out to at least $300 more.

 

[trance247]

costco has 28" lcd for 399, check forum

 

[exar333]

Originally posted by: jiffylube1024
I've got a Dell 2408WFP and I love it. It's even got USB and memory stick ports on the side .

I ordered the same monitor from ebay with 25% cashback (a few months ago) and got it for ~400.00. Definitely worth it.