Need bigger monitor?

[Dorkenstein]

Does the 4870x2 only outshine a 4870 on larger monitors? I have a 22" Diamondtron from Mitsubishi and usually play at 16x12 or higher if I am able. Would a 4870x2 be overkill or a smart investment for next years crop of games? Thanks.

 

[octopus41092]

4870X2 can handle games at 2560 which makes it suitable for 30" monitors. On a 22" it's overkill, you probably only need a HD4850 on a 22" maybe a HD4870.

 

[Sylvanas]

Yeah a 4870X2 would be overkill, best to go with a 4850 or 4870 if you are feeling generous.

 

[Elfear]

Agree with the above. My 4870 plowed through anything I threw at it with my 22" monitor except for Crysis.

 

[onedestinazn2]

yep i concur with everyone else my 4850 plays everything i throw at it very well, oh i play on a dell 22'' at 16x12 also

 

[mmnno]

Originally posted by: Dorkenstein
Does the 4870x2 only outshine a 4870 on larger monitors? I have a 22" Diamondtron from Mitsubishi and usually play at 16x12 or higher if I am able. Would a 4870x2 be overkill or a smart investment for next years crop of games? Thanks.

You should be able to use 2048x1536 on that monitor, right? Not as intensive as a 30" widescreen LCD, but more than enough to tax a 4870x2 if you crank settings. In fact, it might provide a better balance of pixels and settings than a 30", both in today's games and in the future. Plus, better pixel density, and 80+ fps.

Of course if your monitor can't do that resolution well (at least 72Hz and not blurry) then it's time to upgrade.

 

[postmortemIA]

2048x1536 looks tiny on that monitor. LCD equivalent is 20" which runs and 1600x1200 and that is too tiny as well.

 

[taltamir]

smart investment? it's an overpriced toy that depreciates slightly slower then a good meal. Computer hardware is a consumable, not an investment.

My rule of thumb... the monitor should cost more then the video card. (preferably twice as much).

I really wanna upgrade my monitor from my 700$ 24 incher to one of these:
http://www.projectorcentral.co..._theater_projector.htm

2500$ MSRP (can be had for 1600$ after 600$ MIR) 1080p projector... 1920x1080 @ 100+ inches screen.