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Viewsonic VX2025WM vs. NEC 20WMGX2

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gnomepunk

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I have just enought money on the side for the NEC, but the Viewsonic seems to be just as good at half the price. I want to make a good investment in this monitor. I would only be using this monitor for games/web/programming/etc. and would probably never want to hook anything else up to it. Does anyone have experience with both and can shed some light on the differences? I have a little Dell 700m with the "glossy" screen and I must say that I love it, so that wouldn't be a negative in my book. I've heard they use the same panel, but can't confirm that. What do you guys think? I will be pushing this monitor with dual 7800GTs in SLI.
 
The NEC. The money you spend on video cards should never exceed what you spend on a monitor. Therefore with that setup, you might as well go all out.
 
I modded my Ultra-D to SLI last night and my other 7800GT is showing up tomorrow or saturday. I was hoping to have enough left over to replace my ultra-d with a dfi expert. It won't buy me alot more, but keeping the video cards further apart and some of the new BIOS features seem like it makes it worth the upgrade. If i don't replace the mobo, i'll get the NEC. If I get the viewsonic, I'll have some spare bones for the new mobo and some extras.
 
Assuming the reviews hold true for both LCDs (I only own the 2025 so dont know how the NEC is) the NEC is the better of the two. But if you just dont want to spend the extra money I'd say the 2025 is about the best alternative to the NEC. I love my 2025 and highly reccomend it to those wanting to keep to a smaller budget. I seriously doubt you'd be dissapointed with either LCD though. Let your wallet decide for you.
 
For half the price,the VX2025 is an amazing deal. I've read lots of reviews on both and everyone seems to love the one they purchased. almost seems like a win/win, just hope I don't get some dead/stuck pixels. I'll probably get the VX2025. Thanks for all the input.
 
Originally posted by: Howard
The NEC has the glossy coating, right? If so, I'd go for the VX2025WM every time.
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The glossy coating doesn't bother @ all. I'm surprised people even mention it. My LCD faces a window. I only see the windows when its off

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Who cares. It even makes the screen appear 'happier'.

The advanced DVM works really well in games. For text its no good but it can easily be turned on and off -- and its per profile.
 
Suppose the Viewsonic does come with some issues (backlight bleeding, dead pixels, etc) which company is better for RMA's/Returns and Customer Service? I've also heard that the 2025 is very close to the image quality of the NEC, but half the price. However I've also seen pics of a 2025 with backlight bleeds, and an NEC with dead pixels. So? Which one would be better to correct a runt of the litter?
 
quick question: is it still possible to mod an nforce4 Ultra to an nforce4 SLI (and have SLI work) like the OP said? I thought nVidia disabled that in their drivers after nforce4 was out for a month or so.
 
I modded mine a few nights ago and the Bios screen now says nVidia SLI and upon booting windows I got an error message saying "Please install another video card. SLI has been disabled for now." This was with freshly installed nForce4 drivers. Once my other 7800GT shows up, I'll let you guys know what happens.

I don't have any experience with NEC or Viewsonic's RMA/Return policy. I've email the webstore from which I was going to order the NEC asking about a dead/stuck pixel policy. Newegg kinda leaves customers out in the rain when it comes to pixel problems on LCDs they sell.
 
I am in the same boat gnomepunk, and have actually gone to stores where I can compare both monitors side by side.

Feature wise, I do prefer the 20WMGX2, but I cant justify spending that kind of money on a monitor.

LCD technology being what it is, you always run the risk of dead pixels and such...if not now, then perhaps in the future depending on the load you place on it.

That being said, I will probably go with the VX2025 as that sweet price/performance spot for a gaming LCD.
 
Originally posted by: josh6079
Suppose the Viewsonic does come with some issues (backlight bleeding, dead pixels, etc) which company is better for RMA's/Returns and Customer Service? I've also heard that the 2025 is very close to the image quality of the NEC, but half the price. However I've also seen pics of a 2025 with backlight bleeds, and an NEC with dead pixels. So? Which one would be better to correct a runt of the litter?
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I dont have any of these problems with my 2025 but I guess basically what you are asking is which company has the better customer support? I dont know I never needed to contact either with a problem to find out. I'm sure both companies have their problems and successes with support so its probably a wash out.

If you have the money and really want to buy the NEC then do so and dont worry what others say or think. Like I said before I dont think you'll be unhappy with either choice. Supposedly the NEC is just a little better on the performance side. It has 2ms faster response time and twice the contrast ratio than the Viewsonic. Wether the price increase justifies the performance increase for you to buy it is a personal choice only you can make.

You could buy the NEC and if it doesnt make you happy return it and get the 2025 instead. Or vice versa.
 
Viewsonic seems to have a 10 "bad" pixel policy and I can't seem to find NEC's version. Both have a 3 year warranty. I suck at purchasing computer parts b/c I have to know every single detail and measure the price/performance under a microscope. I don't think I can go wrong either way so I'll probably get the VX2025 and have some extra money to buy my wife some shoes. Thanks for all the input!
 
Another person bites the dust. I can't see any reason to justify a video card setup that is more expensive than the monitor. Ever.
 
Originally posted by: Ichigo
Another person bites the dust. I can't see any reason to justify a video card setup that is more expensive than the monitor. Ever.
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Strange isn't it? It's like getting a speaker system that costs less than your sound card.
 
Originally posted by: Ichigo
Another person bites the dust. I can't see any reason to justify a video card setup that is more expensive than the monitor. Ever.
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Because a monitor alone wont play games? Seriously, what you just said falls in line with a 7600 GS paired with the NEC and you would be happy? Granted, you seem to like the most expensive 20" monitor known in this realm of existence but its your opinion. For the money, the Viewsonic wins, but for the best possible performance and quality, the NEC takes the crown. That's how I see it anyway.
 
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