Looking for a new moniter what should the minimum spec be?

[h***@hotmail.co.uk]

Hi, I am new to these forums so please forgive me if this subject has
been raised before..
I am in the market for a new monitor to enhance my gaming experience
but I aint too sure of what I should be looking for..
I am looking for at least 20 inch widescreen but thats all about I
know.
I aint sure on the pixel, refresh screen etc etc etc...
If anyone is using a good monitor that you could recommend then
please feel free to post or link what you are using or would like to
use..
Many thanks.

[Geoff]

Post by h***@hotmail.co.uk
Hi, I am new to these forums so please forgive me if this subject has
been raised before..
I am in the market for a new monitor to enhance my gaming experience
but I aint too sure of what I should be looking for..
I am looking for at least 20 inch widescreen but thats all about I
know.
I aint sure on the pixel, refresh screen etc etc etc...
If anyone is using a good monitor that you could recommend then
please feel free to post or link what you are using or would like to
use..
Many thanks.

this is usenet, it isn't google groups

post in the right group
(try the homebuilt pc one or smoething like that)

i'm using a very nice dell 2005FPW (bit old now of course, lookup latest
version of same model)
does 1680x1024 (or something like that)
and is 20"
TFT's you don't need nutter high refresh rate, 60hz is fine

get a monitor with DVI (and video card/cable too)

[tommy]

Post by Geoff
this is usenet, it isn't google groups

isn't Google Groups just a usenet archive?

[Crazy Nomad]

Post by tommy

Post by Geoff
this is usenet, it isn't google groups

isn't Google Groups just a usenet archive?

Owned. :-) Kudos to the responder.

[Geoff]

Post by tommy

Post by Geoff
this is usenet, it isn't google groups

isn't Google Groups just a usenet archive?

more like an web interface, poeple can post from it
they think it's part of google half the time.....

[tommy]

Post by Geoff
more like an web interface, poeple can post from it
they think it's part of google half the time.....

I call it an archive because I can find my posts from the mid-90's.

Google bought Deja.com.

[Kz]

Post by h***@hotmail.co.uk
Hi, I am new to these forums so please forgive me if this subject has
been raised before..
I am in the market for a new monitor to enhance my gaming experience
but I aint too sure of what I should be looking for..
I am looking for at least 20 inch widescreen but thats all about I
know.
I aint sure on the pixel, refresh screen etc etc etc...
If anyone is using a good monitor that you could recommend then
please feel free to post or link what you are using or would like to
use..
Many thanks.

CNet.com seems to be the best place to go to read reviews and compare prices
of all electronic gear.

For PC monitors start with:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Monitors/2001-3173_7-0.html?tag=cnetfd.dir

I personally use this Dell 24" monitor which gets a rating of 8.0:
http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/dell-ultrasharp-2407wfp/4505-3174_7-31899303.html?ar=o&tag=pdtl-list

In any case read the tutorials and reviews.

Good luck and happy shopping

[Trooper]

Post by Kz

Post by h***@hotmail.co.uk
Hi, I am new to these forums so please forgive me if this subject has
been raised before..
I am in the market for a new monitor to enhance my gaming experience
but I aint too sure of what I should be looking for..
I am looking for at least 20 inch widescreen but thats all about I
know.
I aint sure on the pixel, refresh screen etc etc etc...
If anyone is using a good monitor that you could recommend then
please feel free to post or link what you are using or would like to
use..
Many thanks.

CNet.com seems to be the best place to go to read reviews and compare prices
of all electronic gear.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Monitors/2001-3173_7-0.html?tag=cnetfd.dir
http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/dell-ultrasharp-2407wfp/4505-3174_7-31899303.html?ar=o&tag=pdtl-list

I've just bought one of those, lovely monitor and gets my
recommendation.

[Rob Wynne]

Post by h***@hotmail.co.uk
Hi, I am new to these forums so please forgive me if this subject has
been raised before..
I am in the market for a new monitor to enhance my gaming experience
but I aint too sure of what I should be looking for..
I am looking for at least 20 inch widescreen but thats all about I
know.
I aint sure on the pixel, refresh screen etc etc etc...
If anyone is using a good monitor that you could recommend then
please feel free to post or link what you are using or would like to
use..
Many thanks.

I just recently bought a Samsung 226BW 22" widescreen that is absolutely
lovely:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824001096

Absolutely zero complaints about it.

[p***@yahoo.com]

Post by h***@hotmail.co.uk
I am looking for at least 20 inch widescreen but thats all about I
know.

Remember your graphics card has to be able to drive the new widescreen
at the resolution you want. I ended up replacing my graphics card
shortly after going widescreen because my old card could just barely
handle it.

I use the Dell 24" monitor and have been very happy with it. I
haven't noticed any tearing or streaking or stuck pixels. I run in
1920x1200 mode.

[Dawg]

Post by p***@yahoo.com

Post by h***@hotmail.co.uk
I am looking for at least 20 inch widescreen but thats all about I
know.

Remember your graphics card has to be able to drive the new widescreen
at the resolution you want. I ended up replacing my graphics card
shortly after going widescreen because my old card could just barely
handle it.
I use the Dell 24" monitor and have been very happy with it. I
haven't noticed any tearing or streaking or stuck pixels. I run in
1920x1200 mode.

I bought an ACER open box from circut city for 150.00 (US) I too run 1920 x
1200 to good of a deal to pass up