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YOO
09-12-07, 06:52 PM
i've had this 15" lcd for years and im wondering wich one should i get. im oblivious to monitors i want a 19" but i also wanna ask if my gfx card is up for higher resolutions besides 1024x768 when i play games.

ok on the title i meant buck not buch LOL
Thund3rball
09-12-07, 07:13 PM
Newer games you should still be ok up to 1280x1024 on high-max settings (based on my 7900GS and Bioshock). As for what monitor to get...?

What's your budget? Do you want WS or 4:3? Do you do anything else or is gaming the primary focus? If you want to play new games at 1440x900 you might want to up your video card too.
YOO
09-12-07, 07:15 PM
budget is under $200 and 4:3 should be ok, this is my gaming rig and personal use pc.
Thund3rball
09-12-07, 07:44 PM
$200 price cap - 19" LCD

Hmmm hard to say. Matbe stick with a brand like Samsung, LG, go to BB or CC and take a look at some of the models there. Up close is the best review ;)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010190020%204017%201309821317&page=1&bop=And

There's a link to a bunch of models that meet your specs. Look up some reviews etc... see what looks good? At that price you are not going to get anything amazing IMHO.
batboy
09-14-07, 10:20 AM
The standard ratio 19" has the same resolution as the 17" LCDs. I would step up to a 20" like maybe the Acer AL2017 (Westinghouse also has a sub $200 20"). There is also a ViewSonic Optiquest Series Q20WB widescreen at newegg for $180 after $20 mail in rebate.
Thund3rball
09-14-07, 12:06 PM
How about this one in the classies?

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=524932

Probably a much better LCD than what you'd currently get new for the price.
YOO
09-15-07, 08:49 AM
The standard ratio 19" has the same resolution as the 17" LCDs. I would step up to a 20" like maybe the Acer AL2017 (Westinghouse also has a sub $200 20"). There is also a ViewSonic Optiquest Series Q20WB widescreen at newegg for $180 after $20 mail in rebate.

the acer looks nice and widescreen is nice also but im worried about my card not handling bigger resolutions i cant upgrade gfx card for a while.
Thund3rball
09-15-07, 12:32 PM
As I said before any new games you will have to drop your resolution and/or lower game settings (i.e. Bioshock). But your 1900xtx is better than my 7900GS so you might get away with more eye candy. On games like FarCry, HL2, FEAR I can run at 1680x1050 no problem with settings cranked so you will be able to as well :D