Buyin new LCD need recomendations

PcCooldude1562 · 03-May-05, 11:04 PM

Well so im buildin this new comp and using this current 1 momentarily and i was decideing on a LCD, since i have to get a new monitor anyway why not use it now? so i was lookin at a few and i kinda wanted to spend in the $170-$245 range with shipping and it has to be at least 17 inches.... I am extremely picky when it comes to color and brightness and I would like something that is vibrant in colors but not overpowering. Could somebody help another gamer out? Here are a few i that i liked, lemme know what you think.

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824009024
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824009027
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824009029

P.s. im kinda in the dark about LCD's so if u could help me that'd be great

JimsZR2 · 03-May-05, 11:21 PM

ViewSonic is your answer. I have had one for 3 years now and it has held up very nice. The clarity and contrast is great. I mean sure, there might be better moniors out there but you gonna pay the bucks for it.

Another thing I like about Viewsonic LCD's is the color blends the monitor can handle.

LwrS10 · 03-May-05, 11:21 PM

number 3 would be the winner in my books for what you listed.....the higher the contrast ratio the better......also the 12 ms response time is very good...brightness isnt too bad at alll....id spend the extra 20 bucks and get that one.....

THRASHER2 · 03-May-05, 11:25 PM

Some 17" LCD monitors...Sweeet deals.

http://www.buy.com/prod/ViewSonic_17.../10364804.html
http://www.buy.com/prod/ViewSonic_17.../10364804.html
http://www.buy.com/prod/ViewSonic_17.../10364804.html
http://www.buy.com/prod/ViewSonic_17.../10364804.html

500:1 contrast ratio...

http://www.buy.com/prod/Acer_AL1715S.../10391408.html

aaronrkelly · 04-May-05, 01:23 AM

I have sold a number of the Hyundia ImageQuest 17" LCDs form Newegg. Everyone - including myself - has been impressed with them. Bright, clear and the color is right on. Far better than my SONY LCDs and about $100 a pop less.....

$219 at Newegg below.

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824179005

PcCooldude1562 · 04-May-05, 10:36 AM

Thanks for the info People! that helps I will look for higher contrast ratios

LwrS10 · 04-May-05, 12:48 PM

a 500:1 ratio is a good one......

NoSlak · 04-May-05, 01:04 PM

Get these: http://www.directron.com/191tsilver.html

SPECIALBLEND218 · 04-May-05, 02:09 PM

Many of the suggested monitors are really nice but most of them won't be able to play games with out ghosting. You need to find something around 12ms or less to play games without ghosting (if your looking for a monitor to game with).

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824001171

lcpiper · 04-May-05, 02:12 PM

Should check out some of the Samsungs and NECs.

SPECIALBLEND218 · 04-May-05, 04:52 PM

I just got this about 15 minutes ago. Pretty sweet and it can game with no ghosting.

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824002103

lcpiper · 11-May-05, 03:22 PM

For anyone looking, this Hyundai looks good for gaming.

Spectrum · 11-May-05, 03:39 PM

Dell has good deals on LCD's. I have a 17" Acer AL1715 that I got for like $230.

PcCooldude1562 · 17-May-05, 11:29 AM

Well thanks for all the help i think i found the LCD i wanted its a benq and its really awesome check it out and tell me what you guys think http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824014074

Bane · 19-May-05, 08:24 PM

Ummm...that links to the BenQ section for LCD monitors...which one do you want?

Shadowgate · 19-May-05, 08:51 PM

I'd recommend Dell flat panels. Go with an ultrasharp model as they have a higher contrast ratio and DVI input (as well as VGA).

You can find good deals on either the 1704fp or 1905fp.

JoJoTheWebToedBoy · 19-May-05, 09:56 PM

Definately Dell ultrasharp. I bought the 20 inch model just for my gaming rig. Playing Far Cry and Half Life 2 without a problem. In fact, I was so impressed I bought another and replaced an old Viewsonic 17 on my server.

If you have something against Dell, I'd go with a Samsung or Viewsonic. Both are great screens.

PcCooldude1562 · 01-June-05, 04:46 PM

well i found the lcd that i wanted (sorry i didnt post sooner schools out now

) its a newegg monitor let me know what you guys think

Linky ------> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824179015

03-May-05, 11:04 PM		#1 (permalink)
PcCooldude1562 Apex Techie I	Buyin new LCD need recomendations Well so im buildin this new comp and using this current 1 momentarily and i was decideing on a LCD, since i have to get a new monitor anyway why not use it now? so i was lookin at a few and i kinda wanted to spend in the $170-$245 range with shipping and it has to be at least 17 inches.... I am extremely picky when it comes to color and brightness and I would like something that is vibrant in colors but not overpowering. Could somebody help another gamer out? Here are a few i that i liked, lemme know what you think. http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824009024 http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824009027 http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824009029 P.s. im kinda in the dark about LCD's so if u could help me that'd be great

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03-May-05, 11:21 PM		#2 (permalink)
JimsZR2 Apex Elite Expert Tech	ViewSonic is your answer. I have had one for 3 years now and it has held up very nice. The clarity and contrast is great. I mean sure, there might be better moniors out there but you gonna pay the bucks for it. Another thing I like about Viewsonic LCD's is the color blends the monitor can handle.

03-May-05, 11:21 PM		#3 (permalink)
LwrS10 C-hoe-bra Joe	number 3 would be the winner in my books for what you listed.....the higher the contrast ratio the better......also the 12 ms response time is very good...brightness isnt too bad at alll....id spend the extra 20 bucks and get that one.....

03-May-05, 11:25 PM		#4 (permalink)
THRASHER2 PCApex Newscaster	Some 17" LCD monitors...Sweeet deals. http://www.buy.com/prod/ViewSonic_17.../10364804.html http://www.buy.com/prod/ViewSonic_17.../10364804.html http://www.buy.com/prod/ViewSonic_17.../10364804.html http://www.buy.com/prod/ViewSonic_17.../10364804.html 500:1 contrast ratio... http://www.buy.com/prod/Acer_AL1715S.../10391408.html

04-May-05, 01:23 AM		#5 (permalink)
aaronrkelly Apex Tech God	I have sold a number of the Hyundia ImageQuest 17" LCDs form Newegg. Everyone - including myself - has been impressed with them. Bright, clear and the color is right on. Far better than my SONY LCDs and about $100 a pop less..... $219 at Newegg below. http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824179005

04-May-05, 10:36 AM		#6 (permalink)
PcCooldude1562 Apex Techie I	Thanks for the info People! that helps I will look for higher contrast ratios

04-May-05, 12:48 PM		#7 (permalink)
LwrS10 C-hoe-bra Joe	a 500:1 ratio is a good one......

04-May-05, 01:04 PM		#8 (permalink)
NoSlak Gridiron	Get these: http://www.directron.com/191tsilver.html

04-May-05, 02:09 PM		#9 (permalink)
SPECIALBLEND218 H2'Hoe' Cooling Addict	Many of the suggested monitors are really nice but most of them won't be able to play games with out ghosting. You need to find something around 12ms or less to play games without ghosting (if your looking for a monitor to game with). http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824001171

04-May-05, 02:12 PM		#10 (permalink)
lcpiper H2-Hoe	Should check out some of the Samsungs and NECs.

04-May-05, 04:52 PM		#11 (permalink)
SPECIALBLEND218 H2'Hoe' Cooling Addict	I just got this about 15 minutes ago. Pretty sweet and it can game with no ghosting. http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16824002103

11-May-05, 03:22 PM		#12 (permalink)
lcpiper H2-Hoe	For anyone looking, this Hyundai looks good for gaming.

11-May-05, 03:39 PM		#13 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor	Dell has good deals on LCD's. I have a 17" Acer AL1715 that I got for like $230.

17-May-05, 11:29 AM		#14 (permalink)
PcCooldude1562 Apex Techie I	Well thanks for all the help i think i found the LCD i wanted its a benq and its really awesome check it out and tell me what you guys think http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824014074

19-May-05, 08:24 PM		#15 (permalink)
Bane Apex Tech Fanatic	Ummm...that links to the BenQ section for LCD monitors...which one do you want?

19-May-05, 08:51 PM		#16 (permalink)
Shadowgate Apex Techie Lite	I'd recommend Dell flat panels. Go with an ultrasharp model as they have a higher contrast ratio and DVI input (as well as VGA). You can find good deals on either the 1704fp or 1905fp.

19-May-05, 09:56 PM		#17 (permalink)
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Apex Advanced Techie	Definately Dell ultrasharp. I bought the 20 inch model just for my gaming rig. Playing Far Cry and Half Life 2 without a problem. In fact, I was so impressed I bought another and replaced an old Viewsonic 17 on my server. If you have something against Dell, I'd go with a Samsung or Viewsonic. Both are great screens.

01-June-05, 04:46 PM		#18 (permalink)
PcCooldude1562 Apex Techie I	well i found the lcd that i wanted (sorry i didnt post sooner schools out now ) its a newegg monitor let me know what you guys think Linky ------> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824179015