1600x900 monitor vs 1920x1080 monitor.

unreal9400

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Should I go with 20 inch 1600x900 monitor or 21.5 inch 1920x1080 monitor?
I have a tight budget which is 125 Us Dollar.
I will use this monitor for gaming and office work.
My current monitor is 17 inch 1280x1024.
 
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If you have a lower end card, you'd be better off with a 1600x900, such as this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236200&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

If you have a higher end card, I'd go with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005363&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

or this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005S0XYKK/?tag=pcpapi-20

Both the 1080p monitors have IPS panels, which give richer colours and have wider viewing angles. :)

sophiebeth100

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If you have a lower end card, you'd be better off with a 1600x900, such as this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236200&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

If you have a higher end card, I'd go with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005363&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

or this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005S0XYKK/?tag=pcpapi-20

Both the 1080p monitors have IPS panels, which give richer colours and have wider viewing angles. :)
 
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unreal9400

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The asus one looks good.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005S0XYKK/?tag=pcpapi-20
I'll pick this one as you suggest.
 

unreal9400

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Thanks, that was very helpful.
 

sophiebeth100

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That's an excellent choice. Good response time and an IPS panel - you won't be disappointed. Have fun with your new monitor! :)
 

unreal9400

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I will get the 1080P as it looks much more future proof for gaming and office work.