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trellonium   11-14-2007 at 01:25:24 AM

Currently in using a 15 inch CRT monitor that has troubles showing green. So its time for a new monitor. I have an 8800GTS 320 MB, and I'm willing to spend around $250. I split my time on the computer between gaming and applications like Photoshop and AutoCAD. So the big question, widescreen or 4:3? any brand to stay away from? Suggestions? I was looking at the Samsung 206BW (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001095&Tpk=206bw) but after looking around I haven't a clue.

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itotallybelieveyou   11-14-2007 at 01:39:15 AM
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Just get the samsung it's a great monitor

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CNeufeld   11-14-2007 at 03:24:44 AM
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trellonium wrote :

Currently in using a 15 inch CRT monitor that has troubles showing green. So its time for a new monitor. I have an 8800GTS 320 MB, and I'm willing to spend around $250. I split my time on the computer between gaming and applications like Photoshop and AutoCAD. So the big question, widescreen or 4:3? any brand to stay away from? Suggestions? I was looking at the Samsung 206BW (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001095&Tpk=206bw) but after looking around I haven't a clue.




There's just SOOOO much wrong with this post! 15" monitor? With an 8800GTS? Argggggh!

:)

I've got a 20" Viewsonic that I'm happy with, but I've heard good things about the Samsungs too. Sorry I can't really help.

Clint

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makotech222   11-14-2007 at 04:20:19 AM
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the samsung 226bw is a good monitor i hear. i just bought a soyo 24inch on sale for 299 from office max. receiving it tomorrow.

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dldude   11-14-2007 at 05:13:02 AM
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my 22" Acer is wonderful... very cheap for 22" too! I've seen it sidebyside with the Samsung and it looks just about as nice.

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aevm   11-14-2007 at 05:15:06 AM
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24" may be a bit too much for the 8800GTS 320 MB, in some games. I would say a 22" widescreen (or 21.6" ). Samsung 216BW or 226BW, maybe Viewsonic. Find something that comes with DVI cables included. Check for stuck pixels before you buy.

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stonewalljackson   11-14-2007 at 06:19:09 AM
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Wait for Black Friday. acer 22" 169 after rebate at Circuit city. Samsung 226 for 329. Mako, dont open that box, the soyo is on sale for 250 black friday.

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systemlord   11-14-2007 at 07:28:52 AM
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Get a 20-22 inch monitor, thats a great place to be if you have a game that eats all your performance like Crysis. I wouldn't get stuck with a 24" unless i had two 8800GTX's.

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stonewalljackson   11-14-2007 at 08:15:29 AM
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i wouldnt worry about the 24 being too slow in games, you can always lower the rez. You'll appreciate the extra two inches when you're not playing games. However with a 250$ limit that does restrict you to a 22

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bobbknight   11-14-2007 at 08:29:59 AM
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I take it you game, if so get a Samsung with 2 ms response time.
I like this and wish I had bought it instead of the 19 inch.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824001096

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systemlord   11-14-2007 at 08:44:09 AM
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I wish monitors could run any resolution natively by down sizing the image to fit the resolution.

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jaguarskx   11-16-2007 at 02:48:32 AM
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systemlord wrote :

I wish monitors could run any resolution natively by down sizing the image to fit the resolution.



It's called Aspect Ratio or 1:1 Pixel Mapping. Not all monitors have this ability and the exact name may be slightly different from brand to brand.

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