What LCD monitor suits perfectly for a gamer-only user ??

[mahanddeem]

Hi
Just wanted to ask ...Are LCD are good for gaming (replacing my 17inch Samsung CRT) ??? does it warth the upgrade if I'm only a gamer ?

If yes....Which model do you recommend for my PC (I'm using Geforce 8800GT)....???

Thanks in advance

 

[lameness]

Yes very much worth the upgrade...i would probably go for a 1600x1050 resolution model.....its a nice size for gaming and your gt isn't going to cope too well with any higher res.

Look for one with 1000:1 contrast ratio and low response time (2ms)

Samsung make some very good monitors (i have 2), but im sure that other makes are just as good (eg LG).

 

[randomizer]

Ignore dynamic contrast ratios. There's a good chance that the first thing you will do when you buy a monitor is disable dynamic contrast. My Samsung 2253BW is 8000:1, and I can't read text on a white background because it is so incredibly, blindingly, staring-at-the-sun bright. 1000:1 static contrast is pretty darn good though.

 

[baddad]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009113 Buy this you'll be happy.

 

[Doltron]

Samsung 226BW or 2235BW.

24" is overkill for a single 8800GT.

 

[maximiza]

I would say 24" for a future proof monitor. You can play 1080 HD movies if you ever get a blu-ray drive. When you get a larger monitor you will have to get a newer video card most of the time. Not all at once, but even with a 22" you will notice a perfomance hit with your current video card.

 

[blacksci]

Or your could get a 27.5 " monitor, im loving mine, now if i can get these five weeks of 70 hour work weeks over with to enjoy it.... lol

 

[Guest]

I have a 24 inch one and its awsome... my 8800 gts 640 plays every game max / AA at that resolution except crysis... and its awsome for web surfing... and editing documents... I get 2 FULL pages in word on the screen at one time... its really nice when editing a paper for school

 

[night_wolf_in]

Ignore dynamic contrast ratios. There's a good chance that the first thing you will do when you buy a monitor is disable dynamic contrast. My Samsung 2253BW is 8000:1, and I can't read text on a white background because it is so incredibly, blindingly, staring-at-the-sun bright. 1000:1 static contrast is pretty darn good though.

very true, i turned it off as well. i couldnt really see things. it is better now with only static contrast ratio of 1000:1

 

[doomsdaydave11]

Samsung 226BW or 2235BW.

24" is overkill for a single 8800GT.

More accurately the 8800GT is underkill for the 24"

 

[xx12amanxx]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009127

I got this one you will be happy with it!