What size and resolution monitor should I get to complete my system?

[lschmidt]

In early 2008 I built up a new computer but am still using an old 15" 1024x768 lcd monitor. I want to get a new monitor for gaming. Here's the system specs:

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 (OC 3.2 Ghz)
MSI 8800 GT (Factory OC)
4 GB Corsair XMS2 DHX DDR2

I play crysis, bioshock, cod4, world in conflict, lots others. I get about 14,500 in 3dmark06 at 1024x768.

I don't want to get too big of a monitor that would force me to reduce game graphics settings. Basically I'm deciding between:

19" 1440x900
19" 1680x1050
22" 1680x1050

Any idea what would be optimal with my system?

 

[tonyn84]

I like my 22" and it'd work just fine with an 8800gt, my old card was a x1900xt which was running it fine till the card died
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009094
Acer and others are sitting around $200 which is a great price/size ratio.

 

[johnyeah]

A 22" would work fine, prices have gone down a great deal now, too.

 

[affroman112]

I recommend this monitor:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009094

 

[particleman]

22" in monitors are so cheap now, just go for it.

Worth every penny IMHO

-PM

 

[bobbknight]

I have a Samsung and I am very happy with it.

 

[aevm]

Get a 22". If you want to play Crysis on it at 1024x768 for better fps, you can do it.

 

[kitsilencer]

Bro, you're doing it the wrong way. You start with the monitor first, and then build your system around the res you'll be working/playing at. Don't buy a 24" 1920 and play at 1440. Pixel resizing on LCD's sucks.

 

[lschmidt]

does anyone have a system similar to mine that also plays crysis? what kind of fps do you get and at what graphic settings?

 

[aevm]

Try Google, with the keywords Q6600 8800GT Crysis benchmarks. Here's an example:

http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=243945