Tom's Hardware > Forum > Graphic & Displays > Graphics Cards > Which Monitor?
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
jerreece   01-06-2009 at 10:55:14 PM

Probably wrong section, but I didn't see a Monitor section. ;) So I put this under Graphic & Displays

I'm thinking of upgrading my 19" monitor (1440x900) to a 1920/1080 setup.

I've found two really good deals, on essentially the exact same model. Very slight difference between them, same price.

Asus $199 12,000:1 Contrast & 2ms response GTG
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236051

Asus $199 20,000:1 Contrast & 5ms Response
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236053

All other specs are the same. If it were you, would you go for the faster response time? Or the higher contrast ratio? :) I can't imagine I can tell the difference between 2ms & 5ms. Think my existing monitor is probably 8ms anyhow.

Just looking for opinions. :)

------------------------------ i5-750 4Ghz @ 1.32V / Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P / Xigmatek HDT-S1283
2 x MSI GTX 260 Core 216 SLI (655Mhz) / 4GB GSkill DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24 @1.5v
2 x WD Caviar Black 1TB / Thermaltake Armor BWS8003
Win 7 64bit / Antec TPQ-850 / 3dMark06 24621
Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
jerreece   01-07-2009 at 04:34:34 AM
- 0 +

Well no bother. I decided to order the top one I listed.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824236051

I figure since gaming is my biggest thing, 2ms response would be better than 5ms. And since my current monitor has a contrast ratio of 500:1, the 1000:1 (12000:1) contrast ratio would more than impress me.

Just the jump from 1440x900 to 1920x1080 should be nice. :) I suppose I could have waited for 1920x1200 monitors to come down in price someday, but... well I had the itch and had to scratch it. :)

------------------------------ i5-750 4Ghz @ 1.32V / Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P / Xigmatek HDT-S1283
2 x MSI GTX 260 Core 216 SLI (655Mhz) / 4GB GSkill DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24 @1.5v
2 x WD Caviar Black 1TB / Thermaltake Armor BWS8003
Win 7 64bit / Antec TPQ-850 / 3dMark06 24621
 Reply to jerreece
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Graphic & Displays > Graphics Cards > Which Monitor?
Go to:

There are 754 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.175 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Related Topics
See all relatives topics
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them
How do I win badges?