Best gaming LCD monitor for the money?

[nycalex]

hello ladies and gents.

i'm currently on the market for a new lcd monitor.

My budget is tight, around $150-200.

my current 19" hanns-g has served me well, but the 8ms response time really sucks for gaming, and it only goes up to 1280x1024.

i'm currently using a radeon hd4850 with 1 gb, and i want to play some games in at least 1920x1080 resolution, as well as watch movies in 1080p.

what would you guys recommend for my budget?

i'm looking at least 21", nothing smaller.

i have no need for speakers, but i do want hdmi inputs and dvi.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I'd hold out for an Asus 1920 x 1200 but $299 is the going rate:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=Asus+1920+x+1200&x=0&y=0

 

[nycalex]

that's a pretty good monitor, but way out of my budget.

 

[chillersbl]

i would suggest going a bit bigger better response time and alot better quality i just bought a gaming computer the fx i7 920 it came withe the stock gatway moniter the people at futer shop were offering to trade in that for the one i have now witch is 10 times better then my sony plasma its an led samsung 2ms with full 1080p the only down fall is the price and the fact that u cant adjust the position of the screen it is going for $400 but well worth the money

 

[edeawillrule]

I have this and I love it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052

Rich colors, no dead pixels, 1920x1080 native res, and pretty cheap!

 

[meodowla]

Don't go for larger resolution monitors, coz. it'll slow down the games... HD4850 512MB version not suitable for playing at 1920x1080. If yours is 1GB, then it'll manage... As in my opinion get some monitor with lowest response time(2ms) and high refresh frequency(75-120Hz at the highest resolution supported).

Personally i like this monitor: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/office/monitors/specialty/LS22CMFKFV/ZA/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail

 

[meodowla]

And if you really want a Full HD display.... the n go for Asus MS245H
http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=lZh89jeJUW0lsTnS

 

[nycalex]

Don't go for larger resolution monitors, coz. it'll slow down the games... HD4850 512MB version not suitable for playing at 1920x1080. If yours is 1GB, then it'll manage... As in my opinion get some monitor with lowest response time(2ms) and high refresh frequency(75-120Hz at the highest resolution supported).

Personally i like this monitor: http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/office/monitors/specialty/LS22CMFKFV/ZA/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail

i'm already playing games at 1920x1080 on my lcd tv with no issues, so high resolution is not an issue for me.

i was checking asus monitors, they seem cheap for the features they offer. I might get one of the 21"+ asus if my research don't turn up anything better.

 

[jyjjy]

This looks like a pretty good deal;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254040
Very large, 2ms, same brand as your old mointor you seem happy with, $200.

 

[OneHumongousLoser]

LED Monitor is the way to go.
Really, really great picture, excellent with ridiculous contrast ratio, LED monitors are best.

I was looking at LED monitors from LG, Samsung, and Dell, then Dell has occasional theirs on sale, and I got it 3 weeks ago - the Dell 24" G2410 LED monitor for like $240 including free shipping. After installing the monitor driver, hands down the LED's are the way to go. I wish I had the money to get the samsung LED monitor though, much more stylish.

 

[nycalex]

LED Monitor is the way to go.
Really, really great picture, excellent with ridiculous contrast ratio, LED monitors are best.

I was looking at LED monitors from LG, Samsung, and Dell, then Dell has occasional theirs on sale, and I got it 3 weeks ago - the Dell 24" G2410 LED monitor for like $240 including free shipping. After installing the monitor driver, hands down the LED's are the way to go. I wish I had the money to get the samsung LED monitor though, much more stylish.

woah, i didn't know led monitors were so cheap.

i guess i was only looking at major brands, like samsung and lg.

darn it, now i gotta compromise some more stuff for a led, rly wanted to spend like $200 at most.

 

[jyjjy]

They aren't actual LED based monitors. The LED part just refers to the backlight.

 

[OneHumongousLoser]

They aren't actual LED based monitors. The LED part just refers to the backlight.

ummm...yeah, all LED TVs and monitors are that way. To my knowledge, there are no LED products that do not use LCD panels except hand held stuff(though I think that expensive TV and Monitor models dont use TN LCD, but the other really expensive LCD type).

Go to Logicbuy and keep checking for when the Dell goes on sale (at least that is what i did) and use logicbuy cupon/promo code if they give you one.

Unfortunately, when not on sale they cost like $300.

 

[OvrClkr]

SAMSUNG 2343BWX High Glossy Black 23"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001317

or

LG W2286L Black 22"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005133

I have a 5ms and a 2ms and personally I cannot tell the difference....