Need lcd monitor/ tv help?

tim72455

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I have just ordered the following computer (this is the short list many many other added options LOL)
CAS: X-Tsunami Mid-Tower 420W Gaming Case w/ Side Panel Window (BLACK
COLOR)
CPU: (Sckt775)Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo E6600 CPU @ 2.4GHz 1066FSB 2x2MB L2 Cache
EM64T
HDD: Single Hard Drive (320GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD
MOTHERBOARD: (Quad-Core Supports) EVGA nForce 680i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333
DDR2 Mainboard
MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory
(Corsair XMS2 Xtreme Memory w/ Heat Spreader
OS: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional
POWERSUPPLY: Thermaltake ToughPower 600 Watt Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready
TEMP: SILVERSTONE EUDEMON SST-FP52 LCD DISPLAY FRONT PANEL [+49] (SILVER COLOR)
VIDEO: NEW!!! NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB 16X PCI Express Video Card [+492] [/size][/size][/size][/size][/size]
I have been researching and doing so much reading about LCD monitors that I see reviews in my dreams! I need some help I am looking at 3 moniors and maybe a LCD TV! these are them with the prices, mostly used for PC gaming and surfing!

1) Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support 300 cd/m2 700:1 - Retail with rebates and 10% discount card final cost is $251.91 purchased locally

2) SCEPTRE x22wg-Gamer Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen HDMI LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1200:1 Built in Speakers -cost with shipping $ 295.10

3) The Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP 24.0-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor 100 mm VESA® Mount Compatible, Integrated 9-in-2 Media Card Reader/Slots, Picture In Picture / Picture By Picture, Includes Height Adjustable Stand, 16 ms typical (black to white), 6 ms typical (gray to gray) Response Time 450 cd/m² / 1000:1 / 1920x1200 Pixels finals cost not tax and free shipping $ 549.00

4) 27" Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV w/ Built-In DVD Player Slot-Load DVD-Player, Component Video-In for HD up to 1080i, 1000:1 Contrast, 8ms Response-Time, VGA-PORT ONLY for Computer Use, Bottom Mounted Speakers. $430.00

5) The HP Pavilion f2105 is a 21-inch flat panel monitor with liquid crystal display (LCD) and active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen. TFT liquid crystal, 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz, VGA and DVI, enhanced scaling and optimization plus response times as fast as 12 MS, 16.7 million colors total with shipping $350.00

Which if any would be the best to use with my set up or any other sugestions would be very helpful (MAX BUDGET $600.00)
thank you
 
3) The Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP 24.0-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor 100 mm VESA® Mount Compatible, Integrated 9-in-2 Media Card Reader/Slots, Picture In Picture / Picture By Picture, Includes Height Adjustable Stand, 16 ms typical (black to white), 6 ms typical (gray to gray) Response Time 450 cd/m² / 1000:1 / 1920x1200 Pixels finals cost not tax and free shipping $ 549.00

Ummm....

Where or how are you buying a Dell 2407 for $549?

It's currently selling for $629 before taxes and shipping.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productlisting.aspx?c=us&category_id=6761&cs=19&l=en

I would go for the Dell 2407. A 27" LCD TV is not the most ideal display unless it's for a media PC or you really want to play games on a large screen.