New Monitor?

Hydr0 · 11-19-2005, 01:45 AM

I am currently using a 19inch CRT monitor that I have had since 1997. The monitor is a Gateway vx900 19in CRT. Keep in mind that this is not a flat screen monitor. After all these years this monitor is killing my eyes and I know an LCD is much easier on the eyes to some people. This has been an excellent monitor but I think it is time to move on and get something new. I want to upgrade to a nice LCD monitor that is of course well suited to games like Battlefield 2 and CS. I also would like the monitor to be able to connect to my system via DVI. Can you reccomend a LCD monitor that will work well for gaming and general computer use such as web browsing? I would like to stay around the $500 range or less if possible.

Im not 100% dead set on an LCD. I would also consider a nice flat screen CRT monitor so you could go ahead and reccomend one of those if you want. Im open to all suggestions.

Dick_Justice · 11-19-2005, 04:01 PM

Theres no reason to buy a CRT nowadays, unless your obsessed with them.

Here are some models my gaming mag recommends:

17" and 19"

http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/eink...ubrik=monitore

DanTesla1 · 11-19-2005, 04:23 PM

Yeah, definately get an LCD. Much easier on the eyes.

ibelcaniva · 11-20-2005, 09:45 PM

honestly, I prefer CRT. I find that LCD, while it does display a nice picture, tends to burn out and also, while gaming, I find I get a much nicer display on my CRT monitor.

grim reaper · 11-20-2005, 09:54 PM

Unless you know why you need a CRT you should get a LCD.

CRTs are now the preserve of cheap people who are getting them secondhand/cheap and imaging professionals who need the advantage in image quality and colour reproduction that CRTs still give.

As for LCDs viewsonic are making some very good ones at the moment. There top end 17 and 19 inch models are supposed to be good.

Also another quick point, dont fall under resposne time hype, 16 is about the max you should have but 12 and under it makes little difference.

Fishfinger · 11-20-2005, 11:14 PM

Still using my iiyama 19" VM Pro 454 and its great
Does take up loads of room but my desk is massive so what would I do with the extra space anyway

If I was buying a new one I would go for LCD but until this brakes I see no reason to

ibelcaniva · 11-26-2005, 03:47 PM

is there actually a performance difference in gaming depending on yor monitor? cuz i really havent noticed anything.

11-19-2005, 01:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hydr0 Private 1st Class Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 109	New Monitor? I am currently using a 19inch CRT monitor that I have had since 1997. The monitor is a Gateway vx900 19in CRT. Keep in mind that this is not a flat screen monitor. After all these years this monitor is killing my eyes and I know an LCD is much easier on the eyes to some people. This has been an excellent monitor but I think it is time to move on and get something new. I want to upgrade to a nice LCD monitor that is of course well suited to games like Battlefield 2 and CS. I also would like the monitor to be able to connect to my system via DVI. Can you reccomend a LCD monitor that will work well for gaming and general computer use such as web browsing? I would like to stay around the $500 range or less if possible. Im not 100% dead set on an LCD. I would also consider a nice flat screen CRT monitor so you could go ahead and reccomend one of those if you want. Im open to all suggestions.

11-19-2005, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dick_Justice Major Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Marl, Germany Posts: 3,350	Theres no reason to buy a CRT nowadays, unless your obsessed with them. Here are some models my gaming mag recommends: 17" and 19" http://www.gamestar.de/hardware/eink...ubrik=monitore __________________ Plays BF 2 in Europe under the name of \"Erich_Felsner\"

11-20-2005, 11:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fishfinger Major Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Shire of Wilts Posts: 3,508	Still using my iiyama 19" VM Pro 454 and its great Does take up loads of room but my desk is massive so what would I do with the extra space anyway If I was buying a new one I would go for LCD but until this brakes I see no reason to __________________ Your message here My Stats

11-20-2005, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
ibelcaniva Private Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 72	honestly, I prefer CRT. I find that LCD, while it does display a nice picture, tends to burn out and also, while gaming, I find I get a much nicer display on my CRT monitor.

11-20-2005, 09:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
grim reaper Forum Moderator Brigadier General Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England Posts: 7,256	Unless you know why you need a CRT you should get a LCD. CRTs are now the preserve of cheap people who are getting them secondhand/cheap and imaging professionals who need the advantage in image quality and colour reproduction that CRTs still give. As for LCDs viewsonic are making some very good ones at the moment. There top end 17 and 19 inch models are supposed to be good. Also another quick point, dont fall under resposne time hype, 16 is about the max you should have but 12 and under it makes little difference.

11-26-2005, 03:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
ibelcaniva Private Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 72	is there actually a performance difference in gaming depending on yor monitor? cuz i really havent noticed anything.