Ok gamers I would like your input

ZombieSlayer · Post by **ZombieSlayer** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:39 am

I'm looking at getting a 22" LCD monitor since this one decided that the pincushion look in "in" :D

So what should I be looking for as far as response time, contrast ratio, brightness, etc.

Looking to stay around $250. Yes I've been looking at newegg ;p

Oh and I have a geoforce 7300 graphics card (can't upgrade it and get the monitor) so keep that in mind.

Also I can live with a 19" if the card won't run a 22"

hwsb · Post by **hwsb** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:48 am

more specific with vid card info plz :D

Archangel · Post by **Archangel** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:01 am

Let me ask you this........

What are your system specs and what type of card slot are you running (AGP, PCI-E or PCI-E 2.0)?

Here's a cheapo 22" that has got some good reviews.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824160020

ZombieSlayer · Post by **ZombieSlayer** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:48 pm

P4 3 Ghz hyperthread cpu. Geoforce 7300SE (PCI-E 512Mb)

Archangel · Post by **Archangel** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:05 pm

Well, since your on a budget..........I'd start with getting more memory.......like around 2gb (mem is pretty cheap right now) and then get yourself a decent vid card (the reviews for the new ATI 4850 say this card is the best bang for your dollar)........then work on a new monitor.......That should get your system back up to snuff without going the whole 9-yards with a system build-up.

ZombieSlayer · Post by **ZombieSlayer** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:55 am

I have 2.5Gigs of memory already

The 512Mb is the video card memory.

Can't get both a new card and monitor and this monitor is done for. It keeps pin cushioning (sides bow waaaaay in) and flashes brightly a few times and then goes off.

[GU]Twinkie · Post by **[GU]Twinkie** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:37 am

Yes ddr2 memorey is getting cheap!
I just bought 2 more gig,s corsair xms memory (total of 4 now).
The very next day video and tv cards fried.
Good thing I am a packrat I have OLD!!! video card,s for backup

TheSynGame · Post by **TheSynGame** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:34 am

nice.

[iX]AnnaBeaver · Post by **[iX]AnnaBeaver** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:18 pm

Zombie...you scare me! It looks like you spent your entire fortune on a rockin processor...don't go "budget" on the other stuff..LOL!

My pc was custom order from HP. I get the mid-high range processor, mem, etc. But I never get the sound or video or additional memory when I order it from them. I always do my own after market addons. Of course I'm still waiting for that Smokin system that Archangel promised me like a year or two ago when he was still building his. How dare you go back on your word

Your GPU processor specs look quite similar to mine. I've got the GeForce 7600 GS HD 512mb AGP. Why would you think your card couldn't run a 20" monitor? Even if the card doesn't have built in support, I'm sure that between the monitor and your vid card...one of them has a feature that will help bypass any issue.

ZombieSlayer · Post by **ZombieSlayer** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:26 pm

LoL Beaver :D

The processor is actually old but has hyperthread technology which my older one did not

I'm quite happy with the system as it is .... for now evil It's just that damn monitor of mine dying on me.

I found the max resolution is 2048 x 1536@75Hz and the psu should be 250W. I've got a 350W psu in there now so I think I'll be alright :D.

Now to find a monitor. I'm still confused as to why some monitors with a higher contrast ratio cost less than some with a lower contrast ratio doh