A conundrum

[miceormen]

Hey Guys

As i'm sure a lot of other people do I tend to send out threads on here that are ultimately fantasy, looking for a new component whose funds in reality goes on something like rent or bills. The fun. Thankfully though I finally have some money I can fritter away on a new bit of tech without issue! (Tax rebate. Woop)

So anyway, the conundrum. I have about £180, and I want a higher res screen (prefer 1920x1200, though 1920x1080 will do) to watch movies on. However, i'd also like to play games at this res, specifically COD / HL2:episodes, which I don't see happening with my 8800gts - though I may be mistaken?

So the question is - Do i upgrade my graphics card (which I'd probably take to a gtx260 - I'm not into frequent upgrading) or my monitor (24") ?

Cheers

 

[miceormen]

Ok the graphics are off the table.. I'll wait until I get some other cash or see if the 5830 drives the clearing 4890s prices down in a month or so..

Rolypolyman the monitor you suggested is vga only, which isn't going to be hd compatible is it? Some vga monitors work with it, but certainly not as many as those with dvi / hdmi..

Now looking at that gorgeous ocuk brushed alu br drive to add to a monitor.. under £200 now.. suggestions?