After good 20" TFT

datawrite · 19 Feb 2009 at 19:00

I am after a nice 20" TFT. max budget approx £120 ish. Must have DVI. Don't play many if any games on the pc. Just want a nice crisp picture with a good track record in no dead pixels. Not worried about the better panel type. TN is ok for me

Typhoon · 19 Feb 2009 at 20:52

I got my Dell Ultrasharp 2009W's from an Outlet store for £99+Vat, 3 year dell swap out with zero dead pixel garrantee. TN panel at this price ofcourse,

datawrite · 19 Feb 2009 at 21:35

Samsung SM2033SW & Samsung SM2053BW Aqua Both look stunning too. Which one guys?

datawrite · 19 Feb 2009 at 23:24

The SM2033SW has a resolution of 1600x900. Is that ok or is it best to go for a 20" with the normal Resolution of 1680x1050

datawrite · 21 Feb 2009 at 23:28

Nobody?

datawrite · 21 Feb 2009 at 23:53

Is the Samsung SM2053BW a good choice?

bobert50 · 22 Feb 2009 at 00:52

All the generic 20" tn panels would be the same tbh. Just go for the cheapest that you like the look of style wise maybe ? probably a samsung one as someone has mentioned.

datawrite · 22 Feb 2009 at 10:59

Just wondering about the above Samsung. Anyone got one etc?

Also, why do they make a noise when the brightness is turned down below 70%? Seen this mentioned a few times.

datawrite · 24 Feb 2009 at 22:03

Anyone?

datawrite · 24 Feb 2009 at 23:21

Are the SM2043BW & SM2053BW identical panels but in a different shell?

MoRT489 · 26 Feb 2009 at 13:30

The SM2053BW is a great monitor, I have one. Good colours and brightness (see here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12394790&postcount=35). I'm considering buying another 2 of them to run in triple setup but trying to sort out a 57Hz issue first (only important if you run 3 monitors).

The 2043BW is 5ms whereas the 2053W is 2ms response time and the SM2043W has an adjustable stand. Not sure that the difference between 2ms and 5ms is noticeable...

datawrite · 26 Feb 2009 at 16:24

creed said:
The SM2053BW is a great monitor, I have one. Good colours and brightness (see here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12394790&postcount=35). I'm considering buying another 2 of them to run in triple setup but trying to sort out a 57Hz issue first (only important if you run 3 monitors).

The 2043BW is 5ms whereas the 2053W is 2ms response time and the SM2043W has an adjustable stand. Not sure that the difference between 2ms and 5ms is noticeable...

Does yours make a noise if the brightness is turned down below 70%?

MoRT489 · 26 Feb 2009 at 16:35

Nope mine doesnt at any brightness levels, tho I know others had this problem http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17910570&page=3

datawrite · 26 Feb 2009 at 21:18

So. looks like i should get the SM2053BW then!

MoRT489 · 27 Feb 2009 at 10:22

Actually the only thing i would say against it is its stand height being very low (i am tall), but mine is wall mounted anyway so not an issue.