Help choosing a new monitor

coolsouthern

coolsouthern

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Hi,

I am currently using a Samsung LCD screen which is 24" but can only go as high as 720p :(

I'm looking to upgrade but would like some help as I have never bought a screen to be used purely for PC gaming so am not entirely sure what I'm looking for.

I have just got an HD5870 and would like to utilise this. Unless someone tells me different I don't really want anything lower than 1920 x 1200 res?? Would def love the higher res of 2560 x 1600 (Sorry if those are not the correct figures like I say I'm new to this :)

I have seen the Acer G24 oid for £198 and this seems like a great choice!! However, I don't really trust my judgement so would love a more knowledgable point of view! Her are the specs for it:

PC, Metallic copper, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 400 cd/m2, 50000:1 (dynamic), 24-bit (16.7 million colours), 2 years warranty

BTW I'd love to put my Samsung screen for sale on here but can't find where it is? Can anyone point me in the right direction??
 
Didaco said:
hello ye id say you go for a monitor at least 1900by1080 which is the HD standard
here are some monitors for consideration:
dell sp2309
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-031-DE&groupid=17&catid=1425&subcat=
cheaper substitute S2309W
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-030-DE&groupid=17&catid=1425&subcat=
and if you wanna spend more go for this
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-024-DE&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=
Click to expand...

Cheers!!

The 1st one seems good, despite dropping an inch on the screen :(
Although the res seems a bit strange on there? Would I not get problems with it?

Id rather pay a bit more toc get 1920 x 1200 so the second ones out.

I wish I could get the 3rd one. Id say the absolute max I'd go would be £250.

Just had a look online and that screen I originally wrote about - Acer G24 OID seems to be like £300+ everywhere else?? On the same website the Samsung SM2433BW 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor, which OcUk have priced at £213 is only £135??

Have I found the greatest web site ever... or just the scam of the week? The site seems legit? With their prices I could get an AWESOME screen on my budget!!!

Thanks :)
 
if you want the SM2433BW i advise you to do your research first as there have been humours that it has a brightness problem that causes buzzing noises below 100% brightness
 
MWHHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Just got the Asus 24" VW246H LCD TFT Monitor 2ms HDMI 20000:1 for the amazing price of... wait for it...£26.44 :)

Yep you read the price right :)

Got an e-mail from the company after I sent them a mail asking if that was indeed the correct price??
Massively reputable company I have ordered hunderds of items from! Free next day delivery! WOOOOHOOOOOOO

*edit - Just saw I'd put the competitors name in. Sorry Ocuk. This has now been removed
 
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5 mins after I got my confirmation it has been taken off.

Im thinking that I got the last one at this HUGE discount beacues the needed to get rid of all their old stock or something??

Anywho... Payment has gone through on top of the email so I think I might actually be getting away with this!!!

GET IN!!!!!
 
Delivery Method: Standard
Delivery Preference: Group my items into as few deliveries as possible
Subtotal of Items: £21.49
Postage & Packing: £4.95
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Total: £26.44
Promotional Gift Certificates: -£0.00
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Total for this order: £26.44


Delivery estimate: 23 Oct 2009 - 27 Oct 2009
Dispatch estimate for these items: 20 Oct 2009 - 21 Oct 2009
1 "Asus 24" VW246H LCD TFT Monitor 2ms HDMI 20000:1"
Electronics; £21.49


MWHAHAHAHAH

:)
 
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