Looking for a 22" / 23" / 24" monitor.

Storm3y · 11 Dec 2010 at 17:10

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a reasonably cheap but good widescreen monitor for gaming. It needs to be between 22" and 24" and full 1080p HD.

I would like one with a black plastic casing / edges so it matches my other equipment.

If any of you have any recomendations that would be helpful.

Budget: ~£150

Cheers

Grimley · 11 Dec 2010 at 17:11

Budget?

Storm3y · 11 Dec 2010 at 17:15

~ £150 I think. Not looking for somthing super duper or 3D.

PCM2 · 11 Dec 2010 at 17:29

The Samsung P2450H on this week only would be a good choice. Just search the forums for 'P2450H' for plenty of comments and feedback.

9TurningMirrors · 11 Dec 2010 at 17:40

Apologies for cheeky thread entry!

I'm also considering upgrading to a 24" monitor on a similar budget. Would the BenQ G2420 be any better than the Samsung for gaming (RTS games and the like)?

Thank you.

PCM2 · 11 Dec 2010 at 17:42

As I said, do a search for P2450H on the forums. That question has been answered numerous times. The short answer is no.

crackerbear · 11 Dec 2010 at 17:48

I'm convinced a sticky should made on the P2450H

9TurningMirrors · 11 Dec 2010 at 17:55

Yeah, sorry, chaps.

I've done some looking around since my post and the P2450H does look like a very good buy.

Thanks for your input. /bow

marksct · 11 Dec 2010 at 17:57

I'm about ot order the Samsung 2333T after much research from the same budget as you.

I decided on this one over the p2450 as it is cheaper (by about £45) and is apparently better for everything except maybe playing games (different panel type).

So if you can live with that then I would suggest the 2333T to save some cash

Storm3y · 12 Dec 2010 at 21:16

Cheers.

I'll look into those and let you all know what one I choose.

LateX'Dog · 13 Dec 2010 at 00:07

Just got my self this monitor

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-033-BQ&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=

And all i can say is its amazing.

Storm3y · 13 Dec 2010 at 02:23

Yep looked into that one the other day. I noticed most of the ones with a higher contrast ratio has a higher response time usually of ~5ms.

Is 5ms response time OK for gaming or should I go for 2ms?

PCM2 · 13 Dec 2010 at 08:38

If you are paying any attention to the manufacturer stated specifications for dynamic contrast, static contast or grey to grey response time you have a lot to learn. But this learning isn't necessary if you just go with the moitor I recommended. I didn't pull the recommendation out of thin air and it is superior to te BenQ inside and out.

Storm3y · 13 Dec 2010 at 09:37

PCM2 said:
If you are paying any attention to the manufacturer stated specifications for dynamic contrast, static contast or grey to grey response time you have a lot to learn. But this learning isn't necessary if you just go with the moitor I recommended. I didn't pull the recommendation out of thin air and it is superior to te BenQ inside and out.

Ok thanks

I think I'll look into getting that next week then.

nheather · 13 Dec 2010 at 11:41

@PCM2

Why not the B2430L (unless you need HDMI, then the B2430H).

In other posts you appear to regard the B2430 as very slightly better (picture wise) than the P2450 and even with the P2450 on offer the B2430L is still cheaper.

Quite different looks but what looks best is subjective and can only be answered fully by the buyer.

Cheers,

Nigel

PCM2 · 13 Dec 2010 at 11:49

Simply because OcUK don't stock these models and I don't like to recommend things that they don't stock too heavily (especially around Christmas). There is really very little between them and the main deciding factor for most people will be aesthetics - that is a real strength of the P2450H for a lot of people. It's the main reason you can still buy it.

Wilks · 14 Dec 2010 at 17:55

I will be getting my P2450H in the next couple of days - so will let you all know how I find it!