Monitor purchase related questions

[Schultz]

Hi guys. Got a few questions I was hoping I could get some help with.

1) xvYCC. Is this something I should look for when buying a monitor? I hear its plain superior to sRGB, but not sure whether to actively look for the feature.

2) 120Hz. Is this really something important?

3) I absolutely love 1680x1050. Perfect compromise between processing power and display image. Problem is, not too many 22/24" monitors really come with the resolution as native any more. If I get a 1920x1200 monitor, and simply switch to 1680x1050 when running a demanding game, will it look alright, or is that a bad idea? Ive got a (dying) 226BW at the moment, so that would be my reference.

4) IPS panels seem like the way to go - but which one should you go for when buying a monitor? H-IPS, E-IPS or IPS-Pro? Is IPS-Pro even the same thing as P-IPS?

If its of any significance, im looking for a monitor that will be mainly used for gaming, and perhaps watching a movie every so often.
Many thanks in advance.

 

[cmndr_andi]

Hi there and welcome to the forums

Some very interesting questions there. Out of interest, do you have a budget in mind?

1) If you are mainly gaming and watching movies this will not matter tbh. Only if you are doing detailed/ colour accurate photo work would you require a colour gamut larger than sRGB.

2) For gaming it is very nice - makes everything smoother, which matters most in fast-paced games. It also gives you the option to give 3D gaming (and movie watching) a go. One problem with current 120Hz monitors is that they are use TN panels at the moment, so you have to make a choice whether you want 120Hz or the superior image quality and viewing angles of an IPS.

3) You do not want to run your games at anything below native resolution, if you do it looks rather bad (with LCD technology). If you want a monitor larger than 22in the standard resolutions are 1920x1080 (1080p) and 1920x1200. If you do want a monitor larger than 22in and you don't reckon that your rig will handle it - you should consider going with the nicest 22in you can find (I would recommend the Dell 2209WA E-IPS monitor) or spend a bit more and get a new graphics card to power the new monitor. Out of interest, what are the specs of your current system?

4) For your uses I would look at E-IPS as it is good quality, reasonably responsive and good value. H-IPS is also well worth a look, but for your uses you may find you don't need that level of quality and the price and responsiveness are not as favourable as E-IPS.

 

[Schultz]

Cheers for the welcome!

Jeez, couldnt ask for a more detailed response. Thanks a lot.

About 3) - seems like ill opt for a 1680x1050 monitor in that case.
My specs:
Q6600
GTX 260
4GB/800MHz
Its a setup thats served me really well for some time now, but I dont think it would be able to keep up with my demands at higher resolutions.
Ive had a look at the Dell you recommended... and gotta say, this seems pretty much exactly what im looking for! Unless I come across something even more suiting this evening, ill probably go for it.

Again, thanks, youve been of the utmost help.

 

[jamjar]

Cheers for the welcome!

Jeez, couldnt ask for a more detailed response. Thanks a lot.

About 3) - seems like ill opt for a 1680x1050 monitor in that case.
My specs:
Q6600
GTX 260
4GB/800MHz
Its a setup thats served me really well for some time now, but I dont think it would be able to keep up with my demands at higher resolutions.
Ive had a look at the Dell you recommended... and gotta say, this seems pretty much exactly what im looking for! Unless I come across something even more suiting this evening, ill probably go for it.

Again, thanks, youve been of the utmost help.

yeah thats what i,m thinking too ,and this guy is a very good mode of info ,he always gives the best answers on this forum