new monitor spec please?

Thekwango · 16 Feb 2010 at 18:44

can someone point me in the direction of a monitor, 20 or 22inch in or around £150, can go slightly over. primary use will be gaming on the system in my sig

Also could y'all tell me what cables i need, i believe that most monitors are dvi and as opposed to hdmi, dvi cabling doesnt carry audio? could well be wrong on this tho. but if that is the case what extra cables do i need to order.

many thanx

Culinia · 16 Feb 2010 at 18:49

This one's good apparantly: 24" as well
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-033-BQ&groupid=17&catid=510&subcat=

Yes that's right, you need extra audio cable (3.5mm) but I think that it is included in the box as well as VGA (not sure if this one includes DVI) cables.

If not (Sure someone will confirm) this one will do:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-017-OK

Thekwango · 16 Feb 2010 at 19:06

looks good, any1 know OcUKs stand on returns resulting from dead pixels/back light bleed. do led monitors suffer backlight bleed??

Culinia · 16 Feb 2010 at 19:17

Yes, looked at manual and it comes with VGA cable only and audio cable.

Dead pixels = return to manufacturer if 5 (?) or more, return within 7 days under 'Distance Selling Regulations' to where you bought it.

Yes, think it depends on panel quality rather than backlight technology.

Also this thread: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18089775&page=5

might be of interest to you. Some people have taken pictures of the monitor in action.

Thekwango · 16 Feb 2010 at 19:25

ahh cheers for the link, i'll have a good read over that

thanks buddy

Culinia · 16 Feb 2010 at 19:48

Happy to help

Also just noticed this (you've probably checked it) someone did a mini-review might be useful to you - pictures of what's included in box etc.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18115177

Thekwango · 16 Feb 2010 at 20:00

just had a squizz at it, think thats my mind made up for me.

cheers again mate