Please help me to decide

Big Dee

Big Dee

Big Dee

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Hi,

As I'm about to build my first PC, I would like to purchase a good LCD monitor.

There are a few models that have been recommended in these forums and I’m tempted to go for the ViewSonic VX2025 (20” Widescreen) but have these individual queries which I hope someone can clarify for me below.

As my first monitor, which may be my only monitor for a few years, is it a good idea to go for a 20” widescreen version? I personally like the looks of the VX2025, seems to be highly praised generally and I could even stretch my budget to over £300.

- But how common is the Backlit Bleed problem with the VX2025, which is what most people are complaining about?
- Is it something I will notice when the monitor is on or off?
- Will this damage the monitor in the long term?
- Will a more powerful graphics card be needed for this monitor? If so, which are recommended?
- Does the monitor come with a DVI cable?
- I understand the internal speakers aren’t too good and really need external ones for watching movies, etc.
- In case I don’t go for the VX2025, what are my 20” WS monitor alternatives?
- And 19” monitor alternatives (normal & WS)?

I just want to be rest assured that I will make a right decision and have no regrets.

Thanks.
 
Thanks Baddass for your detailed feedback and providing the links.

FYI, gaming will not be my primary use for the PC, mainly internet, email and photo & (hopefully) movie editing.

The 20” NEC is probably over my price range, the Belinea is worth a look and so is the Philips except it has a slower response time of 16ms – still good though.

I think I’m still tempted to go for the VX2025 :) , I know I’m paying a premium for it atm (compared to the 19” monitors) but worth it if I’m to keep the same PC for some years. I like the idea of a WS monitor.

So I guess the backlit bleed issue may not be such a nuisance if I’m mainly using Office and Internet?

It’s amazing, I use a Compaq LCD monitor at work which is probably about 4 years old and even today it looks absolutely brilliant and it's been faultless. Just thought I’d mention it.
 
That's good news, in which case I think I'm going to go for the VX2025.

Thanks for all your advice - it's really appreciated.
 
I have been recommended the Sapphire ATI Radeon X800 GTO 256MB DDR3 TV-Out/DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (GX-097-SP) for my PC build which includes the VX2025. I know very little about gfx cards :-((

Will this be a suitable gfx card for the VX2025?

Do you have any other suggestions? if so, please give details so I can look it up.
Also, FYI the PC won't be used much for gaming but mainly for music, movies and general use.
 
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