New monitor

Dedman · Post by **Dedman** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 11:45 am

My monitor took a dump. I am thinking of replacing it with this:
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/4505-3175_ ... et&tag=txt

Comments?

Arch · Post by **Arch** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 12:37 pm

How much are you looking to spend? That monitor looks far from fantastic. Bad text quality is the last thing I'd accept in a monitor purchase. Don't skimp on it, its what you're going to be staring at 99% of the time you are using your computer.

MD-2389 · Post by **MD-2389** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 12:50 pm

Samsung 900DF.

Thats what I'm getting to replace my CTX 17" monitor as my primary one. I'll keep the CTX as a secondary when I upgrade my GF3 so I can take advantage of having dual monitors.

Mobius · Post by **Mobius** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 1:51 pm

Samsung 957DF or 955NF.
Viewsonic E95.

CDN_Merlin · Post by **CDN_Merlin** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 2:09 pm

Viewsonic P95f

I have a Sumsung 955DF and I'm not that thrilled on the refresh rates.

BAAL · Post by **BAAL** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:17 pm

Viewsonic p90f even better than the one Melin has suggested

BAAL · Post by **BAAL** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:18 pm

Mobi...are you serious? Viewsonics E series are garbage monitors...

CDN_Merlin · Post by **CDN_Merlin** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 6:23 pm

Viewsonic p90f even better than the one Melin has suggested

Baal, ever hear of the EDIT feature and also, my name isn't melin.

BAAL · Post by **BAAL** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 3:03 pm

yeah Mel, just messing with ya

CDN_Merlin · Post by **CDN_Merlin** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 7:36 am

Ok Ball, remember the lan coming up. You MUST come.

I will force you to come.

Capm · Post by **Capm** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:20 pm

Buy a KDS

Mobius · Post by **Mobius** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:42 pm

E95 (and the replacement E90) are just fine for budget 19" screens. We have 22 of them at work, and without a doubt, these things have great geometry, good consistent colour and refresh at 85 Hz at 1280x1024 mode.

I was dubious about them at the start, but they have proven consistent performers for well over 18 months. As such, I have no qualms whatsoever about recommending them to people.

Tetrad · Post by **Tetrad** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 1:17 pm

Capm wrote:Buy a KDS

Every KDS I've used was a heap. I'd recommend an NEC or Viewsonic P series. I have a p225f at home, it's pretty good for my purposes.

Dedman · Post by **Dedman** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:39 am

I ended up getting this.
http://www.compusa.com/products/product ... ode=312816

A bit more than I had intended to spend but I got the required kitchen pass.

WarAdvocat · Post by **WarAdvocat** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:42 am

/me looks around

LCD for gaming?

Dedman · Post by **Dedman** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:51 am

I don't game much anymore. Don't have the time. Even when I do, all I play is D3. When I can get back in the mines I guess I will just have to take my chances.

MD-2389 · Post by **MD-2389** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:50 pm

12ms response time is pretty damn good man. I doubt you'll see very much ghosting on that sucker.

Tricord · Post by **Tricord** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 3:13 am

Another vote for NEC here (*pats 22incher).

Vertigo · Post by **Vertigo** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 10:19 am

MD-2389 wrote:12ms response time is pretty damn good man. I doubt you'll see very much ghosting on that sucker.

Be VERY careful with what you'll buy tho....

This weekend i was sitting next to someone with a 12ms LCD, and i definitely could see some ghosting going on there, while I myself didn't have any ghosting at all on my 20ms panel.

Difference is, his was 12ms response time on average, while mine is 20ms response time maximum.

I'm using a hercules prophetview 920 pro, btw...

Dedman · Post by **Dedman** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 10:33 am

If it ghosts it ghosts. It's bought and paid for now anyway. I have tried some racing sims on it and it looks fine.