New Monitor

**TheFeniX** · 06-28-2005, 11:11 AM

My curved 19" CRT is going down the crapper fast. It's given me almost 4 years of loyal service, so it's time to retire it.

Now, here's the deal: I'm going to buy a View Sonic True-Flat. The only question is do I go with the 19" or 21?"

The 19" runs about $240 and has flawless quality.
The 21" runs about $460 and has flawless quality and a massive picture. They also say it will increase my sex appeal by triple! Unfortunately, my calculator still comes up with 0.

Anyone own a 21" and could tell me if it's worth almost double the price?

micr0c0sm · 06-28-2005, 11:44 AM

What are the resolutions for both and the hz @ each resolution?
Can your video card handle comfortably all those resolutions at that fps for all the games you play?

Do you have the desk space? How else could you spend that $220, or do you want to indulge it on this now?

codepimp · 06-28-2005, 11:53 AM

My attitude has always been to splurge on the monitor. It has a longer life span than any other component save your keyboard. micr0c0sm is 100% right about the video card abilities. I will say I have owned a Viewsonic 21" P815 for 7 years and it is still running as my kids puter monitor.

**TheFeniX** · 06-28-2005, 11:54 AM

19"
21"

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Originally Posted by micr0c0sm

What are the resolutions for both and the hz @ each resolution?

19" = 1920x1440 @ 64Hz
21" = 2048x1536 @ 68Hz

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Can your video card handle comfortably all those resolutions at that fps for all the games you play?

My Watercooled 6600 GT can "OMG PWN TEH MONITOR!"

It shouldn't have any issues with this monitor.

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Do you have the desk space?

Easy.

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How else could you spend that $220, or do you want to indulge it on this now?

For $220 bucks I could buy around 18 cartons of cigarettes. Money really isn't the issue. The issue is if it's worth the money for 2 more inches of viewable space. I've seen a 21" in action. It's nice, but I've never gamed on one.

EDIT: Fixed the resolution specs.

Addict · 06-28-2005, 12:04 PM

I love my 21" monitor... It is easily worth it. But it is a *bear* to transport (to a LAN or something). I have a spare 17" I take with me to events.

**TheFeniX** · 06-28-2005, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Addict

I love my 21" monitor... It is easily worth it. But it is a *bear* to transport (to a LAN or something). I have a spare 17" I take with me to events.

My 19" is a pain in the neck to move. I bought a refurb 17" for 50 bucks for LAN parties. Great minds I guess.

So, you are pleased with the performance of your 21"? Is it a perfect flat? You mind shooting me the model number?

KeithMann · 06-28-2005, 12:26 PM

I've been using a widescreen LCD for several months and I'll never go back. My next purchase will probably be something similar to this baby.

I agree that your monitor should be a big investment. It's like the speakers for your stereo: it's the component that you most directly interact with, and therefore should be your biggest single investment.

**TheFeniX** · 06-30-2005, 08:29 PM

Oh Yeeeeeaaaa....

Wintermute · 07-01-2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by micr0c0sm

How else could you spend that $220?

One good hooker or three cheap ones.

Addict · 07-01-2005, 02:05 PM

$220... hrm... new toe links.

The 21" one I have is a sony, perfectly flat. I forget the model(at work now... um, eating lunch... yeah...).

Nice pic! toys toys toys...

**kin3** · 07-07-2005, 12:40 PM

SamSung 17" LCD...love it

**Vulcan** · 07-07-2005, 02:43 PM

Hey that's a desktop picture of the Y wing, and it looks like SWG!

Nice monitor though!

06-28-2005, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheFeniX Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 26 Posts: 4,478	New Monitor My curved 19" CRT is going down the crapper fast. It's given me almost 4 years of loyal service, so it's time to retire it. Now, here's the deal: I'm going to buy a View Sonic True-Flat. The only question is do I go with the 19" or 21?" The 19" runs about $240 and has flawless quality. The 21" runs about $460 and has flawless quality and a massive picture. They also say it will increase my sex appeal by triple! Unfortunately, my calculator still comes up with 0. Anyone own a 21" and could tell me if it's worth almost double the price? __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TheFeniX's Steam Profile TG's Team Fortress 2 Steam Group

06-28-2005, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
micr0c0sm Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 660	Re: New Monitor What are the resolutions for both and the hz @ each resolution? Can your video card handle comfortably all those resolutions at that fps for all the games you play? Do you have the desk space? How else could you spend that $220, or do you want to indulge it on this now?

06-28-2005, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
codepimp Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Littleton, CO Age: 39 Posts: 11	Re: New Monitor My attitude has always been to splurge on the monitor. It has a longer life span than any other component save your keyboard. micr0c0sm is 100% right about the video card abilities. I will say I have owned a Viewsonic 21" P815 for 7 years and it is still running as my kids puter monitor. __________________ sNIFF

06-28-2005, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Addict Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 413	Re: New Monitor I love my 21" monitor... It is easily worth it. But it is a bear to transport (to a LAN or something). I have a spare 17" I take with me to events.

06-28-2005, 12:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
KeithMann Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 648	Re: New Monitor I've been using a widescreen LCD for several months and I'll never go back. My next purchase will probably be something similar to this baby. I agree that your monitor should be a big investment. It's like the speakers for your stereo: it's the component that you most directly interact with, and therefore should be your biggest single investment. __________________ \|TG-1stMIP\|Manner 1st Mechanized Infantry Platoon (C-Team) Please donate your spare CPU cycles to help fight diseases like cancer.

06-30-2005, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheFeniX Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 26 Posts: 4,478	Re: New Monitor Oh Yeeeeeaaaa.... __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TheFeniX's Steam Profile TG's Team Fortress 2 Steam Group

07-01-2005, 02:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Addict Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 413	Re: New Monitor $220... hrm... new toe links. The 21" one I have is a sony, perfectly flat. I forget the model(at work now... um, eating lunch... yeah...). Nice pic! toys toys toys...

07-07-2005, 12:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
kin3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mobile, Al Age: 62 Posts: 1,262	Re: New Monitor SamSung 17" LCD...love it __________________ The Old Guy kin3

07-07-2005, 02:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Vulcan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Age: 30 Posts: 7,574	Re: New Monitor Hey that's a desktop picture of the Y wing, and it looks like SWG! Nice monitor though! __________________ TG Primer - CSS SOP's - INS SOP's

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