Interested in buying LCD monitor; need help

[NX74205]

Hello all,

As the subject states, I want to purchase a 17' LCD monitor for my computer, but I am unaware about what specs to look at in order to determine the best monitor for the cost. Questiosn such as, is it better to purchase a monitor with high reaction times or lower reaction times begiule me. Likewise, I play a lot of video games on my computer and I have heard that LCD monitors are not able to keep up with the Unreal Tournaments and the C&C Generals games. Is this true, and if so, would I be better off sticking with my CRT instead of getting the LCD?

any help would be appreciated.

[korky45]

Take a look at this thread it should answer your question.




http://www.pcguide.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29927

[rond36]

If I were looking for a 17" LCD monitor theViewsonic VP171B (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-116-276&depa=1) is the one I would buy. All of the reviews seem to say good things and it has a fast response time of 16ms with good brightness and contrast.

I am going to buy its big brother the ViewSonic VP201B (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-116-285&depa=1)


http://images10.newegg.com/ProductImageCompressAll125/24-116-285-04.jpg


Here is a review from GamePC Labs for the VP201B (http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_content.asp?id=vp201b&page=1)

[korky45]

That looks like a really good buy there rond36.

[123456]

Rond36, that is one hot monitor. Coompare it to my Dell E172FP LCD display http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/images/products/large/320-2295.jpg

[rond36]

I did

25ms response time and analog input only (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?TabPage=techspecs&sku=320-2295&category_id=4009&c=us&l=en&cs=19).

[123456]

I was on a 1500 budget, wanted a decent size LCD....

[classicsoftware]

Beleive it or not Sam's Club (http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_shopping.jsp?coe=0&oidPath=0%3a-23542%3a-33761%3a-33799%3a-33982%3a703297&mt=a&n=0&BV_SessionID=_SC_0387003711.1089293412_CS_&BV_EngineID=ccccadclljklidkcfkfcfkjdgoodflh.0) has a NEC Mitsubishi 17" LCD for $398.00. I got one and it's great. Best price I could find for a 17"