Looking to buy a new display....

[TheJackal]

I use my comp almost 100% for gaming and have been considering an LCD instead of a CRT, which i have always used. However, i have heard that LCD's have some problems with certain games because of refresh rates, etc. I am looking to spend no more than about $500. Any suggestions of either LCD or CRT for around that price, bearing in mind it is mainly for gaming? Thanks.

 

[blodhi74]

any LCD with respone time of 16ms and contrast ratio of 450:1 or 500:1 will work fine for gaming .... U might get some ghosting in DVD play back .... viewsonic, dell and samsungs are good choices IMHO

 

[fredtam]

YALCDT

Just type in LCD.

 

[Sheriff]

I don't know what Graphics card you are using but with that kind of budget and if you are not limited with Footprint Space, then I would go with a quality CRT (17"'s can be had for under $300) and look @ getting a top notch Vid Card.

 

[TheJackal]

I've got a Radeon 9800 Pro.

 

[TheJackal]

Seems the Viewsonic VP171b seems like a good bet. Is the Dell 2001FP worth the extra $400? Is the only difference between them that the 2001FP is 20" instead of 17"?

 

[Dulanic]

I was in the same position about a year ago, and I decided I'd rather have a large CRT then a smaller LCD. In the future I can deff see myself going LCD, but for now I would still prefer to have a larger CRT, for cheaper. So I went with a Sony 19" G410 for around $300 shipped and I am more then pleased with it.

 

[Sheriff]

Originally posted by: TheJackal
I've got a Radeon 9800 Pro.

LOL...The late info suggests they don't get much better then that but if you have the space go with a massive 21" CRT IMO and if you want the LCD then there's a couple with quick response but I still think a top notch 21"CRT Flat screen would be better both visually and response wise for less $'s

 

[fredtam]

Originally posted by: TheJackal
Seems the Viewsonic VP171b seems like a good bet. Is the Dell 2001FP worth the extra $400? Is the only difference between them that the 2001FP is 20" instead of 17"?

The vp171 looks tiny in comparison to the 2001FP so that is a BIG difference. Also you may want to investigate more because the vp171b (and all AU panels) sacrifice color reproduction for response time. I can't tell you for sure that the 2001FP doesn't do the same but I would look into it. I can tell you the 2001FP is one huge and beutiful panel. I had one sitting beside my 191ts for a few days and its awesome. Kinda want to get one but then I would have to buy another one. As to the extra $400 you could have had one for $750 shipped acouple of days ago. Keep an eye out for Dell hot deals.

 

[TheJackal]

Originally posted by: fredtam

Originally posted by: TheJackal
Seems the Viewsonic VP171b seems like a good bet. Is the Dell 2001FP worth the extra $400? Is the only difference between them that the 2001FP is 20" instead of 17"?

The vp171 looks tiny in comparison to the 2001FP so that is a BIG difference. Also you may want to investigate more because the vp171b (and all AU panels) sacrifice color reproduction for response time. I can't tell you for sure that the 2001FP doesn't do the same but I would look into it. I can tell you the 2001FP is one huge and beutiful panel. I had one sitting beside my 191ts for a few days and its awesome. Kinda want to get one but then I would have to buy another one. As to the extra $400 you could have had one for $750 shipped acouple of days ago. Keep an eye out for Dell hot deals.

Actually, the $790 deal is still good for the 2001FP. Just ordered it.

 

[fredtam]

You didn't have any coupons.

 

[TheJackal]

Huh?

 

[fredtam]

Like when you sign up for dell newsletter they send you a coupon for 10% off MAKING IT $711.

 

[TheJackal]

I wanted to use it but was already using a $200 coupon and was told you couldn't use both. At least not on the website.

 

[fredtam]

Oh you got it off dell home I thought you meant the small business deal.

 

[TheJackal]

Yep, you got it.