and I don't know where to start! By the way, just joined the forum, and my new computer is on its way as I type. I will be using the monitor for doing university work, word processing and stuff, and more importantly gaming. Is HDMI necessary? I won't be connecting my XBOX to it anyhow. Also, I would like it to be as big as possible, 24inches if possible, although I seriously doubt I can get a quality monitor that size for this budget. As a sidenote, my computer specs are: Processor: AMD FX-4100 Mobo: GA-880GM-USB3 RAM: 4 Gb Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz Hard drive: 500Gb GFX: AMD Radeon 6870 1GB Case: Zalman Z9 Plus PSU: 500w Xigmatek Cheers guys, hope to stick around on this forum!
bump! Also, as a sidenote, what do you guys think of my system? Where can I improve say, next christmas?
Hi L-Jam, You can get a decent size monitor for £120 at the moment. 22" no probs at all for £100 - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-058-IY 23" for £110 - http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Moni...31DPB+Widescreen+LED+Monitor+?productId=46307 Cheapest 24" I can find is £112.20 - http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Moni...41DPB+Widescreen+LCD+Monitor+?productId=47176 Or another 24" LED for £124.99 - http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials...+Widescreen+LED+HDMI+Monitor+?productId=47590 These will all do a good enough job. Personally I would go for the 23" one. Paul.
Cheers Paul! I should have stated I would prefer HDMI input just for future proofing, and because it's better to have it and not need it that need it and not have it. Also, I don't really like the idea of a budget brand; surely LG or Asus is better? Thanks guys.
You can grab a 22" E-IPS screen from scan. http://www.scan.co.uk/products/215-...s-monitor-1920x1080-5ms-250cd-m-50000001-vesa This will give you much better IQ and viewing angles than any of the TN screens suggested to you. Comparison. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG7XNwbUYEM
To be honest viewing angle isn't a great problem, I'm not PCing to a crowd and the screen is perhaps 2 inches too small. Thanks though, getting somewhere!
It's not just the angles though, it's the image quality and far better colours, especially blacks and whites. All round better monitor to view everything on. If you want a 24" then you will need to compromise these things allot and any of the above mentioned would do. .
Oh and if you really want a future-proofed monitor, then don't bother with HDMI and make sure it has DisplayPort. HDMI is only really useful for TVs that have inbuilt speakers. Monitors don't, (or if they do, then it is a waste of money) and DisplayPort is slowly replacing DVI.
http://www.ebuyer.com/284104-lg-ips225v-lcd-led-21-5-hdmi-monitor-ips225v-bn Bargain @ ebuyer should you choose to get it.
Even if you have to buy a 17inch ips over a 24inch tn it's well worth it. Trust me mate, I'm after comming form a samsung 22'' tn to a 23'' LG IPS
What about this guys? What are the bad points of this monitor? http://www.scan.co.uk/products/23-l...dmi-dvi-vga-1920x1080-500001-dcr-300cd-m-2-ms Thank you very much for all the suggestions so far. Is HDMI really that unnecessary?
Im not a monitor specialist, but the bad point to it is the fact its a TN panel (bad viewing angles, colour reproduction is worse off when compared to an IPS panel. Im surprised Mr Monitor (Goodbytes) has not come in to swerve you towards an IPS panel purchase lol. For me HDMI is not needed, DVI all the way. Im sure you'll cope without it if it comes to it. In fact, here's something copied over from Goodbytes sticky thread TN (Twisted Nematic) Up's Inexpensive Low input lag (mainly due to the lack of color processor, and other components skipped) Fast response time 120Hz monitor as an option exists Stereoscopic 3D ready option exists in this panel technology for the computer desktop/laptop monitor. Down's The ultra budget monitors are using TN panels, so it is important to be careful on what to purchase. They are budget "gamer" class screens as well. The budget monitor section of TN have very low build quality, and have low features (of course, they are exceptions). The market TN panel is aimed at is very competitive, so prices are low. Something has to give to achieve such low prices. This can/does create products that might provide good visuals (for a non-professionals, of courses), but the stand and the rest of the product is cheap quality. Also, usually, after sale service (warranty claim/service) is low as well. View angle limited, however the high-end TN panels, does provide decent view angle horizontal, it is however, like any other TN panel, weak vertically. Back light bleeding visible on blacks and affects all colors. Bland colors, or over-saturated one (tries to compensate for it's weakness). A TN panel can have poor contrast (dark grays are blended as black, and light gray are blended as white), this can make a monitor look on store shelf, better than the reality, are a common effect from TN panels. Not very sharp compared to other technologies out there. This is due that the pixels aren't properly filled to allow light to pass. All TN panels are 6-bit panel. High end TN panels, can be more expensive than an entry level IPS panels, which currrently are still better than TN panels.
not to derail but plus rep to Slizza for posting that link just bought one my self , cant wait for it to arrive
Thank you very much for the help guys, I have bought the LG IPS monitor, it better be good after you've all convinced me lmao!! Reps given to everybody who helped, thanks again. I hope to be a valued member of this forum.
