New Monitors, what is your preference

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by KingDong130, Mar 23, 2010.

  1. By my standards and by most people's standards, Full HD is 1920x1080, but I definitely came across monitors with less then 1920x1080 resolution being marketed as "Full HD" so I just cautioned the OP to make sure the reso is what is represented.

    My 22's I just got (2 weeks ago?) are Dell E2210H with Pixel Pitch:
    0.248 mm http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&sku=320-8241

    Just cheap TN panels which work real well for the money + 3 year advanced exchange warranty and free shipping.
     
    #21     Mar 25, 2010
  2. Sure enough. Surely this res on a 22" is a new development...

    I saw a notebook which said the display spec was 1920x1200.. on a 15" screen! Those pixels must have been pin points.. something riduculous like .17mm
     
    #22     Mar 25, 2010
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  4. #24     Mar 25, 2010
  5. Get one with the highest res possible. Its better for your eyes and offers a more crisp image. I like samsung personally.
     
    #25     Mar 25, 2010
  6. I'm wonder if people here don't like widescreen monitors for trading? I have always used the 4:3 and wonder if the switch is substantial. I'm also thinking about adding a 4th monitor, currently use only 3 19' Dell 4:3.. I'm thinking about getting 4 of the following and then getting a quad mount, so 2 on the bottom 2 on top. What do you guys think of this monitor?


    ViewSonic VA2232wm 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 1680x1050, 1000:1 Native, 100000:1 Dynamic, 5ms, VGA, DVI, Integrated Speakers

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5679521&CatId=2775

    I'm going to see if they will work a deal better then online for ordering 4 at a time.
     
    #26     Mar 29, 2010
  7. Also, If I do 4 monitors, can I just buy 2 dual video cards? I'm pretty much going to get a new computer too so I won't have to do any upgrades any time soon!
     
    #27     Mar 29, 2010
  8. Make sure your new computer has 2, PCIEx16 slots for video cards.... and no "onboard video" chip.

    80-90% of all desktop computers sold do not have 2, and do have onboard video.
     
    #28     Mar 29, 2010
  9. My recent favorite is the Samsung 23" LCD monitor.

    Viewsonic is a close second favorite. I have their 22", 23", 24". All look good.

    If you can, I would suggest a monitor that has the 1920 x 1080 for the 22" up. You can appreciate the added details on a monitor that size.
     
    #29     Mar 29, 2010
  10. Many of the popular brands support dual video output. Make sure on the box you read something like:

    Dual monitor support

    or

    DVI + DVI or DVI + VGA or VGA + VGA

    something like that.

    2 major things to look for when picking a video card:

    1. The bus. PCIeX16 or PCIeX1 or PCI (old one). Make sure your box has available slots of the matching type.

    2. Dual monitor support. The DVI and VGA can be done via an adapter. It's best if the monitor has the DVI port. If not use the VGA port.


    My preference: I like the brands "PNY Technology" and "EVGA".
     
    #30     Mar 29, 2010