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[Solarstarshines]

Have a question for Everyone

I want to know what is a good size gaming monitor

My current Monitor isn't as bright as it used to be so I kinda want to get a new one
I've had it for atleast 6 years 22" Envision

I might just go ahead and use my HDMI cable to see how it would really look vs VGA set up

I have used View Sonic before ,I know they are a great brand knowing that i had a 17" Ultrabright that lasted almost 10 years

I been scouring my local store for a nice Monitor i was also thinking about a dual monitor set up but let's be real I think im better off with a single sizable monitor without going all out especially i would have to get two if the same
Micro Center - Viewsonic VX2753MH-LED 27" Widescreen LED Monitor VX2753MH-LED here is one of the monitors i checked out

and here is another Micro Center - ASUS VE278Q 27" Widescreen LED Monitor VE278Q

http://www.frys.com/product/6561663?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

http://www.frys.com/product/6608814?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Feel free to thrown in your suggestions only one i will not take is Samsung sorry but those suck pretty bad everyone i know and seen with one the tv is already messed up and has failed with in a few months to a year anything else is considered oh yeah and no no dynex

 

[M1GU31]

If it was for me I would get like a 24inch monitor but that's just my preference though i do have a tv that is 26inchs in the other part of my house and it's a pretty good size. I think that 27inch would be big enough to fit lots of stuff on the desktop with the resolution set all the way up so it can fit more icons since they get smaller the higher the resolution is. I think the 27inch would be a good choice.

 

[Solarstarshines]

The Icons i really don't care for I banished them off my Desktop using Fences lol
A-guy introduced me and ever since i love a free desktop example A

I want to use my HD to the Max and i want the best quality i can get for under 350.00

 

[Wishmaster]

ATM, I have a 24" LG that does very well, previously a 22".
I do think 24" is about perfect for a Desktop monitor since you do sit close to them. I do worry if 27" may be just a bit too big. That extra 3" is quite a bit when you're only 3-4ft away.

At any count, I would say 24" is perfect and what I would be looking into at the least for your upgrade.
Though, I must say the 27 Viewsonic looks nice, still seriously considering it myself. Been eyeing that one one for a couple months now.

 

[Solarstarshines]

ATM, I have a 24" LG that does very well, previously a 22".
I do think 24" is about perfect for a Desktop monitor since you do sit close to them. I do worry if 27" may be just a bit too big. That extra 3" is quite a bit when you're only 3-4ft away.

At any count, I would say 24" is perfect and what I would be looking into at the least for your upgrade.
Though, I must say the 27 Viewsonic looks nice, still seriously considering it myself. Been eyeing that one one for a couple months now.

Yes the ViewSonic was my First choice at 22 " my monitor is huge but as it has Degraded in quality over the years

Maybe later today I can take a look at some of the models in person like you said 27 is huge but for gaming it is great Resolution

I was wowed on youtube by NFS video and Dirt showdown the Display quality was insane I have dirt 3 and showdown but i want that NFS too and with a new Crisp monitor good luck trying to get me out of the chair

 

[Hopalong X]

I went with this a few months ago.> Newegg.com - ASUS VS248H-P Black 24" 2ms HDMI LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 ASCR 50,000,000:1

Essenbe/Steve also bought one. Amazing is all I can say.

This is LED backlit LCD not a CCFL.
We got them on sale for about $170.

Steve nor I had any dead pixels.

It is available at other stores besides Newegg I'm not sure where though. Amazon did have them.

I can only speak for this size and exact model VS-248H-P. Excellent.

 

[Solarstarshines]

The choices I priced the viewsonic with tax 331.24 27" inch

I just need to see how big it will be in person I'm going to look at all sizes

Because looking at normal pages and such do effect the size as well the biger the size the harder it is to read and you have to enlarge the Icons no problem with it but if 27 is too huge then 24 to 26 would be Ideal

I can't do much right now as into physicaly looking stores are closed today i will be looking though

and the money is right never payed that much for a regular monitor but the size looks worth the money
Micro Center - Viewsonic VX2453MH-LED 24" Widescreen LED Monitor VX2453MH-LED 24 inch view sonic with HDMI ports <-------im looking to go with HDMI ports for the best HD i can get

oh man and the 27 inch version only 4 in stock now damn i can't decide who wants to take a trip to microcenter with me

 

[Solarstarshines]

Hey guys i went ahead and got the ViewSonic 27 " inch damn she is bright and beautiful

 

[Zepher]

27" is easier to read since everything is larger at 1080p.

And dvi would be the better connection over hdmi unless you needed to get audio to the monitor.

 

[Hopalong X]

Hey guys i went ahead and got the ViewSonic 27 " inch damn she is bright and beautiful

I'm glad you found one you liked.

My monitor is the best single piece of hardware I have bought.

Enjoy!!!

 

[Solarstarshines]

27" is easier to read since everything is larger at 1080p.

And dvi would be the better connection over hdmi unless you needed to get audio to the monitor.

so you are saying dvi to VGA is better then HDMI ?

I thought the other way around i can try both since i still need to use my HDMI cables for my 37" Vizio

By the way i played a few games of Dirt Showdown on Ultra Max settings brought tears to my eyes

 

[Zepher]

No, not dvi to VGA, dvi to dvi since it is a more secure connection than hdmi.

 

[Solarstarshines]

gotcha and i just did the DVI to VGA with an adapter and it runs great

Thanks for the tip i took the HDMI off and put it on the DVI port and ran it to the main port which is VGA not DVI

Thanks for the suggestion though

I had to edit this to make sure i had truth positive informantion 2 X HDMI 1X VGA sorry for the mix up

Zepher thanks again

 

[MrNeeds]

HDMI is pants for PC connections, it's OK for blu-ray and other HD content, but the pixels get blurry on a PC screen, stick with VGA if you can.

 

[Wishmaster]

Very Nice!
So you dont think its too big?
My monotir sits like 3 ft in front of me, and thats really my only concern since my 24 seems big enough. It looks fine in the store but they always seem bigger once at home and set up.

I am seriously considering that exact same monitor myself

 

[Zepher]

We have 27" monitors on 2 of the pc's here,
This is my 4yo nephew playing Dragon Age on one of them,

 

[Solarstarshines]

@ Wishmaster not as big as I thought

It's very nice crisp and I started playing Dirt and it was really clean and life like apearance

If you get this Monitor you will not be Disapointed

I think i'll have to Purchase that Need for Speed im starting to dig racing games again because of this sweet screen

 

[Solarstarshines]

On new egg i spotted my Monitor in a Combo package if anyone is interested

Viewsonice Monitor and Gigabyte GTX 680 for $816.00 free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116483

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