Wanted a decent computer monitor

GoofyGAT

jackieb, that graphics card (a GeForce 8600GT) would be compatible.

Just hold off buying the Acer for now as I may have found better monitors with DVI for around the same price! G

jackieb

Thank you.

banger9365

word off warrning new graphics card and monitors need to have HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)on a DVI (digital)conection or you will not be able to play new films ect, just like HDMI need it too ,
put D-sub(analog)do's not need it

20'' LCD ASUS VW202S Widescreen 5ms

£145.64 inc. VAT


19'' ASUS VW192S Widescreen 5ms

£116.31 inc. VAT

me personaly like samsung put they are a little out off your reach for a good one (one that's suitable for a avid gamer)

xJonny

Just want to add in - your son will be able to use the monitors with games that support high resolutions but he might have to play on lower resolutions if he is getting slower ingame performance.

jackieb

I think almost anything would be better than the monitor he has just now.

tommie1shunt

Sorry to crash Ihatedida posting, but can anyone comment on the one in the link. Am not a big gamer, just play unreal tournament now and then, plus I can get discount on the monitor to bring the price down to £130.50, but is it any good?
http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=389676
Thanks for any info.

IHateDida

banger9365 wrote: »

word off warrning new graphics card and monitors need to have HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)on a DVI (digital)conection or you will not be able to play new films ect, just like HDMI need it too ,
put D-sub(analog)do's not need it

20'' LCD ASUS VW202S Widescreen 5ms

£145.64 inc. VAT


19'' ASUS VW192S Widescreen 5ms

£116.31 inc. VAT

me personaly like samsung put they are a little out off your reach for a good one (one that's suitable for a avid gamer)

Thankyou everyone for your help - after spending ages looking at your suggestions, I opted for the above one http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Displays/Monitors/TFT+20+-+23/20%27%27+LCD+ASUS+VW202S+Widescreen+5ms?productId=28669 - and got it for £142 inc p&p (plus 3% back on Quidco for me!!!!). You've all been really helpful :T

GoofyGAT

IHateDida, I'm glad you found something you liked .

tommie1shunt wrote: »

Sorry to crash Ihatedida posting, but can anyone comment on the one in the link. Am not a big gamer, just play unreal tournament now and then, plus I can get discount on the monitor to bring the price down to £130.50, but is it any good?
http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=389676
Thanks for any info.

Though the specs look OK (monitor on the Emprex website), it's hard to tell. Never heard of that brand before, & couldn't find any independent reviews.

Perhaphs the best thing you could do is view it in action firsthand - visit a Comet store & request a demo.

How are you getting it for that price btw? Don't forget 3.5% Quidco cashback too. G

P.S. I took a chance on an unknown brand (to me anyway) last year & have been very happy with my £105 HannsG 19" TFT purchase. Their monitors are reviewed by many mags & sites these days

lilyann1

Sorry to but in but I too am looking for monitor for my OH as he is avid gamer and so is my son.We would really like it to play dvd's and connect his PS2 to it too so do any have scart input and also i have heard some have freeview in too,any ideas??? I don't really want to pay more than about £150 either and would like about 19'' widescreen.

GoofyGAT

lilyann1 wrote: »

Sorry to but in but I too am looking for monitor for my OH as he is avid gamer and so is my son.We would really like it to play dvd's and connect his PS2 to it too so do any have scart input and also i have heard some have freeview in too,any ideas??? I don't really want to pay more than about £150 either and would like about 19'' widescreen.

Managed to find one with scart & TV tuner (analogue?): 19" Hyundai IT BlueH HM19W for £163.21 delivered. To get Scan Free delivery - sign-up at AVForums-Scan offer & open a Scan account.

Or, get a standard widescreen TFT monitor (<--- 19" search) with at least 5ms response time, & a device like the Gadmei TV6808E (~£30 I think if you can get one) for Digital TV (Freeview) & connectivity to a PS2. G

Edit: Acer P193W 19" Crystalbrite Widescreen Monitor for £99.99 - may not be available at that price for too much longer!