what makes a good gaming monitor?

M.S

i dont want to spend so much on the actual pc if the monitor isnt even going to display it so well what makes a good gaming monitor? i was thinking about a 27 inch dell ultrasharp its about 500 dollars. is that worth it or is there something cheaper that is the same or better? if there are can you name a few? they dont all have to be 27 inches. thanks.

Answer
Gaming monitors you generally want the fastest response time. Anything that is 2ms-5ms should generally be just fine.

Beyond that, the contrast ratio and pixel pitch will govern how nice it looks. Really the best thing you can do is go to a local store (Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, etc) and find some nice looking monitors that you can afford and look good to your eye (this is important! it has to look good to you). Afterward, you can go online and fine a nicer price! =) Newegg.com and Amazon.com have great deals in comprison to local stores.

You can also read reviews on the monitor to see what gamers think, but again as long as it is 2ms-5ms you shouldn't have any problems with "ghosting" or the like.

Is there a Gaming Monitor?

Q. Okay, is there such thing as a Computer moniter that can connect to a PS3 AND a Computer tower? I wanna have a setup like this

Tower right next to PS3, both connected to the monitor. being able to play videogames, and browse the web, can someone give me some links?

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Of course. Any monitor that has an HDMI input (to work with the PS3) and another input (DVI, HDMI or VGA that works with PCs) can be used in that manner.

I have a Dell U2410, which has an HDMI port and a DVI port. Got my PS3 Slim on HDMI and my PC on DVI, and all I have to do is push the Input Select button on the monitor bezel to switch between the two. Very convenient.

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would the dell sx2210t be a good monitor for gaming?

tsnyd14

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-1172
i would like a display that is between 20-23"

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A 42" HDTV with VGA/DVI input would be a good monitor for gaming

*edit*
A 42" would still be a good monitor for gaming

Gaming Monitor Recommendations?

JamesisJex

I'm wanting to make a gaming rig I already got some educated advice for cards and a cpu but one thing I'm going to need its a top notch monitor. My price range 150-250$. I'd like to pay the least amount possible but i do need the quality so recommendations?
Note, I'm considering 3D but I think it's a gimmick so I don't want to pay extra for it, but it would be cool.

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Im very happy with the Dell U2311H I just purchased. If you want a monitor for movies AND games you should look into 1080p monitors (unless the black borders don't bother you, then a 1900x1200 should be fine).

The dell U2311H is an 8-bit ips monitor. All TN panels are 6-bit, and use dithering to display the full 16.7 million colors that a 8-bit panel can produce without dithering.

IPS is notorious for having a better picture and color reproduction than TN panels. IPS is also notorious for being slower, but with this 8ms Dell model I don't notice much difference coming from a 5ms TN. I play FPS games too and its fine for me.

Google tftcentral for some good reviews, check out some of the new monitors. If you are going for a TN panel I recommend the Samsung PX2370 LED or the XL2370-1 LED. IPS picture is much prettier though not quite as fast.

The Dell U2711 is a really good monitor as well that I may of considered if I wanted to spend three times the price.

I am convinced that the Dell U2311 (23inch) is the best monitor money can buy for around $250 US if you buy it with a sale and/or coupon. The 24 inch U2411 is $500 and is wide gamut - which is a whole different topic

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Gaming Monitor Recommendations?

JamesisJex

I'm wanting to make a gaming rig I already got some educated advice for cards and a cpu but one thing I'm going to need its a top notch monitor. My price range 150-250$. I'd like to pay the least amount possible but i do need the quality so recommendations?
Note, I'm considering 3D but I think it's a gimmick so I don't want to pay extra for it, but it would be cool.

Answer
Im very happy with the Dell U2311H I just purchased. If you want a monitor for movies AND games you should look into 1080p monitors (unless the black borders don't bother you, then a 1900x1200 should be fine).

The dell U2311H is an 8-bit ips monitor. All TN panels are 6-bit, and use dithering to display the full 16.7 million colors that a 8-bit panel can produce without dithering.

IPS is notorious for having a better picture and color reproduction than TN panels. IPS is also notorious for being slower, but with this 8ms Dell model I don't notice much difference coming from a 5ms TN. I play FPS games too and its fine for me.

Google tftcentral for some good reviews, check out some of the new monitors. If you are going for a TN panel I recommend the Samsung PX2370 LED or the XL2370-1 LED. IPS picture is much prettier though not quite as fast.

The Dell U2711 is a really good monitor as well that I may of considered if I wanted to spend three times the price.

I am convinced that the Dell U2311 (23inch) is the best monitor money can buy for around $250 US if you buy it with a sale and/or coupon. The 24 inch U2411 is $500 and is wide gamut - which is a whole different topic

Recommend a good PC gaming monitor?

Jeff B

Can anyone recommend a good PC Gaming monitor for around $150 to $200?

Answer
Those old CRT monitors are surprisingly good for gaming, as they can support higher refresh rates. I'm using an old Dell 19" and it rocks!

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Gaming Monitor Recommendations?

JamesisJex

I'm wanting to make a gaming rig I already got some educated advice for cards and a cpu but one thing I'm going to need its a top notch monitor. My price range 150-250$. I'd like to pay the least amount possible but i do need the quality so recommendations?
Note, I'm considering 3D but I think it's a gimmick so I don't want to pay extra for it, but it would be cool.

Answer
Im very happy with the Dell U2311H I just purchased. If you want a monitor for movies AND games you should look into 1080p monitors (unless the black borders don't bother you, then a 1900x1200 should be fine).

The dell U2311H is an 8-bit ips monitor. All TN panels are 6-bit, and use dithering to display the full 16.7 million colors that a 8-bit panel can produce without dithering.

IPS is notorious for having a better picture and color reproduction than TN panels. IPS is also notorious for being slower, but with this 8ms Dell model I don't notice much difference coming from a 5ms TN. I play FPS games too and its fine for me.

Google tftcentral for some good reviews, check out some of the new monitors. If you are going for a TN panel I recommend the Samsung PX2370 LED or the XL2370-1 LED. IPS picture is much prettier though not quite as fast.

The Dell U2711 is a really good monitor as well that I may of considered if I wanted to spend three times the price.

I am convinced that the Dell U2311 (23inch) is the best monitor money can buy for around $250 US if you buy it with a sale and/or coupon. The 24 inch U2411 is $500 and is wide gamut - which is a whole different topic

Recommend a good PC gaming monitor?

Jeff B

Can anyone recommend a good PC Gaming monitor for around $150 to $200?

Answer
Those old CRT monitors are surprisingly good for gaming, as they can support higher refresh rates. I'm using an old Dell 19" and it rocks!

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What should be a few necessities for a gaming pc?

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fatboiii14

I am thinking of buying a gaming pc. I am willing to spend up to around 1000 dollars(or more if necessary) I want it to play games like minecraft or call of duty. I want something so I can play if no lag. Or even record... I dont know much about computers do I don't know what I should be looking for in a computer. If i could get a link to a great one to buy it would be nice. Or even a list of things to look for. Thanks!
Also where should i buy it?

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Processor: Intel Core i5 2500K or AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition.

Hard Drive: 500GB or 1TB

RAM: DDR3 4GB would be sufficient but 8GB wouldn't hurt.

Graphic Card: GTX 560 Ti or the GTX 570 would do.

PSU (Power Supply Unit): 700W or 650W. (PSU is needed to power up the graphic card.)

Gaming Cabinet: Any cabinet would do, but a gaming cabinet has a pretty better built in cooling system. iBall's 'Thunder Bolt' cabinet is pretty sweet.

Mother Board: If your going to get the AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition, then get the ASUS M5A88M. If going for the Intel Core i5 2500K, then get the ASUS P8H 67-MLX.

You'll need a sound card and a pair of speakers.

A UPS.

A Monitor. I recommend Dell monitors.

A mouse and a keyboard.

What is the best gaming laptop on the market for the cheapest price and where can I find one?

Akai_Ryuu-

I am going to need something with a fast processor big monitor like a 17 and something with good battery life for traveling. If you have any idea I would appreciate it. Thanks! ^_^

Answer
DELL Vostro 1500,the new brand desktops its best

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