242 on 1/3/2012 at 19:31
Forget about 16:10.
heywood on 16/3/2012 at 06:36
Sadly, 16:10 is on the way out. It may be worth spending a little more to get a 1920x1200 monitor while you still can. They're getting rarer and more expensive, but you can still get the 24" HP LP2475w with IPS panel for under €500.
Otherwise, I'd rather have a 22" 1920x1080 than a 22" 1680x1050. There are multiple options if you want a 22" IPS panel in 16:9 format, but 1680x1050 is basically a dead format.
For our kind of games, black level and black crush are more important than IPS vs. VA vs. TN. A quality TN panel with FRC, a wide gamut CCFL backlight, and a good diffuser will be far better than a poor IPS panel with leaky edge LED in every way but far off-axis viewing. I used to have an HP w2408 and despite being a TN panel with CCFL, it was way better than the Dell IPS monitor I have now. The execution is more important than the technology I think.
kindred on 28/3/2012 at 17:31
The BenQ G2420HDBL is an excellent monitor. I bought this to replace the overrated Acer GD235HZ 120hz monitor. It's only 60hz, but it has less ghosting than the Acer 120hz monitor and the colours are so much better. Benq also has one of the best warranties, with a zero tolerance for dead pixels and they'll swap your monitor for a new one if it's defective. My first monitor had awful dithering and two dead pixels and they swapped it for a new one within two days, which is now perfect and the best gaming monitor I've ever had. It's also great for watching TV and movies. I've got mine connected to my SONY HD/DVD recorder.
The only negative is that it didn't have a HDMI socket or speaker output, so I use a DVI to HDMI box to connect my computer & various devices. Works great.
BenQ G2420HDBL 24-inch Widescreen LED Back-Light Monitor
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-G2420HDBL-Widescreen-Back-Light-5million/dp/B002XNOJMC/ref=pd_sim_computers_1)
Thirith on 29/3/2012 at 07:31
I've got a 24" ASUS screen that is fairly good, other than the annoying ghosting effect it's got. Do I spend x amount of money to get a new one (there's currently a pretty good offer for a BenQ G2420HDBL at one of the online retailers I buy from) or do I keep the ASUS and upgrade to a bigger, better screen in a year's time? When I'm in a game, I hardly notice the ghosting, but when I do notice it's quite annoying...
kindred on 29/3/2012 at 16:35
Unfortunately all LCD monitors suffer from ghosting and even 120hz monitors still don't solve the problem and even have what's called inverse ghosting and it looks even worse. One of the main reasons why I got rid of my Acer 120hz monitor. I guess until something better comes along like OLED, we are stuck with the problem for the time being. If you're into gaming, get a fast TN panel. Check out the reviews online first to see what are the best monitors for gaming.
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http://www.pcmonitors.org/monitor-reviews/benq-xl2420t)
lost_soul on 3/4/2012 at 08:12
I actually connected my display via HDMI tonight instead of VGA which is (what I always used). I am surprised at the jump in picture quality. Colors are stronger, and the image is brighter overall. Only downsides are that:
A. I can't see the pre-GUI/console/POST text over the HDMI connection. Maybe it would show up if I disconnect the VGA cable?
B. There is the possibility that the entertainment industry could f me over by forcing my video quality down artificially to 720P (HDCP). There is also the chance some punk will find a way to trigger this flag one day and screw us all over too.
ZylonBane on 3/4/2012 at 19:46
Quote Posted by kindred
If you're into gaming, get a fast TN panel.
NOOOOOOOOOOO. A TN panel's weaknesses (narrow view angle, mutilated brightness ramp, 18-bit color) are far more obnoxious than an IPS panel's weakness (occasional slight ghosting).
The only excuse to get a TN panel these days is if you can't afford anything decent.
Kolya on 3/4/2012 at 22:26
Quote Posted by lost_soul
There is also the chance some punk will find a way to trigger this flag one day and screw us all over too.
Would you stop worrying about the punks? They're just a bunch growing pains and they'll be probably doctors and lawyers someday.
Al_B on 3/4/2012 at 22:52
Quote Posted by lost_soul
There is the possibility that the entertainment industry could f me over by forcing my video quality down artificially to 720P (HDCP).
Unless I'm misunderstanding your point - if that would happen to your HDMI connection then it'll already have had the same effect on your VGA connection anyway.
pwyll on 4/4/2012 at 16:24
I'm looking for a monitor. I'm currently using LG W2284F-PF but it is flickering now. I'm not satisfied with LG.
I need monitor with the following specifications:
23", Full HD 1920x1080, TN+LED, 5ms BTB response (or 2ms GTG), 300 cd/m2, pixel pitch <0.265mm, HDMI+DVI.
I think TN matrix is better for gaming because of the fast response. IPS is better for movies.
What do you think about 23" or 24" for gaming? My opinion is that 24" will be too big and I'll have to move my head to cover the display.
Please give me concrete proposals.
