Need Gaming Monitor for UNDER 15k

[Games Goblin]

Hi Guys! I need a LCD TFT Monitor under 15k

The monitor is mostly going to be used for gaming ! (look at my name :D )

I researched and found out that SAMSUNG 206BW is good. Can you please tell me which size is better ? 17/19/20/22 !! I am totally confused!!! :mad::eek:

Which Monitor is better LG/SAMSUNG/VIEWSONIC ?

Also I might get a PS3/360 in the near future so I would like the monitor to be HD Ready! Also preferably with HDMI Port! What is HDCP Port?!?

Also after getting the bigger monitor, will my PC struggle to display higher res? Esp. in games??

My current config is:

Intel Core2Duo E6300
XFX GeForce 8600GT 256MB
2GB DDR2 533MHZ


Thank You!

[kuki_295]

Try DellTM E228WFP 22" price - 13200
and DellTM SP2208WFP 22" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor With Webcam
price - 16500(i guess its bit above your budget)

To get a full HD monitor u'll hav to get a 24" monitor

[dhanusaud]

Try DellTM E228WFP 22" price - 13200
and DellTM SP2208WFP 22" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor With Webcam
price - 16500(i guess its bit above your budget)

To get a full HD monitor u'll hav to get a 24" monitor

+1
viewsonic are good too.:)

[Games Goblin]

Thanks for quick reply!!

Pls give all other good options so that I can make a list and go down to the shops and check them out!!

Try DellTM E228WFP 22" price - 13200
and DellTM SP2208WFP 22" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor With Webcam
price - 16500(i guess its bit above your budget)

To get a full HD monitor u'll hav to get a 24" monitor


Are u sure SP2208WFP is 16500! Sure looks like a bargain!

[diffuser911]

For a small town, the most common options in 19" category are Samsung 943NWX and 920(got this one today!!)...LG also has W1942S...better go for Dell models if this is the case for you...go for one with DVI port

[NoasArcAngel]

hey dont go for viewsonic monitors they are worse than a hear broken crt!!! and have worse after sales support so go for a samsung[1 of the best monitor company] or go for
a dell preferably also 1 of the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOPE I HELPED YOU AND ALSO IF YOU WANT HD GO FOR A 24" AND UMM... IF U Want 2 play cs then get a 19" or 21" else go for a 24"

[Games Goblin]

I am highy considering the DELL SP2208WFP -- since it has all the nice goodies like USB Ports, Webcam and MOST IMPORTANTLY the HDMI Port

What about Samsung 206BW?

Will PS3/360 Games look good on the DELL SP2208WFP even though its not full HD?

Also, as i mentioned earlier, will my PC struggle to play games at this resolution? Can I run games at lower resolution and still get a good experience.

Is LG206WTQ a good monitor?

Please suggest all the good monitors from Dell/Samsung/LG!

I am quite interested in DELL SP2208WFP

What I need to know is what will happen if i connect a PS3/360 to his display? Will it accept 720p and upscale it to 1050 AND/OR accept 1080p and then downscale it to 1050p? How will it look like? Thanks!

I read on user reviews that the DELL SP2208WFP monitor has High Gloss screen finish? It says that its really uncomfortable to view in bright room. I have a window behind my monitor -- i'll do my best to describe it:


COMPUTER MONITOR
(FACING ↓↓↓ )

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15 FEET
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WINDOW
( FACING ↑↑↑↑)


So will this be a problem?!?

Can I order this monitor on DELL Website (India)?

Thank You!!

Quick Edit: What will games with no support for Widescreen look like? can I run them in older 1024x768 format? What will they look like on a screen this BIG?

[acewin]

well it can be if direct sunlight beam comes. its for most of the monitors, and it is generally termed as glare and reflection.

[moshel]

with a monitor like Dell 2208wfp on one side, i say do something about the window!!!

this one is really worth the money....especially cos it has the HDMI port. this one got top marks in digit this month.

Yes you can order the monitor from dell website...
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/monitor_sp2208wfp?c=in&cs=indhs1&l=en&s=dhs

wow..this monitor just last week was costing 15,386/-

[hellgate]

i wudnt suggest u to get anything more than a 19" wide cuz ur gfx card just wont be able to cope up with anything more than 1440x900 in current & upcomming games @ med/high detail.:)

[MetalheadGautham]

I suggest you go for a 24" full HD monitor with a HDMI port, as anything below won be able to handle high res stuff.

[paranj]

Every1 scream with me "DELL DELL DELL hoohaa DELL DELL DELL hoohaa" :D

well jokes apart Dell is the best!Go for SP2208WFP

[acewin]

really wow alot much of price increment there, too bad.

[Games Goblin]

Hey I got this monitor!! GREAT MONITOR !! I AM TRULY GOBSMACKED AND BOWLED OVER!! (I realize what a fool I have been to use 15" for over 6 years!!!!) The Clarity is astounding and price is irresistable (Rs.16000 -- incl tax) in Kochi (Palarivattom). I can play graphics demanding games at 1024 x 768 (most optons high) @ 16:9 -- and it looks very good!

[amitash]

the native res of tat monitor is 1680x1050...get a better gfx card wen u can tat can handle tat res and ull be blown away i guarantee

[Games Goblin]

I was thinking of geting an 9600GT later this year (or maybe next) when prices drop -- do u think that card can display latest games at high res? (BTW currently games @ 1024 x 768 look good and smooth -- and my card starts 2 become sluggish at higher resolutions -- so for time being 1024 x 768 and I am not complaining ;) )

EDIT : BTW forgot tomention WEBCAM and MIC on this monitor are SUPERB!!!! Really a EXCELLENT HASSLE FREE CHAT SOLUTION !! and USB Ports come in handy too!! :p:p

[Kush6]

Get the 8800GT - it will be dirt cheap in a few months.

[Games Goblin]

Get the 8800GT - it will be dirt cheap in a few months.


8800GT is better performing than 9600GT :?

[MetalheadGautham]

8800GT is better performing than 9600GT :?
hell ya it is :smile:
I say if you need uber card, wait for HD4850 or 9800GT

[amrawtanshx]

^^
Or even wait for GTX 280 .....

[Kush6]

Dude, tell me if you can even buy it in this era!!! Right now its just $800, so if you can buy that, I dunno why you'd buy a TN panel in the first place.

[indrajit_pande]

Hi,

I have booked the Dell SP2208WFP from Harish at Dell Bangalore and am getting it for 16100/- all inclusive in Bangalore. The set is assembled in Chennai as the Dell Manager told, not imported from Malayasia anymore. It will come in a week to my home.

2ms G-to-G response helps in gaming to reduce ghosting. Dell 22" Ultrasharp is NOT AVAILABLE. I have used both Ultrasharp and normal 19" monitors. There is surely a difference while reading. But ultrasharps are usually with 5ms response. Am not very sure how it will be while gaming. SP2208WFP has 2ms G-to-G response, which seems to be good for gaming and any motion video. Webcam and mic are extras.

Only SP2208WFP has HDMI as well as DVI connectors for those who plan to plug in a Blue Ray reader/writer and junk DVD writer next year. Analog connection may display HD media but not at its best.

HD media needs atleast 1920 x 1200 resolution (1080p) to view without down-scaling. Which means 24" monitor is minimum size needed. 24" costs 20k and above. So the nearest one is the 22". Any non-TN panel will cost a bomb. So if you don't want to spend a hefty sum, settle for a good TN panel. I would highly recommend Dell SP2208WFP.

Consider this... Best part of Dell is the warranty on dead pixels. More than 6 dead pixels in 3 years warranty period, and they would replace the monitor. In addition there's a full money back warranty for 30 days from the date of arrival of the monitor at your home. If anyone is unhappy with the set, he can send it back and get full refund. Dell service is way better than any other brand.

So 16k is a fair deal (in the current scenario) and peace of mind for coming years.

[sagargv]

I was thinking of geting an 9600GT later this year (or maybe next) when prices drop -- do u think that card can display latest games at high res? (BTW currently games @ 1024 x 768 look good and smooth -- and my card starts 2 become sluggish at higher resolutions -- so for time being 1024 x 768 and I am not complaining ;) )

EDIT : BTW forgot tomention WEBCAM and MIC on this monitor are SUPERB!!!! Really a EXCELLENT HASSLE FREE CHAT SOLUTION !! and USB Ports come in handy too!! :p:p

hi . i was also considering the dell sp2208wfp . . it has a glossy finish. i wanted to know if u face any glare problems ?
thanks

[Games Goblin]

hi . i was also considering the dell sp2208wfp . . it has a glossy finish. i wanted to know if u face any glare problems ?
thanks

Hi sagargv,

Yes the monitor does have a glossy finish and this is the Achilles heel of the monitor! :confused:

But not to worry! It wont be a problem if you do not have windows Directly Behind Your PC -- I have this problem, so I just close the window with curtains! Problem Solved!

Another problem will occur if you have a lighting source (tubelight, CFL etc) directly behind your PC -- Thankfully I don't have this problem

All in all this monitor is an excellent buy -- considering you get 22 inches of prime real estate, a 2 Mega Pixel Webcam + MIC, 4 USB Port Hub, DVI + VGA + HDMI connectivity options for just Rs.15,000!! :p :p

[sagargv]

thanks dude. .
ok. i got a few photos of my room.

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/7055/1000298fu5.th.jpg (http://img384.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000298fu5.jpg)
-> i usually keep the windows in the right open( they're now covered by a orange screen ).

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/778/1000299oy7.th.jpg (http://img372.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000299oy7.jpg)

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/898/1000300qn6.th.jpg (http://img60.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000300qn6.jpg)

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/1517/52584324oz6.th.jpg (http://img372.imageshack.us/my.php?image=52584324oz6.jpg)

sorry for the low quality of pics. . used a 2 mp camera. .
Sorry for asking the same question twice. now that u have seen these pics of my room , can i be certain that there will be no glare issues ? i beg forgiveness for asking this again and again ..

Still waiting for the price of samsung 2232bw.

[Games Goblin]

I dont think glare will be an issue since you have tubelight & window on either side of your PC -- go ahead and buy the DELL :-)

BTW even if there is a little glare, you wont notice it because of the brightness of the screen

[sagargv]

thanks dude.