Is this a good gaming monitor?

BlackSi10 · 12-12-2006, 11:26 PM

Hey guys,

I just recently purchased a gaming computer and am now updating to a better and faster monitor at a little budget. Please tell me what you guys think of this one:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...649722&CatId=0

Specs:
Display Type TFT LCD

Viewable Screen Size 19 inches

Display Area 14.81" x 11.85"

Vertical Refresh Rate 50 ~ 75Hz

Horizontal Frequency 30 ~ 82kHz

Input Video Signal DVI
VGA (15-Pin D-Sub)

Contrast Ratio 650:1

Brightness 270 cd/m²

Response Time 2 ms

Horizontal Viewing Angle 170 degrees

Vertical Viewing Angle 170 degrees

Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024

Cabinet Color Silver/Black

VESA Mounting Compliant VESA 100mm

Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) 17.0" x 18.4" x 7.9"

Unit Weight 14.8 lbs.

Power Consumption 35W

Civic4u · 12-12-2006, 11:43 PM

It ok, but you could get it cheaper like $179-216

Here example:

http://axiontech.com/prdt.php?item=76241

***airportguy770*** · 12-13-2006, 12:02 AM

Check out www.newegg.com If you catch some of there sales you can get a good deal on any computer parts

NightKidsGTR · 12-13-2006, 12:10 AM

To answer your question, yes, it is a good gaming monitor. Very low response time (which is important) so you pretty much have no "ghosting"

dc1974 · 12-13-2006, 12:30 AM

Review on Tom's Hardware: http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/03/...on/page33.html

ChloroFiend · 12-13-2006, 06:43 PM

I wouldn't necessarily trust Tom's reviews. That site was outed a few years back for accepting money from vendors in exchange for positive reviews.

***GameTraveler*** · 12-13-2006, 07:41 PM

The VX series are Viewsonic's top of the line. And yes, for an LCD, the VX922 would be a good gaming monitor. As an alternative, you could also consider the Samsung 931C/931BF. The differences are only in the details though: 2000:1 contrast ratio, 97% color gamut (colors are stated as being closer to being actual *shrug*). linky

And you might want to get it from Newegg, if you're buying soon. There's free shipping if you use paypal.

YMMV

Corpsman · 12-14-2006, 02:29 AM

Before this question can be truely and honestly answered, what video card do you have?

12-12-2006, 11:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlackSi10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 20 Posts: 731 FG Squad Member #350 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Is this a good gaming monitor? Hey guys, I just recently purchased a gaming computer and am now updating to a better and faster monitor at a little budget. Please tell me what you guys think of this one: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...649722&CatId=0 Specs: Display Type TFT LCD Viewable Screen Size 19 inches Display Area 14.81" x 11.85" Vertical Refresh Rate 50 ~ 75Hz Horizontal Frequency 30 ~ 82kHz Input Video Signal DVI VGA (15-Pin D-Sub) Contrast Ratio 650:1 Brightness 270 cd/m² Response Time 2 ms Horizontal Viewing Angle 170 degrees Vertical Viewing Angle 170 degrees Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 Cabinet Color Silver/Black VESA Mounting Compliant VESA 100mm Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) 17.0" x 18.4" x 7.9" Unit Weight 14.8 lbs. Power Consumption 35W

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12-12-2006, 11:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Civic4u Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 6,667 iTrader: 7 / 100%	It ok, but you could get it cheaper like $179-216 Here example: http://axiontech.com/prdt.php?item=76241

12-13-2006, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
*airportguy770* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockbridge,GA Age: 25 Posts: 9,187 Dave iTrader: 11 / 100%	Check out www.newegg.com If you catch some of there sales you can get a good deal on any computer parts

12-13-2006, 12:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
NightKidsGTR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 23 Posts: 817 San Jose's First Modified R18 iTrader: 0 / 0%	To answer your question, yes, it is a good gaming monitor. Very low response time (which is important) so you pretty much have no "ghosting"

12-13-2006, 12:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
dc1974 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Review on Tom's Hardware: http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/03/...on/page33.html

12-13-2006, 06:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChloroFiend Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 27 Posts: 66 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I wouldn't necessarily trust Tom's reviews. That site was outed a few years back for accepting money from vendors in exchange for positive reviews.

12-13-2006, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
*GameTraveler* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 180 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The VX series are Viewsonic's top of the line. And yes, for an LCD, the VX922 would be a good gaming monitor. As an alternative, you could also consider the Samsung 931C/931BF. The differences are only in the details though: 2000:1 contrast ratio, 97% color gamut (colors are stated as being closer to being actual shrug). linky And you might want to get it from Newegg, if you're buying soon. There's free shipping if you use paypal. YMMV

12-14-2006, 02:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Corpsman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 590 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Before this question can be truely and honestly answered, what video card do you have?