About to buy a gaming monitor

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First things first let it be known i am a noob. I am going to buy a monitor mostly for gaming.

I want a 2ms response time (GTG) and 4/5 ms response time (BWB)
I want the monitor to be 19" to 22"
I for sure want it to have DVI.
Most likely I want it to have Red/White/Yellow RCA Component Hookups so I can hook up my xbox 360 to it.
I want it IDEALLY to have an 8 bit panel so it can display true 16 million + colors.

If anyone has any suggestions I would certainly appreciate this. Right now I am looking at a few that are quite pricey; not sure how much I want to spend right now, but I do have money.

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktop-monitors/lcd/x-series/vx2265wm-fuhzion-lcd.htm

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/nx2232w.htm

http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/viewsonic-vx922/4505-3174_7-31594350.html

http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/spec.do?group=computersperipherals&type=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS22TWHSUV/ZA&fullspec=F

http://www.twenga.co.uk/prices-L1900J-LG-LCD-TFT-monitor-50691-0

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/LG-L227WTG-PF-22-inch-Widescreen-10-000-1-Monitor-Refurbished/3233950/product.html?cid=123620&fp=F&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11343949

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=52KG&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=LG+Flatron+W2252TQ&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0#specifications

http://uk.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=10&l2=89&l3=356&model=1382&modelmenu=1

http://www.prestomart.com/viewitem.php/cindykirk/pd972967/Asus_PG221_Gamers_Monitor

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktop-monitors/lcd/x-series/vx2260wm.htm

Yeah, I know a lot. I'm about to spend $300+ so if anyone knows a thing or two about monitors feel free to give me some help.
 
The problem with your statement is the combination of 2ms and 8 bit. Almost all 8 bit panels right now are non TN. All 2ms panels I know of are TN. You'll have to decide between color accuracy and response time. I have a Dell Ultrasharp 2408WFP A01 revision (6ms), though, and I have to say, the response time is more than adequate. I would say anything under 6-8ms is more than enough, and realistically, even 12 is usually adequate. Look for color accuracy and static contrast ratio instead of response time - you'll get a better panel in the end.