Best 24 to 28" gaming monitor ?

[Guest]

Hi guys,

Right so I have just upgraded my build by adding a HD 5870, Win 7 Home, and 2 GB of ram.

I am still waiting for the parts to be delivered but this will be my final build!

OS: Windows 7 Home 64 bits
CPU: Intel E8400 OC @ 3.6 Ghz
CPU Cooler: Scythe Ninja II
Motherboard: Asus P5Q Pro
Memory: 4GB 800Mhz DDR2
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 5870 Vapor-X
Case and PSU: Antec Sonata III with 500W PSU
Storage: Western Digital, Caviar Blue S-ATA, 640 Go, 16 Mo

I currently have a 20.1" Belinea 102030W monitor at 1680x1050 with the following specs:
• Brightness: 300cd/m²
• Contrast: 800:1
• Response time: 8ms
• Viewing angle: 178°/178°
• Panel: Premium MVA

and I'm considering getting something bigger that would be great for gaming and occasionally films. I am thinking of looking at a 1920x1200 because of the larger working area for my office work.

Then really I am looking at spending up to £350, and the bigger the monitor the better (27" or 28") as long as the quality is there for my budget.

What would you guys recommend?

Many thanks

 

[Memphisk]

Hi,

the only 2 28" monitors that i know within that price range are...

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11503005&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|84|1680&N=4001499&Mo=7&pos=4&No=1&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=1680&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC5-Cat84&topnav=

and

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11528777&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|84|1680&N=4001499&Mo=7&pos=4&No=2&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=1680&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC5-Cat84&topnav=

Both monitors are great, and plus, with costco excellent return policy, you can practically return the unit back anytime, for any reason also.

 

[ashkaji]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254048

$229 if you grab it today.

 

[jaguarskx]

I currently have a 20.1" Belinea 102030W monitor at 1680x1050 with the following specs:
• Brightness: 300cd/m²
• Contrast: 800:1
• Response time: 8ms
• Viewing angle: 178°/178°
• Panel: Premium MVA

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Then really I am looking at spending up to £350, and the bigger the monitor the better (27" or 28") as long as the quality is there for my budget.

Just be aware that spending £350 will only get you a TN panel monitor. You'll get better response times, but viewing angles will be narrower; typically ranging between 160° to 170°. Colors should be fine for the average consumer.

 

[ashkaji]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254043

Same brand as the other, but this is a 28'' (27.5 viewable)

Been lookin at this.. It seems like a good deal. Wonder if theres a catch? Any 30'' I look at is $1000 no exception. Is the 2-2.5inchs worth $700? lol