Need a little help from the experienced

[Cymerian]

I just built my new rig, fully equipped with a GTX 580. I easily get over 120FPS with this thing and I plan to buy another GTX 580 to run in SLI. Before I do that, though, I need to upgrade my monitor. I'm running an acer x163w. Its old. 8ms Response time, mediocre contrast ratio, you name it.

I need to buy a new flat panel, and I'm thinking that, because of my graphics setup, I should be aiming for 120hz. If that's the case, can I get some suggestions? If it's not correct, can someone steer my in the right direction?

Size isn't everything, though I will consider a 30inch, it's won't be top priority. Thanks a ton in advance.




Just in case for some reason my system specs are needed:

i7 950@ 3.06GHZ
8GB Corsair Dominater RAM @ 1600
1TB Samsung Spinpoint HD
PNY GTX 580
HAF 932 Case
Corsair TX950 PSU

 

[ssddx]

what i list in brackets isn't my firsthand knowledge but i saw it flung around these posts a few times: [120hz tvs generate a black image in between frames since they get a signal at 60hz not 120hz. artifacts may appear, if they do make sure vsync is on]

before making any recommendations we should know how much money you want to spend on a monitor. also we should know what you would prefer in terms of size. i will list a few ideas for you to look into/ask about:

30" dell large format display. double resolution of conventional monitors, double the price as well. i dont have one but someone recommended it last week in a post.

40" sony bravia lcd 1080p. same price range as the lfd. i personally use one for my main monitor and for gaming purposes. works great over hdmi.

20.1 to 24" viewsonic monitors. i used a vp201b on my last rig and i was highly impressed with the quality of this piece. they have modern pro/consumer offerings that i am sure reflect that quality. expect $350-600.

24" dell lcd. i dont own one but i've heard mostly positive things about them.

 

[Cymerian]

So many to choose from. My graphics card pumps out some serious frame rates, but it causes the screen to tear from time to time because of my old monitor.

What do you guys think about this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001311


I might just hold out for a BenQ XL2410T