LCD Gaming Monitor [Archive]

War]-[eaD

19 Jan 2007, 09:27

Hey Folks... It's finally time for me to start looking at buying a noice gaming 19" LCD...

So please some info (I R newb, dunno what to look for on LCD, like contrast ratio, etc.), and some links, and RRP please... don't think I want to spend more than about R3500... :P

Okay... shot allot! :P

german_weasel

19 Jan 2007, 10:40

Hey War...

I dont know much about gaming LCD's, but here's a review on one that i've stumbled upon that is quite interesting.
http://www.itreviews.co.uk/hardware/h952.htm

I've been eying this LCD as well cos i need to purchase 1 as well, so this will help me decide if i should buy it or not. The feedback from the other guys will help both you and i

Thallium

19 Jan 2007, 10:43

i'm sure you can find one of thos Acer ferrari screens, 19" for about that price...

the screen isn't the usual matt black that stains so easily, it has the shiny finish that is so easy to clean and has an absolutely brilliant "black"

no "matt" screen lcd can beat those...

there are also some packard bells and other brands floating around with the shiny screen finish, but if i was you, for R3500 for a 19" you can get one of these LCD's more expensive than the standard one's but R3500 should cover for one..

Thallium

19 Jan 2007, 10:47

I will take this one anyday

http://www.acer.co.za/acereuro/page4.do?sp=page3&dau22.oid=13601&UserCtxParam=0&GroupCtxParam=0&dctx1=23&CountryISOCtxParam=ZA&LanguageISOCtxParam=en&ctx3=-1&ctx4=South+Africa&crc=1463575469

War]-[eaD

19 Jan 2007, 11:22

See the Acer Ferarri is a crap LCD... I don't care about exterior... I want a good performance LCD... If it's matt black I don't care... :P

[N]KOTR

19 Jan 2007, 11:27

http://www.lge.com/products/model/detail/l1970hr.jhtml

Gamos

19 Jan 2007, 11:36

Damnit KOTR, now I want to upgrade! :)

That LG screen is amazing!

[N]Haja

19 Jan 2007, 11:42

it is R1300 without the ferrari badge :P

U got or used one of these thallium, are they that much better?

[N]Haja

19 Jan 2007, 11:47

eisha, nice monitor. Got a price on the LG?

LordScallyWag

19 Jan 2007, 11:51

that acer is kiff.
I would cope with having one.
(actually loves ferrari associated products)

GM<Jaymac>MF

19 Jan 2007, 12:00

Well, I see that the Prophecy shop has a similar model (not the exxact same, it looks like one revision higher, but with an 8ms response) to that LG, and it is going for almost R5 000! Link here:
http://www.prophecy.co.za/l1980q-monitor-p-1708.html

Personally, I would always recommend the Samsung Syncmaster range when it comes to monitors. That particular monitor that German weasel posted there is said to be very good. I have a friend who purchased one at the end of last year and he was very happy with it. On top of that, you can pick them up for under R2500! Here is a link to a very good price on that monitor. Just scroll down until you get to it.
http://www.pcint.co.za/components.asp

german_weasel

19 Jan 2007, 12:03

KOTR;63316']http://www.lge.com/products/model/detail/l1970hr.jhtml

Okay, this monitor...really attractive in all aspects. Not bad at all. Now, I'm considering buying one.
Just gonna do some more research though...

[N]Haja

19 Jan 2007, 12:04

Hans-G FTW :P

G, u still happy with yours?

Gamos

19 Jan 2007, 12:13

Yeah dirt cheap, nice specs, and pretty in retro-kinda way. :D

I wouldn't touch Samsung with a pole. Every single Samsung product I have owned broke. I am yet to have any LG give me trouble.

Thallium

19 Jan 2007, 12:19

KOTR;63316']http://www.lge.com/products/model/detail/l1970hr.jhtml

damn, i must have fallen behind badly in LCD's

I would say that's far better choice than the ferrari screen.. :thumbsup:

Haja, i've checked out that ferrari screen before, it's a damn good performer as well, very very good picture quality, but that was about a year ago, i changed my mind, i will rather go for the LG above..

it's also not a "matt' black LCD.. it's shiny :D

Warhead, what i meant about the matt or shiny is the tech of the actual LCD panel, not the exterior of the screen.. look for a screen with "crystal clear image" tech and the shiny LCD panel... if you want a perfomer, a matt black panel just wont do it for you...

opi@te

19 Jan 2007, 12:38

You can find the LG here for R3260:

http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?products_id=10132

GM<Jaymac>MF

19 Jan 2007, 12:46

Ooh, now that is looking a little more tempting.

But I still like the Syncmaster idea. That link I posted had it at R2088 ex VAT.

Only Samsung product of mine that broke was those stupid CD writers they had going for a while. I think I knew at least three people whose also broke.

german_weasel

19 Jan 2007, 12:56

But I still like the Syncmaster idea. That link I posted had it at R2088 ex VAT.

I think the Syncmaster is good value for money as well. I just needed someone who had experience with this LCD. Even though i'm still doing research on the LCD's, and after all the input from you guys, this LCD is definitely top of the list for now.

Only Samsung product of mine that broke was those stupid CD writers they had going for a while. I think I knew at least three people whose also broke.

And i agree once again, i had a samsung DVD writer for just 6 months, broke, repaired it, broke 3 months afterwards, threw it against the wall (it was still under warrentee), and now i have a Sony:D

Nautilian

19 Jan 2007, 12:58

War]-[eaD

19 Jan 2007, 14:11

LG 1970HR , ultra slim series , 19", with f Engine + Forte slim/hinge , .29mm , 1280x1024 ; brightness - 300cd/m2 ; DFC contrast ratio - 2000:1 , response time - 2ms (GTG) - d-sub+DVi , silver

R2500.00 excl vat ;)

Naut
Naut... that's like R2850 with VAT!!! o.O

My goodness... dude... new in box? Do you get them in BLACK aswell?

Fekkit... End of Feb... I'll take one... :D Seriously... but really serious! :)

Just one question though... is the LG better than this?:

BenQ FP93GX (http://www.benq.com/products/LCD/?product=593)

I know it's only 700:1, but got a real good review... ;)

Zyron

19 Jan 2007, 14:40

all you rich people :(

LordScallyWag

19 Jan 2007, 15:05

ye i know

War]-[eaD

19 Jan 2007, 15:29

Rich... HAHA!!! I wish... I don't even pwn a car man... all I got is my RC's and PC hey... but soon... soon I shall experience the wonder of my own transportation! :P

Mwhuuuuuhahahahahaha! :D

LordScallyWag

19 Jan 2007, 15:37

that laugh is my real laugh, and thus is copyrighted ;)
so no stealing :D

german_weasel

19 Jan 2007, 15:57

CrazyBob

19 Jan 2007, 16:02

-[eaD;63343']Just one question though... is the LG better than this?:

BenQ FP93GX (http://www.benq.com/products/LCD/?product=593)

I know it's only 700:1, but got a real good review... ;)
I'm a bit of BenQ fan, I've had the same BenQ LCD for almost 2 years now, and it's still sharper/clearer than most LCD's I've seen. Only a claimed 12ms response time, but I see no ghosting/lag (or whatever the term is). But keep in mind that monitor is only 6-bit, not 8 ...not up-to-date with LCD's these days, but 8-bits will give you nice smooth gradients.

Can anyone find any reviews of that LG one? ...all I'm getting is forum topics on it :(

AdV3nt

19 Jan 2007, 16:06

WH i have an Acer AL1915 mine is only a 6ms response time monitor but they go as low as 2ms they have a contrast ratio of 700:1 i think, i play q3 ut2k4 css and a hell of a lot more games and my monitor has always delivered beautifully crystal clear colour with zero ghosting etc only con in my opinion is that the max resolution is only 1280x1024 but other than that its an awesome monitor

Here is the site with some information http://global.acer.com/products/monitor/5_series.htm it costs roughly about R3000 now but it gives great performance and has a great aesthetic appeal to it :)

Cataphract

19 Jan 2007, 16:46

I'd go for that LG, and if you also want to watch movies and other 16:9 content on it, consider this one:

http://www.lge.com/products/model/detail/l194wt_1_6.jhtml

War]-[eaD

19 Jan 2007, 17:43

hmmm... I think the 22" is a bit crazy for me... coz I really mostly game, I don't really am a movie freak, etc... So I think it's between the LG and BenQ then... :P

Reviews next post...

War]-[eaD

19 Jan 2007, 17:52

Here we go:

LG L1970HR Review (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1982978,00.asp)

BenQ FP93GX Review (http://www.gamerz-edge.com/hardware/reviews/fp93gx.html)

What do you guys think? Personally I like the BenQ, but the LG is real nice aswell, looks better and man... 2000:1 contrast ratio! :P

GM<Jaymac>MF

19 Jan 2007, 18:19

Can someone explain to me exactly what effect the contrast ratio has. I know that 1000:1 is better than 500:1, but that's as far as my knowledge in this arena goes?

And Naut, that is a darn good price! Where do you get such good prices on all this stuff? Maybe I'll get one when I get paid for the current project I'm working on! :P

Zyron

19 Jan 2007, 18:19

awesome stuff WH :D

I knew you'd be the one to sponsor it for me :)

Thanks hey

Elco

19 Jan 2007, 18:20

I have the Samsung 930BF. Got no series issues except that LCD's are generally not so good for movies and such. Don't know how it is now.
It was about 330 Euro when I bought. But i guess now it's cheaper.

Oh yeah, and I'd go with what Nautilian recommends because when it comes to these things, he does his research.

War]-[eaD

19 Jan 2007, 19:01

Kewl... Naut... BenQ or LG??? Come now... I don't have all day! :P:P:P

Shot for all the help guys... much appreciated! :D

@ Zyron>Pleasure buddy... you can sponsor me and your chick for some Rhapsody's! :P

Hehehe...

Boogeyman

19 Jan 2007, 19:13

The Acer 19" or 22" makes me hawt

War]-[eaD

19 Jan 2007, 21:14

Boogeyman>ROFL!!! HAWT!!! REAL HAWT!!! :P:P:P

I just got some hints from people on SystemShock and ProphecyForums, seems that the BenQ might be a better option... :)

So I guess that's the one for now then... still quite a while before end Feb, so I can still look around and make a good decision... :D

The BenQ will fit in better with my whole system aswell! ;)

Nauty1... can you organize the BenQ FP93GX aswell?

[N]Haja

19 Jan 2007, 21:19

I can get the BenQ for R1799 ex vat :)

Nautilian

19 Jan 2007, 22:05

If I had the choice I would go for LG, they have more behind their name, however if I was looking around the Viewsonic VX922 is a clear winner for me. ;)

Naut

War]-[eaD

20 Jan 2007, 01:05

Haja;63383']I can get the BenQ for R1799 ex vat :)

The BenQ FP93GX??? :eek::eek::eek: For R1799 ex VAT??? That's like R2050... NICE!!! :D:D:D Haj... your sure it's the FP93GX??? :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

If I had the choice I would go for LG, they have more behind their name, however if I was looking around the Viewsonic VX922 is a clear winner for me. ;););)

Sheesh dude... that Viewsonic has 650:1 ratio and retails for R3800... then I'd rather get the BenQ... :):):)

Cheers!

[N]Haja

20 Jan 2007, 06:30

BenQ 19" FP93GX LCD MONITOR WORLD FASTEST MONITOR 2ms Response time

If thats the one, then yes. Its dealership prices (Esquire)

igloo

20 Jan 2007, 08:00

The BenQ FP93GX is also a 6-bit panel Warhead.

War]-[eaD

20 Jan 2007, 13:18

Fekkit... and the LG is also 6bit... sigh... I saw the BenQ FP222W 22" Widescreen LCD within my pricelist, but I don't know if it'll be good for gaming... :/

Anyhow... still some time before end Feb, so I'll get something decent! ;)

CHeerS!

ProAsm

20 Jan 2007, 16:34

When they give the Resolution as say, 1280 x 1024, is that the maximum the monitor can handle or what ?

[N]Haja

20 Jan 2007, 17:02

I should imagine that is the Native resolution Pro.

War]-[eaD

20 Jan 2007, 17:37

How does one know if it's 8 or 6 bit? Coz the specs don't say so on the BenQ website! :(

Or am I just too lazy too look propperly? :P

CrazyBob

20 Jan 2007, 18:25

Said 6-bit on a review I read... but I'm starting to think 6-bit is the norm here. Not a huge issue.

And yup, proAsm, it's the max it can handle and the native res. All 19" (&17") LCD's are 1280x1024.

War]-[eaD

20 Jan 2007, 19:41

Well... games look beautiful on 1280x1024 so I'm fine with that! :D

And if 6bit is fine I guess I'm getting the BenQ... :D