What is the best LCD monitor?

tanqueray · 12-23-2008, 02:26 AM

Alright, I'll make this quick.

I'm looking for a 24"-26" LCD HDMI monitor for gaming, media (Blu Ray movies, WMV HD, etc.), and for photoshop (pro photography in RAW format). The maximum amount that I'll be willing to spend is $350 (that includes the tax and shipping, if applicable). I'll probably add a bit more cash if the monitor is that great.

System specs...
Case - Antec 1200
Mobo - Asus Maximus II Formula
HDD 1 - WD VelociRaptor 300GB
HDD 2 - WD Caviar Black 1TB
OD 1 - Asus 20x DVD+R lightscribe
OD 2 - LG Supermulit Blu Ray burner lightscribe
CPU - E8500 3.16MHz
FAN - Zalman 9500a
RAM - 4 GB Corsair
GPU - Asus 4870 x2 tri-fan
PSU - 1000W Corsair
Monitor - View Sonic VA902b 19" VGA standard screen (currently)

Here are two monitors that I've been eyeballing (both 24")...

Asus VW246H Black 24" 2ms HDMI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236049

Acer P244Wbii Glossy Black 24" 2ms HDMI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009154

Anybody, recommend me the best performance:price ratio monitor. Also, for me (because I haven't really seen a difference yet), but it can be TN, IPS, MVA, etc. monitors.

THANKS in advance!

Mcninjaguy · 12-23-2008, 05:35 AM

I'd go with that asus monitor it looks amazing for price and everything.

same ASUS monitor but its open box
$201
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16824236048R

tanqueray · 12-23-2008, 09:36 AM

Yeah, I've really been contemplating that monitor for a while.

Mcninjaguy · 12-23-2008, 11:04 AM

well whats to contemplate? you pretty much picked the best one already

12-23-2008, 02:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
tanqueray Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 9 OS: Vista Ultimate 64 My System	What is the best LCD monitor? Alright, I'll make this quick. I'm looking for a 24"-26" LCD HDMI monitor for gaming, media (Blu Ray movies, WMV HD, etc.), and for photoshop (pro photography in RAW format). The maximum amount that I'll be willing to spend is $350 (that includes the tax and shipping, if applicable). I'll probably add a bit more cash if the monitor is that great. System specs... Case - Antec 1200 Mobo - Asus Maximus II Formula HDD 1 - WD VelociRaptor 300GB HDD 2 - WD Caviar Black 1TB OD 1 - Asus 20x DVD+R lightscribe OD 2 - LG Supermulit Blu Ray burner lightscribe CPU - E8500 3.16MHz FAN - Zalman 9500a RAM - 4 GB Corsair GPU - Asus 4870 x2 tri-fan PSU - 1000W Corsair Monitor - View Sonic VA902b 19" VGA standard screen (currently) Here are two monitors that I've been eyeballing (both 24")... Asus VW246H Black 24" 2ms HDMI http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236049 Acer P244Wbii Glossy Black 24" 2ms HDMI http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009154 Anybody, recommend me the best performance:price ratio monitor. Also, for me (because I haven't really seen a difference yet), but it can be TN, IPS, MVA, etc. monitors. THANKS in advance!

12-23-2008, 05:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: What is the best LCD monitor? I'd go with that asus monitor it looks amazing for price and everything. same ASUS monitor but its open box $201 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16824236048R Last edited by Mcninjaguy; 12-23-2008 at 05:37 AM.

12-23-2008, 09:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
tanqueray Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 9 OS: Vista Ultimate 64 My System	Re: What is the best LCD monitor? Yeah, I've really been contemplating that monitor for a while.

12-23-2008, 11:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: What is the best LCD monitor? well whats to contemplate? you pretty much picked the best one already