# Good monitor? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 29, 2005, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085 "2005-11-29T06:17:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2005, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/1 "2005-11-29T06:17:17Z")
I’m probably going to be getting a new monitor for xmas and i was looking at this one [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824001067](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824001067) Would this be a good monitor for basic gaming, i play WoW the most, or is there a better monitor out there for a similar price? ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2005, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/2 "2005-11-29T07:05:33Z")
usually cant go wrong with samsung, id get it ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2005, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/3 "2005-11-29T07:20:12Z")
Thats what i’ve heard, i was just wondering if anyone knows if the specs are good, i’d hate to have “ghosting” when playing games that would annoy the hell out of me. Our tech guy at work told me to make sure the contrast ratio is above 600:1 which it is (700:1) and that the ms# (refresh rate??) is less than 15 which it is (8ms) and i should be good. He also said to get one with a DVI hookup because that will help prevent ghosting since it transfers the picture faster. So according to his recommendations this monitor should be good enough for what i need it for then right? ---
**Author:** ![Diesel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/diesel/32/7313_2.png) [@Diesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Diesel)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2005, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/4 "2005-11-29T15:06:08Z")
Lowest Ever! Dell Business has the Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand for $579 - automatic 25% off -$434 - $100 off $500 code 63C1JBV4XV1VMD [Exp 12/14] = $334 shipped. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2005, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/5 "2005-11-29T17:57:44Z")
No ghosting with that .Cheap no-name monitors ghost. Samsung,Dell,Viewsonic,LG are all really decent…lg is a bit on the lower end but they still dont ghost. You want to stay away from stuff like sylvania,westinghouse,proview,GE…etc ---
**Author:** ![SubaruDan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/subarudan/32/7195_2.png) [@SubaruDan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SubaruDan)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2005, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/6 "2005-11-29T18:05:27Z")
I love my sony 17" ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2005, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/7 "2005-11-30T07:47:00Z")
1024 x 768 FTL I’d skip. Hit the dell, either the 2001fpw or the 2005fpw, both are available for about the same price frequently w/ coupons. ---
**Author:** ![JCuz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jcuz/32/7338_2.png) [@JCuz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JCuz)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2005, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/8 "2005-11-30T13:35:02Z")
I like flat screen CRTs the best and they are cheaper ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2005, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/9 "2005-11-30T14:27:54Z")
> [@ThesXeKid](#): > > I like flat screen CRTs the best and they are cheaper same. i just dont like the look of the lcd with games and the blurr etc non-gaming i would take an lcd anyday, they look so crisp(y) ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2005, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/10 "2005-11-30T18:02:23Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > same. > > i just dont like the look of the lcd with **the blurr** etc > non-gaming i would take an lcd anyday, **they look so crisp** (y) wtf ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2005, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/11 "2005-11-30T18:52:55Z")
lol then buy a good lcd, cheap lcds will blur, good ones wont ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/12 "2005-12-02T05:28:47Z")
what do you guys think about this one? [http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=202004741&adid=17654&dcaid=17654](http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=202004741&adid=17654&dcaid=17654) ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/13 "2005-12-02T05:45:53Z")
Just got a 19" ViewSonic. Its fucking baller. I love it. ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/14 "2005-12-02T05:53:28Z")
how much was that? i want a 19" but i’d like to keep it under $400 if possible ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/15 "2005-12-02T05:54:22Z")
> [@RedDawg](#): > > how much was that? i want a 19" but i’d like to keep it under $400 if possible 270 shipped from newegg ---
**Author:** ![funkylemons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3ec8ea/32.png) [@funkylemons](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/funkylemons)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/16 "2005-12-02T08:07:31Z")
> **[ViewSonic G220f 21" CRT Monitor - Newegg.com](https://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116228)** > > Buy ViewSonic G220f 21" CRT Monitor with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg! thats kinda what I use… i dont know what the G is for… mine is the P225f pRofessional series… its fucking REDICULOUS… games are soooo nice on it… but ask anyone that has seen it… the only downside is the absurd size… it takes about 80% of my deskspace… but the only thing i’d ever switch to is a 30+" flat panel/plasma ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/17 "2005-12-02T09:16:48Z")
lol i have a 21" CRT now, thats the reason i want an LCD is becaues of the size/weight ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2005, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-monitor/5085/18 "2005-12-02T09:45:37Z")
> [@RedDawg](#): > > lol i have a 21" CRT now, thats the reason i want an LCD is becaues of the size/weight My fiance had a 17" CRT before and the thing took up the whole desk. There was barely any room for the keyboard. Now I have the LCD and the keyboard set way back on the desk and now there is about 12" of space for you to rest your arms. Awesome for playing games.