Monitor Suggestion ?

[Jug 47]

I got this new gaming computer and I was wondering if you all could give me a few suggestions as to a good monitor and or gaming monitor. I am thinking of a 24" or 28"

I'd appreciate it much

Here is my computer specs:

Case:Coolermaster HAF 932 Full-Tower Gaming Case
Operateing System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7 Extreme 965 (4x 3.2GHz/8MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard: Asus P6T Deluxe Intel X58 Chipset CrossFire and SLI Supported w/7.1 Sound, Triple-Channel DDR3, Dual Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, Three PCI-E MB
Memory: Corsair [2 GB X6] 12GB DDR3 1333
Hard Drive: 1TB SATAII 7200 RPM, 16M Cache
Optical Drive 1: LG 6X Blu-Ray High Definition Combo DVD Drive
Optical Drive 2: 20X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB Video Card
Power Supply: 850 Watt -- Coolermaster Real Power - Supply Quad SLI Ready
Sound: 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Keyboard: Saitek Eclips

[MenendezDiego]

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm206/MenendezDiego2008/IMG_0483.jpg
HP LP2475W, Love mine

Regards, Diego

[kilo delta]

That's a top of the range rig you have there,Jug. It'd be a shame to run it on anything under a native resolution of 1920x1200. Looking at the components used in your build, you are not short of a few $ :).......so i'd recommend springing for a 30" monitor with 2560x1600 resolution. Maybe something like the Dell 3008WFP which has a plethora of input connections including the new Displayport technology which will be taking over from the current DVI port. :ernae:



PS. Have you overclocked that i965 chip yet? :)

[txnetcop]

Hey Jug How about a 28" monitor for $399.00? You won't believe how incredible this one is for the price. I saw it live and wow I couldn't believe how nice it was for the money
Ted


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254036

Ask Wh61 in the forum what he thinks of his.

Here is one of the reviews and it was good advice:
Definately Worth The Price

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[harleyman]

Hey Jug....Where did you get that pooter?

Nice review there Ted....:applause: Nice looking monitor too.....

[Jug 47]

Thx guys for the suggestions, appreciate it much.

Ted

I will check out the one on newegg, and have a look see. Thx

Wh61

If you read this ....what would you think or suggest ....thx

[Wh61]

Thx guys for the suggestions, appreciate it much.

Ted

I will check out the one on newegg, and have a look see. Thx

Wh61

If you read this ....what would you think or suggest ....thx

Jug I just bought a ASUS 26 inch monitor and a Hanns G 28 inch monitor. I run native mode 1920x1200 on both and I could not be happier. The 28 inch is top quality for a modest price. It renders a life like picture. It is well worth the money. I think you would be really happy with seeing FSX on a large monitor. It is quite beautiful.

[Jug 47]

Jug I just bought a ASUS 26 inch monitor and a Hanns G 28 inch monitor. I run native mode 1920x1200 on both and I could not be happier. The 28 inch is top quality for a modest price. It renders a life like picture. It is well worth the money. I think you would be really happy with seeing FSX on a large monitor. It is quite beautiful.


Wh61

Thx for your advice, sure appreciate it. Is this the one you are refering to? The Hanns G 28 inch monitor ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254026


harleyman

I got it at newegg.com, and brother it is awsome ! ! BTW, it was on sale ...I got it after a $600.00 price decrease from the original price. Thats why I grabbed it, thought it was a good buy.

Here is a link to it .. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227120

Also here are the actual specs on it:


Gamer Supreme 966i Core i7 Extreme 965 (3.20GHz) Specs

General Spec:

Brand: iBUYPOWER
Model: Gamer Supreme 966i
Recommended Usage: Gaming
Form Factor: Tower
Processor: Intel Core i7 Extreme 965(3.2GHz)
Memory: 12GB DDR3 1333
Hard Drive: 1TB SATAII
Optical Drive: 1 LG 6X Blu-Ray High Definition Combo DVD Drive
Optical Drive 2: 20X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB Video Card
Audio: ADI AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Ethernet: Gigabit LAN
Power Supply: 800W
Keyboard: Logitech Deluxe Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech Optical Mouse
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Software Included: MS Office 2007 [60-Day Trial]
Special Features: Coolermaster HAF Gaming Tower+ Red Lighting
Motherboard*
Chipset: Intel X58
CPU:
CPU Type: Core i7 Extreme
Installed Qty: 1
CPU Speed: 965(3.20GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU: 4 x 256KB
L3 Cache Per CPU: 8MB
CPU Socket Type: LGA 1366

Graphics*
GPU/VPU Type: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280
Graphics Interface: PCI Express x16
Memory*
Memory Capacity: 12GB DDR3
Memory Speed: DDR3 1333
Memory Spec: 2GB x 6
Memory Slots (Available/Total): 0/6
Maximum Memory Supported: 24GB
Hard Drive*
HD Capacity: 1TB
HD Interface: SATA II

Optical Drive*
Optical Drive Type: BD Combo
Optical Drive Spec: LG 6X Blu-Ray High Definition Combo DVD Drive
Optical Drive 2*
Optical Drive 2 Type: DVD±RW
Optical Drive 2 Spec: 20X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Audio*
Audio Chipset: ADI AD2000B
Audio Channels: 8 channels
Communications*
LAN Chipset: Integrated
LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps
Front Panel Ports*
Front Audio Ports: 2
Card Reader: 12-in-1 Media Card Reader/Writer
Back Panel Ports*
PS/2: 1
Video Ports: 2 DVI
TV Out: 1 x HDTV/S-Video Out
Rear USB: 8
Rear IEEE 1394 1
eSATA: 1
RJ45: 2 port
Rear Audio Ports: 6 ports
S/P DIF: 2 port
Expansion*
External Bays: 6 x external 5.25" drive bays
1 x external 3.5" drive bay
Internal Bays: 5 x internal 3.5" drive bays
PCI Slots (Available/Total): 3 x PCI-Express x16
1 x PCI-Express x4
2 x PCI
Physical Spec*
Dimensions: 22.7" x 21.5" x 9.0"
Weight: 45 lbs.

Manufacturer Warranty*
Parts: 1 year limited
Labor: 1 year limited

Now that we are getting a new and bigger monitor, another question.

I was thinking about the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102006)... here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102006

and a good set of speakers as well ....any other suggestions?

I appreciate ALL the help here guys

EDIT 1

Be back this afternoon to check back in