paulb
January 21st, 2011, 12:33
Hi
I am currently looking to replace my 4+ year old pc with a new one for FSX :d
Thanks to Ted, I am pretty clear on my new build.
I am also thinking about replacing my monitor.
In many ways I am very happy with the one that I have now. A 20" Dell Ultrasharp. -
http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=59230
However, ideally, I would like a larger screen size. In all other respects, retaining the spec that I have currently would be fine.
Browing for options I became a bit confused by the widescreen monitors available today! Mine is 4:3, but the new ones are mainly 16:9 with the odd 16:10.
Using the old right angled triangled equation, as far as I can see -
A 20" 4:3 equals 16" wide and 12" high
A 27" 16:9 equals 23.47" wide and 13.2" high
A 26" 16:10 equals 22" wide and 13.8" high
Based on that, I am inclined to look at a 16:10 monitor.
One that seems attractive is -
http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/prods/monitors/26inchplusmonitors/iiyama/e2607ws-b1.html
So two questions please -
Would this monitor be better than the one that I have now? (or if you have any better suggestions then please post)
What happens with FSX if a 4:3 monitor is not used? Is it distorted? Would I have black bits on both sides of the screen? I really have no idea!
Thanks (in advance)if you can help me out.
Cheers
Paul
I am currently looking to replace my 4+ year old pc with a new one for FSX :d
Thanks to Ted, I am pretty clear on my new build.
I am also thinking about replacing my monitor.
In many ways I am very happy with the one that I have now. A 20" Dell Ultrasharp. -
http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=59230
However, ideally, I would like a larger screen size. In all other respects, retaining the spec that I have currently would be fine.
Browing for options I became a bit confused by the widescreen monitors available today! Mine is 4:3, but the new ones are mainly 16:9 with the odd 16:10.
Using the old right angled triangled equation, as far as I can see -
A 20" 4:3 equals 16" wide and 12" high
A 27" 16:9 equals 23.47" wide and 13.2" high
A 26" 16:10 equals 22" wide and 13.8" high
Based on that, I am inclined to look at a 16:10 monitor.
One that seems attractive is -
http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/prods/monitors/26inchplusmonitors/iiyama/e2607ws-b1.html
So two questions please -
Would this monitor be better than the one that I have now? (or if you have any better suggestions then please post)
What happens with FSX if a 4:3 monitor is not used? Is it distorted? Would I have black bits on both sides of the screen? I really have no idea!
Thanks (in advance)if you can help me out.
Cheers
Paul