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Title: new monitor
Post by: Helm on March 10, 2009, 10:28:57 AM
Hey Gang!



 I could use some advice. I was thinking of getting this monitor to go with new "box" I'm building.


 1920-1200  I-Inc monitor

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3326540&SRCCODE=PRICEGRABBER&cm_mmc_o=2mHCjCVybgwTyz__wyCjCVqHCjCdwwp


  Will Aces run in 1920-1200? ...I looked all over the web site I was only able to find information on minimum....and suggested  set ups no maximum info.  I know Silent Hunter runs 1920-1200.

    It hard to run away from this price.  Plus I have a friend who owns one and says it's knocking his socks off.  What say you?



Helm ...out
Title: Re: new monitor
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on March 10, 2009, 10:36:21 AM
It's 1920x1200, 12000 would be 10 monitors side by side.

You'll need a DVI-HDMI converter to run that screen properly. It's not aimed for computer use clearly but should work fine.

Crazy price for a HD 28".
Title: Re: new monitor
Post by: The Fugitive on March 10, 2009, 10:37:21 AM
contrast ratio is real low, my 22" has a 10,000 to 1 ratio, that one only has 800 to 1. This One (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3986506&CatId=2775) is the one I have, sharp picture, no blurring, no complaints.
Title: Re: new monitor
Post by: BaldEagl on March 10, 2009, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: Helm on March 10, 2009, 10:28:57 AM
Hey Gang!



 I could use some advice. I was thinking of getting this monitor to go with new "box" I'm building.


 1920-12000  I-Inc monitor

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3326540&SRCCODE=PRICEGRABBER&cm_mmc_o=2mHCjCVybgwTyz__wyCjCVqHCjCdwwp


  Will Aces run in 1920-12000? ...I looked all over the web site I was only able to find information on minimum....and suggested  set ups no maximum info.  I know Silent Hunter runs 1920-12000.

    It hard to run away from this price.  Plus I have a friend who owns one and says it's knocking his socks off.  What say you?



Helm ...out

Wow.  Great price.  The only hesitation I'd have is it's got a relatively low contrast ratio but for the size and price I'd probably give it a try.
Title: Re: new monitor
Post by: Helm on March 10, 2009, 10:49:00 AM
Quote from: MrRiplEy[H] on March 10, 2009, 10:36:21 AM
It's 1920x1200, 12000 would be 10 monitors side by side.

You'll need a DVI-HDMI converter to run that screen properly. It's not aimed for computer use clearly but should work fine.

Crazy price for a HD 28".

sorry for the typo ...I'm a little hung over ...    ;)

Helm ...out
Title: Re: new monitor
Post by: wrag on March 10, 2009, 10:58:31 AM
Quote from: Helm on March 10, 2009, 10:28:57 AM
Hey Gang!



 I could use some advice. I was thinking of getting this monitor to go with new "box" I'm building.


 1920-1200  I-Inc monitor

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3326540&SRCCODE=PRICEGRABBER&cm_mmc_o=2mHCjCVybgwTyz__wyCjCVqHCjCdwwp


  Will Aces run in 1920-1200? ...I looked all over the web site I was only able to find information on minimum....and suggested  set ups no maximum info.  I know Silent Hunter runs 1920-1200.

    It hard to run away from this price.  Plus I have a friend who owns one and says it's knocking his socks off.  What say you?



Helm ...out

I run AH at 1920 x 1080.

Have to it looks terrible otherwise LOL.
Title: Re: new monitor
Post by: stran on March 10, 2009, 09:05:09 PM
Quote from: wrag on March 10, 2009, 10:58:31 AM
I run AH at 1920 x 1080.

Have to it looks terrible otherwise LOL.

have you tried other 16:10 resolutions like 1680 x 1050, 1440 x 900?
Title: Re: new monitor
Post by: Fulmar on March 10, 2009, 09:36:44 PM
Quote from: The Fugitive on March 10, 2009, 10:37:21 AM
contrast ratio is real low, my 22" has a 10,000 to 1 ratio, that one only has 800 to 1. This One (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3986506&CatId=2775) is the one I have, sharp picture, no blurring, no complaints.

You're confusing Dynamic Contrast Ratio (10,000:1) with Static Contrast Ratio (800:1).  A lot of manufacturers like to display Dynamic and Static ratios under just Contrast Ratio.  But they are different.  Dynamic and Static are the measurements of the whitest white to the blackest black.  However, Static is measured at any instant in time in a game/movie/whatever.  While Dynamic is measured over time.  So in a sense, Static Contrast Ratio is a truer measurement of contrast.

Monitor "A" and "B" both can post specs of a 10,000:1 contrast ratio on their box.  But you may have to dig up the technical manual to find out that the Static Contrast Ratio of Monitor "A" is 800:1 and "B" is 1000:1.  Monitor "B" is going to be the better option in terms of contrast.
Title: Re: new monitor
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on March 11, 2009, 10:25:40 AM
Yep dynamic contrast is the worst invention ever! It means your screen brightness will constantly pump up and down depending how bright or dark the overall image is. I absolutely hate the effect.
Title: Re: new monitor
Post by: Zazen13 on March 12, 2009, 01:30:03 AM
For my new build I am working on I think I like this one...Notice the response time...19xx X 1200 resolution

BenQ G2400WD-KIT 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor w/ Neo-Flex LCD Stand - Retail

$409.99 
Title: Re: new monitor
Post by: wrag on March 12, 2009, 02:53:45 AM
Quote from: Zazen13 on March 12, 2009, 01:30:03 AM
For my new build I am working on I think I like this one...Notice the response time...19xx X 1200 resolution

BenQ G2400WD-KIT 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor w/ Neo-Flex LCD Stand - Retail

$409.99 

Have you gone directly to BenQ on that?

Just bought that same monitor for my Daughter-inlaw for LESS at the site!

Use the code, they list it right on the site when you look at the monitor!  :D