Recommended LCD monitor for gaming

**silvest** · May 1st, 2005, 08:42 AM

Hi,

I'm thinking of building a new PC, and would like some advice on an LCD monitor.. it's to be used for gaming, so I guess would require at least 12ms response time. The graphic card to go with it would be the 6600GT.

Also, since i'll be building from scratch, would AGP or PCI-E be better?

Thanks..~

**john1234567** · May 1st, 2005, 09:20 AM

lcd monitor is good but it would be better if u bring ur pc desktop on hdtv 52".flat panels for pc monitors are very good for gaming.u can get a medium size flat pannel monitors for good price in newegg.pcie is new and its very powerfull but agp is very much trusted.

i saw a 15" flat panel yesterday and about 188 cad and looks way better then my 17" lcd monitor.

**silvest** · May 1st, 2005, 09:25 AM

thanks john... but i'll still need an LCD cos of space constraints in my work table..

**rrcn** · May 1st, 2005, 11:46 AM

I have a Samsung 710N2 and it's excellent for gaming. I haven't seen any ghosting.

PCI-E would be better as it's more "future-proof," if you will.

**SoloCamo** · May 1st, 2005, 11:53 AM

PCI-E definately for a new build

**njolakoski** · May 1st, 2005, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by SoloCamo

PCI-E definately for a new build

Bingo-Exactly, I agree, Correct, However you wanna say it, Get PCI-E

**silvest** · May 1st, 2005, 12:02 PM

so the 6600GT Pci-E ??
is it easy to install ?? hehe (sorry for dumb question, but is it the same as installing an AGP card??)

**njolakoski** · May 1st, 2005, 12:05 PM

Oh Its really EAsy to install just, Slip it into the slot, adn lock it in, and ur done

and 6600GT-You'll love it, I got my PCI-E 6600GT, and I love it

**SoloCamo** · May 1st, 2005, 12:05 PM

basically the same thing, its just a different size socket, shouldnt be hard at all to install, no harder than AGP. PCI-e alsos cost less most of the time and are the future products as agp slowly dies down

**njolakoski** · May 1st, 2005, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by SoloCamo

basically the same thing, its just a different size socket, shouldnt be hard at all to install, no harder than AGP. PCI-e alsos cost less most of the time and are the future products as agp slowly dies down

That is very true, Just get PCI-E you'll be happy for sure

**Underclocked** · May 1st, 2005, 12:09 PM

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16814127147 check out the pics.

**silvest** · May 1st, 2005, 02:19 PM

thanks a lot fellas

oh btw, could u recommend me a mobo that has PCI-E slot?? thanks again

**jml90** · May 1st, 2005, 02:22 PM

Any of the nforce4 ultra's are excellent choiced especially the DFI.

**silvest** · May 1st, 2005, 02:30 PM

ahh, should've asked for help on the whole rig here..

My budget's around $1000 (I'm located in Australia, so prices would be slightly higher than in the US), and I'll need an 17" LCD for gaming.. and of course the 6600GT, and RAM, HDD, case, PSU. With the remainder of the budget, would I only be able to settle for socket A mobo + CPU ?? or would it be possible to get A64 ??

Any recommendations fellas?

**SoloCamo** · May 1st, 2005, 03:28 PM

it would definately be possible to get an A64

**The_Shooter** · May 1st, 2005, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by rrcn

I have a Samsung 710N2 and it's excellent for gaming. I haven't seen any ghosting.

PCI-E would be better as it's more "future-proof," if you will.

I have the same Samsung Monitor. I also have a 6600GT. I love playing with it! I do recommend the monitor and card. Though if you are gonna go with PCI-e, keep in mind, the mobo must have a slot for that.

**njolakoski** · May 1st, 2005, 03:41 PM

Get a AMD 64 3000+, and looks for a MSI NEO4 K8N -Best Mobo ive dealt with its very nice, its 939 Socket and PCI-E

**jml90** · May 1st, 2005, 05:21 PM

If you are oc'ing here is some good chocies
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16822148039

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16820218062

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16813136152

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16819103501

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16814127147

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16817104154

**njolakoski** · May 1st, 2005, 05:23 PM

Actually the motherboard I have is a pretty good OCer, I love it, and its cheap tooo.

**silvest** · May 1st, 2005, 09:34 PM

Wow!
Thanks a lot fellas! I never knew i could get an A64 with that.. thought it was beyond my budget :P

wrt to mobo, could you recommend me a Giga-Byte mobo that suits this system? cos here in Australia it's mainly GB or ASUS.. Sux i know cos DFI and ABit are the best around for OC-ing..~

and back to gaming LCDs... how would I choose one for gaming? Can I just pick any brand and rely on price, response time, and also warranty ?