[Nathan moore]

being that that a 1680x1050 res is a consideral bump up in pixels, i want to get most out of my 4870 1 gig mem vcard. i am gonna order a 22" samsung at that res.,but was considering my current montior is 1440x900. is it worth getting the samsung at a higher res? or am i better of staying with my 1440x900 monitor. i am excited to to go a lil bigger with more resolution, but is it worth it if the settings on games have to be turned down to compensate for extra pixels. might just get a higher quality 19" samsung over the 22" just so i can get more out of my video cards

 

[Nathan moore]

oh, and is there a lower res. setting that fits properly on a 1680x1050?

 

[Kamakazi]

...you have a 1GB 4870...you could go to a 24" monitor and probably not have to turn settings down.

What I mean by that is you will be just fine.

And I think the jump from 1440x900 -> 1680x1050 is huge, but that is just me.

 

[stanrc]

I just got a 22" at work with the same res and its not very sharp, I would go for a smaller size that lets you keep the 1680x1050 and it will look sharper.

 

[aksthem1]

Your HD 4870 will still be able to handle almost anything with the higher resolution and all the eye candy on. Especially since it's the 1GB version.

So you wouldn't have to lower the settings on games and a 22" is very much worth it.

 

[Nathan moore]

so am i better getting the 20" 1680x1050 over the 22"?

 

[stanrc]

Personally, I would. But some people would prefer the extra inches of viewing space over a sharper picture.

 

[halifax1]

There is an Acer, the same version I have, but the +BD version or something, that is a 19" but has 1680x1050 res. It's amazing.

I bought that one, but was sent the other model that is only 1440x900.
Man I wish I had 1680x1050. So much viewable screen.

 

[Shin2k35]

1680x1050 looks better on a 20 inch monitor than on a 22 inch one. So I'd go as Stan says and get a monitor in proportion to it's resolution.

 

[Nathan moore]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001270
or this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001310
the 22" has faster response and is cheaper. hmmmm,do like a sharper image though

 

[j0z3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin2k35 1680x1050 looks better on a 20 inch monitor than on a 22 inch one. So I'd go as Stan says and get a monitor in proportion to it's resolution.

indeed.

 

[Shin2k35]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan moore http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001270 or this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001310 the 22" has faster response and is cheaper. hmmmm,do like a sharper image though

Oh, I have the 20 inch version of that 22 monitor, and my mate also has that 22 monitor and he loves it. I love my 20 incher (who wouldn't?

) But that 20 inch monitor looks fantastic. Grab it!

 

[Cryptedvick]

i have a 22" 1680x1050 and HQ picture look pretty damn sharp if u ask me

 

[j0z3]

Man, id kill for a 20"+!!!!

my 17" is getting smaller every day

 

[Nathan moore]

considering the 20" over the 22" now,hmmmm

 

[shedokan]

go for the Asus VW222U 2ms 22" thats my recommendation. have-fun

your card will adore the 1680X1050 resolution

 

[pez]

I feel ya j0z3. I'm using a 19" at work right now (1440x900) and it puts my 17" CRT to shame. I think 1680x1050 would be really nice detail on a 19", but it would be too small for text like I'm using it now...but then again, I'm sitting about 3-4 feet from the monitor.

 

[Nathan moore]

will i notice the diff form 5ms response to 2 ms response?

 

[Clinic]

Go 24" or go home!

 

[Nathan moore]

here is my toss up now, 20" with 5 ms response vs. 22" with only 2 ms response, and the 22 is cheaper,hmmm