[Dylan33p]

what do these numbers mean? i see people talking about them but I haven't seen anyone explain them. how can I tell if something is 16:10 or 16:9?

Also I'm looking to get a new display for gaming mainly and everyday use.

suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

edit: my price range is 200-250

 

[xdanisx]

These numbers are the aspect ratios.

A 16:10 monitor is a bit bigger than a 16:9 so I'd recommend a 16:10 monitor for gaming.

Someone on here will say that 16:9 monitors are better for movies, but there really is no difference.

What you should be looking for in a monitor includes but is not limited to:

pixel resolution
refrash rate
bezel size if you plan on using multiple monitors
contrast ratio
viewing angle
brightness

 

[Jocelyn84]

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdanisx These numbers are the aspect ratios. A 16:10 monitor is a bit bigger than a 16:9 so I'd recommend a 16:10 monitor for gaming.

This, and I agree completely! You get more vertical screen.

 

[cs_maan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan33p what do these numbers mean? i see people talking about them but I haven't seen anyone explain them. how can I tell if something is 16:10 or 16:9? Also I'm looking to get a new display for gaming mainly and everyday use. suggestions would be greatly appreciated. edit: my price range is 200-250

16:10 and 16:9 are aspect ratios for widescreen monitors, just like how 4:3 is the aspect ratio for a square monitor (for lack of a better term).

Anyway, I recommend this monitor, its pretty amazing, my friend just got it and it looks great especially for the price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-083-_-Product

 

[xdanisx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocelyn84 This, and I agree completely! You get more vertical screen.

Thanks for noticing my typo

 

[ghost55]

go for 16:10

 

[cs_maan]

Yeah 16:10 would yield a slightly higher resolution as opposed to 16:9.

For example (16:10 -> 1920 x 1200, 16:9 -> 1920 x 1080). Correct me if I'm wrong but I think its like that. Anyway though look at the monitor I posted above, its really a great monitor, just don't plan on mounting it on a stand or something because it has no holes.

 

[flamingoyster]

16:10 is closer to the golden ratio and is therefore a more appealing size ratio than 16:9. just ask nature!

/thread

 

[xdanisx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cs_maan Yeah 16:10 would yield a slightly higher resolution as opposed to 16:9. For example (16:10 -> 1920 x 1200, 16:9 -> 1920 x 1080). Correct me if I'm wrong but I think its like that. Anyway though look at the monitor I posted above, its really a great monitor, just don't plan on mounting it on a stand or something because it has no holes.

Correct.