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Latham
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
9568 Posts
November 30 2012 18:22 GMT
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Hey TL, recently I've switched back to a PC after 8 years of using a laptop (finally settling in 1 place instead of moving around all the time) and need a new monitor. What I've got is this Sony monitor from way back, which has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, and I'm going to replace it.

The problem is, I've never bought a monitor before. I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to be looking for...
I probably want a 23'' or a 24'' screen. Bigger IMO is just too expensive and smaller is well... smaller.

I've narrowed down the choices to Samsung, Dell or BenQ (although I'm open to suggestions)

I know Dell gets a lot of hate around the net about their computers, but what about their monitors?
I was thinking about maybe getting theDELL-U2312HM or the DELL-U2412M

which seem to get good rep around the net.

BenQ has a nice monitor too. BenQ BL2400PT and a 2410 version should be in stores shortly too.

While Samsung models like Samsung T23B350 and Samsung T24B350 and Samsung LT22B350

offer TV tuner, HDMI slot, USB, and have Speakers built in.

Now I'm not sure what to buy. I don't know whether if watching TV via tuner, and the HDMI are going to be useful, or are they just a fad? Also should I get 2 monitors?

I don't want a "gaming" monitor, or a movie watching one. I'd like a monitor which will be decently useful for everything from work (word, powerpoint, excel, reading etc.) to a little bit of gaming (not hardcore, sadly don't have time for that anymore) and maybe the TV part. But if I want to watch TV, maybe it's better to just buy a damn TV instead?

Thanks for your time and input.

*
For the curse of life is the curse of want. PC = https://be.pcpartpicker.com/user/LathamTK/builds/#view=CrqmP6
Divinek
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
Canada4045 Posts
November 30 2012 20:14 GMT
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I think there is a forum specifically for stuff like this sir
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Franthier
Profile Joined November 2012
China64 Posts
November 30 2012 21:28 GMT
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You need to know exactly what resolution you want to game at and what video card you have/going to buy. For 24", I would suggest at least 2560x1440 as native. 22" and below, 1980x1080. To run SC2 at ultra/extreme settings, you gonna need some decent video cards like GTX570 and up.
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