Widescreen Gaming Forum

My current monitor: 7 year old Dell 17" CRT 1280x1040@60Hz + 6 year old Samsung SyncMaster 191t (one of the first SM monitors!!!)

As you see I have a very crappy monitor setup!!!

System Specs:
AMD 965 C3 3.91GHz
G.Skill Ripjaws 2x2GB 1600MHz DDR3
2x ATI (reference ftw) XFX 5770s ...

or should i consider saving a good $200 and using that money for a new computer peripheral setup: headphones, mouse, mousepad, new fans, and TIM.

I don't mind 60HZ LED or non LED for Bad Company 2... it's my Counter-Strike 1.6 competitive gameplay in leagues that I am worried about... 120 FPS ...

I have waited a long time, and decided not to buy the 22" Viewsonic/Samsung 120Hz LCDs.

Now that we have the Alienware OptX & Acer GD235Hz.. I would like to ask which is the better buy for competitive FPS gaming?

Of course I would rather have the better response/input times over color ...

I heard my 5770s aren't the best for lower frame rates, and that could hurt me when I go under 60fps on 120hz monitor..right?


If so I Can save money and go with a Viewsonic VX2265wm, and purchase the ASUS when I upgrade my PSU+GPU (1-3 years from now)

Upcoming 120Hz/3DVision-ready/1080p monitor: Acer GD245HQ
Not only more pixels but also even more reactivity & better colors than both the Samsung and the Viewsonic ! (according to french review)
Estimated retail price: 330€

Thank you so much!

Walmart will take back anything no questions asked.

Then that is definately worth the gas + $20 extra fee!

I heard they had some extended warranty service, but was wondering if this is worth it?

I will definately be keeping the monitor for 3 years!

Haha I have pre-ordered all three versions:

PS3 (I only really use for blu ray, although I do have a couple of games): To get the BETA
XBox 360: For current BFBC1 mates
PC: For semi-defunct BF2/2142 clan
holy moly, talk about spoiling yourself ;]


i can't wait to get in that pc ...

[quote]I really don't know who has the better warranty & return policy?

Do I go with Newegg or Walmart?

I am biased, you have been warned.

Go with Newegg. I have had great success with them in the past.

Have never liked Wal-Mart... but that is a long story.


Well, I ...

[quote][quote]You calling me a child? :nudgenudge

Questions still stands. Patience is something I would not like to use in this instance.
No, I'm not.

I'm saying that I used to do that 15-20 years ago when going on family holidays.

Para just cause your not 12 anymore, you think ...

give us the pc beta, now

I really don't know who has the better warranty & return policy?

Do I go with Newegg or Walmart?

Have you been watching some old Verizon Wireless commercials??

or does he need some medication !

I didn't build this new computer for nothing!! I want to BETA the PC already, and I don't own a PS3 :(


Hopefully, we get a nice x-mas present from EA

Playing MW2... I couldn't wait any longer for the beta!

Enjoying the game, but I really hope 1943/BC2 beta drops soon!

120Hz you probibly want a solid 60 fps, bare minimum 30 solid all the time, with 120fps being ideal, the reason I say this is because there is no point going to a screen with 1 frame every ~8ms, and then have a card giving it a frame every 32. It is a little bit like buying a ferrari, and running ...

Well my computer specs


AMD X4 965 BE (c3)
ASUS Crosshair III Formula
4gb G.Skill Ripjaw 1600
Samsung F3 500gb
CrossFireX XFX 5770s
Corsair H50 (cpu water cooler)

I think I can get on 1920x1200 with Battlefield Bad Company 2 (Specs already released), but I was hoping ...

all I have to say is;

Niiiiice avatar ;)

thanks pal


excited and im hoping to get a beta key for this game

Someone told me on DigitalVersus they tested the Viewsonic vs. Samsung
The Viewsonics have a lower input lag
but just by 1frame..is that 1 frame important enough for an FPS gamer to pull the trigger?

Or will the better contrast ratio make me a happy camper?