is this LCD worthy

[screwballl]

19" 3G GM19WL LCD
I am looking to possibly add this to my budget build, and for $100 after rebate, can't beat the price. I do some gaming but it is CS:S and BF2 and such, not the fast racing games or anything like that so ghosting should not be a problem. I saw this deal and immediately was interested as I have been looking for a LCD 17-19" for a good price but not one that will die on me after 6 months. Let this be known, I have NEVER bought a brand new monitor in my life. I bought a 17" once for $50 used but all the rest have been ones that have been found on the side of the road next to the older computer that they're tossing out. Like right now I have a Dell D1028L 17" CRT that was found next to a 333MHz Dell, then I have a 15" AOC, 15" ViewSonic, 16" ProView... all found with other dead/dying computers yet all of them work 100% (well at least 99%). In the last 7 years, there have only been 2 of these that have died (that previously worked) and 2 that were DOA.
As for this 19", the specs all check out:

Display
Monitor Size - 19in.
Viewable Size (inches) - 19
Pixel Pitch - .28 mm
Maximum Resolution - 1440 x 900
Brightness/Luminance (cd/m2) - 300
Contrast Ratio - 500:1
Response Time - 8ms


Video Connector15-pin mini d-sub VGA connector

Manufacturer Information
Parts Warranty3 years
Labor Warranty2 years
Warranty DetailsLimited Warranty

[gvblake22]

That's a pretty good deal for a 19" widescreen, but the combination of lack of a DVI port and low contrast ratio are two things that (while not crutially debilitating) could be better. but the thing that really makes me not like the monitor is the obsenely low viewing angle. Couple that with the stand that has only tilt adjustments and you have a recipe for distortion. The colors and contrast of this screen will only look good/normal when you are sitting perfect position, otherwise the colors will get distorted and the contast will change and you won't be able to distinguish light colors from each other (they will all look white).

A monitor is something you are likely to have for a very long time (at least until the monitor dies), so I say spend an extra $50 - $100 and get a solid monitor you know is going to perform.

Plus, I'm not sure if you plan on watching any HD content on your computer, but getting a monitor with HDCP might be a good idea so you don't get screwed when you try to play your first Blu Ray or HD-DVD movie!

Finally, also consider the fact that not all games play nice with widescreen resolutions. Check out the Widescreen Gaming Forum for more info on what games support widescreen resolutions well. But most newer games (like CS:S) support widescreen just fine.

[Captain Crunch]

OK blake it's offical I HATE you!!!!!!!!!!! I was perfectly fine with everything untill I saw this

and then this


and realized I could so pwned Paul and Rich if my screens looked like this...........OHHHHHHHHHH I hate you soooooooooo much......

[gvblake22]

LOL
I see your point Captain Crunch, but I don't know where that came from, what it has to do with this thread, and why you hate me because of it......
I'm running a 15" 1024x768 LCD too, so don't get mad at me, I'm not the one with a 24" 1920x1200 Dell LCD! :eviltongue:

[Panda Man]

19" 1280x960 here. I play CSS at 800x600 though.

[screwballl]

wow even with my XP3000+ (in sig) I still play it at 1024x768 on my 17" CRT with no lag, distortion or any other problems

It owuld be nice to see CS:S like this (mouse over to see difference).

[PrOLifIC_onE]

It doesnt look like a widescreen in the pic but the description says it is....

[sbohdan]

Originally Posted by screwballl

19" 3G GM19WL LCD
I am looking to possibly add this to my budget build, and for $100 after rebate, can't beat the price. I do some gaming but it is CS:S and BF2 and such, not the fast racing games or anything like that so ghosting should not be a problem. I saw this deal and immediately was interested as I have been looking for a LCD 17-19" for a good price but not one that will die on me after 6 months. Let this be known, I have NEVER bought a brand new monitor in my life. I bought a 17" once for $50 used but all the rest have been ones that have been found on the side of the road next to the older computer that they're tossing out. Like right now I have a Dell D1028L 17" CRT that was found next to a 333MHz Dell, then I have a 15" AOC, 15" ViewSonic, 16" ProView... all found with other dead/dying computers yet all of them work 100% (well at least 99%). In the last 7 years, there have only been 2 of these that have died (that previously worked) and 2 that were DOA. As for this 19", the specs all check out:

Display
Monitor Size - 19in.
Viewable Size (inches) - 19
Pixel Pitch - .28 mm
Maximum Resolution - 1440 x 900
Brightness/Luminance (cd/m2) - 300
Contrast Ratio - 500:1
Response Time - 8ms


Video Connector15-pin mini d-sub VGA connector

Manufacturer Information
Parts Warranty3 years
Labor Warranty2 years
Warranty DetailsLimited Warranty

I think you would be seeing a great difference from the "picked up from garbage" 17" CRT (viewable about 15.5"). the 8ms response is good for games and for this price you just can't go wrong. also, no radiation and picture vibration is such a benefit, that this alone justifies buying it. I bought my 1st LCD in 1998, when they were very expensive yet, still I never regreted it 'cause it is the reason why I don't need glasses yet. the difference in games would also be immense with this 19"-er, so I say go for it
the contrast ratio, I wouldn't be worried about. 500:1 is plenty enough. the lack of DVI is also no problem, the picture quality isn't really better with DVI (my monitor is vga and I love it), so go ahead and get it before it's gone. you deserve a good monitor after all the garbage ones
you could finally have a 1280x1024 resolution and it would nicely compliment the 7900GT you have. $109? don't even think about it - you won't regret it.

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

I think you should go with more of a brand name, but it's not like this LCD would be complete crap.

If you want to keep your used status, buy this open box Viewsonic 19" widescreen...
Newegg.com - Open Box: ViewSonic Q19wb Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor Built in Speakers - OEM

[screwballl]

hmmm now there is a tough choice... $109 after rebate or $50 more for a much better LCD???

wow now that is a tough choice on a limited budget lol