[WTA] Monitor

Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by Jet, Mar 29, 2011.

  1. Jet

    Jet Just Started

    Hi guys. :wave:

    I'm planning to buy a new 20" monitor (still using CRT ATM :oops:) but I'm wondering if my old computer can support its high resolution.

    My GPU is ATI Radeon X600 which is a very old card. Can i use 20" monitor with it?

    Thanks for the help. :wave:
     
  2. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    As long as it supports VGA or DVI, shouldn't be a problem.
     
  3. DarKSeeD

    DarKSeeD BOG Translator

    Your budget and what you'll be using it mainly for?
     
  4. Jet

    Jet Just Started

    Budget is less than RM 400 and will be using it for normal web surfing and movie. No gaming.
     
  5. DarKSeeD

    DarKSeeD BOG Translator

    That's under 120$? I don't think you'll get a 20" lcd, new, at that price. But you can get a 19" like ViewSonic VA1931WA - LED backlit (1366x768) or Acer V193WEJ (1440x900) or Hanns·G HW-191APB (1440x900).
     
  6. Jet

    Jet Just Started

    can i set it to highest resolution possible without problem then?

    Price shouldn't be a problem. I'm more worried whether its feasible for my current pc's spec.
     
  7. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    If you are using 20", highest resolution is 1600x1200 or 1680x1050. That's pretty normal, even VGA cable can handle it easily.
     
  8. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Yup, the monitor won't have a problem handling it. Neither will your graphics card.

    But I'm not sure if you can get a new 20" LCD monitor below RM 400... Even the cheap TN panel at Dell is RM 429 (US$ 140)
     
  9. Jet

    Jet Just Started

    That's reassuring. :D

    About the price, i check the price list from lowyat.net and most of the 20" are around RM400. The attachment is from the price list.
     

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  10. belikethat

    belikethat Just Started

    yeah go get it. upgrade from CRT is difenately a good change. plus it saves more in the long term.
     
  11. PowerSlide

    PowerSlide Just Started

    it will run fine on your x600, res is not the issue

    how bout buying used? :think:
     
  12. Jet

    Jet Just Started


    The price shouldn't differ much right? Furthermore i prefer brand new. :mrgreen:
     
  13. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Don't buy used monitors. Not worth it.
     
  14. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Yeah, I would rather buy new. Don't forget it also buys you warranty. I've already exchanged my Dell monitors 3 times so far.
     
  15. Jet

    Jet Just Started

    which one is more recommended? LED or LCD monitors?
     
  16. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I think it's a gimmick. If you buy 5 years warranty, it will never break down.

    I have 2 Dell monitors here and they are perfect! Even after 5 years! No excuse to change monitor! :wall:
     
  17. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Not much difference actually. Only difference is the power saving and thinner profile.
     
  18. PowerSlide

    PowerSlide Just Started

    a virgin is always much better :mrgreen:

    dell u2311h is good value for money, 23inch ,ips panel but too bad it cost around rm600 plus
     
  19. Jet

    Jet Just Started

    Dell is overpriced I think.
     
  20. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Actually, I had to change mine three times so far... :wall:

    Twice over malfunctioning USB ports, once for a dead power button (the panel wouldn't turn on).
     

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