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- Dec 14, 2010
I'm looking for something in the 22-24" range, preferably with at least 1x DVI port and 1x HDMI port (a VGA port might be nice, as my current KVM switch I use with test systems and systems I have in for repair is limited to VGA, but isn't strictly necessary as I might move my current main monitor over to the test bench after I get a new one) (I probably need to upgrade to a newer KVM switch at some point.). Would be nice to find something that is VESA mounting compatible, as I am considering getting a desk-mounted monitor stand at some point.
I use my monitor for gaming (First Person Shooters usually) and web browsing primarily, and I might occasionally type up a spreadsheet in Excel, or a document in Word.
I have no need for built in speakers in a monitor, as they usually have pretty low quality sound reproduction and tend to sound tinny to me with no bass and little to nothing in the high range either (tweeter). So, even if it has speakers I likely won't use them.
From what I gather there isn't much difference between HDMI and DisplayPort when it comes to image quality, so maybe it doesn't matter which of those I use for my main monitor?
My current monitors are a Samsung S22A300B 21.5" 1920x1080 16:9 (main) July 2011 build date (4.5 years old), Hanns-G/Hannspree HB191D/HB191DPB 19" 1440x900 16:10 widescreen (secondary on main system) March 2008 build date (almost 8 years old), Samsung SyncMaster 931B 19" 4:3 1280x1024 (test bench) September 2006 build date (a little under 9.5 years old).
I would appreciate some advice in this area, as I'm not that familiar with what monitors are good or bad or what I should be looking for.
Saw this one on sale the other day, but don't know if it's good or bad, or if it would suit my needs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112026
I use my monitor for gaming (First Person Shooters usually) and web browsing primarily, and I might occasionally type up a spreadsheet in Excel, or a document in Word.
I have no need for built in speakers in a monitor, as they usually have pretty low quality sound reproduction and tend to sound tinny to me with no bass and little to nothing in the high range either (tweeter). So, even if it has speakers I likely won't use them.
From what I gather there isn't much difference between HDMI and DisplayPort when it comes to image quality, so maybe it doesn't matter which of those I use for my main monitor?
My current monitors are a Samsung S22A300B 21.5" 1920x1080 16:9 (main) July 2011 build date (4.5 years old), Hanns-G/Hannspree HB191D/HB191DPB 19" 1440x900 16:10 widescreen (secondary on main system) March 2008 build date (almost 8 years old), Samsung SyncMaster 931B 19" 4:3 1280x1024 (test bench) September 2006 build date (a little under 9.5 years old).
I would appreciate some advice in this area, as I'm not that familiar with what monitors are good or bad or what I should be looking for.
Saw this one on sale the other day, but don't know if it's good or bad, or if it would suit my needs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112026
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