New Screen or new Card?

TechJunky · Jan 4, 2010

I am currently running the setup in my sig with a Viewsonic VX2245wm.

The max resolution is 1680x1050. This seems fairly lousy compared to todays standards.

My question is, if I get a better monitor will my vid card be able to play it decently at a higher resolution?

It seems I am already bottlenecked at 1680x1050 in Modern WarFare2.

I have about $400 to spend.

EarthDog · Jan 4, 2010

Im getting deja vu with this thread....

anyway, you are in a catch 22. WHen you upgrade to 1920x1080/1200 your 8800gt will cry with a lot of newer games. YOu will undoubtedly have to lower some goodies to play. Even with that said, get the monitor. Then sell your 8800gt and get a $250 GPU with the leftovers.

Has THIS ISSUE been resolved or considered since this is more or less the same thread?

lemings · Jan 4, 2010

1680x1050 is probably one of the more common resolutions used today. I would suggest upping the video card if you do a lot of gaming. Otherwise.... you can't beat a new monitor.... especially if you run it in a dual monitor setup.

TechJunky · Jan 4, 2010

Thanks for the replies.

The only gaming I do is WoW once in a blue moon and MW2 maybe 2 times a week.

I haven't decided where to spend my $400 yet.

Also my pops has a spare 500w Roswill PSU laying around thats brand new in the wrapping..

EarthDog · Jan 4, 2010

Dont use the Rosewill......please.

vixro · Jan 5, 2010

1680x1050 is a fine resolution. You'd be happier with a new video card.

The issue in the other thread was a 17" crt, a new monitor was a no-brainer for that guy.

I feel this one could go either way, but a new video card would be better (should you have the power to support it... that rosewill psu is crap)

TechJunky · Jan 5, 2010

Ok, thanks for the info. I guess Corsair TX650 and 4890 here I come. I really want a new mobo for my box that has an ICH-R chipset on it for cheap so I can OC my proc as well. I have a G0 version and its just waiting for its potential to be unlocked.

EarthDog · Jan 5, 2010

Gigabyte P45 UD3P/R will be perfect for that around $120...

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