monitor + 7900gs

[siddanth3]

hey guys, i am considering a new monitor, a minimun od 20 inch, but could go up to a 22 inch if i have the money. so i have a 7900gs, and dont plan to upgrade that for a long time, for atleat 6-8months. so will my 7900gs handle the monitor that i get. anc can u guys suggest a good but cheap 20 -22 inch monitor widescreen for me as my budget is max 250$
thanks a lot

 

[b1gapl]

For a 7900GS, I would suggest a 19" at 1440 x 900 resolution. Heres one:
Newegg.com - Hanns·G HW-191DPB Black 19" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 Built in Speakers - Retail
or
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 906BW Black 19" 2 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 DC - Retail

 

[siddanth3]

but i if i upgrade to a 8800 gts 640 mb, in 3-4 months, would i still want to buy a 19 inch right now, or should go with a 22

 

[b1gapl]

Oh...if you're going to an 8800GTS 640, a 22" would suite that more.

Newegg.com - CHIMEI CMV 221D-NBC Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 330 cd/m2 800:1 - Retail

Newegg.com - Hanns·G HW-223DPB Black 22" 5ms HD 1080P supported DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers - Retail

 

[gurusan]

Oh...if you're going to an 8800GTS 640, a 22" would suite that more.

yeah most definitely...except while you have your 7900GS you'll most likely have to turn down the detail a bunch if you want games to run smoothly at its native resolution.

 

[fastrandstrongr]

yeah, i used to have a 22" and a 7900gs for a while, and i'll second the fact that it wont run most (if any) new games at native without lag.

 

[psp_crazy1]

only if you play oblivion, just go down to 1280x1024 or 1600x1200, thats the only game you cant play at max...

 

[gurusan]

only if you play oblivion, just go down to 1280x1024 or 1600x1200, thats the only game you cant play at max...

you're kidding. the 7900GS is a budget card...it's not going to perform well at higher resolutions in LOTS of games.

 

[psp_crazy1]

you're kidding. the 7900GS is a budget card...it's not going to perform well at higher resolutions in LOTS of games.

That's a budget card? wow... well then just play them at 1280x1024...