looking to buy a new computer monitor

[Orochi_invisibleink]

what are the important specs/details to look for when reading the specs of a monitor?

im looking at resolution, contrast ratio, response time, pixel pitch, etc etc and have no idea what any of these really mean and what numbers are good or bad to have in each category. looking for a 22 or 24 inch size if that makes a difference

 

[SpamYouToDeath]

You want the highest resolution you can get, although something standard (1280x1024, 1280x720, 1920x1080) definitely helps.

Response time should be below 8ms if you're going to be running high-resolution games.

The contrast ratio should be as high as possible, 1000:1 is good for most purposes (if you needed good colors you'd be looking at a CRT).

 

[Orochi_invisibleink]

yeah i guess i should have also clarified that i would want an lcd and not a crt. i didnt think people even bought crt monitors anymore

 

[Blue Steel]

BenQ G2400W

 

[Blue Steel]

Here are some reviews of some other lcd's compared to the BenQ I mentioned.

 

[Orochi_invisibleink]

so benQ is a decent brand? i dont think ive ever heard of them before

 

[Blue Steel]

so benQ is a decent brand? i dont think ive ever heard of them before

Yes, they're a Taiwanese company (a branch of Acer).

 

[Orochi_invisibleink]

i saw this one on sale at bestbuy.com

is it a good deal? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8725819&type=product&id=1201306785562