Mid-range - Gaming PC

[TygerBS]

There are better smasung screens then that one paul, for less than 3k.

[J_Th4ng]

That monitor (S24B370H) is available from Frontosa for about R2350 incl. VAT.

Not many other Samsung monitors on their stock list at 24", they do have this one: http://www.samsung.com/africa_en/con.../LC24B550US/XA for R3019.86

The thing with that other option though is that you're paying extra for a USB hub on the monitor base. It's a nice idea, but dunno if it's something that you'd want to pay extra for. Has a nice 5000:1 contrast ratio though.

[Paul]

Cool, it doesn't have to be a Samsung, that is just my point of reference so if you guys think a Dell, Acer, HP etc have better monitors then you can also recommend those.

I don't need more USB inputs though, I have tones, on my keyboard, back of PC, front of PC. I have like 10 or 12 and only use about 6 of them at anyone time

[J_Th4ng]

Okay, two other 24" options for you:

http://www.asus.com/Monitors_Projectors/ML248H/ Goes for R2533.08 incl.

http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-E2442V-BN-led-monitor goes for R2259.48 incl.

I too am a big fan of Samsung, so can't speak for either of these monitors. The ASUS one looks pretty nice though.

[Skouperd]

Jarrod, I've also been on the lookout for a new monitor for some time but it seems like Frontosa is really struggling with any monitor in excess of 24". (I currently have the 26") and given that there is not much wrong with it, I will wait a bit longer. But Paul, my question is really this, do you actually need another monitor or is it just nice to have a new monitor? (nothing wrong with either, just curious).

Basically, I suppose my question is what do you want to use the monitor for? If you are into photography for instance, then you really need something slightly more expensive than the normal "consumer" models given the quality of colours etc. If you are in it just for the games, then yeah, most models will suffice.

Also, the other thing you need to just look at is the type of connectivity you require on the monitor. Most people assume DVI will be there, but be careful, that is not always standard.

[Paul]

Good question Skoup, basically it is for Gaming and gaming only. Like I said my current monitor is 5 years old, it still works but it is starting to loose its "sharpness" and contrast, also it doesn't have an HDMI input so I am running this "fancy" 570GTX superclock with Full HD capibility through the normal "anologue" input.

So if I didn't get a new screen now that would be fine but I got this (extra) money so I thought why not spoil myself with something nice

[Skouperd]

I got this (extra) money so I thought why not spoil myself with something nice

you know what will be really nice Paul... if you deposit said funds into the GRRR Slush fund and then we can all have a party on your behalf... ;-)

Seriously, you use ANALOGUE? WTF? Surely you mean you use DVI?

[Paul]

Ja I mean DVI but it is not HD

[Phatso]

Not to derail but regarding cabling, I actually want to know if it makes a difference at all?

The cable between my GFX card to screen is DVI (GFX card port) to HDMI (screen port).
Do I REALLY need to go and buy an overpriced HDMI cable and will the difference most certainly be noticeable?

I guess for breakdown purposes, what is the difference between:

DVI to DVI
DVI to HDMI
HDMI to HDMI

[flycatchr]

Paul - you said it doesnt have to be samsung:

phillips 24" 2ms LED R1599 ex vat. model number - 247E3LHMSU
www.pcint.co.za

edit - click on "components" and half way down they have the monitors - sales man said 2ms - but i see on website it is a 5ms.

edit #2 - http://www.philips.co.za/c/pc-monito...specifications