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TyratopsTyratops Member Posts: 98
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Basically I've just had a new PC built and the next thing on my shopping list is (you guessed it) a monitor.

First of all, it needs to be able to display my PC and my Xbox.  The current one I have has a low resolution, the aim of this purchase is to increase the display quality whilst fulfulling it's current functions.

The Graphics card has DVI/HDMI slots, but for some reason can't use HDMI because the case kinda blocks the cable from fitting in fully.  The Xbox will use HDMI.

Any recommendations?

I was looking at this http://computers.toptenreviews.com/monitors/lg/lg-w2486l-review.html

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  • TheHatterTheHatter Member Posts: 2,547

    Fix the HDMI and you'll broaden your search. 

    I don't think I've ever actually seen a TV with a DVI port and you don't want to downgrade to a VGA like most of them have. I'm not saying they don't exist, but I've never actually seen one. 

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  • TyratopsTyratops Member Posts: 98

    Yes it seems you are right, going buy a DVI to HDMI adapter instead, don't think I can fix the HDMI port on the graphics card, unless I alter the case (but I'm scared) :(

  • KabaalKabaal Member UncommonPosts: 3,042

    You might want to have a look at this latest offering from BenQ http://benq.co.uk/products/LCD/index.cfm/product/1157

    (BenQ G2420HDBL)

     

    I just got one recently and it's surpassed even my last Samsung favourite, an outstanding monitor. Not sure if they're available to you in countries outside of the UK but i imagine it would take seconds to look it up in your own stores sites and compare.

  • CleffyCleffy Member RarePosts: 6,412

    Whats your price range?

  • bronzeroninbronzeronin Member Posts: 89

    What is the form factor of your graphics card?  If it is low profile you should be able to get a low profile plate that will allow you to relocate the connector to an adjacent slot.  check out the last pic in this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121347 you can zoom in and see the low profile plate. 

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  • TyratopsTyratops Member Posts: 98

    Thanks for the responses guys, I actually put in an order on a LG 32LE5300 the evening of my last post. Cost around £550.

    It's abit big for my desk, but hey ho.

  • CleffyCleffy Member RarePosts: 6,412

    Thats a pretty good pick.  Considering its an LG HDTV, chances are its an s-IPS panel as well.

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