do a lot of researc before picking a monitor. if i was shoppin for one, i would pm Creaky and/or Nephilim and ask for their opinions, as i seem to recall they've been through a number of monitors, and with their experiences are quite happy with their current setups.
Thanks creaky and nephilm. I was reccomended this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824138041 It Looks great, but, again, im on the other side of the pond. Tried looking for uk version, help me out?
@bilybob - did a quick look around, and as you're after 15" LCD, found this one - Viewsonic VE510s - http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/105863/rb/20058372120 some more info here - http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001J4H8G/202-0441003-4348611 Though you could do some more googling to see what you think. I've got a Samsung 15" LCD (model 152V i think) and it's a couple or more years old and still got a real crisp display. Does a max resolution of 1024x768 but i think that's probably the most you will get out of all or most 15" LCDs If you have a CEX store near you they tend to have cheap LCD monitors in stock, and around £85 too. i'd guess they have the proverbial year's warranty on them too.
I've found Aria do quite well with cheap UK LCD monitors, www.aria.co.uk - it's where my new PC is coming from lol. http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=23149 However, their real advantage is with 17s, not 15s. http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=22833 These things are pretty damn good for the price.
nice find, must admit i didn't look at prices of 17" LCD's (mainly to stop myself stumbling on a bargain and buying one)
LOL I know how easy it is. I'm too much of an image quality fan to want an LCD right now barring the real top end models like a VX922! And they're too expensive, so I'll stick to my CRTs for now. Games look ridiculously good at high resolutions on a small monitor. When my X1900XT rig is ready then they'll be something else!
hey creaky, how very strange! I have that exact model downstairs!!!! My mum bought it as part of a package with the comp, but i think its real good. Thanks for your help. Thanks for the links peeps, ill check them out in a minute, just wanted to post to say im here and looking. thanks again. (excuse lack of capital letters im in a rush) Edit: Yup got a CEX 5 mins drive away. Ill check them out.
Sam and creaky and neph, i bow to you all. sam, i think ima buy that 17", looks great and very very cheap! Creaky, depending on postage and everything i might buy one of those 15s, but im gonna get the computer compnents out of the way first. THanks, ill keep updated.
i understand that theres a fan at the back of the power supply, and one on the motherboard? I really could do with a silent fan, if they exist, cause big torrents and things, i can leave it on overnight. Does that mean i need a different psu or can i buy the fans seperately?
Look for a PSU with adjustable speeds. Liek Hi/Lo or Hi/Med/Lo. You can usually run them silently and cooly at medium setting.
Look for a PSU with adjustable speeds. Liek Hi/Lo or Hi/Med/Lo. You can usually run them silently and cooly at medium setting.
ok. Are they all compatible with wt im doing? Sorry, its my first time hee hee. I mean, as long as its about 250w?
just thought all help you out this is very gud spec for what u want motherboard---http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=23691 £23.60 Processor---http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=19517 £30.78 Ram---http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=6494 £22.00 hard drive---http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=19940 £24.95 power supply---http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=6935 £7.95 processor cooler---http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=10760 £3.50 Total not including postage---£111.78
