Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

[Lamri35UK]

Basically in a few days i've got the choice of either buying a bigger monitor OR a new graphics card.

Currently I have a Hyundai L72D TFT and I was thinking of either an ASUS 19" TFT like:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Asus-vw192-Wid...QQcmdZViewItem
Or an equivalent DELL.

OR
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EVGA-nVidia-Ge...QQcmdZViewItem
To replace my XFX7800GTX, which is fine btw :)

Only, I can't afford both
I was wondering because I only sit about 18inches away from my monitor and don't want to end up like Mr Magoo!! Although my eldest would appreciate the monitor i'm using now.

Any input would be greatfully received,

Thanks :)

PS Which monitor would be better? The ASUS or a DELL ?

[camper.]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

You'll waste the potential of the 8800GTX with that current monitor, so get the new one, and wait for the ATI R600 which will hopefully drive down the prices so much that you can sell the 7800GTX and nab both a monitor and GFX card.

[=98=]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

Yea go for the monitor... and when you get round to buying a graphics card, buy a basic 8800gtx and cooler and overclock it yourself.

[Lamri35UK]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

Thanks guys, i'll go for the monitor, my 7800 plays fine with all maxed out anyway (think I was being a bit greedy there lol)

hmm, now, widescreen or not, lol
no, no its ok, i'll stick to the one in the link

[[GCA]Tim270]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

Or you could just buy me some more RAM :)

[Lamri35UK]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

I got 2 gig already.
Actually:
Thermaltake Soprano
Jeantech Arctic 600W PSU
ASUS P5N Deluxe
P4 (775) 3.6 (the x64 one)
Raptor 74 gig c:\
300 gig d:\
2 gig DDR2
Fatal1ty Pro Gamer
XFX7800GTX
G11 K/b
Copperhead mouse
Medusa headphones (I have kids)
can't think what else to put :)

[megawhompertoo]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

The monitor would be my choice. You can make that last for 2-3-maybe 4 years, well beyond the time when an 8800gtx will be remembered as being a complete piece of system-overheating trash.

[Lamri35UK]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

Just wanted to thank everyone for your advice, I got this:

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...tml?TFT-NOV22B

And the difference is just amazing!

Thanks again guys :)

[_captin_felix_]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

nice!

[camper.]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

Meh, I'll stick to CRTs. Can't stand LCDs, as I've found out.

[=98=]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

Nowdays LCD's can have the same sort of image quality as a CRT and plus they have useful features such as "Night mode" which helps when playing night maps of SF. There is no need to aware nightvision goggles.

[camper.]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

Then there's the cost factor. A screen like that is costing £200-£400 whereas a CRT displaying 1920x1440@85Hz costs... £40.

[=98=]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

Spose

[Lamri35UK]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

One of the biggest things for me was the space saving.

[Boomstick68]

Re: Hi all, I've got a bit of a dilemma

Yeah, go for the monitor. You'll be glad you did. Your card is good enough. There should be a price drop on current 8800's in the near future so you can upgrade that later.