Experts here, i need a new PC, budget: 1300 $

Fyron · #1 August 13th, 2006, 02:03 PM

You know, I was being sarcastic... Compare that to like $60 for a good used CRT.

NullAshton · #2 August 13th, 2006, 02:10 PM

Compare that also to the CRT being huge, bulky, having to mess with the settings to get just the right picture... Plus CRTs tend to not have DVI inputs.

While a LCD screen you can just install, set the brightness and contrast once, and you're done. Not to mention you can't get any better picture quality than with a LCD screen.

Fyron · #3 August 13th, 2006, 02:36 PM

I've seen plenty of CRTs with better picture quality than LCDs. With a CRT, you just adjust the settings once and it is done... The CRT will remember them for various resolution settings. Who needs DVI? It's not like it is actually better than VGA in any meaningful way (for non-gigantic, non-HD displays). Digital != better.

NullAshton · #4 August 13th, 2006, 03:32 PM

It may be better if you actually like to play video games with the best graphics possible. The LCD vs CRT debate is mostly preference I suppose.

rdouglass · #5 August 13th, 2006, 03:42 PM

CRT's do give slightly better quality for fewer dollars but for me, the desk real estate is a big issue. With CRT's 19" and up, space is a problem IMO. To me, LCD is worth it and the quality difference is negligible.

I don't like spending more money for an LCD but in terms of my overall PC budget, going to an LCD vs. CRT is only about 5-10% more money overall when comparing *new* equipment. Yes, you can get good deals on CRT refeurbs and such but if you look, you can find refurbs and used LCDs as well.

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Ragnarok-X · #6 August 13th, 2006, 04:05 PM

Okay for spamming the entire thread with OT stuff about a DAMN screen. Something more about the actual SUBJECT may be nice.

Thanks go out to those that already supplied REAL help.

Fyron · #7 August 13th, 2006, 04:17 PM

Monitors are part of "new computers," so I fail to see how it is OT or spam...