Thread: Which is a best monitor

I am a hard core gamer and own a high-end rig apart from the monitor, which is an old disappointing Microtek 15-inch CRT. I need a good monitor to support high-end games like Crysis, Gears, Assassin's creed, Grid, and GTA 4 at high settings. My budget is Rs 7,000. I am confused between AOC 177SA and Viewsonic VX1940W, AOC has a 17 inch display with lower response time and all specifications lower than the other, while Viewsonic has excellent value for money but is a wide screen which is great for surfing not gaming I presume. So please help.

A Wide screen is not only meant for Internet surfing, you can get great experiences with gaming and movies too. As far as your budget is concerned, a 19-inch monitor should be available. Viewsonic is a good choice, but you would not be able to get resolutions higher than 1440x900. Opting for a monitor that can do higher resolutions would be better for a gaming rig. HD monitors are a good choice for gaming rigs and consoles. BenQ and Samsung have recently released 22-inch HD monitors which would be a great value for money. If you could increase the budget, you can opt for a HD monitor, else a Viewsonic 19-inch can be bought within your price range.