Is this a good monitor for high quality gaming?

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#1 David_Puddy
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung---21.5%22-LED-HD-Monitor/8682086.p?skuId=8682086&productCategoryId=pcmcat143700050048&id=1218884670047

I plan to be playing some high requirement games like Skyrim and GTA V.  Will this monitor work well?

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#2 HotRevolver
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Personally, I think a nice 24 inch @1080p is the perfect size without taking up too much space.   

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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung---21.5%22-LED-HD-Monitor/8682086.p?skuId=8682086&productCategoryId=pcmcat143700050048&id=1218884670047

I plan to be playing some high requirement games like Skyrim and GTA V.  Will this monitor work well?

David_Puddy

What is the price of it? (dont feel like going to checkout)

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#4 David_Puddy
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$149.99 + free shipping
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#5 PfizersaurusRex
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$149.99 + free shippingDavid_Puddy

You could probably get a better deal, but not by much. That monitor would be ok for gaming, I also have a 21.5" model and it's ok for a desk, gotta use a zoom page addon for Firefox, tho, cuz high pixel density means letters are pretty small. I think 23"-24" would be ideal.

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#6 redskins26rocs
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That is not much of a deal, I would spend a little more and get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236174 That is what I think I will be ordering soon, but I am no monitor expert. I just look at reviews and opinions.

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It's a 60hz TN panel so fine for people on a budget, but an IPS panel would offer better quality and a 120hz TN would be better for competitive gaming.

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#8 David_Puddy
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+23%26%2334%3B+IPS+LED+HD+Monitor/7294734.p?id=1218838643187&skuId=7294734 Is this one any better? It says it's an IPS, but it also says 60hz. What exactly does hz determine anyway? (sorry if I sound like such a noob)
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#9 kraken2109
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[QUOTE="David_Puddy"]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+23%26%2334%3B+IPS+LED+HD+Monitor/7294734.p?id=1218838643187&skuId=7294734 Is this one any better? It says it's an IPS, but it also says 60hz. What exactly does hz determine anyway? (sorry if I sound like such a noob)

hz is the number of times the screen refreshes per second, a higher refresh rate can be smoother, if the input is higher than 60hz. In other words, if your game is running at above 60fps a 120hz monitor can take advantage of that. They can also reduce screen tearing, and often have less input lag.