Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: 22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

  1. #1
    Formerly known as Andehh Andeh13's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Northampton
    Posts
    3,354
    Thanks
    855
    Thanked
    258 times in 153 posts
    • Andeh13's system
      • Motherboard:
      • Gigabyte GA-P35
      • CPU:
      • Intel Q6600
      • Memory:
      • 4gb Corsair XMS2 800mhz
      • Storage:
      • 1 x 250gb Western Digital AAKS, 2 x 500gb Western Digital AAKS, 1TB WD Caviar Green
      • Graphics card(s):
      • BFG Geforce 8800GTS 512mb
      • PSU:
      • Corsair HX520
      • Case:
      • Antec 900
      • Operating System:
      • Windows 7 64bit
      • Monitor(s):
      • Samsung 24" & Sony 17"
      • Internet:
      • Virgin 10mb... hate them!

    22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

    For christmas im looking at getting a 22" screen, however the PC im on now only has a 6600GT. I did a full upgrade about 2 months ago(quad core etc) but left the graphics card out as i dont play as many games as i used to.

    Im on a 20" screen atm, but im selling it to one friend, whilst another friend is getting me same screen but in the 22" formart for an extra £23 (equivilent to a good night out for me).

    Keeping in mind i run a 2nd 17" screen as well dual screen, will the card cope with light gaming & heavy media usage(HD films, etc)?

    Secondly; The screen im looking at is the Samsung 226BW, has anyone used them or got any views on them? or any other alternatives to consider?

    Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online from Scan Computers UK

    thanks guys

  2. #2
    Yeah dude! NightshadowUK's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Bolton
    Posts
    2,172
    Thanks
    134
    Thanked
    59 times in 57 posts
    • NightshadowUK's system
      • Motherboard:
      • MSI Z87M GAMING
      • CPU:
      • Intel Core i7 4790K [Macho Rev.B]
      • Memory:
      • 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance LP
      • Storage:
      • Crucial M500 [240GB] & MX500 [1TB]
      • Graphics card(s):
      • 4GB Sapphire 290X Vapor-X
      • PSU:
      • 620W Corsair HX
      • Case:
      • Silverstone TJ08B-E [AP181 & NF-S12B]
      • Operating System:
      • Windows 10 Home [64bit]
      • Monitor(s):
      • Dell U2412M
      • Internet:
      • Virgin Media 200Mb

    Re: 22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

    A 6600GT will struggle with modern games at 1680x1050 but it'll be fine for media and what-not.

    As for a 22" display, I'd go with either the Samsung or an LG L226WTQ.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    London
    Posts
    235
    Thanks
    6
    Thanked
    10 times in 10 posts
    • EarlGrey's system
      • Motherboard:
      • ASRock Z77-Extreme6
      • CPU:
      • 3570K @ 4.2GHz
      • Memory:
      • 16GB DDR3
      • Storage:
      • 256GB SSD + 2TB + 4TB
      • Graphics card(s):
      • GTX 980 Ti
      • PSU:
      • 600 OCZ Stealthstream
      • Case:
      • Lian Li PC7-S
      • Operating System:
      • Win7
      • Monitor(s):
      • BenQ 120Hz 3D Vision
      • Internet:
      • Infinity

    Re: 22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

    The 226BW is a gorgeous display, and you won't be disappointed

    As for media stuff and driving the displays the 6600GT will be fine - but you won't really manage games at full res. However I find that the 226BW scales extremely well, so it's no problem playing games at 800x600 or 1024x768.

    Enjoy

  4. #4
    Yeah dude! NightshadowUK's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Bolton
    Posts
    2,172
    Thanks
    134
    Thanked
    59 times in 57 posts
    • NightshadowUK's system
      • Motherboard:
      • MSI Z87M GAMING
      • CPU:
      • Intel Core i7 4790K [Macho Rev.B]
      • Memory:
      • 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance LP
      • Storage:
      • Crucial M500 [240GB] & MX500 [1TB]
      • Graphics card(s):
      • 4GB Sapphire 290X Vapor-X
      • PSU:
      • 620W Corsair HX
      • Case:
      • Silverstone TJ08B-E [AP181 & NF-S12B]
      • Operating System:
      • Windows 10 Home [64bit]
      • Monitor(s):
      • Dell U2412M
      • Internet:
      • Virgin Media 200Mb

    Re: 22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

    Not running at native resolution = *shudders*

  5. #5
    NOT Banned
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    5,905
    Thanks
    410
    Thanked
    276 times in 252 posts

    Re: 22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

    that samsung is an award winning monitor, scores highly in all the pc mags I've seen them review. I just hope mine doesnt come with a dead pixel!

  6. #6
    Formerly known as Andehh Andeh13's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Northampton
    Posts
    3,354
    Thanks
    855
    Thanked
    258 times in 153 posts
    • Andeh13's system
      • Motherboard:
      • Gigabyte GA-P35
      • CPU:
      • Intel Q6600
      • Memory:
      • 4gb Corsair XMS2 800mhz
      • Storage:
      • 1 x 250gb Western Digital AAKS, 2 x 500gb Western Digital AAKS, 1TB WD Caviar Green
      • Graphics card(s):
      • BFG Geforce 8800GTS 512mb
      • PSU:
      • Corsair HX520
      • Case:
      • Antec 900
      • Operating System:
      • Windows 7 64bit
      • Monitor(s):
      • Samsung 24" & Sony 17"
      • Internet:
      • Virgin 10mb... hate them!

    Re: 22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

    pleased 2 hear about the monitor, cheers for the replies guys.

    As for graphics card, when would be the best time to look at getting one? Id be after a mid-high spec 8800 card, as im starting to get back into gaming.

    thanks again.

  7. #7
    Senior Member Pob255's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    The land of Brum
    Posts
    10,143
    Thanks
    608
    Thanked
    1,226 times in 1,123 posts
    • Pob255's system
      • Motherboard:
      • Asus M5A99X EVO
      • CPU:
      • FX8350 & CM Hyper 212+
      • Memory:
      • 4 x 2gb Corsair Vengence 1600mhz cas9
      • Storage:
      • 512gb samsung SSD +1tb Samsung HDD
      • Graphics card(s):
      • EGVA GTX970
      • PSU:
      • Seasonic GX 650W
      • Case:
      • HAF 912+
      • Operating System:
      • W7 Pro
      • Monitor(s):
      • iiyama XB3270QS-B1 32" IPS 1440p

    Re: 22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

    What's the resolution of your 20"? if it's a tft then they are generally 1680x1050 which is the same as a 22" so you will have the same performance levels as you currently have.

  8. #8
    Yeah dude! NightshadowUK's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Bolton
    Posts
    2,172
    Thanks
    134
    Thanked
    59 times in 57 posts
    • NightshadowUK's system
      • Motherboard:
      • MSI Z87M GAMING
      • CPU:
      • Intel Core i7 4790K [Macho Rev.B]
      • Memory:
      • 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance LP
      • Storage:
      • Crucial M500 [240GB] & MX500 [1TB]
      • Graphics card(s):
      • 4GB Sapphire 290X Vapor-X
      • PSU:
      • 620W Corsair HX
      • Case:
      • Silverstone TJ08B-E [AP181 & NF-S12B]
      • Operating System:
      • Windows 10 Home [64bit]
      • Monitor(s):
      • Dell U2412M
      • Internet:
      • Virgin Media 200Mb

    Re: 22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

    Quote Originally Posted by Andehh View Post
    As for graphics card, when would be the best time to look at getting one? Id be after a mid-high spec 8800 card, as im starting to get back into gaming.
    I'd wait until nVidia release the GTS v2 (11th December?) and both it and the GT become readily available... maybe January?

    OR, if you can wait until the 9800 series appears (possibly February), you'll no doubt save more pennies.

  9. #9
    Registered+
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Posts
    16
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked
    0 times in 0 posts

    Re: 22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

    A pal of mine recently bought a 226BW and it's the best I have ever seen. I'm a recent convert to dual screen (19" AG Neovo) so now I'm wondering whether the desk is big enough for the Samsung ... with a 19" on either side!

  10. #10
    NOT Banned
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    5,905
    Thanks
    410
    Thanked
    276 times in 252 posts

    Re: 22" screen on a 6600gt & screen recommendations

    Quote Originally Posted by capt sensible View Post
    A pal of mine recently bought a 226BW and it's the best I have ever seen. I'm a recent convert to dual screen (19" AG Neovo) so now I'm wondering whether the desk is big enough for the Samsung ... with a 19" on either side!
    only need a tape measure to find out!

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. 20" Wide Screen Recommendations
    By timtim86 in forum Graphics Cards
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 19-02-2007, 10:13 PM
  2. 6600gt Red Screen
    By PHTC in forum Graphics Cards
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 11-11-2006, 05:18 AM
  3. Laptop Screen to Desktop Screen?
    By Xaneden in forum Graphics Cards
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-07-2006, 07:25 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •