I was wondering if I should get this monitor instead. - Hardware & Software

So, I bought this monitor at the store for $160: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005128[/url] But i'm thinking about returning it and ordering this one instead.(be about $174 with shipping costs): [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112017[/url] Is it worth the extra $14 or should I just stick with the one I have? unrelated question: Will my 400w power supply be able to support a 9800gtx without any problems?

Answer to the second question is yes it will be enough power

And to answer the first: yes.

Fuuuuuuuuu.... I'm really undecided. There are really good reviews for the one I currently have. Will a DVI cable make much of a difference? Since i'm on VGA now. I'm really going to need more support on wether I should order that other one. I wish I could compare the two side by side then decide.

Just stick with the monitor you have, and 400w is pushing it. The 9800GTX has a minimum power requirement of 450w.

[QUOTE=JimmeyJohns;17801263]Fuuuuuuuuu.... I'm really undecided. There are really good reviews for the one I currently have. Will a DVI cable make much of a difference? Since i'm on VGA now. I'm really going to need more support on wether I should order that other one. I wish I could compare the two side by side then decide.[/QUOTE] get dvi. vga is worse. by a lot.

I'd say if you are not unhappy with the one you purchased then you should keep it. Otherwise you're throwing a lot of money on shipping costs.

Return it and get the other monitor. Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 on the one you could get. Recommended Resolution 1600 x 900 on the one you got right now. It's worth it. They recommend 450w for the 9800gtx, but yeah, they always think people have a fuckload of other hardware sucking power, so 400w should be fine as long as the power supply got 2x6pin connectors for the card.

[QUOTE=Turbis2;17801317]I'd say if you are not unhappy with the one you purchased then you should keep it. Otherwise you're throwing a lot of money on shipping costs.[/QUOTE] Idk, I mainly want the HD resolution. If my current monitor had HD resolution I would be fine. The other monitor has HD resolution but it doesn't have as good as contrast ratio or features like the one I have. Edit: Also the guys at the store advertised this as having a 1920 x 1080 resolution. But it doesn't come up on the options. Would DVI fix this?

[QUOTE=JimmeyJohns;17801372]Idk, I mainly want the HD resolution. If my current monitor had HD resolution I would be fine. The other monitor has HD resolution but it doesn't have as good as contrast ratio or features like the one I have.[/QUOTE] That, to me, sounds like you're unhappy with your purchase.

[QUOTE=JimmeyJohns;17801372]Idk, I mainly want the HD resolution. If my current monitor had HD resolution I would be fine. The other monitor has HD resolution but it doesn't have as good as contrast ratio or features like the one I have. Edit: Also the guys at the store advertised this as having a 1920 x 1080 resolution. But it doesn't come up on the options. Would DVI fix this?[/QUOTE] They lied, max resolution is 1600x900 with or without DVI. Also, same price but better than the Sceptre: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009157[/url] [editline]05:53PM[/editline] But get DVI anyway, infinitely better than VGA.

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236067[/url]

[QUOTE=Roast Beast;17801591] Also, same price but better than the Sceptre: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009157[/url][/QUOTE] Nice, and the shipping is cheaper too!

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001317[/url] Just bought one. Should be here tomorrow.

Alright made the return. one more question. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236067(Asus[/url]) or [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009157(Acer[/url])

The specs are nearly identical, so [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009157[/url] this one because it's $10 cheaper. (Yes the other one has a $10 MIR but those aren't reliable)