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Does anyone know what is the best LCD monitor to buy.

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No single LCD is “best” for everyone — the right choice depends on primary use, budget and the PC/graphics hardware available. ’s question is common; earlier replies rightly highlight speed and price. The guidance below expands those points into a short, practical decision framework that stays useful years later.

Panel type and use: IPS panels give the best color accuracy and wide viewing angles (preferred for photo/video work and general desktop use). TN panels typically trade color and angles for faster pixel response and lower input lag (appeals to competitive gamers). VA panels sit between them with stronger contrast and deeper blacks (good for movies). Match the panel family to the main task rather than chasing a single spec.

Resolution, refresh and color: Match native resolution to screen size (higher pixel density for photo/retouching). For gaming, prioritize a higher refresh rate and a graphics card that can sustain it. For creative work, look for wide color gamut and hardware or good factory calibration; planning to use a colorimeter improves long-term accuracy. Don’t trust marketing numbers alone — independent reviews report real-world input lag and color performance.

Practical checks and purchase rules: confirm the monitor has the right inputs (DisplayPort/HDMI/USB‑C) for the desired resolution/refresh; prefer adjustable stands or a VESA mount; read the dead‑pixel and warranty policy; buy where returns are straightforward. In-store or first-boot checks that reveal problems include whole‑screen grey/black images (backlight bleed/uniformity), angled viewing (color shift/IPS glow), and moving-object tests (ghosting).

Quick checklist:

  • Define primary use (gaming / editing / office).
  • Pick panel family to match that use.
  • Ensure resolution vs screen size makes sense.
  • Verify inputs and GPU compatibility.
  • Test for uniformity, ghosting and viewing angles.
  • Check warranty and return policy.

This ties the practical buying criteria to points raised earlier by , and : match features to needs, and balance performance against budget.

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the BenQ TFT 17ICH 12ms screen is the best i've had one for 3 months and its great.

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It depends what your gonna use it for...

if your gonna game you want a decent refresh rate (16ms>refresh rate) these normally cost more, plus you wanna have a look at a few more things:

Brightness Ratio (450:1< i'd say)
Screen size (all are exactly what they say they are 15in, 17in etc.)
Resolution (because LCD's cant be changed like CRT monitors (1280 x 1024 is optimum))

Put all these factor together and you should always find a good monitor check the price along with similar makes and manufacters and your on your way...

I recomend the: Acer AL1715MS 17ins TFT (so cheap and worth it!)

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Hi Vanessa

There's and old saying 'that the best (product) you buy is the best one you can afford"

It's abit like buying a new PC and not knowing what's the best. It all comes down to "what you are using it for?" I'm hoping to get a Hanns.g 19" since the price in NZ is pretty good. Viewsonic are also highly rated... It just depend's on "What you want to do with It :)"

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