Hello Greg, Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 7:23:28 PM, you wrote:
> The 226BW seems to be a decent display...the fast response time will be good > for gaming. However, this model is a 6-bit TN+ panel. TN+ panels do not have > the best color reproduction (S-IPS does) or black levels, and most of them > are 6-bit displays, including this one. That means that it is only truly > capable of displaying 262,144 colors, and must use dithering technology to > emulate the advertised higher color range. The 226BW does appear to be > better at doing this than some other models, but you should still be aware > of this potential issue. Additionally, it would appear that your specific > unit could use one of two different panels: a Samsung or an AU Optronics. > Both are TN film type panels, but reports suggest that the AUO panel > provides inferior picture quality. > Unfortunately, quality S-PVA, P-MVA, or S-IPS displays that provide a low > response time (and are therefore good for gaming) are generally expensive. I > would suggest buying a display locally, if possible, so you can exercise the > return policy if it doesn't suit you. My brother, an avid gamer, has a 20.1" > 4:3 ViewSonic VP2030B that he loves. It sports a P-MVA panel and an 8ms > response time. It, however, will probably run you another $100. Yeah I read there was a way to setup the color profile in the new egg reviews, basically it read google "setup color profile model #" or something and it corrected the color issues... Not sure if that addresses the issues... does it? I checked out that viewsonic its 420 and I dont mind playing more to get the best or better - however it's not a wide screen. If I am gonna dump my (i still love it) 21inch .22 crt - I want a wide screen. I'll search newegg for "p-mva" next... Local not an option I live in the sticks. >> MSI NX8800GTX-T2D768E-HD OC GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI >> Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail >> http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814127281 >> >> How about this video card @ $500? >> >> Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual >> Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail >> http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820134488 >> >> Was this the Kingston RAM that was the best? > It's decent--it's just JEDEC-standard CL5 PC2-6400 memory. It's about as > vanilla as it gets, but should work fine. If you fancy something more > exotic, you might try to find some CL4 memory, or even go with something > like PC2-8500. The P35 will read the EPP profiles and set the > clocks/voltages to the correct JEDEC-exceeding values for this speedier > memory. If you do go for higher-speed memory, don't buy anything that > requires over 2.2v to reach the advertised speeds--and generally try to find > the lowest voltage set you can for given speed/timing criteria. I guess with no comments on video - I am good to go. I read a lot about it - best bang for the buck it seems. I went with: Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820134218 And thanks for pointing that out. >> >> GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail >> http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128048 >> >> This was the board I picked out - is there something better? > The DS3R is interesting in that it sports 4 DDR2 and 2 DDR3 slots. Frankly, > however, I've never liked Frankenboards. :) > I went with the -DS3P, primarily due to the second x16 phy/x4 ele PCIe > adapter for my Areca RAID controller and the extra 2 SATA ports. I swapped the R out for the P - I also don't care for those boards and I have NO idea how I selected that - but it wasn't intentional. >> >> I took a 650w Seasonic PSU, WD Raptor drives, Zalman 92mm cooler, and >> a Samsung DVD burner also... >> >> > Thumbs up on all that. Good deal... Thanks a lot - this help is VERY appreciated. -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
