Inexpensive 4-table monitor

Any suggestions out there? I have a 17" 1280x1024 dell right now. I am currently playing .5/1 so I don't have a lot to upgrade with. Or would I be better off buying a second monitor (which my video card supports)?

[kenberman]

buy a used 1600x1200 CRT. try craigslist, or whatever other service is good in your area - you don't want to have to ship it.

just make sure the refresh rate is decent, like over 75.

I played on an old CRT for about 7 months, until I splurged on a 2405.

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I have a Dell 3000. So if I buy a used monitor of whatever brand- do I need to be concerned about compatability? How do I know if the attachment (prong part that plugs into my computer) will fit? Also- I know the video card may be an issue. Seems easy enough to switch, but how do I figure out that my current card does or doesn't work?

[jcmack13]

I got a 19" CRT Samsung 990DF bought off newegg. 1600x1200 and way cheaper than a 2001fp. Works great, and does exactly what i need it to do.

[smoore]

brand new 19in CRT's go for $100 free shipping on pricewatch.com most of the time.

Don't worry about your video card. If your video card can't support a 12x16 monitor, then there's no way you can even get on the internet because your computer is so old. All monitors with be compatible w/ your computer. They haven't changed those at all for almost ever.

[smoore]

dell sells computers today that won't support 16x12 out of the box.

basically, the requirement is that you have 4MB of VRAM (video memory) for each 1600x1200 display.

[wonderwes]

CRTs are really a good price. Some of the best crt out there are sony crts. You might as well get a 21in for the price you can grab. Just make sure you have plenty of desk space.

I found and ordered a 21" monitor that uses a sony trinitron on Pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com) So again, thanks everyone.