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    external monitor for gaming laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by glisk, Jun 14, 2007.

  1. glisk

    glisk Notebook Guru

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    I currently have a 19 inch LCD monitor with a max resolution of 1280 x 1024. I am thinking of hooking it up to my Asus G1S when it arrives. what do the individuals on this forum feel about this since the lcd display on the G1S has a higher resolution. should i buy a larger display that supports a higher resolution or will my current display be sufficient for playing games such as STALKER and crysis when it is released. My current display is a Hyundai LD90+. I would welcome all of your input on this

    thanks in advance
     
    glisk, Jun 14, 2007
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  2. TedJ

    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    1280x1024 should be fine for gaming, but FPS games come into their own once you play them widescreen, so I'd definitely go for a new monitor. I'd be looking at a 20-22" widescreen myself.
     
    TedJ, Jun 15, 2007
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  3. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    i have a 19" widescreen that has lower rez than my g1. your current display will play everything nicely, however widescreens are bloody nice to look at while playing :D
     
    Jeff, Jun 15, 2007
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  4. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Most widescreens in the 20-22" region, have resolutions of 1680 x 1050. The G1S has an 8600M GT, and that sort of resolution may not be liked by the graphics card, in terms of performance. If it turns out, that performanc isn't great with a high resolution, then you may need to run the monitor, at a lowr resoltuon, which could affect picture clarity.
     
    Zero, Jun 15, 2007
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