Choosing between two gaming desktops - Page 2

smgunsftw · 2013-04-10, 01:37

Thanks for the help everyone, I looked at the NCIX.ca computers, and they certainly seemed a lot better and had a higher value compared to the ones on Tigerdirect and Newegg. My next question is, where would be the best place to buy quality monitors that are <$150 from Canada?

LITOralis.nMd · 2013-04-10, 01:51

At that price point, for gaming, (and specifically not for video editing or professional graphic design), you're looking at 21" 1080p TN LCD 2ms to 4ms refresh rate.

Might really come down to difference between finding a sale price, and difference between local sales tax and online shipping costs.

I don't know that much about online stores in Canada,

Store URL
NCIX NCIX.com - Canada's Premier Computer Store - Online PC Discount Store, Buy Computer Accessories
Canada Computers Canada Computers | Computers, Computer Parts, Laptops, Hard Drives, PC Hardware & Accessories Sales
TigerDirect TigerDirect.ca - Computers, Computer Parts, Computer Components, Netbooks & Electronics
NewEgg Newegg Canada - Computer Products, Laptops, Electronics, HDTVs, Digital Cameras, Cellphones and More!
MyTeknology (formerly Grey Tech ) My Teknology Computer Inc.

Here's a big list of PC parts stores in Canada: http://www.xmarks.com/site/www.ncix.com/

You might have to sign up for their email sales lists, check for coupons, free shipping codes etc.

Almost all the <$150 monitors are comparable, you want to find one with the fastest refresh rate, as calculated in milliseconds on a grey to grey scale , usually notated as " 2ms GtG " or similar. And all the low end manufacturers lie about their refresh rates now anyway, so it's a gamble.

You do want to focus on 2ms or 3ms response monitors.

Secondly you might find a LED LCD backlit in that price range, though it'll be right close to the $150 price point.

2013-04-10, 01:37	#11
smgunsftw Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 240 Canada Location: Alberta	Re: Choosing between two gaming desktops Thanks for the help everyone, I looked at the NCIX.ca computers, and they certainly seemed a lot better and had a higher value compared to the ones on Tigerdirect and Newegg. My next question is, where would be the best place to buy quality monitors that are <$150 from Canada?

2013-04-10, 01:51	#12
LITOralis.nMd Retired PR Developer Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,648 United States of America	Re: Choosing between two gaming desktops At that price point, for gaming, (and specifically not for video editing or professional graphic design), you're looking at 21" 1080p TN LCD 2ms to 4ms refresh rate. Might really come down to difference between finding a sale price, and difference between local sales tax and online shipping costs. I don't know that much about online stores in Canada, Store URL NCIX NCIX.com - Canada's Premier Computer Store - Online PC Discount Store, Buy Computer Accessories Canada Computers Canada Computers \| Computers, Computer Parts, Laptops, Hard Drives, PC Hardware & Accessories Sales TigerDirect TigerDirect.ca - Computers, Computer Parts, Computer Components, Netbooks & Electronics NewEgg Newegg Canada - Computer Products, Laptops, Electronics, HDTVs, Digital Cameras, Cellphones and More! MyTeknology (formerly Grey Tech ) My Teknology Computer Inc. Here's a big list of PC parts stores in Canada: http://www.xmarks.com/site/www.ncix.com/ You might have to sign up for their email sales lists, check for coupons, free shipping codes etc. Almost all the <$150 monitors are comparable, you want to find one with the fastest refresh rate, as calculated in milliseconds on a grey to grey scale , usually notated as " 2ms GtG " or similar. And all the low end manufacturers lie about their refresh rates now anyway, so it's a gamble. You do want to focus on 2ms or 3ms response monitors. Secondly you might find a LED LCD backlit in that price range, though it'll be right close to the $150 price point.