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Step 1
Know your budget. Monitors can range from a hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the features. Everything from pixels to monitor size to the type of monitor impacts the cost.
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Step 2
Measure the size of your desk. Some monitors take up very little space, while some go back as deep as a traditional tube television set. Measuring your computer area before you go to the store will save you the headache of discovering that your monitor is too large or small for your work area.
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Step 3
Decide whether you are interested in a traditional or flat screen monitor. Flat screens take up much less space and have a higher level of performance, but cost two to three times more than a traditional monitor.
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Step 4
Understand how you use the computer. If you use the computer to watch movies and play video games, there is a product option that may appeal to you. Get an adapter that hooks up to a television set that allows you to view the computer's display through the television. Gamers and movie buffs find this very appealing.
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Step 5
Think about your needs if you only do work on the computer. For example, if you do graphic design and need a high number of pixels, you may want a flat screen. If you primarily use Microsoft Office and text-driven software, you may prefer a traditional monitor.
