How to find the Best LCD Monitor for Gaming

Shopping for an LCD monitor that will provide the best gaming experience can be a challenge.

Here is a guide to help you find the best LCD monitor for gaming.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Determine the optimum LCD monitor screen size based on your gaming habits.
   
   When it comes to computer gaming an LCD monitor that is bigger is not always better. If you play withing a few feet of the computer screen it can be a burden to shift your eyes around a large LCD monitor. Keep this in mind to find the best LCD monitor for gaming.

2. Consider the response rate to get the best monitor for gaming purposes.
   
   A response rate of less than 8 milliseconds is the recommended range for a gaming computer monitor. The response rate can be difficult for the naked eye to notice. But every little bit helps when you are into fast paced competitive gaming.

3. Avoid the temptation to increase the amount you are willing to spend.
   
   It can be tempting to upgrade to your LCD monitor to the most high end gaming monitor you can find. Set a maximum amount you are willing to spend and stick to your guns.

4. Read LCD monitor reviews from helpful online consumer resources.
   
   It is always beneficial to to compare LCD monitor ratings and reviews from unbiased consumers. Which is why I have provided resources below to make finding the best LCD monitor for gaming easier.

Resources

• Compare LCD Monitors (Amazon)

[themexican]

on 8/19/2009 Good article, this topic isn't discussed that often. 5* & REC'd