What to Buy? Need a Widescreen Monitor for a Dell Dimension 2400.

Glen Randall · #1 7th Nov 2009, 10:46

What widescreen montior should I purchase for a Dell Dimension 2400? Would like to find one that would install easily. Would probably get one about 18 or 19 inches in size, but am flexible in that. Have a good Proview Monitor now, but is square screen 17 in.

I'm not a beginner, but I'm not sure I'm intermediate either. LOL

**xactly** · #2 7th Nov 2009, 12:59

How much are you willing to spend?
What do you want to use the monitor for? (what applications etc..)

Glen Randall · #3 7th Nov 2009, 14:20

I don't need anything fancy. I just want to replace my 17 inch Proview square screen with a widescreen monitor. My uses are pretty normal, I surf the web, download music once in awhile. I don't have a DVD Player/Burner, but may upgrade to one. Willing to spend up to $140 or so.

I'm just wondering if converting to a widescreen monitor is worth the trouble or should I stick with what I have. We just do normal stuff, like Picasa, etc.

**Carbon** · #4 7th Nov 2009, 16:35

Smaller screens are usually pretty similar (look at what's best reviewed/cheapest on NewEgg), but if you can swing the extra $20 or so, this monitor's a pretty great steal.

I think upgrading a monitor is one of the better upgrades you can do - being able to see more of what you're working on or more of a webpage is an obvious plus, and monitor prices are pretty low as of now.

Glen Randall · #5 7th Nov 2009, 17:38

Thanks for the reply. I guess I'm wondering if when I get the monitor, I'll also need a new video card. I'm finding out that some monitors come either adapter plugs or both types of video plug connectors. Appreciate the feedback.

**Carbon** · #6 7th Nov 2009, 17:43

The old standard is VGA. The new standard is DVI or HDMI. Most monitors will either have both (like the one I linked), or an adapter. You should be okay using the onboard graphics on the 2400.

Glen Randall · #7 7th Nov 2009, 18:12

That is helpful. The monitor, should I get it, will have to come from Best Buy because I have just had a birthday and I got gift cards from the kids and wife at Best Buy. However, your information has told me quite a bit and I see that Best Buy has several monitors that should do the trick, including a Dell with the proper inputs, etc.

I really appreciate your help and I feel more comfotable about upgrading my monitor. I have a few other options in mind, but the Monitor seems to be a good idea right now.

Thanks!

**Carbon** · #8 7th Nov 2009, 18:52

Let us know if you need any more help (deciding between models, etc). :)

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