fc4 and lcd monitors

[marku]

hi, i am using a dell 3000 with dual drive - win/fc4 and am planning to replace e773 with a 19 or 20 inch lcd after first of the year. can anyone comment about fc4 with dell, viewsonic,etc. , lcd monitors. besides qaulity and a sale price i am concerned about does fc4 play nice with these. any recs. and advice appreciated. marku

[schwascore]

The type of monitor really shouldn't matter too much. I have a Samsung SyncMaster 730b (17'') and I'm really happy with it. The only possible issues I would look out for are monitors that have extended features such as a built in USB hub or speakers. Sometimes these monitors require specail drivers, depending on how they interface with your computer.

remember, Newegg.com is your friend

[jcliburn]

Even if the LCD monitor you buy isn't explicitly supported by FC4, the "Generic LCD" option for display hardware should work fine. It does for me. I have a Rosewill 17" LCD monitor that works great.

[fpoole]

Even if the LCD monitor you buy isn't explicitly supported by FC4, the "Generic LCD" option for display hardware should work fine. It does for me. I have a Rosewill 17" LCD monitor that works great.

Same, although initially I just entered the real name of the BenQ FP931 in xorg.conf, when I updated my ATI drivers it got stuck at some uber-high resolution and I had to use Generic to get it working right. :p

[marku]

sounds like i should be ok if i stick with any good office equipment store or dell. thanks for advice, marku