CRTs had amazing black levels. For dark games this is very important.

In terms of speed and all of that, one of these 120Hz gaming LCD monitors should make most gamers happy. Coupled with adaptive Vsync it gives you a really good image for gaming.

bushwack wrote:

I've seen many a monitor and I can tell right off the bat which ones are under 85hz, and it drives me batty.

You know what I'm talking about...

85hz is my usual choice also.