This monitor is very good. It supports res's to 1600 x 1200, most 17" monitors I looked at only go to 1280 x 1024 at a rubbish refresh rate ( 70 Hz). This monitor supports 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz and boy can you see the difference. It has 0.26 dot pitch, most at this price are only at 0.28. It has quite a small back so it will fit on to most desk tops with ease.It also has a 16" viewable area most only 15.7" . The only thing wrong with it is that it has quite a curved screen, if you want a flatter screen you can pay £100 and get a philips or sony. This monitor i great value and would recommend it to anyone who is building their own computer and wants a large screen.