Monitor Help!!!

[SAM77]

My 19in LCD 1280 x 1024 is getting fixed and I got a problem with what to do and what to choose. Samsung is covering labour but I will have to cover parts. I havent got a price yet but will get one soon.

 

How much should I shell out to fix it if I can get a new one

2 options

Samsung 21.5in S22A300B 1920 x 1080 =====> $170 delivered

Samsung 20in S20A300B 1600 x 900 =======> 155 delivered

 

Secondly if I get a new monitor

Which one do I choose??? I was leaning towards the 20in 1600 x 900 because of my AMD 5770

 

Not planning on buying a new vid card (6870 is $200) until I build a new rig and that wont be anytime soon. Can pick up a 2nd 5770 for $100 to crossfire to take on the extra res of the 1980 x 1200 (does the crossfire help out in DCS with that????) I am willing to part with the money for the Xfire novelty as well but only if it works and doesnt drop performance like I have read.

 

I should get the 1920 x 1080 and turn down the settings but wanted to know if there were other positives or negatives.

 

Many Thanks in advance