I got a free BenQ FP731 17" 1280x1024 LCD screen a few years ago that only needed a couple capacitors and a few cheap transisters replaced to function (backlight would go out a second after you turned it in). Parts were probably $6 total and the repair was a few hours (mostly to clean up some bad solder joints from the factory). That monitor is my lab test monitor (easier to move around and setup then a CRT, takes less space). While it works fine those older monitors were not that good for gaming because of slow screen refresh and subpar blacks. Back then LCDs were still a little expensive, these days you can get new ones pretty cheap. I kind of like 1280x1024 (this 19" LCD I am using in my room has that resolution).