Lost_luggage34,
A 17" TFT will give you about the same viewing space as a 19" CRT. The Native Res of a 17" is 1280 x 1024. If that is too small for your eyes, I would think about getting the 19" CRT and saving the money.
Since you have Onboard Video, you will not have a DVI Connector. I would recommend the NEC/Mitsubishi MultiSync LCD 1760V. It has a 16ms Response time and a very good quality picture.
The full specs are:
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: SXGA 1280x1024
Pixel Pitch: 0.264 mm
Brightness: 260 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 450:1
Response Time: 16 ms
View Angle: 140° / 140° (Horizontal / Vertical)
Input Connectors: 15-pin mini D-SUB
Features: TILT: 35°, SWIVEL: 140°
Dimensions & Weight: 14.7" x 15.1" x 7.7" (WxHxD) / 12.8 lbs.
Manufacturer's Warranty / Phone No.: 3 Year Parts, Labor and backlight
Take Care,
Richard