Need inexpensive monitor for powermac G4... suggestions?

I dont know much about compatibility of PC monitors with mac towers.
what do i need to know to make sure a monitor will be able to connect to my G4 tower?

Any current PC monitor with a VGA connector should work..
-Douggo

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