What kind of screen are you using for PC games?

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I'm just curious as of what kind of screen people are using here to game on.

TV or PC monitor.

WhiteLightning · *Last edited by WhiteLightning; 03-09-2013 at 23:29.*

Monitor.

My TV isnt suited very well for pc gaming, ive tried it. My monitor has higher quality , faster response time,higher resolution and Hz. always have to use under/overscan.
I also play some FPS online where i prefer to use a mouse and keyboard on my desk.
Sitting / laying on the couch is much more relaxed though. Which i do with my consoles.
I do have a pc hooked up to my TV though, mainly for music and movies.
Got a few games installed , but i rather not game on that, since its got my 4870x2 (aka the Boeing 747) in it.

PNeV · 03-09-2013, 23:30 | posts: 1,382 | Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

PC Monitor, but for my Xbox or my HTPC that I plan to build I will put it on my TV. Ridin on a 40" yo.

volkov956 · 03-09-2013, 23:50 | posts: 5,870 | Location: Soon to be Disclosed

IPS 16:10 Panels galore do have a IPS First Gen Full Array LED LCD which I been having a hard time upgrading most new TV's are actually lacking less ports (HDMI) and cheap Edge Lit. For 3 years old I am surprised how backwards TV tech has been going compared to 3 yr old High END.

Only things TVs have changed is HZ non sensible rating of Contrast Ratio To find Actual Typical Contrast/Brightness is a pain in the ass. Most TVs touting over 120hz use a Simulated 240-480hz and not true levels. Tvs are getting lighter but so are the specs as well. unless u want a 50-80 TV then we are pretty much the same or better but if ur like me and have a limited spot for a TV. Smart TV and 3D are both functions I dont use either so hmm

dr.noob · *Last edited by dr.noob; 03-10-2013 at 01:15.*

Asus PM17TU 17º 1280*1024 since i bought it brand new in 2006 i think, i had lots of bigger tft 22/24 but no one beats the input lag of this one.

neubdetat · 03-10-2013, 00:32 | posts: 25 | Location: Singapore

I have both a 50" Panasonic Plasma tv and an Asus PA246Q connected to my PC and use them accordingly.

Big Budget Action, Adventure, Single Player FPS, RPG - TV
Multiplayer FPS, RTS, Strategy - Asus Monitor

F1refly · 03-10-2013, 00:59 | posts: 8,408 | Location: Indiana

42" 3d tv

eclap · 03-10-2013, 01:00 | posts: 18,356 | Location: Hampshire UK

both, depends on the game in question.

Corrupt^ · *Last edited by Corrupt^; 03-10-2013 at 01:09.*

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Originally Posted by dr.noob

Asus PM17TU 17º 1280*1024 since i bought it brand new in 2006 i think, i've had lots of bigger tft 22/24 but no one beats the input lag of this one.

My current monitor probably does:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeroldGJTQY

dr.noob · 03-10-2013, 01:16 | posts: 1,077 | Location: Portugal

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Originally Posted by Corrupt^

My current monitor probably does:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeroldGJTQY

Did you compare it to your 2233rz?

lucidus · 03-10-2013, 01:17 | posts: 3,146 | Location: UAE

Monitor but I do intend to buy an HDTV for video watching and also use for the games I play with a gamepad.

Corrupt^ · *Last edited by Corrupt^; 03-10-2013 at 01:23.*

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Originally Posted by dr.noob

Did you compare it to your 2233rz?

Didn't even have to. Once I enabled it's overdrive feature in Counter-Strike: GO and some UT/Quake I instantly noticed it was a bit snappier then the Samsung.

As far as I can remember the fastest 27 inch monitors are the iiyama and the ASUS. The Benq 24 inch was a tiny wee bit faster.

http://be.hardware.info/reviews/3038...d-en-input-lag

Without Overdrive it's average but once enabled it's really nice. The review is in dutch, look for the "Reactietijd OD".

dr.noob · 03-10-2013, 01:23 | posts: 1,077 | Location: Portugal

Ok thanks for the tips and link.

Corrupt^ · 03-10-2013, 01:24 | posts: 4,803 | Location: Belgium

Btw thx for indirectly pointing out I hadn't updated my monitor yet on my profile xD

seaplane pilot · 03-10-2013, 02:04 | posts: 880 | Location: TX- KDWH

I'm using a 27" Overlord Computer 1440p panel capable of 120Hz plus refresh rates. Good stuff!

Agent-A01 · 03-10-2013, 02:25 | posts: 5,621 | Location: USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr.noob

Asus PM17TU 17º 1280*1024 since i bought it brand new in 2006 i think, i had lots of bigger tft 22/24 but no one beats the input lag of this one.

where are getting that mumbo jumbo from? i could think of many monitors that are better than it regarding input lag

The Postman · 03-10-2013, 02:42 | posts: 1,460 | Location: Boston

PC monitor HP ZR30w but I would like to play some games with my TV at one point.

XP-200 · 03-10-2013, 02:52 | posts: 2,340 | Location: UK

Any game that requires a mouse and Keyboard, my 28in Hanns-G does the job.

Any game that works with a xbox 360 joybad, my 60 in plasma.

Phreakuency · 03-10-2013, 03:17 | posts: 167 | Location: Australia

55" lcd

Loophole35 · 03-10-2013, 04:22 | posts: 1,602 | Location: FLA,USA

Both 55" for action adventure and RPG + console games and three 1080p eIPS 21.5" for the real games.

NvidiaFreak · *Last edited by NvidiaFreak; 03-10-2013 at 04:35.*

I play all my PC games & console games on this, 150in Sony HMZ T2 Personal 3D Viewer

Mufflore · 03-10-2013, 04:41 | posts: 9,509 | Location: UK

Mainly use an LG 27" passive 3D TV, its an ace PC monitor and the 3D is very good.
Also a Panny Plasma 42" for special occasions now, the 27" is that good (and much closer).
Oh and the 27" uses around 10% of the power lol (30 to 40W vs 300 to 400W).

Both have very low lag.
3D adds a bit though but that must be from PC processing because the TV doesnt care what is passed to it.
No TV processing is done in native 3D because its line interleave which the PC passes to it.

lucidus · 03-10-2013, 04:41 | posts: 3,146 | Location: UAE

Quote:

Originally Posted by NvidiaFreak

I play all my PC games & console games on this, 150in Sony HMZ T2 Personal 3D Viewer

Phreakuency · 03-10-2013, 05:14 | posts: 167 | Location: Australia

Quote:

Originally Posted by NvidiaFreak

I play all my PC games & console games on this, 150in Sony HMZ T2 Personal 3D Viewer

Would love to hear your opinions and experience with it if true

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