32" LCD Tv As Gaming Monitor...Questions

XtcruleZ · Post by **XtcruleZ** » 27 Nov 2009, 21:03

I am looking to get a 32" LCD tv to use as a gaming monitor for my PC. I have an Nvidia GTX 295 with HDMI output, will an LCD tv look as good as my 22" LCD PC monitor? Are there certain features i should look for when buying the tv ?

Post by **MobsterOO7** » 27 Nov 2009, 23:34

For a screen that big as a PC gaming screen you are going to need 1080p. The reason for this is that at 720p the actual size of the pixels will be huge or you will have what is commonly known as "screen door" effect. Don't worry about being able to run that resolution, your video card is plenty beefy enough.

XtcruleZ · Post by **XtcruleZ** » 28 Nov 2009, 00:26

So as long as its 1080P i should be ok? I dont want to sacrifice image quality just to go bigger...i want it to look as good as my 22"lcd pc monitor..

YouTube · Post by **ViciousXUSMC** » 28 Nov 2009, 00:40

I was always happy with my 37" 1080p monitor at regular desk viewing distance, some people are more prone to notice things like the screen door effect. For me I had to get very close to see it.

720p I wouldnt use for anything computer related at any distance, its just not enough pixels for computer work. It would manage for movie/game only at a distance but its only a few dollars more for 1080p these days so no real reason to not go for it.

TVs are starting to advance faster than monitors now, they already have 240hz LCD TV's out now.... we just got the first set of 120hz LCD monitors.

XtcruleZ · Post by **XtcruleZ** » 28 Nov 2009, 00:48

I just noticed the 1080P ones are significantly more $$$ also....i need to save a LITTLE more.

whismerhill · Post by **whismerhill** » 29 Nov 2009, 09:20

I just noticed the 1080P ones are significantly more $$$ also....i need to save a LITTLE more.

what they said save where you want but don't take a 720P

also be aware of obvious LCD TV flaws against dedicated computer LCDs
=>response time is not that important on a TV and should be worse than a computer LCD (but not always)
|=>that's important if you intent to play fast paced games where the screen goes right & left very fast (aka FPS for the most part). Then Depending on your sensibility you may see (or not) ghost images.

=> the TV may or may not display correctly some computer common resolutions which aren't native (i.e. streched for example)
|=>this is important if you're picky as to how you want things to display. But even some computer LCDs don't do the job right on this front (again depending on preferences)

However I don't use a TV as a computer screen, so this is things I read from reviews overtime. Opinions may differ.

XtcruleZ · Post by **XtcruleZ** » 29 Nov 2009, 19:44

Can anyone suggest a good LCD around 32" that will work for me...i will mostly be using it for FPS PC games.

Post by **Gilly** » 29 Nov 2009, 19:49

TVs are starting to advance faster than monitors now, they already have 240hz LCD TV's out now.... we just got the first set of 120hz LCD monitors.

yes, but as you are aware, the 120Hz monitors are 120Hz input, the 240Hz TV's are 200Hz in the UK (PAL format), and they have 60Hz inputs, so have input/ processing lag, and can have a lot of un-desired effects when running as a PC gaming monitor.

whismerhill · Post by **whismerhill** » 29 Nov 2009, 20:35

I even saw an add on TV about a ... supposed 600Hz TV
:lol:

Post by **Gilly** » 29 Nov 2009, 22:09

the panasonic ones do scan at 600Hz, just means it refreshes 10 times for every frame your PC sends :P probibly adds a lot of lag to then "replay" the image.

thats the biggest problem with these technologies, just give us a game mode with 0ms input lag, and 120Hz input via DVI or DP. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

01Boxer · Post by **01Boxer** » 30 Nov 2009, 03:06

I even saw an add on TV about a ... supposed 600Hz TV
:lol:

It's called a plasma tv.

Post by **Abram** » 01 Dec 2009, 14:43

Well I came here to ask pretty much the same thing as OP.

I'm coming into some free money and along with a PC upgrade, i thought I'd get a 42-50 inch for another PC screen, but I'm stuck on whether to fo with plasma or LCD> I know plasmas are preferred for movies, but it'll primarily be for gaming. I plan to get a current model , so burn-in shouldn't be an issue.
Anyone have personal experience on this? Of course, i'll get a 1080p, maybe 120hz. Budget will hopefully be under $1500. Hopefully i can it in time for boxing week.

Cboy · Post by **Cboy** » 08 Dec 2009, 19:54

I have a 32 in tv running at 1080p and I love it.

That said, I would not go any bigger size than 32. It will only spread or stretch your resolution and look uglier. You cant get a bigger face full of graphics than sitting 3 ft from a 32 in. (unless you go multi monitor)

I am using this toshiba and it has a built in gaming mode and a 8 ms response.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889253222&cm_re=toshiba_tv-_-89-253-222-_-Product

I love it , but 1920 x 1200 is (1080p) as high as you can go , so you will not see a better picture at 40 inches, only a waste. I have done alot of things resolution wise, and your not doing yourself any favors trying to use a 47 inch tv on a pc , and expecting it to look better than 32 inch tv. The picture at 1920 x 1200 is AMAZING though at 32. you will LOVE it.

also I am looking for a thread of others that are using tv as pc monitor.

Spectralancer · Post by **Spectralancer** » 09 Dec 2009, 15:43

[quote]
TVs are starting to advance faster than monitors now, they already have 240hz LCD TV's out now.... we just got the first set of 120hz LCD monitors.

yes, but as you are aware, the 120Hz monitors are 120Hz input, the 240Hz TV's are 200Hz in the UK (PAL format), and they have 60Hz inputs, so have input/ processing lag, and can have a lot of un-desired effects when running as a PC gaming monitor.

How about this? It's a 32" 120hz 1080p for $650. Does this have true 120hz, and how can you tell?

Post by **Gilly** » 09 Dec 2009, 23:07

the screen refreshes faster than the input signal. it is still a 60Hz PC panel afaik

Post by **Abram** » 10 Dec 2009, 11:37

Far as i can tell from some research, any benefits from 120hz won't really be seen on games. And if it DID, all that post-processing would give you input lag. The VGA port on TV's turns off any image processing, some color adjustment ability, adn torhe features. If the signal leaving yoru computer is anythign but the monitor's native res, that will create lag, too. But i think for a lot of newer HDTVs' input lag is minimal through HDMI as long as teh resolution is the native. I've picked through a lot of models and have slimmed the list down to two. And boxing day is still taking too long.

OT: it seem thre's a ATI 5xxx shortage and I'm finding i may have to wait for perhaps weeks to get my card :( starting to think i may be better off not waiting for a sale. I really wish my town had a good (well stocked) computer store.

Anprionsa · Post by **Anprionsa** » 10 Dec 2009, 22:12

OT: it seem thre's a ATI 5xxx shortage and I'm finding i may have to wait for perhaps weeks to get my card :( starting to think i may be better off not waiting for a sale. I really wish my town had a good (well stocked) computer store.

I don't think even well stocked stores have them! All the Fry's in 500 Mile Radius from my house are out!

Cboy · Post by **Cboy** » 12 Dec 2009, 19:23

Yes Abram is right , the 120 htz wont help and may hurt.

a good 1080 p tv with 60hz refresh will be a REAL nice monitor

Cboy · Post by **Cboy** » 12 Dec 2009, 19:31

also , There is no comments on newegg because they just changed the model #, but its the same unit that was getting RAVE reviews before, from gamers all telling each other about this awesome tv thats able to be used as a monitor.

all you would need is this adapter for full htmi cable supportage.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812186019&cm_re=htmi_adapter_dvi-_-12-186-019-_-Product

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