LCD monitor for Gaming?

usaisthebe

2ms vs. 5ms. Contrast ratio of 700 vs. 3000. Is a 50% price difference worth it? I have a great CRT which I plan to use as my main monitor, but want a 2nd setup for playing 2 WOW accounts at the same time. Save the money and get something to get me by for a year untill the higher grade monitor is cheaper and go for a triple monitor setup or don't bother as I won't be happy with the lower quality LCD?

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The 2ms monitor is perfect for gaming. The other one may have problems in displaying frames when the game's "movie" is very fast.

5ms vs. 2ms response time in an LCD TV?

Anthony

Hi,

I'm going to purchase a LG LCD TV to use in my dorm room that will double as a tv and a computer moniter. I heard that the response time is important when looking for a comupter monitor, and I was wondering if a TV with a response time of 5ms would work well, or if I should look for something better (like 2ms).

Thanks
Actually, Dexter D, a 2ms response time is faster than a 5ms.
The LG tv that I'm looking at buying has a 5ms reponse time. What I am wondering is if that will work well to use as a computer screen and tv, or if I should look into other tvs. I have not found any small tv with under 5ms response time.

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For what you want out of it, the 2ms LCD should be fine!

However, if you plan on watching sports, movies or doing some gaming...a Plasma would be best. A Plasma's response time is .001ms! That 2,000 times faster then a LCD with a 2ms time! The faster the response time, the sharper fast motion content looks. And nothing beats a Plasma's response time(near instant)! If you're worried about the Plasma myths, see this site: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/myths/response/

However, Plasma's are harder to make into monitors unless your computer has a DVI or HDMI output! But if it's a computer geared towards HD, it should have one or both of these outputs anyway!

If you're comfortable with the LG LCD, get the 2ms TV. If not, get a Panasonic Plasma TV...you won't be disappointed!

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I want to get a monitor for my ps3 and I'm chossing between an asus vh232h or acer h242h?

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edward09

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Can't find an Acer H242H. I see Asus VH242H and Acer H233H. There are very many monitors out there and you have to be exact or send a specification or buying link to see it. I bought an Asus VH238H with the 2ms response (120Hz) and LED backlit. The color is excellent. The fast motion clarity perfect. The brightness is a little less, but cannot have everything in a budget monitor.

The criteria is LED over the standard CCFL(unlisted usually if CCFL) for uniformity across the screen and wear out over time, 2ms over 5ms for faster action clarity, higher brightness over lower brightness to control in a room. Higher dynamic contrast ratio over lower for black black and white white. Adjustment color features are a big plus in gaming to allow for color preference schemes. If it is 16:10 vs 16:9 I think it is supposed to be better for gaming as an aspect ratio, but that it not critical unless the specs say both in the monitor.

The brands are usually not critical, and great if you can see it in the store. There are only a few makers of LCD panels, and the rest are brand name reseller with labels. Asus and Acer are not LCD panel manufacturers, so they could be the same units.

Whats the BenQ E2200HD 21.5 monitor like for gaming?

macmac13

I have been considering buying a hdmi compatible full hd monitor to play my x-box 360 on via hdmi cable and have found a good deal on this monitor. How ever i dont know much about these monitors so your help would be much appreciated.

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The brightness and contrast are not the best, but for a monitor of that price, its a pretty good deal. The response rate is rated at 5ms, again not the best, but decent as you are considering using this on an xbox. Its on the lower end, but it seems like a decent product for the budget minded consumer.

The main things to look for in an LCD monitor are:
Response Rate: This is described in ms, or Milliseconds. Lower is better, less blur with motion. 2ms is best.
Contrast Ratio: This is a ratio that describes the darkness of the black vs the brightness of the white. Higher is better. 10,000:1 is good, anything above is even better.
Brightness: This is the power of the back light, higher is better. 300 is average.

Hope this helps you out.

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what monitor should i get Acer X243Wbd Black 24" W.S LCD Monitor or ASUS VW246H Black 24" hdmi W.S monitor?

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vicdamon25

they both are on newegg for about 300 dollars, which of the two will be better for gaming?

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I vote for the Acer. It has the standard resolution that most games support (1920x1200) vs. the Asus that uses the new 1920x1080 which is designed for multimedia purposes (1080p video).
The Asus does have a better response time (2ms vs. 5ms) and a higher contrast ratio (20,000:1 vs. 3,000:1), but I think that the resolution may be a dealbreaker because I am not sure how well supported the 1920x1080 resolution is in games.

I have a 26" Acer at work and it is a very good monitor.

Edit: I just came across this posting:

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1373171

It seems that you can get the Acer for $250 at Ofiice Depot.

Which of these 3 monitors are good ?

JOKER

Ok so iam thinking on getting a monitor and dont know which one to get i will put links of the ones i like

Acer - 23" IPS LED HD Monitor-http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Acer---23%26%2334%3B-IPS-LED-HD-Monitor/8869041.p?skuId=8869041&id=1218922148061

LG - 23" IPS LED HD Monitor-http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG---23%26%2334%3B-IPS-LED-HD-Monitor/7979101.p?skuId=7979101&id=1218863186104

Samsung - C750 Series 24" LED HD Monitor-http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung---C750-Series-24%22-LED-HD-Monitor/8735161.p?skuId=8735161&id=1218890027547

I am a pc gamer so which one is best ?

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You mean:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZMLIDQ/
Acer at Amazon for $170
IPS is good. 1080P is good. 5ms is good. 250 nits is good. Acer is OK, 23" is OK. digital and analog inputs is good. should be LED backlit and cables are included. This one is good.
The LG is practically identical.
Samsung is a new release, priced the same at Newegg.
A little bit bigger screen. Still 5ms. Looks decent, but nothing special.
Probably the Acer is the best of the three when bought cheap at Amazon.

Plenty of options for faster screen response in gaming. The IPS gets you the clarity when moving your head in motion and is a decent choice at 5ms.
Option is to go to 1 or 2 ms in a 23.6 to 24"
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/monitor/#s=2400,2360,2350,2300&l=1&t=1,2&sort=a9
Plenty of good options.
How about this:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs248hp
24" Asus. Popular and spec'ed well
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236153
That is the close call.
VS247HP and VS248HP both OK

Add: Your choices should be a 5ms IPS or 2ms TFT
That is almost flip a coin.
IPS is better at angles, and a little truer color.
You can get the slightly larger screen in a faster GTG response time for about the same price.
some people swear by IPS only and never go back.
Others want the faster GTG even though most of the delay is in the mouse/keyboard to screen.
I would go IPS over a 5ms TFT larger screen, but vs the 2ms, it is according to your viewing and seating and motions.

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Whats the BenQ E2200HD 21.5 monitor like for gaming?

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macmac13

I have been considering buying a hdmi compatible full hd monitor to play my x-box 360 on via hdmi cable and have found a good deal on this monitor. How ever i dont know much about these monitors so your help would be much appreciated.

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The brightness and contrast are not the best, but for a monitor of that price, its a pretty good deal. The response rate is rated at 5ms, again not the best, but decent as you are considering using this on an xbox. Its on the lower end, but it seems like a decent product for the budget minded consumer.

The main things to look for in an LCD monitor are:
Response Rate: This is described in ms, or Milliseconds. Lower is better, less blur with motion. 2ms is best.
Contrast Ratio: This is a ratio that describes the darkness of the black vs the brightness of the white. Higher is better. 10,000:1 is good, anything above is even better.
Brightness: This is the power of the back light, higher is better. 300 is average.

Hope this helps you out.

what monitor should i get Acer X243Wbd Black 24" W.S LCD Monitor or ASUS VW246H Black 24" hdmi W.S monitor?

vicdamon25

they both are on newegg for about 300 dollars, which of the two will be better for gaming?

Answer
I vote for the Acer. It has the standard resolution that most games support (1920x1200) vs. the Asus that uses the new 1920x1080 which is designed for multimedia purposes (1080p video).
The Asus does have a better response time (2ms vs. 5ms) and a higher contrast ratio (20,000:1 vs. 3,000:1), but I think that the resolution may be a dealbreaker because I am not sure how well supported the 1920x1080 resolution is in games.

I have a 26" Acer at work and it is a very good monitor.

Edit: I just came across this posting:

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1373171

It seems that you can get the Acer for $250 at Ofiice Depot.

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