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720p vs 1200p?

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mike_j_johnson

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So in March 2006, I plan on finally building a new super gaming machine. I am going to get a widescreen monitor, but I am having a hard time deciding on the size/resolution.

Here is my question:

1280x720 native LCD, 26" or larger size HDTV panel with potentially very good frame rate because of the low resolution, huge ass screen, and getting a 16:9 aspect ratio?

or

1920x1200 native LCD 23-24" PC panel with potentially average to low frame rates because of the extremely high resolution, getting a 16:10 aspect ratio, smaller screen,1080p capability, and future proofing my investment since faster graphics cards and SLI will be available for upgrades?

So which is it? I figure either option will cost at least $1000-2000. That is my budget for the screen alone. I am leaning towards the 1200p panel but hate the thought of low frame rates. I do drool thinking about panaoramic views in game, and watching 1080p BluRay or HD-DVDs though!

soo...720p or 1200p?
 
there's no such thing as 1200P.... 1080P is the highest HD quality acheivable without distortion....

Depends on what you use it more for.... computer, I'd suggest the 23/24'' LCD from Sony, Dell, or HP

if you want it for a TV, I'd suggest you wait for now, HD LCD prices are dropping quicker then anything

if you want the best of both (I do too) the Apple 30'' is the best LCD you can buy, and it's currently the only LCD possible of such great quality. but then again, HD will have even more black bars, or you could stretch it and it wouldn't look THAT bad, 1080P is 1080P :)
 
1200 lines of resolution in progressive scan is 1200p. A 1920x1200 PC LCD panel would be 1200p (of course I may be wrong). Yes, you are correct that the highest HD resolution is 1080p (1080 lines of resolution in progressive scan, or 1920x1080).

My concern is that 1920x1200 might net horrible frame rates in games even with the most high-end of current graphics cards, yet I would be future proofing my investment, and that resolution would kick major ass lol

1280x720 on the other hand would have good frame rates, and I could find a much larger panel via a HDTV for around the same price.
 
I asked myself this same question.
Bigger TV or Dell 24" LCD.

In the end I went with the Dell 24" LCD for several reasons.

A) Monitors Should be the most expensive componant of a computer, as they last the longest (3years+ Average) Granted many ppl here on [H] Swap them out whenever something better comes along. But thats not how its usually done

B) 1080P Input and display at a low price. Theres no tv out there currently that accepts 1080P Input. When the PS3 comes out I know I'll be able to run games at max settings.

C) Componant Inputs and PIP make it work like a TV now.



Now, You said you're building a Super gaming machine and that 1-2k is for the display alone. You can have the dell 24" For under 800. On top of that A single 7800GTX Can run any game out there at 1920x1200 with FSAA/AA on at great framerates. If you were really going "Super" You could get Two and futureproof yourself for a good while.

I would also Reccomend the Apple Cinema Display 30" If it falls within that budget. Stay away from LCD tvs now. Sure you're waiting for March 2006 but at that point itll only be first gen affordable 1080P displays. And I am heavily Anti-First gen
 
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