I'm ready for a new LCD. I have been using a 20" Samsung 204b with an 8ms response time for a while now. Any time I look over at my friend's lcd with just a 5ms response time, mine starts to look terrible, especially because I cannot for the life of me get the colors set right. The ghosting makes my games look like they're running at super low FPS. I want a nice, big lcd that will run much better than the 204b. I have an E6600 and an 8800gtx, and I'm looking into a 24" wide screen monitor. I hear so many conflicting reviews about panel types and what not, that I'm hoping someone can help me decide on a very nice gaming monitor. Budget isn't really a problem, but of course theres no way I'm dropping 1k on a monitor.
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Cant decide on an LCD
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From what I've read, TN has the fastest response times, and my current Samsung is a TN, but has lower viewing angles? Don't know if thats correct. Personally I just want no ghosting. As for the budget, I'd rather find the best monitors, then decide on price, so the budget doesn't matter atm.
The L246W has great color, contrast, and size, but what about the 8ms response time? Does it have a type of panel that has less ghosting?
The L246W has great color, contrast, and size, but what about the 8ms response time? Does it have a type of panel that has less ghosting?
Are you looking for the same size or larger?...We also do need a budget though...The price differences between TN, PVA/MVa, and IPS hit the wallet. So it would help to know what we should be looking at for you. Do you want another TN or do you want to try something else? Since you said no ghosting I'd recommend staying away from PVA/MVA panels. They have the highest input lag...But when it comes to IPS they don't have many (maybe even any) 22" IPS displays...only 24"+...They do have 20" IPS displays though...Just get back to us.
I would like a nice big monitor, preferably 24"+. If i have to get a 22" for gaming quality then I could suffer. If TN is the best for gaming, then I want TN. I really don't know much about the different types except that some are better for color, editing, and what not.
Another way to think of it: "What monitor would you want to play Crysis on?"
For budget: Around 600 is about the most I would play, unless there is a monitor that absolutely rocks. Preferably I want to pay less.
Another way to think of it: "What monitor would you want to play Crysis on?"
For budget: Around 600 is about the most I would play, unless there is a monitor that absolutely rocks. Preferably I want to pay less.
Well they say TN is the best for gaming because of the response/input times. It says nothing about colors. TN's have the lowest colors shades of all using 6 bit panels. IPS is just a tad bit slower then TN...your monitor is a 8MS response time...While IPS is at around 5-6 depending on some of the models. TN's can get as low as 2 now. But for me color is just as important as response time...Which Is why I would personally nab a IPS panel since I also do graphic work and movies/gaming. Lush colors are a must for me. ^_^...but the choice is up to you. It's kinda of hard to nab a good IPS panel at the 600 range for 24"...I don't even think they have any..Maybe LCD tv's but not LCD computer monitors. I know there are a small amount of 20" IPS panels but they go for around 400-450 for no size increase...just a quality increase and speed comparing it to yours. But overall it's up to you. If you haven't used a PVA/MVA or IPS panel and have strictly only used TN...then it shouldn't bother you going to another TN...downgrading is the biggest issue..most people wouldn't be able to stand it.
what i'd do is this. find a store like FS/BB that has a really lax return policy where u can bring it back for no apparent reason. buy both the samsung 245BW (24" TN panel) and the LG 246W (24" MVA) and try them both. which do you like better? now look at the bill and see the cost of them both. take that into account and get a refund on the one you didn't like as much. $600 will buy you either and you may be very happy with either.
Personally I find the colors of my TN amazing compared to CRT's, and both the LG and samsung have better color depth and contrast than my current monitor.
My concerns are:
The LG has a slow response time.
The Samsung's response time is better than what I have, but could be better? And is it a decent enough upgrade in speed for the money?
There is a 24" monitor made by DCLCD, and Sceptre, that has a 2ms response time for very cheap, you've all probably seen it if you've browsed around. It's sold online with a rebate, but is returnable locally.
I assume this monitor is junk judging by the price. But the specs are good.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11220706&search=dcl24a&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=dcl24a&Ntt=dcl24a&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
My concerns are:
The LG has a slow response time.
The Samsung's response time is better than what I have, but could be better? And is it a decent enough upgrade in speed for the money?
There is a 24" monitor made by DCLCD, and Sceptre, that has a 2ms response time for very cheap, you've all probably seen it if you've browsed around. It's sold online with a rebate, but is returnable locally.
I assume this monitor is junk judging by the price. But the specs are good.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11220706&search=dcl24a&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=dcl24a&Ntt=dcl24a&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
Dood, appreciate your 204B. Its prob my favorite monitor I've ever had. I wont be selling it even though I got a couple 22" now. The 204B has been great for me.
btw, its 20.1"...
Yeah it is 20.1, but I wasn't going to get that specific. Do you have the 204b with the 5ms response time though?
I know this monitor has been great, except that fps's just look too much better on faster monitors for me to keep this one. I almost didn't start using an LCD all together because of ghosting.
I need Crysis to look beautiful.
I know this monitor has been great, except that fps's just look too much better on faster monitors for me to keep this one. I almost didn't start using an LCD all together because of ghosting.
I need Crysis to look beautiful.
hmm no idea... i didnt know that model had two diff response times.. how do i find out?