Dell 2005FPW Resolution, Refresh Rate, and Vertical Sync

[jnick]

Hey guys.

I'm kind of confused with these three things. I currently am running my new Dell 2005FPW at 1680x1050 @ 60hz. Now, is that an ok htz to be running at? I have a ATI 9800PRO 128mb, and can "override" the hertz, but will this be beneficial?

Also, with my CRT, I ALWAYS left Vertical Sync off. Is this something I should turn on now with an LCD? Or does it not matter?

Thanks in advance guys. I'm new to this whole LCD deal, as you can probably tell!

Jnick

 

[dudewth]

I play games with vertical sync off. Even though the monitor doesn't refresh faster than 60 hz, the game feels smoother when it can render at 100 fps (CS in particular)

 

[muzzle79]

My monitor arrived today. So far i've found I can run hl2 at native res with vsyn @2x antialiasin g and I have no dramatic frame drop. I was getting anoyed by the tearing so to speak without vsync.