PC HD-Gaming and HDCP

[Coldone2]

Hi

I am in the market for a new PC screen which I will mainly use for gaming, I know of course that I should look for one with low ms but im not sure about HD and HDCP. Is HD possible for PC-gaming and what does HDCP mean? I own a very strong PC with the 8800Ultra card and it supports HDCP and ive seen some screens with this feature.

But the question is, what screen would be best for PC gaming given my need and PC spec, just get a 20'' or 22'' LCD with low ms or one with low ms, HD and HDCP?

 

[BlueMak]

HDCP has nothing to do with games unless you want to connect a PS3 to the monitor through HDMI connection, in which case, you can't, if you don't have a monitor that supports HDCP.

For PC gaming and general usage HDCP is irrelevant.
If you want to watch BlueRay or HD-DVD movies then you will need a HDCP monitor. For anything else, no.

 

[Coldone2]

What about HD screens in general not just HDCP, would it be better to get one for PC gaming or is it useless for that?

 

[BlueMak]

HD screen? Do you mean televisions?

I think it would be best to buy a proper monitor, widescreen perhaps, for gaming with PC.

Just make sure your computer is powerful enough to handle large enough resolutions that most larger monitors have as native resolutions.

What is your PC?

 

[darkar]

nobody calls computer monitors HD ^^

if your talking about computer gaming then just buy a monitor of whatever flavor

if you wanna use a ps3 etc. i still connect those to a tv.... 50inch's of pleasure vs higher res on a smaller screen is really no contest