40" Samsung or 24" monitor

[JPB]

Right now, I run a 40" Samsung LCD TV as a monitor. The resolution I run is 1920x1080.

I was just wondering if it would be better to just pick up a 24" monitor. Something like the Acer 24.

Some of my games I play now, like Prey....It absolutely will not run at my stated resolution. A few other games wont either. The rig is in my sig is the system that will be used. *Eventually upgrade to a HD 4870*

So what is better, LCD Samsung or a LCD monitor ?

 

[apoppin]

it depends what you like

if you like to be up close then you would like a 24" monitor. If you like to kick back on the couch, the 40" is for you.

even 24" is big for me. But your 2900xt that is coming shortly *will* run Prey at 19x12
- you may not get to run every last detail with Max AA; but it will look beautiful on either screen
[or alien-ugly in all its glory; it depends how you look at Prey ]

 

[JPB]

Thats the thing though....I tried running this screen at 1920x1200 and it says...frequency out of range. As it does with other resolutions as well. Thats if I set the resolution at desktop.

If I change the resolution in game, it always defaults to 800x600. Then I have to reset all my game settings. Several of my games does this.

Even though the option is there for 1920x1200, I cannot use it.

And actually to tell you the truth, The highest resolution for Prey I can run is......1280x1024. And I have no idea why. Because the other options are there. They just wont stick.

 

[apoppin]

what video card are you using now? You are using your 1080 40" monitor and cannot use 19x12 ?


Usually "out of range" is a monitor limitation, not the GPUs

 

[JPB]

Originally posted by: apoppin
what video card are you using now? You are using your 1080 40" monitor and cannot use 19x12 ?


Usually "out of range" is a monitor limitation, not the GPUs

This is the screen I am using

Newegg specs

And yea. I cannot use 19x12.

GPU is a BFG 7900GTX OC. I know it won't run a lot of game at 19x12, but I do have some games that it should run good. And at the very least, I should be able to run 19x12 on desktop, but I get the frequency out of range message.

 

[saiga6360]

Well I'm not expert but aren't most HDTVs limited to 1080p (1920x1080) resolution? I don't think this TV is any different. If you want to go higher then you have to go with a dedicated LCD panel. As for games running on 1080p, some may not have the option in-game but you can probably set it in the config file.

 

[taltamir]

wait, pay MORE money to LOWER your monitor size? why?

 

[saiga6360]

Well for money there are ways to recoup cost but I agree, why get rid of a perfectly good TV if it is most probably some other limitation. Are you connecting to the TV using DVI/HDMI or VGA? Some TVs limit VGA to lower res.

 

[thilanliyan]

As saiga said, you won't be able to run 1920x1200...only 1920x1080 with the TV

 

[krashx6]

I'll trade ya my soyo 24" + cash for that Samsung you got.

 

[SSChevy2001]

Prey should work fine at 1080p, it's even a supported resolution HardwareOC Prey Benchmark. If it's not in the menu, then check for a config file and add it there ( unreal 2004 need this ). I couldn't see myself going back to a smaller screen, besides I love having a true 16/9 widescreen for gaming.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

this poll really shouldn't make the decision for you... a 40in HDTV shouldn't even be compared to a 24in LCD monitor. they're for different uses. 40in HDTV is for people who can sit farther away from their screens. a 24in monitor is for people who like to sit closer. that generally sums it up.

 

[JPB]

The poll isnt the deciding factor for me. Its just to see what others here thinks.

And its not about going to a smaller screen, its just about having all the resolutions playable. But, if I did go to a 24 inch screen, there is no way I would sell my Samsung. It looks awesome in HD and Blu-ray.

I'm going to look around to see how and if my particular games run at a higher resolution than what i'm geting. If they do, then 1080p it is :thumbsup:

 

[JPB]

Ok, I understand that this screen is probably limited to 1920x1080. But why can I not run a resolution along the lines of 1680x1050 ? If it cannot be raised in res...can it be lowered ?

Google isn't my friend on this question.