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CRT or LCD?

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ndee

Lifer
I want to buy a new monitor but the big question is: CRT or LCD? I play a lot of games so I should actually buy a CRT, but the problem is space. I either want the Samsung 1200NF(22") or a 17" LCD. What are the real dis-advantages of each technology? I mentioned that I game a lot cuz a LCD looks crappy in any other resolution then the native.

Thanks for any input
 
I cant say much, but what the hell.

That is some serious CRT power right there, so maybe you should go with a CRT. I have to agree with you about space though. Now what kind of games do you mainly play? fast paced FPS (Quake 3) or strategy (Warcraft3). If you are into FPS a lot, and are very serious then Id tell you to go for the CRT. But from what I have heard, the LCDs out now can handle a lot. Minor ghosting in some fast games (a lot of the time only noticed by a few people). I think the benefits outweigh the cons (except for price) when it comes to this debate for most users. Also, how much money do you have to spend?

Sorry ifI wasnt much help. Im sure someone else who knows more will come in soon.
 
I'm in the same boat... don't know if i should get a 21 Trinitron for $500 or an 18 LCD for $800... my g400 right now feels like a heater... and it's sticking out of my desk which looks far from sexy...🙂... but geez... that $300 extra could be for a Klipsch or something. Dunno... i'm already ordered the rest of my new parts except for the monitor... 😱
 
Thanks for the reply!

Is it possible if I have a LCD with a native solution of 1280x1024, to let it run at 1600x1200 in games? I guess not. Well I play all kind of games and I love high resolutions, that's why I think I should go with a CRT. What are some more pros/cons?
 
Originally posted by: BoYRaCeR
I'm in the same boat... don't know if i should get a 21 Trinitron for $500 or an 18 LCD for $800... my g400 right now feels like a heater... and it's sticking out of my desk which looks far from sexy...🙂... but geez... that $300 extra could be for a Klipsch or something. Dunno... i'm already ordered the rest of my new parts except for the monitor... 😱
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decisions, decisions 😉 Can you imagine Warcraft 3 on a 22" screen, running 1600x1200? 😀 It's very very tempting...
 
Originally posted by: ndee
Originally posted by: BoYRaCeR
I'm in the same boat... don't know if i should get a 21 Trinitron for $500 or an 18 LCD for $800... my g400 right now feels like a heater... and it's sticking out of my desk which looks far from sexy...🙂... but geez... that $300 extra could be for a Klipsch or something. Dunno... i'm already ordered the rest of my new parts except for the monitor... 😱
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decisions, decisions 😉 Can you imagine Warcraft 3 on a 22" screen, running 1600x1200? 😀 It's very very tempting...
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very nice... i'm sure... 🙂 ...but can you imagine how big and heavy that sucker is ... :Q
 
No, it is not possbile to run an LCD with a native of 1280x1024 at anything higher. Only lower, and that involves scaling. The only LCDs that offer 1600x1200 are 20" ones (to my knowledge) And those are 1100 and up. It sounds like to me, that a CRT is better for ya.
 
No, it is not possbile to run an LCD with a native of 1280x1024 at anything higher. Only lower, and that involves scaling. The only LCDs that offer 1600x1200 are 20" ones (to my knowledge) And those are 1100 and up. It sounds like to me, that a CRT is better for ya.
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How come an individual LCD needs 20" to run 1600x1200, when many laptops with 15" of real estate run 1600x1200 natively?
 
CRT. LCDs look cool but CRTs are cheaper with bigger screens, richer colors, more resolutions and refresh rates. I think CRT technology is more reliable as well.
 
They make laptop displays that offer higher resolution because people normally sit closer to them and can see little tiny icons and text easier. People normally sit farther away from desktop monitors, so they make a more comfortable resolution for the 17" and 18" LCD's, plus less pixels means it costs less to produce. If they want they could add more pixels and make it a 1600x 1200, but it would cost more.
 
Originally posted by: mithrandir2001
CRT. LCDs look cool but CRTs are cheaper with bigger screens, richer colors, more resolutions and refresh rates. I think CRT technology is more reliable as well.
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That's the answer in a nut shell, especially if you play games. Yes, I've heard about reliability issues with LCDs, too.

If you go with an LCD buy it locally and make sure to have a great return policy.
 
I still maintain that CRTs are far better than LCDs, especially for gaming and serious graphics work.

CRTs can support any resolution your video card supports, have higher refresh rates, have better colours plus the good flat screen ones match LCDs in terms of geometry and a lack of distortion. Plus a big 21" CRT (or higher) is much cheaper than a high-end LCD and once you've seen big screen high resolution images there's just no going back.
 
Originally posted by: AkumaX
BoyRacer, would you buy an 18" lcd for $600?
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If it had a contrast ratio of 400:1 and a response time at or lower than 30ms... sure! I would spring for the $800 sony LCD i'm talking about... plus they have a $100 rebate... but i don't know... a Trinitron is just so nice... i just wish it wasn't that deep. 🙁
 
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