LCD and gaming

[lemmiwinks]

I know LCDs use to be bad when playing FPS games because of bluring. Does this problem still exist? Does response time tell you how quickly a LCD refreshes? If so, what response time would be acceptable when playing action games? Is 25ms too slow?

thanks

 

[TwYsTeD]

Anything 25ms and under you will be fine. I have a Samsung 213t(25) and a Dell 2001FP(16) I can see no ghosting on either.

 

[Mik3y]

personally, i'd recommend 16ms or faster for a very good gaming lcd. 25ms, like wut twysted said, is perfectly fine if u grab the right monitor. i've gotten used to lcd's now, and i actually like them a lot and dont mind them for gaming. if ur planning on getting one, give me a price, and i'll find u a really great gaming lcd.

 

[myocardia]

If you primarily game, you still want a CRT. If you don't game often, and don't mind paying 3x the price for the same size, then an LCD will be fine.

 

[MichaelZ]

16ms or below. anything above is just not for gaming.

 

[Mem]

Ghosting is down to your eyes and the monitor in question.

I game everyday with my LCD both online and offline,ghosting wise it`s minor for me in fast FPS games,just bought painkiller and UT2004 retail & both play fine for me with my Samsung 191T,the main advantage to me of using LCD (especially in DVI mode) is the crispness of the image compared to CRT.

 

[welst10]

Originally posted by: i82lazyboy
16ms or below. anything above is just not for gaming.

tomshardware actually rates the hydis 20ms panel better than AUO's 16ms and LG's 16ms panels. I have an acer with that hydis panel and I like it. I play Ut2004 right now (dont really like the game, but doom3 and HL2 not out yet).

 

[jacktesterson]

still a bad combination? yep, unless you have deep pockets ;-)

 

[Dman877]

I think its a personal subjective thing. I use a 172N for gaming, 25ms panel, analog connection, etc and I love it. I haven't seen a CRT yet I'd take instead. I see no ghosting at all in UT2004 (fastest game I own) and it's a crystal clear display for everything I do. I read reviews on this monitor and most reviewers said they saw ghosting, I guess I'm lucky that I don't. The only problem I have with lcd's is non-native resolutions don't work well. However, 12x10 is a good res for the games I play so it's not a big deal, yet. I do have a 6800GT on pre-order though so hopefully it won't be a problem in the future either .

 

[Maverick]

if you have the money its a good combo...but expect to pay a lot for the big 16 ms screens...and even for the 17 inch 12-16ms screens.

I'm still undecided whether I want a 16 ms 19-inch+ or a 12 ms 17-inch+

 

[Lonyo]

If you want an LCD screen, it will be fine for games, if you look around at the best ones.
BUT: There's no point in getting an LCD unless you have a good enough system to play at the LCD's res, especially if you get a 1600x1200.
You should have a 9800Pro or equivelant card, and a supporting system, or be happy-ish with lower frame rates as you cannot change the res down without it looking a bit funky.

An X800Pro would be ideal for a 1600x1200 LCD, as you can then pile on AA/AF as you want