Need help buying TFT LCD Monitor

[apcalypseone]

I got few confusions about buying a LCD monitor.
My system config. is AMD 4200+(939), 2.5GB(2X1GB & 1X512MB) DDR memory, MSI RS482M4IL-D motherboard, Zotac 9600GT Amp. Edition.

Now i m a casual gamer but still likes eye candy. Since Full HD(1080P) panels are pretty cheap now days (costs almost same as non HD LCD panels) My question is that should i go for a Full HD(1920X1080) LCD monitor when i have a moderate system config.

Keep in mind that games are getting graphics hungry day by day & i 'll keep this system (incl. non-owned LCD) for atleast 2-3 years.

I also have shortlisted few of the models which includes:

Full HD:
Benq E/T2200HD(22").
SAMSUNG 2233SW(22").

Non HD:
SAMSUNG 2033SW(20").
ASUS VW223T(22").

I 've heard that the new & better aspect ratio is 16:9 where as older ones & few other LCDs supports 16:10 aspect ratio but they are cheaper too.


I strongly feel that i shouldn't go for the 1080P LCD but does it effect my gaming(eye candy) if i run on lower resolutions? I don't turn on Anti aliasing because it kills the crispyness of the picture & i aim to play games at native resolution. Does playing on lower(non-native resolution) on those FULL HD LCD screens effect my gaming?

 

[somethingsketchy]

If you run a monitor at any resolution lower than native (i.e. 1680x1050, 1920x1080, etc) the picture quality is reduced since the pixels are "bigger" in appearance. The biggest part of the "eye-candy" you speak of will be from displaying an image at native resolution with AA on (if your card can handle it). As for HD LCD monitors I believe the problem will be even more noticeable since the image is a High Definition (i.e. 1080p) instead of standard definition (720p).

Overall if you don't mind the "jaggies" you can use a monitor at lower-than-native resolutions but I wouldn't recommend it. Besides you paid a good amount of money for an 1080p monitor why display an image that doesn't take advantage of that?

 

[0roo0roo]

i prefer the hd in general use. i feel that anything lower at 22" and up is too low dpi.
you can always upgrade your video card later. most of the time you aren't gaming.

 

[apcalypseone]

Originally posted by: somethingsketchy
If you run a monitor at any resolution lower than native (i.e. 1680x1050, 1920x1080, etc) the picture quality is reduced since the pixels are "bigger" in appearance. The biggest part of the "eye-candy" you speak of will be from displaying an image at native resolution with AA on (if your card can handle it). As for HD LCD monitors I believe the problem will be even more noticeable since the image is a High Definition (i.e. 1080p) instead of standard definition (720p).

Overall if you don't mind the "jaggies" you can use a monitor at lower-than-native resolutions but I wouldn't recommend it. Besides you paid a good amount of money for an 1080p monitor why display an image that doesn't take advantage of that?

Yup u r right. The AA is better eye candy but since my card+processor combination is not the best so i 'll get lower frames. That's why AA is not suitable here. Besides 9600GT might not be able to handle 1080P even if i turn off AA.

Since running games on non-native resolution decreases the picture quality, i m going for non-HD LCD screen.

Now i m asking which one should i go for SAMSUNG 2033SW 20"(16:9)(1600x900) or ASUS VW223T 22"(16:10)(1680x1050).

 

[apcalypseone]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
i prefer the hd in general use. i feel that anything lower at 22" and up is too low dpi.
you can always upgrade your video card later. most of the time you aren't gaming.

Keep in mind that games are getting graphics hungry day by day & i 'll keep this system (incl. non-owned LCD) for atleast 2-3 years.