whats a good lcd for gaming ?

[ZL1]

Hi

guys whats a good lcd for gaming ?
I hear it has something to do with response time, 12ms being best, right ?
would you guys recommend a brand or maybe a model ?

please let me know


Thank you
Dan

 

[darXoul]

Well, e.g. Dell 2001FP is supposed to be good but to be honest, I don't believe in good gaming LCDs... yet.

 

[McArra]

BenQ 767-12 (17") Great, just great.

 

[naturr]

I was just asking that same question roughly over the weekend after my CRT blew on Friday. It came down to the VP201s and the VP912b, 20 and 19 inch Viewsonics 16 and 12ms respectively. In the end I chose the VP201s partially because of the size and also because staples.ca has a no payment/interest for 6 months. The Dell 2001FP that I have seen recommended numerous times on this board according to reviews is NOT a good gaming monitor if you are picky about ghosting, I am picky about ghosting.

So I got it yesterday I have played UT 2004 and Doom 3 without a hint of ghosting. Image isn't quite as good when not running doom 3 in native mode of 1600x1200 BUT I am don't know how much of that is the monitor and how much is... well everything looks better in higher res! So gaming it is great. Pivot, cable management, built in 4 usb ports, ability to hook it up to two computers, telescoping head (think office chair) to easily raise and lower height. My only issue is I couldn't get it in black as staples nor bestbuy would order it and everywhere else wanted $200 more.

 

[ScrewFace]

Planar's are the best for 3D gaming. Most LCD's look terrible running games at anything besides their native resolution but the Planar runs great at other resolutions with little ghosting or streaking.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Samsung 710T and 172X (710T recommended). 12ms, zero ghosting.

 

[ZL1]

Ghosting, yes thats the one, didnt know the word, but we met and it sure pissed me off.

Thanks for the tips guys ! I'll go research the suggested models.

Dan

 

[otispunkmeyer]

iiyamma pro lite e431s..... i have one

16ms response time.....beautifull colours, nice and bright....looks even better with nvidias digital vibrance control, zero dead pixels, 12x10 res @75hz, and absolutely ZERO ghosting

 

[GCS]

Recently got the Dell 2001FP and its wonderful.

I was previously using a Microtek 19" LCD that worked quite well also but its no 2001FP. Afterall there is a reason why these are so popular in the Hot Deals forum.

Greg

 

[Childs]

Hyundai L70S. 16ms, and usually under $300 at Frys/Outpost.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Dell 2001FP

 

[Rage187]

I ordered a 2001fp this morning, should be here by the 6th. Can not freakin wait to get rid of this 19crt.

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: naturr
I was just asking that same question roughly over the weekend after my CRT blew on Friday. It came down to the VP201s and the VP912b, 20 and 19 inch Viewsonics 16 and 12ms respectively. In the end I chose the VP201s partially because of the size and also because staples.ca has a no payment/interest for 6 months. The Dell 2001FP that I have seen recommended numerous times on this board according to reviews is NOT a good gaming monitor if you are picky about ghosting, I am picky about ghosting.

VP201s and Dell 2001FP uses the same LG/Phillips panels. Both are 16ms panels and basically the same LCD except Dell has Svideo and composite in. For US resident, 2001FP is cheaper and better option.

If 2001FP ghost, then so will VP201s.

 

[flyboy84]

SONY SDM-HS94P 12ms 19" goodness

 

[ZL1]

The dell sure is recommended alot
looks nice too, but a bit pricy
anyone know of a good deal on it ?

please let me know


Thank you
Dan

 

[Rage187]

yep check chubbywallet, found a $225 coupon code there.

 

[ZL1]

Originally posted by: flyboy84
SONY SDM-HS94P 12ms 19" goodness

flyboy didnt notice your reply
a sony with 12ms, goodness indeed
(big sony fan, all my monitors are usually sony)

do you own this monitor ? what are your personal impressions ? games and normal use

please let me know


Thank you
Dan

 

[MegaWorks]

Originally posted by: jiffylube1024
Samsung 710T and 172X (710T recommended). 12ms, zero ghosting.

 

[eVaoVe]

Samsung 710T, I just ordered one from Dell and it came yesterday, no dead pixels, excellent monitor, definately recommend. It has 12ms and DVI-D FYI

 

[gregorik]

Sony SDM-HS94P has to be the single best choice for a gaming rig for the next several months if you're into 19'' TFT. The European version however is quite a lot better: 170 viewing angle instead of 160, 16.7mil colors instead of 16.2mil. Can't wait to have it on my hands... =)