andrewdelvard

Is this true? We're just on the verge of buying a new monitor (http://www.dabs.com seems quite cheap) but I'm sure I read that they aren'r good for games or maybe games aren't good for the monitors! It could just be a brain fart but could someone enlighten me please?
Thanks.

RoadrunnerV2

If your considering a TFT then get one that has 16ms (low response the better) response time. I have a 16ms and IMO its brilliant when playing games

andrewdelvard

Thanks for the reply but what is meant by 16ms?

beemerboy

i play games on mine, its fine!!!

its like asking is it ok to race a mini.
- or maybe not.

BB

RoadrunnerV2

ms = milliseconds - Lower response time significantly reduces the ghosting and jagged pixel effects that is common in old TFTs (ie 30ms+). Poor response times was one of the main reason TFTs had a bad reputation for gaming.

andrewdelvard

Got it. Thanks for that, I'll look out for the ms figure before I purchase.

[Edited by andrewdelvard - 3/21/2003 3:58:47 PM]

J1nxy

Go for one of these

Hitachi CML174SXW
NEC 1760NX
ACER AL732

All have D-sub & dvi, the hitachi has all cables included others have usual D-Sub and power etc. All run games very nicely, but you need a machine able to drive them at decent 1024 x 768 or preferably 1280x960(1024) resolutions

The Hitachi can be had for about 315 +vat and P&P.

Steve

[Edited by J1nxy - 3/21/2003 4:29:08 PM]

andrewdelvard

The Hitachi CML174SXWB does seem very nice. Thanks for the tip.

stevem2k

It certainly is


Steve

andrewdelvard

I take it you own one? Comparing it to the Iiyama AS4314UTG at the mo!

J1nxy

The Iiyama is good but doesnt have DVI so discounted that. I've had all 3 of the monitors I listed but have kept the Hitachi.

Steve

stevem2k

I do ,and can't fault any of it. Make sure you run them in their native resolution ( this one is 1280x1024 ) for best results.

The three mentioned above are *generally* regarded as the best in the market at the moment.

Steve

andrewdelvard

OK Hitachi it is. Just have to find the best price, but so far all seem very similar - £1 or two difference. Thanks very much for the help fellas, it's been a big big help.

MooseRacer

I use an Eizo FlexScan L771 - it's huge, runs at 1600x1200 and copes with games just fine

J1nxy

I got my Hitachi from www.3dsolutions.co.uk who price matched www.overclockers.co.uk. I know of people who have had bad experience with overclockers so went with 3dsolutions as they were very helpful.

Steve

andrewdelvard

J1nxy mate PHEW!
I was just about to order from overclockers.com but thought I'd check for any further posts. Thanks for that info. BTW What kind of issues have you heard about them?

ScoobyDooMY00

Anyone know how a 20ms screen is with games? Im looking at an Acer AL712 17" for £249.00

Play Medal of Honour, C&C Generals & Earth & Beyond ATM

Ballistic

Having looked at the recommendations in this thread so far the Hitachi seems to be flavour of the month, will it be suitable for displaying driving games on (I'm concerned about ghosting and blurring)?

carl

Seconded -- I have an Eizo L565 (the 17" version) running at 1280x1024.

andrewdelvard

Looks like it will do just fine. Very good review here for you.

http://www6.tomshardware.com/display/20030109/

J1nxy

Given the cost difference between the Acer AL712, which doesnt come with a DVI cable (add £20) I'd say that the Hitachi is a better buy given that it is a 16ms screen as well. The faster the refresh the nicer games will look.......

Steve