Flat Panel vs. CRT Monitor?

Precedent · 11-29-2003, 11:31 AM

I look at her as often as I can, she's the first thing I see when I wake UP in the morning and usually the last image in my brain before I fall asleep...but now I'm getting tired of her body, I feel like I need to upgrade to a thinner, sleeker body. Of course I'm talking about my monitor!

Anyone have any guidance on gaming with an LCD flat panel display? I'm looking at 17" and 18" LCD flat panel displays right now, and I'm noticing in the specs from various makers like planar, viewsonic, etc. that there is a "response time" of 25-30 milliseconds

How does this compare with the "response time" of a trusty-but-energy-hogging big box monitor with a cathode ray tube, such as my current one? Am I better off sticking with CRT or should I go flat panel?

***Creeper*** · 11-30-2003, 04:02 AM

For pure Gaming, CRT. But, for anything not terribly image-sensitive (ascii porn comes to mind), LCDs are great. LCDs are getting better and better for gaming, so you might wanna try one out first.

Personally, I have both an LCD and a rarely-used CRT .. but my current ATI drivers are so buggy on their multi-monitor support, that I only have one plugged in right now.

In general, if you have the desk space, I'd say use one of each, if your budget and video card can support it.

Idle Idol · 11-30-2003, 04:12 AM

But if your budget can't afford such things, you most prioritize...

First things first: Disco ball (hopefully fire retardent)

--Idle, wee tard dent

teppic · 11-30-2003, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Idol

But if your budget can't afford such things, you most prioritize...

First things first: Disco ball (hopefully fire retardent)

--Idle, wee tard dent

LOL

having a disco ball would be class

Viper · 11-30-2003, 10:55 AM

http://www.monitorsdirect.com/before...munchies.shtml
this may help....

this is one of the monitors I have
http://compare.monitorsdirect.com/ad...type=ex&id=858 it has a Pixel Response rate of 16ms, no ghosting at all...it works for me.

Precedent · 11-30-2003, 11:10 AM

Thx creeper, I've decided to stick with crt and upgrade my video card for the immediate future instead of going with a panel. It became an $80 vs $500 decision fairly quickly....

I got a geforce4 from bestbuy...w00t!! Not only can I now play with dynamic lighting and decals turned on, but the evga model I got installed just about as simply as one could ask for.

I've gotta thank Doofus for that one too.

lol idol, disco may come back someday, if so I suppose you'll be prepared...

Oooooh thx Viper, from your link:

We know the fasted LCD today have a 16ms response time. CRT monitors on the other hand have a response time less than 1ms. For this reason many hard core gamers still prefer a CRT monitor to a LCD.

that hitachi panel looks sweet btw, monitorsdirect.com looks like one awesome place to nab a new monitor, would've improved my matrix to $80 vs $400 so I'll keep my eye on it

***Creeper*** · 11-30-2003, 06:35 PM

<-- owner of actual fire-tested disco ball.

... all Idle's fault, I'm SURE of it!!

BeWilderBeest · 11-30-2003, 06:42 PM

CRT or LCD?
Mirror Ball or Lava Lamp?
Caek or Pie?

Ah... the decisions one must make...

Kindness · 11-30-2003, 06:53 PM

GamePC really liked that Hitachi.

Quote:

Excerpted from Newbie vs. Veteran : Albatron and Hitachi 17 Inch LCD Displays
After firing up some games on this monitor, it became glaringly clear that the Hitachi CML174 is the best gaming LCD we've ever seen. No questions about it. Considering we've reviewed more LCD monitors than other websites, and we've seen a lot of really great LCD screens come through our offices, being able to thoroughly sweep the competition within the first few minutes is pretty amazing. Gaming performance is simply fantastic. Color reproduction is great and there is for the most part no pixel blurring that we can even see. Even compared to Hitachi's previous generation CML181 monitor, this new CML174 model is improved in the gaming department. We simply can't say enough good things about it.

***Creeper*** · 11-30-2003, 09:50 PM

Mirror Ball, definately

11-29-2003, 11:31 AM	#1
Precedent Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: approaching escape velocity... Posts: 255	Flat Panel vs. CRT Monitor? I look at her as often as I can, she's the first thing I see when I wake UP in the morning and usually the last image in my brain before I fall asleep...but now I'm getting tired of her body, I feel like I need to upgrade to a thinner, sleeker body. Of course I'm talking about my monitor! Anyone have any guidance on gaming with an LCD flat panel display? I'm looking at 17" and 18" LCD flat panel displays right now, and I'm noticing in the specs from various makers like planar, viewsonic, etc. that there is a "response time" of 25-30 milliseconds How does this compare with the "response time" of a trusty-but-energy-hogging big box monitor with a cathode ray tube, such as my current one? Am I better off sticking with CRT or should I go flat panel? __________________ --- I've eaten the sun so my tongue has been burned of the taste ...

11-30-2003, 04:02 AM	#2
*Creeper* Shock n00b Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wherever I may Roam Posts: 5,578 Downloads: 6	For pure Gaming, CRT. But, for anything not terribly image-sensitive (ascii porn comes to mind), LCDs are great. LCDs are getting better and better for gaming, so you might wanna try one out first. Personally, I have both an LCD and a rarely-used CRT .. but my current ATI drivers are so buggy on their multi-monitor support, that I only have one plugged in right now. In general, if you have the desk space, I'd say use one of each, if your budget and video card can support it. __________________ Frag hard, laugh harder.

11-30-2003, 10:55 AM	#5
Viper Where's my Rifle? Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: northern cal Posts: 104	http://www.monitorsdirect.com/before...munchies.shtml this may help.... this is one of the monitors I have http://compare.monitorsdirect.com/ad...type=ex&id=858 it has a Pixel Response rate of 16ms, no ghosting at all...it works for me. __________________ "Can I take a picture of you? I would like to get a Headshot!..."

11-30-2003, 11:10 AM	#6
Precedent Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: approaching escape velocity... Posts: 255	Thx creeper, I've decided to stick with crt and upgrade my video card for the immediate future instead of going with a panel. It became an $80 vs $500 decision fairly quickly.... I got a geforce4 from bestbuy...w00t!! Not only can I now play with dynamic lighting and decals turned on, but the evga model I got installed just about as simply as one could ask for. I've gotta thank Doofus for that one too. lol idol, disco may come back someday, if so I suppose you'll be prepared... Oooooh thx Viper, from your link: We know the fasted LCD today have a 16ms response time. CRT monitors on the other hand have a response time less than 1ms. For this reason many hard core gamers still prefer a CRT monitor to a LCD. that hitachi panel looks sweet btw, monitorsdirect.com looks like one awesome place to nab a new monitor, would've improved my matrix to $80 vs $400 so I'll keep my eye on it __________________ --- I've eaten the sun so my tongue has been burned of the taste ...

11-30-2003, 06:35 PM	#7
*Creeper* Shock n00b Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wherever I may Roam Posts: 5,578 Downloads: 6	<-- owner of actual fire-tested disco ball. ... all Idle's fault, I'm SURE of it!! __________________ Frag hard, laugh harder.

11-30-2003, 06:42 PM	#8
BeWilderBeest Unapologetically Ugly... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 736 Downloads: 16 My Files: 6	CRT or LCD? Mirror Ball or Lava Lamp? Caek or Pie? Ah... the decisions one must make...

11-30-2003, 09:50 PM	#10
*Creeper* Shock n00b Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wherever I may Roam Posts: 5,578 Downloads: 6	Mirror Ball, definately __________________ Frag hard, laugh harder.

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