TV screens dont do PC well as it bloats it up and makes it look pixalated. They also dont have a fast enough responce time.
TBH get a projector for 650 quid and you got a pc and a tv
I've played games on LCD TV, no smearing so far.
1920x1200 or 1680x1050 ??
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I've played games on LCD TV, no smearing so far.
They do! LCD TV's are the same as PC screens in general! 1920x1080 on a large TV is excellent I'm told especially with 1:1 pixel mapping.
If you have a TV that only does like 1366x768 I agree, it does look a bit smeary and bloated it up.
running 1080i doesnt look that bad, can be done on any 8 series card with DVI-HDMI adaptor, or better with a 2900 card
I have a 24" 2407WFP and it's pounding away on a 256mb X1800XT and I can still get very decent framerates in Oblivion, CSS (although that doesn't really count) QW:ET, GW, WoW, MEII:TW and most other games. We're talking anything from 40-60fps at max res, with settings Medium -> High. Incl. AA too.
I've only done a bit of gentle OC'ing with the card - my rig is in my sig (hah, rhyme).
Based on that, I can imagine a GTX would be fiiiine.
I've only done a bit of gentle OC'ing with the card - my rig is in my sig (hah, rhyme).
Based on that, I can imagine a GTX would be fiiiine.
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lol I didn't expect so many posts when I woke up this morning, thanks for the input guys - you've given me a lot to think about 
I was thinking about a 37" 1080P TV a few months ago but I thought a PC monitor (1920x1200), at 24", might give a more crisp and sharper image?
Also - if I did go down the TV route, would it have to be 1080p? - If so, could a GTX handle a 37" 1080P TV with games on native res/fuill detail?
Cheers, Matt.
I was thinking about a 37" 1080P TV a few months ago but I thought a PC monitor (1920x1200), at 24", might give a more crisp and sharper image?
Also - if I did go down the TV route, would it have to be 1080p? - If so, could a GTX handle a 37" 1080P TV with games on native res/fuill detail?
Cheers, Matt.
1080P TV is the way to go for PC res I'm afraid, the second highest for TV's is like 1366x768 and you don't want that really.
1920x1080 (1080P) should be alright on a GTX, it'll run slightly better than 1920x1200 would anyway!
From what I've heard 1080P looks very sharp and crisp on a decent TV when used as a PC monitor.
(Just imagine playing some of your games on such a large screen close up, awesome right?)
I wouldnt suggest being too close to a TV. Unlike a monitor, which is designed to be viewed from a couple feet away, a tv is designed to be viewed from a longer distance away and is made to be brighter to compensate for the longer viewing distance. This extra brightness could be sore on the eyes if using it like a monitor from just 2 feet away.
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Hmm, a 40" LCD TV 1080p doesn't really cost too much more than the dell...
I think it would be a good option, as it could do everything (movies, games, windows, etc. )
I think it would be a good option, as it could do everything (movies, games, windows, etc. )
I went up from the Dell 2407 to a Samsung 40" LEM87. The Samsung is similar to the Dell, but in fact better as a monitor (much faster response time, better IQ, better in every other way). Add to the fact it is much bigger and you could never go back to the Dell (which I loved).
As has been said, brightness is no issue as it can be turned down. Even with the backlight off completely it still looks fantastic (though I usually have it turned on at a very low level).
It's strange, at first 40" looks massive but soon you get used to it and it's just ordinary. If I could afford to, I would sell it and get a 60" but that's not going to happen. If I was going to buy fresh though I would definitely consider a 52" as these can be found for reasonsable prices now.
Just make sure whatever TV you get (if you go along this route), that you get one well suited to being a PC monitor. Not all sets are, though I think all the news ones are fine. You want it to have a HDMI or PC socket which handles the input with 1:1 pixel mapping. On my Samsung, there is a secret feature which enables it to act exactly as a monitor and accept all settings from the PC. It is then like having a 40" Dell-crusher. Can't recommend this screen enough, but the new F-series looks better (100Hz seems to be useless though as most users prefer to switch it off, finding that it distorts the picture). If choosing a Samsung, you may likely find that the M-series is therefore better value for money.
As has been said, brightness is no issue as it can be turned down. Even with the backlight off completely it still looks fantastic (though I usually have it turned on at a very low level).
It's strange, at first 40" looks massive but soon you get used to it and it's just ordinary. If I could afford to, I would sell it and get a 60" but that's not going to happen. If I was going to buy fresh though I would definitely consider a 52" as these can be found for reasonsable prices now.
Just make sure whatever TV you get (if you go along this route), that you get one well suited to being a PC monitor. Not all sets are, though I think all the news ones are fine. You want it to have a HDMI or PC socket which handles the input with 1:1 pixel mapping. On my Samsung, there is a secret feature which enables it to act exactly as a monitor and accept all settings from the PC. It is then like having a 40" Dell-crusher. Can't recommend this screen enough, but the new F-series looks better (100Hz seems to be useless though as most users prefer to switch it off, finding that it distorts the picture). If choosing a Samsung, you may likely find that the M-series is therefore better value for money.
Why on earth would you want to play games on a small screen with lower resolution if you had a high res goliath?
TV screens dont do PC well as it bloats it up and makes it look pixalated. They also dont have a fast enough responce time.
TBH get a projector for 650 quid and you got a pc and a tv
Absolute nonsense. Relatively new sets usually have either 8ms/6.5ms. You won't notice any ghosting at all. Unlike many expensive monitors (Dell 2407 for instance which is 16ms IIRC).
You'd be much better of running at 1080P though.
1080P TV is the way to go for PC res I'm afraid, the second highest for TV's is like 1366x768 and you don't want that really.
1920x1080 (1080P) should be alright on a GTX, it'll run slightly better than 1920x1200 would anyway!
From what I've heard 1080P looks very sharp and crisp on a decent TV when used as a PC monitor.
(Just imagine playing some of your games on such a large screen close up, awesome right?)
I had a 32" Mirai which was 1366x768. For general Windows usage it was great but for PC gaming it was only OK. Even with 6xAA and all settings at maximum, this is too low res if you are accustomed to playing higher. For some reason 360 games always look great at 1280x720 though.
You were suggesting to buy both though. Surely it would better to buy a 1080P TV and a 8800GTX (if didn't own one already).
It's a matter of opinion, but I require AA personally. At least 4X.