32" LCD TV will it be any good as a pc display

spellcaster · 19 Jul 2008 at 11:35

Hello,

Just wondering if these big lcd screens are any good for computer output as you seem to get a lot more for your money over large computer monitors. If a lcd screen is ok what resolution and connectivity interface should i be looking for. I am buying the ati hd 4850 gpu if that helps.

muon · 19 Jul 2008 at 11:37

If you stand far away from the TV itll be fine. Large LCD TVs have rubbish pixel pitch when compared to monitors and therefore arent suitable for close viewing. 1080p 32" tvs arent so bad though.

Use this to compare pixel pitches (dot pitch).

http://www.thirdculture.com/joel/shumi/computer/hardware/ppicalc.html

randal · 19 Jul 2008 at 11:40

I'm using a 32" Sony LCD for the display on my TV PC posting this, sitting about 4/5ft away. Crisp as you like, easy on the eye to read and good enough for web, photoshop, and gaming. Running over VGA, because the DVI --> HDMI out of the NV card looks all washed out and the scaling sucks.

spellcaster · 19 Jul 2008 at 11:40

Ah i see not much good if its hanging on the wall 2 feet away from me above the desk then. Thanks for your advice Ghost101

ps3ud0 · 19 Jul 2008 at 13:32

randal24 said:
I'm using a 32" Sony LCD for the display on my TV PC posting this, sitting about 4/5ft away. Crisp as you like, easy on the eye to read and good enough for web, photoshop, and gaming. Running over VGA, because the DVI --> HDMI out of the NV card looks all washed out and the scaling sucks.

What TV and card is that?

Im moving to a 32" W4000 using an 8800GTS 512Mb and assumed DVI-HDMI would work perfect...

I doubt you could see a difference between that an a 2407WFP at only a couple of feet away - its going from 0.27 to 0.36 dot pitch (mm), so about 0.1mm...

ps3ud0 :cool:

Deaco · 19 Jul 2008 at 17:16

Currently hooked up to a 32" Sony KDL 32S2030 using VGA at 1360x768, sitting 2-4 foot away, and I have to say it looks and plays fine - although will be getting a 22" Monitor when I finish building my desk (if I ever do

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randal · 21 Jul 2008 at 02:06

ps3ud0 said:
What TV and card is that?

Im moving to a 32" W4000 using an 8800GTS 512Mb and assumed DVI-HDMI would work perfect...

I doubt you could see a difference between that an a 2407WFP at only a couple of feet away - its going from 0.27 to 0.36 dot pitch (mm), so about 0.1mm...

ps3ud0

Umm, it's an S series - can't remember the model though. The graphics card is a cheapy 8600GT, played around with it for a while but couldn't crack it so gave up in the end. The more recent driver releases might crack it though.

Amnesia · 21 Jul 2008 at 03:58

ive tried a 46" at 1080p and it looks absolutely fantastic...even getting up close it looks great.
i havent tried it for any long periods so im not sure how it would work out in the long run but i think if its a decent lcd then u would be fine aslong as u were sat far enough to get the whole screen in view

GothicGhost · 21 Jul 2008 at 05:12

I was thinking of doing the same myself would be nice to have a big screen for a change

Jack Bauer · 21 Jul 2008 at 09:30

I move my PC to my 32" LG LCD (not the best ever) ever now n then and its spot on tbh. If I had the room I would use one as my main gaming monitor. Altho its not much good for doing work on as there isnt much desktop space.