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keithfa26 · 30 Aug 2012 at 22:04

So im currently using a gtx 670 gpu But with the hdmi dose hdmi make any diffrence to visual like it dose on say the xbox 360? as on the xbox u see a massive diff!!! also what is the recommended hz for gaming? my current monitor is only 60hz but its a really cheap old 1 that im just using for this time as i only built this pc 2 days ago

Andromeda1983 · 30 Aug 2012 at 22:14

Depending on the type of gaming, you should be looking at a 120hz monitor like the XL2420XT from Benq or at least a decent 60hz monitor with a decently low ms.

keithfa26 · 30 Aug 2012 at 22:34

ive heard going with a low hz monitor limits your fps? is that true? also i manly play fps such as bf3,arma2 and the rest haha

Andromeda1983 · 30 Aug 2012 at 23:02

If you play FPS games a lot then the BenQ XL2420XT is your best bet

keithfa26 · 30 Aug 2012 at 23:04

its a little out of my price range

was only wanting to spend around 200

Andromeda1983 · 30 Aug 2012 at 23:05

Then its little brother might help...the XL2410XT

keithfa26 · 30 Aug 2012 at 23:14

Ah haha im sure thats its sister? also is there any diffrence with hdmi over dvi? and 1 more thing haha is there a big diffrence with 1920x1080? over something smaller?

Andromeda1983 · 30 Aug 2012 at 23:30

HDMI can carry audio but it is stuck at 60hz where as a dual link DVI cable can carry much higher resolutions at can run at 120hz but has no support for audio (speakers in monitors are crap anyway).

keithfa26 · 30 Aug 2012 at 23:37

Yea i have speakers dont use monitor ones haha so say i used 1xDVI i wont be getting full 120hz? as im thinking of buying the HannsG HS233H3B

Andromeda1983 · 30 Aug 2012 at 23:44

You would need to purchase a Dual Link DVI cable to get 120hz from a monitor

OptimaLnrg · 30 Aug 2012 at 23:52

No, a dual link dvi cable looks the same as a single link dvi cable, but there are more pins in he connector.

Hdmi is similar to dvi but can carry sound too. You need hdmi 1.4 for 120hz @1080p iirc.

Hdmi is an improvement for xbox because it comes as standard with those crappy composite cables that only do.. Well I can't even remember the crappy resolution they support because it's so 1990s. The hdmi allows the xbox to output at 1080p technically, although they're too ****weak to manage that so games run at 720p iirc.

A low hz (refresh rate) monitor does not limit your fps, but if your fps is a above the refresh rate it will not be displayed and can cause screen tearing.

I think that's everything..

Sycho · 30 Aug 2012 at 23:53

Seems like you are a heavy gamer? if so definitely try spend extra and get the BenQ XL2420T you will love it with the 670.(it will also show it's true potential rather than a 60hz monitor as it will hit near 120fps often in new titles unless you like huge tearing

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You also get the dual link dvi cable with it.

keithfa26 · 30 Aug 2012 at 23:57

Im currently getting back into gaming... got rid of my other gaming pcs last year and well decided to build my self a new 1 and get back into it but yes when my broadband is connected (TALKTALK!!!ARGH) then yes i will be playing a lot. And thanks everyone for teaching me a lesson hehe will look into the benq xl and ill hopefully purchase it this week