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    TV as Monitor for gaming/multimedia

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by abh123, Jun 30, 2014.

  1. abh123

    abh123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm wondering if anyone here has tried this, what brand/model was used, and how well it worked. Interested in maybe going for a 32", just not sure what I should try
     
    abh123, Jun 30, 2014
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    CryoBolt Notebook Consultant

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    I was thinking about the same thing, so I'm a bit curious too Specifically, I was looking at the vizo m321i-a2.
     
    CryoBolt, Jun 30, 2014
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    I'm currently using 32" LG LM660 as my gaming PC monitor. Works just as fine as the previous 24" LCD did, just bigger.

    Without gaming mode on lag was noticeable and I didn't even liked using it as a monitor. In gaming mode normal desktop usage seems flawless to my eyes and I have no problems in games. That totally depends on user, someone else might find it totally unusable.

    Downsides? I don't want to go back to smaller screens anymore.
     
    KLF, Jun 30, 2014
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  4. abh123

    abh123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Heh, I think I'd be ab;e to put up with not wanting to go back to a smaller screen. Appreciate it KLF
     
    abh123, Jul 1, 2014
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    Ajfountains Notebook Deity

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    Input lag is the biggest potential problem. Most higher end monitors have a input lag of less than 5 milliseconds; most high end televisions are somewhere in the 12 to 30ms response time. If you play fast paced games (first person shooters, for example) and especially if you play them online, you are most likely going to notice. However, if you mainly play single player games or turn based online games, it shouldn't be a factor.

    Side question - KLF, is the NSA watching?
     
    Ajfountains, Jul 1, 2014
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  6. abh123

    abh123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yea I'm not really looking into FPS, mostly RPGs, casual MMOs, maybe some RTS. Trying to find the best possible option regardless
     
    abh123, Jul 1, 2014
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    That was my concern also but in real life everything feels as good as it was with my previous LP2465. Comparing them side by side might reveal differences. While I do play lot of FPS, I don't play them serious enough anymore to care about that slight edge.

    shhh...
     
    KLF, Jul 2, 2014
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  8. Michigesseo

    Michigesseo Newbie

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    I tried once, but the only problem I faced was trying to find the right resolution to fit the screen on the TV. Sometimes when I set the resolution to the native resolution of the TV it would display a screen that's like zoomed in. It was pretty hit and miss, sometimes when it fit properly I loved it but when it wouldn't fit I;d get frustrated. This was on a Vizio but I forgot what model it was.
     
    Michigesseo, Jul 17, 2014
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    Sounds like overscan.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    alexhawker, Jul 17, 2014
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  10. Michigesseo

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    Eh, regardless of which I'm in college now and mainly use my laptop so it's all good now.
     
    Michigesseo, Jul 17, 2014
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  11. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    Yes, I've used a 32" 1080p HDTV (Sharp Aquos) as a primary display before. It is not a fantastic idea.

    The screen is actually TOO large for use as a computer monitor, because of viewing distance issues. Additionally, pixel density will be very low, leading to big fat pixels and a "screen door effect".

    Right now, the sweet spot for 1080p resolutions are in a 24" display. If you want a physically larger screen, then getting a 27" 1440p IPS display would not be expensive at all.

    There are even Asus ROG models that support 120Hz/144Hz, 1440p, and nvidi gsync to eliminate screen tearing. Gsync is very nice, since you will be unlikely to maintain 60fps using a laptop GPU.

    Do be careful if you go with 1440p, though. You really need dual-link DVI or DisplayPort to support 1440p resolutions, and most laptops are only capable of outputting up to 1080p through HDMI or single-link DVI unless you specifically bought a laptop that supports DisplayPort output
     
    kent1146, Jul 26, 2014
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