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Lourens · Jun 19, 2008, 09:52 AM // 09:52

Read the title

Lord Sojar · Jun 19, 2008, 10:07 AM // 10:07

In short, no. You want 8ms or less for ghostless gaming. To be honest, 6ms or less is really the preferred stuff these days. 4-2ms is the elite equipment. Unless of course the monitor is monolithic in size, in whichcase, it would be a bad buy for gaming anyways. Also, monitors used in graphic design are typically higher in response time, to make it up in color clarity and trueness.

Alex Dimitri · Jun 19, 2008, 10:16 AM // 10:16

To be honest u can`t find any of those old monitors with high response time

, and to answer the question if u want a good LCD monitor go for one with DVI connection "that really makes a difference" !!!

Rushin Roulette · Jun 19, 2008, 10:21 AM // 10:21

Ill have to contradict Raja in this case. It all depends on what sort of games you play.

Games like Guild Wars or other RPG/RTS that do not have fast moving scenes will run just fine with a 12ms response monitor (you might notice some sllight chance of lag when shadow stepping as a Sin, but thats all).

Games with a faster pace (FPS comes to mind) will give you a headache with that monitor though.

Edit: but you will be a lot happier if you invest in a newer monitor with at least 5-8ms response (I play on a 8ms 19" monitor and FPS games are fine with it)

Lourens · Jun 19, 2008, 10:53 AM // 10:53

is this : Samsung SyncMaster 2232BW (22", 2ms, D-sub⁄DVI-D, Zwart) a good option?

Leonora Windleaf · Jun 19, 2008, 11:25 AM // 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lourens

is this : Samsung SyncMaster 2232BW (22", 2ms, D-sub⁄DVI-D, Zwart) a good option?

That's exactly the one I got, and I can only recommend it. It's a great screen for playing any types of game. Even in fast paced FPS games it has a good picture. And, it looks great! Go for it if you ask me, I know from experience that it's good :P

Snograt · Jun 19, 2008, 11:33 AM // 11:33

2nd vote for the 2232BW - I have one and it's awesome.

Wut's a zwart?

Lourens · Jun 19, 2008, 11:59 AM // 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snograt

2nd vote for the 2232BW - I have one and it's awesome.

Wut's a zwart?

zwart is dutch for black

Snograt · Jun 19, 2008, 12:05 PM // 12:05

Dank u - I should have been able to work that out ><

Tamuril elansar · Jun 19, 2008, 01:03 PM // 13:03

yes, shame on you for not knowing dutch.

if you want a monitor, get a 24'' cuz they are really cool.

Admael · Jun 19, 2008, 01:31 PM // 13:31

They just don't make monitors like they use to anymore.

I use a 17" Dell that I got from '05. Yeah it was my first LCD actually. It's 12ms (they advertised it as 'better than the 18ms models!") I've not experienced ghosting what so ever (it's a curse actually, I ended up not knowing what ghosting was or what it looked like until recently).

But yeah, I use a 24" as a main, and you really don't see quality in LCD panels until you use SXGA.

Rushin Roulette · Jun 19, 2008, 01:48 PM // 13:48

OK, if you have the funds to buy taht Screen, then go for it. My last post was because I got the feeling taht you did not want to buy a new Monitor adn were asking of the old one is still viable.

If the 12ms monitor is supposed to be a new one... keep away from that for any sort of gaming if you want a good experience for any type of modern games with fast moving graphics.

Lourens · Jun 19, 2008, 01:57 PM // 13:57

whats SXGA ?

Snograt · Jun 19, 2008, 03:56 PM // 15:56

Super eXtended Graphics Array - 1280x1024

The 2232 is WSXGA at 1680x1050 (basically Widescreen SXGA)

moriz · Jun 19, 2008, 04:02 PM // 16:02

ghosting might actually be beneficial on slower machines, because it sort of mimics "motion blurring" and gives you the illusion of better performance!

*ducks*

KZaske · Jun 19, 2008, 04:21 PM // 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lourens

is this : Samsung SyncMaster 2232BW (22", 2ms, D-sub⁄DVI-D, Zwart) a good option?

Oh yeah. That is the monitor I use. I have never had a dead or stuck pixels with a Samsung SyncMaster. I love it so much I am planning on getting a second one for my wife.

Tachyon · Jun 19, 2008, 04:39 PM // 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lourens

is this : Samsung SyncMaster 2232BW (22", 2ms, D-sub⁄DVI-D, Zwart) a good option?

Have that exact monitor myself! In my opinion, it's the best monitor you can possibly get at the price.

Lourens · Jun 19, 2008, 04:41 PM // 16:41

ok thanks a bunch guys

for supporting my choice etc and yes the 12ms is indeed my old lcd monitor