How Big is Your PC Monitor?

JediMaster · 22-01-2008, 16:10

I was just going to have subject of "How Big is Yours"

But thought we may get too many Off Topic posts

I have a 19" 4:3 Dell TFT. I am however interested in getting a 32" - 42" LCD & using it as a Main PC Monitor. Anyone else have this sort of setup? Would you recomend me doing this or what have you found out?

Please post pics if you have 28" + screens

dilli-theclaw · 22-01-2008, 16:15

I use a lcd tv and it's 32inches.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/at...orkstation.jpg

It's ok, but you should check the resolution you're going to use it at.

Mine is usually used at 1280x720 But I need a large fomt etc, for obvious reasons.

Seeing as you've got good eyesight, I'm wondering if you do go down that route if you should get a 1080p TV which will probably suit you quite well.

JediMaster · 22-01-2008, 16:20

My Dell says in Screen Size it can do upto 1280 x 1024 (but on my 19" I use 1024 x 768)

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Originally Posted by Jefferson T

Seeing as you've got good eyesight, I'm wondering if you do go down that route if you should get a 1080p TV which will probably suit you quite well.

I would be looking at a 32" -> 42" HDTV 1080p & DVDHD Player

dilli-theclaw · 22-01-2008, 16:22

Well then I'd say go fot it, it'll look pretty cool

SOSAGES · 22-01-2008, 16:28

i used a 29.5" monitor for a month.
sitting in front of it hurt my eyes and was very hot.

i learnt size does not matter

MadGamer · 22-01-2008, 16:30

19" Xerox LCD Monitor set at 1024 x 768

Stuart · 22-01-2008, 16:36

At work? Two x 17 inch LCDs, both running at 1280*1024.

At home? One 22inch LCD running at 1650x1080.

Druchii · 22-01-2008, 16:38

OLd PC - 17" LCD at 1280x1024.

Now - 19" LCD at 1280x1024 and a TV of roughly 16" at 1024x768

Graham M · 22-01-2008, 16:40

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Originally Posted by MadGamer

19" Xerox LCD Monitor set at 1024 x 768

... that must look HUGE!
why not use a higher res?

JediMaster · 22-01-2008, 16:42

Will 1280 x 1024 be ok on a HDTV?

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Originally Posted by Zeph

... that must look HUGE!
why not use a higher res?

Thats what I use on 19". Its NOT huge lol.

dilli-theclaw · 22-01-2008, 16:53

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Originally Posted by JediMaster

Will 1280 x 1024 be ok on a HDTV

It would probably look distorted as that's not a widescreen resolution (which is why I use 1280x720).

JediMaster · 22-01-2008, 17:01

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Originally Posted by Jefferson T

It would probably look distorted as that's not a widescreen resolution (which is why I use 1280x720).

ok I have that setting to, what I mean is TV is 1080p & PC is 720 so will it look odd?

punky · 22-01-2008, 17:03

I've seen Dilli's monitor in person, in action. Vista is very clear, sharp and smooth. In-game graphics also look good.

Graham M · 22-01-2008, 17:04

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Originally Posted by JediMaster

Will 1280 x 1024 be ok on a HDTV?

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Thats what I use on 19". Its NOT huge lol.

But why waste the acreage when 99% of 19" monitors can do 1280x1024? Or even more? My last CRT before this 19" Widescreen Iiyama was a 17" Iiyama and I ran that at 1280x1024!

dilli-theclaw · 22-01-2008, 17:15

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Originally Posted by JediMaster

ok I have that setting to, what I mean is TV is 1080p & PC is 720 so will it look odd?

It should be fine, Are you going to use the vga connection or a dvi - hdmi cable?

Either should suffice, but you should get a bit btter picrure with the dvi hdmi cable.