TFT Monitors - Page 2

dilli-theclaw · 21-04-2005, 18:36

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Originally Posted by Electrolyte

Almost all of my games. Halo runs at 640x480, everything else except MOHSH runs at 800x600, which MOHSH runs at 1024x768.

I can't have them at a high resolution, as my frames drop big time (I only have a Radeon 8500LE

)

Well in that case save up for a better gfx card or if that's not practical get a nice big crt.

But make SURE it's got a nice high refresh rate.
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Originally Posted by Electrolyte

I've already done it too many times

Ahhh if only I was in the same situation

21-04-2005, 18:36

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

Well in that case save up for a better gfx card or if that's not practical get a nice big crt.

But make SURE it's got a nice high refresh rate.

Well this LG one I am looking at on EBuyer is 17", 1280x1024 max resolution at 85HZ. I've had to put up with 60 and 75HZ for so long I think 85 would be best.

ian@huth · 21-04-2005, 19:00

May I recommend PC World to help you decide. They have a range of TFT monitors on which I am sure they will demo your favourite game if they think you are going to buy that expensive system of theirs with the five year extended warranty.

21-04-2005, 19:21

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Originally Posted by ian@huth

May I recommend PC World to help you decide. They have a range of TFT monitors on which I am sure they will demo your favourite game if they think you are going to buy that expensive system of theirs with the five year extended warranty.

After all the bad things I have heard about PC World? No thanks. Also, the PC World for me is all the way in Birmingham

Raistlin · 21-04-2005, 19:24

You don't have to buy from them, just use them to demo the machines

Richard M · 21-04-2005, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Electrolyte

Quote:

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

Well in that case save up for a better gfx card or if that's not practical get a nice big crt.

But make SURE it's got a nice high refresh rate.

Well this LG one I am looking at on EBuyer is 17", 1280x1024 max resolution at 85HZ. I've had to put up with 60 and 75HZ for so long I think 85 would be best.

You will see no difference if you run at 60Hz on a TFT because there are no scanlines.

dilli-theclaw · 21-04-2005, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Richard M

You will see no difference if you run at 60Hz on a TFT because there are no scanlines.

But in this case he's on about a crt

Matth · 21-04-2005, 21:29

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=81774

Oh wow - "free shipping" item...

Well, not quite - select supersaver anf it makes it free shipping, but leaves the shipping surcharge.

I know I have a go at e-buyer, well, I hope it's not prophetic!
Ordered my first couple of items with them, standard delivery .. Friday 22nd
They then tell me it'a upgraded to Thursday .. but it hasn't appeared today, and no sign of the consignment number in the trace on citilink.

Seems typical of the beef people have with them - I'll be rattling some cages tomorrow if it doesn't arrive for the standard delivery day, otherwise I could have taken the cheaper supersaver.

Mind you, one of the comments said "they delivered ontime - a first for them" - now from other places, I've had things on "allow 28 days for delivery" - if you can't stick to it, don't say it!

Ramrod · 21-04-2005, 21:34

In reply to your question Scott..............my screen is 17" and displays at 1280 x 1024
Whats your maximum budget? We could have a look for a TFT in your price range. Personally I would go for a TFT 'cos it's better for the eyes with extended use................

dilli-theclaw · 21-04-2005, 21:37

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

In reply to your question Scott..............my screen is 17" and displays at 1280 x 1024
Whats your maximum budget? We could have a look for a TFT in your price range. Personally I would go for a TFT 'cos it's better for the eyes with extended use................

Can't argue with the eye thing......

I am SO happy that I made the change to a 17inch tft.

In fact I'm thinking of going bigger myself

p.s. I've had my reps now - you can stop

(Thanks)

21-04-2005, 22:24

Well I think my max is about ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£210, but this resolution thing is putting me off a TFT.

Richard M · 21-04-2005, 22:28

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Originally Posted by Electrolyte

Well I think my max is about ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£210, but this resolution thing is putting me off a TFT.

I still can't believe that you actually want to buy a monitor based on the fact that you run late 80s-era resolutions.
I thought you were going to buy a graphics card anyway?

21-04-2005, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Richard M

I thought you were going to buy a graphics card anyway?

When I start to get my ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£30 a week EMA in my next course

EDIT: And you know why I have to run at low resolutions when in games

Ramrod · 21-04-2005, 22:33

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Originally Posted by Electrolyte

Well I think my max is about ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£210, but this resolution thing is putting me off a TFT.

Thats easy then.......buy a really cr*ppy TFT who's native resolution is 800 x 600 --it'll save you money--if you can find one

21-04-2005, 22:34

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

Thats easy then.......buy a really cr*ppy TFT who's native resolution is 800 x 600 --it'll save you money--if you can find one

You had best start running mate