Optimal Response Time for Monitor? [RESOLVED]

go4the1 · 03-14-2007, 04:44 PM

yo,

I'm looking at buying a new monitor and was simply wondering what the "Response Time" should be. The ones I'm looking at are in the 2-5ms range, so will this be ok? Or is there really any noticeable difference?

I play games such as UT2K4 and Guild Wars, if it makes any difference

Thanks!

**pharoah** · 03-14-2007, 04:48 PM

for gaming i assume 8ms or lower is what most people say is best for gaming.above that you start to get a ghosted image"a blur if you will". mine is 5ms,and i get no ghosting at all.

Indoril Nerevar · 03-14-2007, 08:16 PM

pharoah is right, anything with 8ms or lower will do. Even 12ms isn't that bad, but 8ms is so cheap these days that it's not an issue.

ebackhus · 03-15-2007, 02:50 PM

My preference is CRT for gaming. The size doesn't bother me since I have ample desk space and the lower cost certianly makes me happy. If you do prefer to go LCD, many newer LCDs run at about 5ms response which is nearly indistinguishable from CRT. I've been hearing many good things about Acer's LCDs as of late.

**forcifer** · 03-15-2007, 04:02 PM

5ms is very good. i have 1 running, and i dont notice any ghosting. and for 20.1 at $150, was a pretty good deal. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824112006 is mine. people seem to like it alot

**Kalim** · 03-16-2007, 05:02 AM

I would stick with 5ms nowadays as they can be found almost everywhere at good prices, like the above one forcifer linked.

go4the1 · 03-17-2007, 07:31 PM

thanks everyone for your help!

Thats all I really needed to know

Ty!

Indoril Nerevar · 03-17-2007, 10:32 PM

Glad to be of service. Enjoy your new monitor when you get it!

Snake21605 · 03-20-2007, 01:38 PM

I have a 22" WideScreen Hi-Def 720p with a 5ms Response, LOVE IT! The computer I made for my Bro is 7ms, and I hardly notice a difference. We play Americas Army. So I agree 8ms or lower (which is standard) these days.

03-14-2007, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
go4the1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 39 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x86 My System	Optimal Response Time for Monitor? [RESOLVED] yo, I'm looking at buying a new monitor and was simply wondering what the "Response Time" should be. The ones I'm looking at are in the 2-5ms range, so will this be ok? Or is there really any noticeable difference? I play games such as UT2K4 and Guild Wars, if it makes any difference Thanks!

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03-14-2007, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,016 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: Optimal Response Time for Monitor? pharoah is right, anything with 8ms or lower will do. Even 12ms isn't that bad, but 8ms is so cheap these days that it's not an issue. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,347 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: Optimal Response Time for Monitor? My preference is CRT for gaming. The size doesn't bother me since I have ample desk space and the lower cost certianly makes me happy. If you do prefer to go LCD, many newer LCDs run at about 5ms response which is nearly indistinguishable from CRT. I've been hearing many good things about Acer's LCDs as of late. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

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forcifer ole' Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas City kansas Posts: 3,631 OS: Vista Premium 32 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Optimal Response Time for Monitor? 5ms is very good. i have 1 running, and i dont notice any ghosting. and for 20.1 at $150, was a pretty good deal. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824112006 is mine. people seem to like it alot __________________

03-16-2007, 05:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	Re: Optimal Response Time for Monitor? I would stick with 5ms nowadays as they can be found almost everywhere at good prices, like the above one forcifer linked.

03-17-2007, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
go4the1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 39 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x86 My System	Re: Optimal Response Time for Monitor? thanks everyone for your help! Thats all I really needed to know Ty!

03-17-2007, 10:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,016 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: Optimal Response Time for Monitor? Glad to be of service. Enjoy your new monitor when you get it! __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

03-20-2007, 01:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Snake21605 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 171 OS: XP Home	Re: Optimal Response Time for Monitor? [RESOLVED] I have a 22" WideScreen Hi-Def 720p with a 5ms Response, LOVE IT! The computer I made for my Bro is 7ms, and I hardly notice a difference. We play Americas Army. So I agree 8ms or lower (which is standard) these days. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 4GB DDR2 PC8500 eVGA eGeFore 8800GTS SuperClocked 320MB X-Fi Fata1ty Sound Card