LCD Display, Gaming and Changesin Resolution

Thirdeye462 · 03-21-2007, 05:31 PM

hey everyone:

just had a quick question regarding LCDs and gaming.

I was wondering how a display is affected when one veers away from an LCD's native resolution while gaming. Is the display significantly affected? If at all?

I was looking into purchasing an LCD (probably 5ms, 20"-22") but I wanted to be absolutely certain that they arent a hassle with regard to what I want to use it for.

So, let's assume that an LCD has a NR of 1024x768. I want to play a game at 1280x1024 or even 1600x1200. Could I do such a thing without the display being negatively affected?

I dont know too many ppl that are gamers with an LCD around here so any help from all of you would be great.

Thanks guys/gals.

**pharoah** · 03-21-2007, 07:22 PM

with any monitor if its max resolution is 1024x768.you cant play above that,however you can play at lower than a monitors max res with no issue.

Indoril Nerevar · 03-22-2007, 05:39 AM

pharoah is correct - you simply can't push a monitor beyond its maximum resolution. For LCD's, the maximum resolution is the "native" resolution. No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to push your game higher than that resolution. However, most 20" - 22" LCD's have resolutions of 1280 x 1024 or higher. It shouldn't be a problem if 1280 x 1024 is okay for you.

What are your system specs? You may find that 1280 x 1024 is about as far as you can comfortably push your system anyway.

**gamerman0203** · 03-22-2007, 06:26 AM

If you do have to run at a lower resolution, it will do that with out a problem. The picture will look ever-so-slightly less crisp, but it will still look good.

Thirdeye462 · 03-22-2007, 11:25 AM

hey all:

higher resolutions shouldnt be a problem.

All in all, how many gamers out there would suggest an LCD over a CRT for gaming, if at all?

Here's my rig:

A8N32 SLI deluxe
opty 185 stock clock @ 2.6Ghz
2 gigs - OCZ EL PC3200 Platinum RAM 2325 Dual channel
eVga 8800 GTS KO ACS3
OCZ Powerstream 600 watt PSU
audigy 2ZS 7.1 channel sound
creative gigaworks s700 7.1 speakers
Zalman Nvidia 9500 HSF
antec p180 w/ 4 silverstone 120mm high cfm fans (FM 121)
Logitech G5 mouse + G11 gaming board
WD Raptor X 150 (dual boot)
Seagate Barracuda 200 gig (dual boot)

Indoril Nerevar · 03-22-2007, 04:55 PM

Nice rig!

Actually, there's only about one person on here (*cough* ebackhus *cough*

) who still likes CRT's (of course there will be a few others as well). Most of the gaming community prefers LCD's. I use two 19" LCD's with my system - just the one when I'm using SLI, of course. Once you get down to 8ms, you really can't see any ghosting. I'm even happy to use a 12ms LCD, though other people aren't. And since you can now get 5ms LCD's at reasonable prices, there's absolutely no reason to stick with CRT's.

Thirdeye462 · 03-22-2007, 05:25 PM

Hey Indoril/everyone:

Thanks for the info this has reinforced my plans to buy an LCD.

You guys are a credit to the gaming community keep it up

Craig

Indoril Nerevar · 03-22-2007, 05:33 PM

Glad we could help you, Craig. Enjoy gaming on your new LCD, when you get it!

03-21-2007, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thirdeye462 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: canada Posts: 43 OS: WINXP SP2	LCD Display, Gaming and Changesin Resolution hey everyone: just had a quick question regarding LCDs and gaming. I was wondering how a display is affected when one veers away from an LCD's native resolution while gaming. Is the display significantly affected? If at all? I was looking into purchasing an LCD (probably 5ms, 20"-22") but I wanted to be absolutely certain that they arent a hassle with regard to what I want to use it for. So, let's assume that an LCD has a NR of 1024x768. I want to play a game at 1280x1024 or even 1600x1200. Could I do such a thing without the display being negatively affected? I dont know too many ppl that are gamers with an LCD around here so any help from all of you would be great. Thanks guys/gals.

03-21-2007, 07:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: LCD Display, Gaming and Changesin Resolution with any monitor if its max resolution is 1024x768.you cant play above that,however you can play at lower than a monitors max res with no issue. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

03-22-2007, 05:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,013 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: LCD Display, Gaming and Changesin Resolution pharoah is correct - you simply can't push a monitor beyond its maximum resolution. For LCD's, the maximum resolution is the "native" resolution. No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to push your game higher than that resolution. However, most 20" - 22" LCD's have resolutions of 1280 x 1024 or higher. It shouldn't be a problem if 1280 x 1024 is okay for you. What are your system specs? You may find that 1280 x 1024 is about as far as you can comfortably push your system anyway. __________________ 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.

03-22-2007, 06:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
gamerman0203 Retired Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,144 OS: XP MCE, Ubuntu Gutsy My System	Re: LCD Display, Gaming and Changesin Resolution If you do have to run at a lower resolution, it will do that with out a problem. The picture will look ever-so-slightly less crisp, but it will still look good. __________________ Follow These Steps First! CPU-Z \| SensorView \| WinXP Clean Boot \| Latest DirectX \| ATI Catalyst \| Nvidia ForceWare Posting System Specifications

03-22-2007, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Thirdeye462 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: canada Posts: 43 OS: WINXP SP2	Re: LCD Display, Gaming and Changesin Resolution hey all: higher resolutions shouldnt be a problem. All in all, how many gamers out there would suggest an LCD over a CRT for gaming, if at all? Here's my rig: A8N32 SLI deluxe opty 185 stock clock @ 2.6Ghz 2 gigs - OCZ EL PC3200 Platinum RAM 2325 Dual channel eVga 8800 GTS KO ACS3 OCZ Powerstream 600 watt PSU audigy 2ZS 7.1 channel sound creative gigaworks s700 7.1 speakers Zalman Nvidia 9500 HSF antec p180 w/ 4 silverstone 120mm high cfm fans (FM 121) Logitech G5 mouse + G11 gaming board WD Raptor X 150 (dual boot) Seagate Barracuda 200 gig (dual boot)

03-22-2007, 04:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,013 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: LCD Display, Gaming and Changesin Resolution Nice rig! Actually, there's only about one person on here (cough ebackhus cough ) who still likes CRT's (of course there will be a few others as well). Most of the gaming community prefers LCD's. I use two 19" LCD's with my system - just the one when I'm using SLI, of course. Once you get down to 8ms, you really can't see any ghosting. I'm even happy to use a 12ms LCD, though other people aren't. And since you can now get 5ms LCD's at reasonable prices, there's absolutely no reason to stick with CRT's. __________________ 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.

03-22-2007, 05:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thirdeye462 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: canada Posts: 43 OS: WINXP SP2	Re: LCD Display, Gaming and Changesin Resolution Hey Indoril/everyone: Thanks for the info this has reinforced my plans to buy an LCD. You guys are a credit to the gaming community keep it up Craig

03-22-2007, 05:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,013 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: LCD Display, Gaming and Changesin Resolution Glad we could help you, Craig. Enjoy gaming on your new LCD, 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.