Gaming Monitor or TV?

I have an old (+5yrs) 37" Vizio LCD that serves it's purpose in the basement, but I'm thinking about upgrading to a gaming monitor.

Those that use gaming monitors, have you noticed any improvement after changing over?

I'm aware refresh rate, response time (and maybe size?) are key factors. Any monitor model recommendations? Thanks.

Benq baby! http://gaming.benq.com/

Don't have one, but I will eventually be replacing my 42" LG LCD with either the 24" or 27"

you don't need a gaming monitor. you need a monitor with the right specs. most monitors built for pcs will do fine if they have an HDMI built into it. I game one one that was 100 bucks. 23" and no problem at all. Also, the difference is extremely visible. and my kdr went up .5 from black ops to mw3. from there i never went back when i played multiplayer.

Sr Slampiece wrote:

Benq baby! http://gaming.benq.com/

Don't have one, but I will eventually be replacing my 42" LG LCD with either the 24" or 27"

I think that monitor is way over priced and it is that costly because it is 3D which I would never use. They slap a gaming mode on there and call it FPS mode and sell it for $400. Really? Maybe it is because you can put a red dot on your screen in the settings where your aim will be. Shit I could do that with a sharpy for free.

I use this and love it
ASUS VH238H 23-Inch 1080P LED Monitor with Integrated Speakers

Display
Panel Size: Wide Screen 23.0"(58.4cm) 16:9
True Resolution : 1920x1080
Full HD 1080P : Yes
Pixel Pitch : 0.2652mm
Brightness(Max) : 250 cd/㎡
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) : 50000000:1
Viewing Angle (CR≧10) : 170°(H)/160°(V)
Response Time : 2ms (Gray to Gray)
Display Colors : 16.7M
Video Feature
Trace Free Technology
SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology
SPLENDID Video Preset Modes : 6 Modes
Skin-Tone Selection : 3 Modes
Color Temperature Selection : 4 Modes
HDCP support

http://www.amazon.com/VH238H-23-Inch-Monitor-Integrated-Speakers/dp/B004J6BIJ8

So I never considered this before. I just play on my living room TV. Gaming monitors improve your gameplay?

TG Baller wrote:

So I never considered this before. I just play on my living room TV. Gaming monitors improve your gameplay?

Yes instantly - your range of view is in a smaller area and the response time is typically better than a Tv. Every bit helps = )

I'm realizing my Sony receiver that passes HDMI from my Xbox to TV is likely another delay factor. It gives me great 5.1 with speakers all around, but if it gets me killed more often, I may drop it.. but then what's the way to go?

Monitor with built-in speakers??

TripleAce Andy wrote:

I'm realizing my Sony receiver that passes HDMI from my Xbox to TV is likely another delay factor. It gives me great 5.1 with speakers all around, but if it gets me killed more often, I may drop it.. but then what's the way to go?

Monitor with built-in speakers??

Do you not use a headset? I have my audio through my headset only. TV is always muted.

I can vouch for the Asus monitors. I love mine. MLG used Asus last year if that means anything

LOL! You guys are making me seriously consider jacking my XBox into my alienware lappy for the display... Time to go find the hard specs on my LCD...

Sr Slampiece wrote:

TripleAce Andy wrote:

I'm realizing my Sony receiver that passes HDMI from my Xbox to TV is likely another delay factor. It gives me great 5.1 with speakers all around, but if it gets me killed more often, I may drop it.. but then what's the way to go?

Monitor with built-in speakers??

Do you not use a headset? I have my audio through my headset only. TV is always muted.

Yeah, a long time ago I cheaped out and got these which only give me chat thru headset



...but shit.. it was 99 cents!


..had a broken keyboard, bought a broken keyboard..

If I have time Im gonna go get 1 today as soon as I get off work. Im assuming I can pick one up at like a best buy right?

Sr Slampiece wrote:

TripleAce Andy wrote:

I'm realizing my Sony receiver that passes HDMI from my Xbox to TV is likely another delay factor. It gives me great 5.1 with speakers all around, but if it gets me killed more often, I may drop it.. but then what's the way to go?

Monitor with built-in speakers??

Do you not use a headset? I have my audio through my headset only. TV is always muted.

Same here. Astro A40 with all external sound muted.

TG Baller wrote:

If I have time Im gonna go get 1 today as soon as I get off work. Im assuming I can pick one up at like a best buy right?

Looking into it now make sure you get low response time, 2ms or less.

http://reviews.cnet.com/pc-monitors/#maxPrice=290&filter=500140_16795949_502318_16202753&rpp=30&sort=lowPrice9%20asc

TG Baller wrote:

So I never considered this before. I just play on my living room TV. Gaming monitors improve your gameplay?

Monitors have a better response time with out all the post processing a TV does and like Migs said less area to look at. Almost all monitors have less that 5ms response time and some have even 1ms response time. Benq and Asus are both very good monitors.

Yes, self-quoted:

ArcaniX wrote:

LOL! You guys are making me seriously consider jacking my XBox into my alienware lappy for the display... Time to go find the hard specs on my LCD...

hrm... this might prove harder than I thought... Any idea's on what might be standard for a 1920x1080 laptop LCD Display?
or, Does anyone know if there is anyway to test the response time of a given display? (I dunno that I'm ever going to find my exact specs...)

Well I tried to post links to some at best buy but it say I don't have rights to access this page when I try.

It looks like the biggest screen at best buy is 27" and there is a Samsung and an AOC. The main thing i want to look at is response time right?

I ordered this Asus from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EFUOY4/ref=pe_309540_26725410_item

Yes and the ones I directed you to have a game mode also. The best way to play on them is like you are sitting at a desk IMO. I have all my stuff set up on a modified kitchen table and play from a computer chair. It is very easy to see and convenient for me because I have my PC right there also with all my recording equipment. There is also less strain on the eyes IMO because less screen to look at and I usually play about 2 feet from the monitor.

TG Baller wrote:

It looks like the biggest screen at best buy is 27" and there is a Samsung and an AOC. The main thing i want to look at is response time right?

Yep I believe all monitors these days have 5ms or lower so the lower the better

This is some good shit right here. I am going to buy a BenQ monitor when I get the new xbox. I AM GOING TO BE THE GREATEST PLAYER THAT EVER LIVED!!!!!!

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winners wrote:

I think that monitor is way over priced and it is that costly because it is 3D which I would never use. They slap a gaming mode on there and call it FPS mode and sell it for $400. Really? Maybe it is because you can put a red dot on your screen in the settings where your aim will be. Shit I could do that with a sharpy for free.

That's why I went with the RL over the XL. Only $199 with most of the same features, including a 1ms response time. Biggest sacrifice for me was a refresh rate of 60hz vs the XL with 120hz, but for the half the price, I was ok with it. I have a 60" Samsung 3D LED TV if I feel the need for 3D gaming, so I didn't need it in a monitor. Besides, MLG is using the RL for Black Ops, not the XL. Good enough for them, good enough for me.

I'm seriously considering going this route. Right now I use the TV, and whenever I record or livestream I have cables running all over the damn living room. I have a nice desk sitting in storage right now, bring it back in the apartment and set up a gaming station where I can play and just set the laptop beside it...