120hz Gaming Display

[jonboy88]

Hey guys right im after a 23inch monitor not much bigger 23.6 at max to play games on it must be 120hz 2d gaming is most important, 3d is nice but i will just use to show ppl probably never use my self for real gaming i got a budget of £250 any help let me know thanks

 

[RutgerB]

I was searching for something similair. Went for the Samsung S23A750D 3D 23'' monitor.

Why?
- Latest Generation
- Low input lag
- 120hz
- 3D also on Ati
- Solid design

 

[bystander]

Hey guys right im after a 23inch monitor not much bigger 23.6 at max to play games on it must be 120hz 2d gaming is most important, 3d is nice but i will just use to show ppl probably never use my self for real gaming i got a budget of £250 any help let me know thanks

If I were you'd, I would at least pick a monitor with the right 3D options for the video card you have. You might not think you'll like 3D gaming, but after using it, you will probably change your mind.

I was like you when I chose my 120hz monitor. After using 3D, I almost never play a game without it.

 

[jonboy88]

i have a gtx 470 atm but will probs have to upgrade to a 570/80/ to play 1080p 3d but nvidia all the way

 

[bystander]

In that case, I'd recommend looking for a 120hz monitor that is Nvidia 3D vision certified. There is no reason to limit yourself from that option if the cost is similar. I personally bought my monitor thinking I'd primarily game at 120hz, instead I almost exclusively game in 3D.

 

[jonboy88]

ideal, the question is what one for £250 or under

 

[gnomio]

If it has dual dvi then its fine

 

[inzone]

Asus VG236H 23" 2ms 1920x1080 Full HD 120Hz 3D multimedia Height & Swivel Adjustable WideScreen LCD Monitor w/nVidia 3D Vision Kit hard bundle 400 cd/m2 100,000:1 (ASCR) $438.99 and a $30 rebate with free shipping.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092

You might be able to squeeze this in with your budget or maybe a good sale on Black Friday.

 

[jonboy88]

no i get what i need for 3d ect and low ms reposne time but the rest of the info i have no idea bit of a noob to this

 

[inzone]

Acer HS244HQbmii Black 23.6" 2ms 3D Full HD HDMI WideScreen LCD Monitor w/Speakers 300 cd/m2 ACM 12,000,000:1 (1,000:1) $339.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009301

This one for sure is in your budget.

 

[bystander]

Acer HS244HQbmii Black 23.6" 2ms 3D Full HD HDMI WideScreen LCD Monitor w/Speakers 300 cd/m2 ACM 12,000,000:1 (1,000:1) $339.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009301

This one for sure is in your budget.

That will not work. That will not allow you to play at 1080p and 120hz. Without a dual-link DVI connection, or displayport, it won't allow you to go beyond 720p at 120hz.

 

[Kari]

from wikipedia on hdmi
"HDMI 1.4a has defined mandatory 3D formats for broadcast, game, and movie content.[123] HDMI 1.4a requires that 3D displays support the frame packing 3D format at either 720p50 and 1080p24 or 720p60 and 1080p24, side-by-side horizontal at either 1080i50 or 1080i60, and top-and-bottom at either 720p50 and 1080p24 or 720p60 and 1080p24.[124]"
so while you can use hdmi for 3d bluray and stuff, you won't be able use it at real 1080@120Hz that pc gamers would be interested in...

 

[JackNaylorPE]

$290 ASUS VG236HE Black 23" 1920X1080 2ms Height,Swivel & Tilt Adjustable Full HD 3D Widescreen LCD Monitor 400 cd/m2 100,000:1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236104

 

[bystander]

$290 ASUS VG236HE Black 23" 1920X1080 2ms Height,Swivel & Tilt Adjustable Full HD 3D Widescreen LCD Monitor 400 cd/m2 100,000:1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236104

That looks like a decent choice, but I have to wonder about something under the details. It might just be a typo, but it wrote this:

Vertical Refresh Rate
Analog: 50 - 122 Hz
Digital: 50 - 85 Hz

Maybe Analog is fine. It's 3D vision certified without the kit, which means if you don't actually plan to use it, you aren't paying for it.

 

[Kari]

it says the same at asus' own website as well
http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VG236HE/#specifications
weird...

though the customer feedback at newegg tells it works @120 with dual-link dvi as would be expected.

 

[bystander]

it says the same at asus' own website as well
http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VG236HE/#specifications
weird...

though the customer feedback at newegg tells it works @120 with dual-link dvi as would be expected.

It probably just means you need to make sure to get the Analog DVI dual-link cable.

 

[Kari]

It probably just means you need to make sure to get the Analog DVI dual-link cable.

umm, dual-link is for digital signals only, the analog part of DVI-I is the same as standard vga (d-sub 15).

edit if it is using the vga signal to get 120Hz, then a single-link dvi-i cable or even a dvi-a cable would work as well... it can't be like that, can it?

edit2 it specifically states that the monitor has DVI-D input, so it has no analog signals in that what so ever...