Is a 3D-Ready Monitor good for Non-3D Gaming?

[Guest]

Hello,

I am wanting to buy the BenQ XL2420T 3D-ready 24" HD Monitor w/120hz, but I don't plan to do any 3d gaming on it.

I take it this monitor can display non-3d images just as fine as any other monitor on the market?

I am mainly buying it because of the 120hz refresh rate. I have a high-powered graphics card and I feel like I am not using it to its potential with a 60hz monitor.

So back to the question: Can I play in full 1080p 1920x1080 res HD NON-3D on this monitor, while enjoying the benefits of the 120hz refresh rate?

Thanks!

 

[Guest]

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[raytseng]

depends. it's not guaranteed. think of them as different categories.

USUALLY though, 3d monitors are a manufacturer's top of the line, so will also excel in 2D.

The older model of that particular monitor is recommended by this site as a top pick:
http://www.flatpanelshd.com/focus.php?subaction=showfull&id=1229341472#gamerskærme

and they are in the process of testing it:
http://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1338198212


I think it is a good recommendation.

 

[duxducis]

if your video card supports dual link dvi 120Mhz it will work just fine as regular monitor 1080p120mhz rate,
some say they see big difference from 60mhz

 

[pezonator]

I can't comment on the 120Hz part but I can on the quality....somewhat.

I have a Sony EX720 32 inch Full HD 3D TV and the quality is insane. I never use 3D but the 2D is amazing. It seems the BenQ monitor has very good reviews and also looks to provide great picture quality.

 

[austing]

3D screens will have on average, normal 1080p preformance.

The more expensive screens will be a bit more quality as far as 2D.

 

[vandist]

In a nutshell, it depends on what you are moving from if you'll truly see any benefit.

I moved from a 5 year old 27" Dell ultrasharp monitor (6ms response, 1920 X 1200 @ 60Hz) to the Asus VG278H about a month ago. I played some games in 3D for about the first week and then went back to 2D, I have noticed improvements but most especially in response time.

For instance in 2D @120Hz when doing mouse reaction time tests my average on the Asus is 180ms while native on the Dell is 350ms.