What do I need to get into 3D gaming/movies?

[jthamind]

I have an AOC g2460pg monitor that's 3D capable (as well as a blu-ray player and necessary software), and I figured I might as well take advantage of it. Currently have the monitor connected to GPU with Display Port, and I want to make sure that Display Port can handle 3D signals for gaming/blu-ray movies. Is that the case?

Also, what's a good pair of 3D glasses? And can the same pair of glasses be used for both gaming and movies? I see where it says it's "Nvidia 3D Vision Ready"--does that mean I'm forced to buy whatever Nvidia's product is in order to use it?

 

[ss202sl]

With 3d your actually sending 2 video streams to the monitor. One for your left eye, and one for your right. The Nvidia solution takes 2 DVI connection and send these streams to the monitor. Your glasses syncs to these streams so the shutters(left and right) are open at the right time.

Yes the Nvidia ready means you have to get the Nvidia solution.

All this adds complexity to your monitor and graphics system. The monitors usually support 144HZ so they can be set to show 60 frames of 3D(60x2). Blu-ray movies are set to display at 48 framed(24 for each eye).

I just built a computer and was looking for 3D as well, but I dropped that requirement because for what it costs, it just isn't worth it. It would have added several hundred to the cost.

 

[ss202sl]

I think the Nvidia solution is about 250(a few months ago) and includes 1 or 2 pair of glasses. Additional glasses are about 80 bucks.

 

[jthamind]

Thanks for the info. I guess I'll pass on 3D for now.