So...I'm in the middle of doing a whole system refresh including monitor for the first time in about 6 years or so. I currently use a non-widescreen Samsung Syncmaster with a native resolution of 1280x1024. My new system is going to have a GTX 470 so I'll finally have enough guts in my system to be able to drive a nicer bigger higher res monitor. There are so many choices out there its insane. But one thing that has caught my attention is the recent advent of true 120Hz LCD monitors (NOT TV's) that are becoming available with 1200 x 1080 resolution. I'm wondering if anybody here is using such a monitor on their gaming rig and what your experiences are with it if so. I don't plan to do 3d right now but I've read that even without using 3d, the 120Hz rate helps a lot with avoiding tearing and other undesirable effects on fast paced games compared to standard 60Hz monitors. (I play a lot of FPS type stuff...TF2, CSS, Borderlands, etc...with a little RPG thrown in the mix). Any truth to that in the experience of people here? Is the additional cost for the 120Hz models justified by the gain in smoothness and picture quality? It looks like they can be had for around $350-$375 (with the undoubted exception of the Alienware brand model). It's a little more than I was planning on spending at first but I can afford it if the general consensus is that these monitors are worth it.
Specifically I'm weighing these 120Hz models:
Acer GD235HZ (February, 2010)
Alienware OptX AW2310 (June, 2010) - I'm sure this one is more than I'm willing to pay but listing it anyway...
ASUS VG236H (July, 2010)
LG W2363D (July, 2010)
(Here's a link to a newegg wishlist including each of these except the Alienware one)
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=22147708
I was setting out originally for something around 24". There are more out there but these are the ones I could find that had at least 1920x1080. Any that you guys know of that I have missed here? (I don't think I'm interested in 1,680 x 1,050 models so I didn't list any above).
Also, sorry if you guys feel this is in the wrong forum or anything. I realize its more about the hardware than any games in particular but I'm really only concerned about 85% with PC gaming for this planned purchase. I don't do consoles. If a moderator feels it would be more appropriate in the video or hardware forum I won't be offended if it gets moved.
Specifically I'm weighing these 120Hz models:
Acer GD235HZ (February, 2010)
Alienware OptX AW2310 (June, 2010) - I'm sure this one is more than I'm willing to pay but listing it anyway...
ASUS VG236H (July, 2010)
LG W2363D (July, 2010)
(Here's a link to a newegg wishlist including each of these except the Alienware one)
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=22147708
I was setting out originally for something around 24". There are more out there but these are the ones I could find that had at least 1920x1080. Any that you guys know of that I have missed here? (I don't think I'm interested in 1,680 x 1,050 models so I didn't list any above).
Also, sorry if you guys feel this is in the wrong forum or anything. I realize its more about the hardware than any games in particular but I'm really only concerned about 85% with PC gaming for this planned purchase. I don't do consoles. If a moderator feels it would be more appropriate in the video or hardware forum I won't be offended if it gets moved.
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