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LCD Monitor question
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 2:47 pm
by nitro237
What is more important when selecting a LCD monitor , response time or contrast ratio ?
I see the
Dell E193FP has 16 ms response time and a 500:1 contrast ratio
and the
Dell UltraSharp 1901FP has 25 ms response time and a 600:1 contrast ratio
The E193FP is a lot cheaper . I thought the lower response time was better ??
TIA
Lower Response Time..
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 3:18 pm
by eGoCeNTRoNiX
Would be better for gaming. 500:1 is still a damned good contrast ratio if you ask me. I would take the lower response time over the higher contrast ratio..
eGo
Re: Lower Response Time..
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 3:25 pm
by nitro237
Originally posted by eGoCeNTRoNiX
Would be better for gaming. 500:1 is still a damned good contrast ratio if you ask me. I would take the lower response time over the higher contrast ratio..
eGo
I thought so too , but wonder why the E193FP is soo much cheaper than the 1901FP ?
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 3:40 pm
by eGoCeNTRoNiX
Well, it could be because the 1901FP features this :
Panel pivot, 4 USB 2.0 ports, Height adjustable stand, Integrated rubber sleeve
And the other does not?
Not sure..
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 7:43 pm
by FlyingPenguin
If you're serious about your gaming you want a fast response time, although even slow response modern LCDs do a nice job. They don't ghost as bad as older monitors.
My LAN party rig has a 16ms LCD and it works fine for FPS games, although I prefer my fast 25ms units at home.
The 1901FP is a nice monitor BTW.
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 7:56 pm
by Busby
I game on a 16ms 500:1 contrast ratio LCD (viewsonic VP171b) and I have no issues with it. No ghosting and I play Quake 3 and other fast moving games semi-serious. I love this LCD.
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 8:34 pm
by impuresoul2k3
Originally posted by FlyingPenguin
My LAN party rig has a 16ms LCD and it works fine for FPS games, although I prefer my fast 25ms units at home.
Wouldn't 16ms be faster than 25ms?
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 10:02 pm
by tunis5000
Yes it is, which is why I was about to ask if he accidentally wrote that wrong...
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 9:56 am
by FlyingPenguin
Yes, my bad, reverse my numbers. 16 is faster than 25. Too many beers....
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 1:20 pm
by MAC
Originally posted by Busby
I game on a 16ms 500:1 contrast ratio LCD (viewsonic VP171b) and I have no issues with it. No ghosting and I play Quake 3 and other fast moving games semi-serious. I love this LCD.
I also have the Viewsonic VP171b LCD monitor and it's a great 17" LCD. No ghosting with Quake 3 or when playing DVDs.