The 120Hz Monitor Thread

C0ncrete · 20th November 2009, 3:16 PM

OMG So many models.

GregDude · 20th November 2009, 3:37 PM

What are your personal reasons for caring about 120Hz LCDs?

I realize more Hz = potential for reduced motion blur.
I know 120Hz = 2x 60Hz, thus great for stereo vision.
I understand that one current method to reduce motion blur is to artificially flicker the LCD at >100hz to speed apparent color changes.

I used to purchase (annoyingly expensive) 120Hz CRTs because my eyes are very sensitive to flicker, and I could tell the refresh rate by looking at a CRT based on the visible flicker if not the pain behind my eyes. With the advent of quality (MVA/PVA/IPS) LCDs, I care no more for Hz. That is why I ask why you care.

anthony256 · 20th November 2009, 3:43 PM

If you look up some of my posts on them, I've talked them up for a while now.

I own the 2233RZ and it's amazing.

I had a 30" before that and the 22" blows it away for gaming.

Gaming on 120hz is absolutely amazing, so fluid and smooth. 60hz gaming after you've tried 120hz gaming is just completely shocking.

MoonSha · 20th November 2009, 4:00 PM

Motion blur tests on the samsung show that it reduces blur to ZERO at 120hz, I'm tempted to get one but I think it's overpriced for a TN 22". Hopefully somebody comes out with an IPS 22" at some point.

anthony256 · 20th November 2009, 4:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonSha

Motion blur tests on the samsung show that it reduces blur to ZERO at 120hz, I'm tempted to get one but I think it's overpriced for a TN 22". Hopefully somebody comes out with an IPS 22" at some point.

It truly does.

I can move a box of text in windows and there is no blur.

I can flick fast in a FPS from left to right and still see what's in front of me instead of a blur.

It's great for hardcore FPS fans

toolsncorpses · 20th November 2009, 4:03 PM

What's so good about HDMI?

Dieselx · 20th November 2009, 4:04 PM

If the price drops I would consider picking one up and selling off my current 22"

anthony256 · 20th November 2009, 4:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolsncorpses

What's so good about HDMI?

For Blu-Ray and playing audio over the same cable.

HDMI is nearly useless for most PC's and gaming PC's.

For Home Theatre, however, it's great. I use nothing but HDMI for my Home Theatre (Popcorn Hour + PS3 + amp + LCD).

C0ncrete · 20th November 2009, 4:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregDude

What are your personal reasons for caring about 120Hz LCDs?

So I don't get tearing in games

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthony256

If you look up some of my posts on them, I've talked them up for a while now.

Yes I have seen your posts but thought I would start a thread considering they are slowly making their way to our shores. Where did you get yours from and for what price if you don't mind me asking?

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolsncorpses

What's so good about HDMI?

I can just hook up my 360 to it :P

anthony256 · 20th November 2009, 4:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C0ncrete

Yes I have seen your posts but thought I would start a thread considering they are slowly making their way to our shores. Where did you get yours from and for what price if you don't mind me asking?

I can just hook up my 360 to it :P

I got mine from my work, at the time (launch) $599.

Your 360 won't work on the 120hz? It only uses Dual Link DVI.

Autti · 20th November 2009, 4:23 PM

I'd probably prefer a 60Hz IPS than a 120Hz TN

Why does it go from 60Hz to 120Hz? Why aren't there monitors in the middle?

anthony256 · 20th November 2009, 4:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autti

I'd probably prefer a 60Hz IPS than a 120Hz TN

Why does it go from 60Hz to 120Hz? Why aren't there monitors in the middle?

Have you seen a 120hz screen?

Quality wise, IPS is great, of course, for gaming 120hz blows the crap out of any other screen I've seen, IPS, 30", anything.

Autti · 20th November 2009, 4:26 PM

But i don't just game on my screen

Plus my shit computer wouldn't get enough FPS to make use of it haha

darkwing_msn · 20th November 2009, 4:28 PM

Wishing for a set-up of 3 Bezel-less 22" 120Hz in portrait mode...

Powered by some insane graphics card (5970 or better...)
Please keep posting about new 120Hz monitors !

DW
Eschew obfuscation

anthony256 · 20th November 2009, 4:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autti

But i don't just game on my screen

Plus my shit computer wouldn't get enough FPS to make use of it haha

Ahh fair enough, then yeah, tap one of those IPS panels

20th November 2009, 3:16 PM	#1
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20th November 2009, 3:37 PM	#2
GregDude Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,096	What are your personal reasons for caring about 120Hz LCDs? I realize more Hz = potential for reduced motion blur. I know 120Hz = 2x 60Hz, thus great for stereo vision. I understand that one current method to reduce motion blur is to artificially flicker the LCD at >100hz to speed apparent color changes. I used to purchase (annoyingly expensive) 120Hz CRTs because my eyes are very sensitive to flicker, and I could tell the refresh rate by looking at a CRT based on the visible flicker if not the pain behind my eyes. With the advent of quality (MVA/PVA/IPS) LCDs, I care no more for Hz. That is why I ask why you care.

20th November 2009, 4:23 PM	#11
Autti Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,561	I'd probably prefer a 60Hz IPS than a 120Hz TN Why does it go from 60Hz to 120Hz? Why aren't there monitors in the middle?

20th November 2009, 4:26 PM	#13
Autti Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,561	But i don't just game on my screen Plus my shit computer wouldn't get enough FPS to make use of it haha

20th November 2009, 4:28 PM	#14
darkwing_msn Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10	120Hz Wish list Wishing for a set-up of 3 Bezel-less 22" 120Hz in portrait mode... Powered by some insane graphics card (5970 or better...) Please keep posting about new 120Hz monitors ! DW Eschew obfuscation