Can I just buy a gaming rig and connect to my tv

Drshan67

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Hi,I have doubt that can I connect a gaming rig to my LCD tv.so I don't need to spend for monitor.i connect using hdmi
 
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@gee bee

well i would not say that response time is everything. yes there are certain minimum response times that are suggested to avoid ghosting however with any sort of decent television that is not too much of an issue. with the advent of 120/240hz response times are much lower than what they used to be and honestly the only possible issues may be on very cheap low end televisions. even older 60hz models are typically fine.

@bassim ansari

while it may be true that optimal viewing distances for optimal apparent sharpness are farther than monitors that does not mean that you cannot sit perhaps half the distance away to get a bit of both worlds. you dont have the ppi/apparent sharpness as a monitor however have a very large screen...
do you have a 1080p television?
is it 60hz or does it have a 60hz game mode?

if so then there isnt a reason why you couldnt use it!
(you can use it even if its not 1080p but it doesnt look all that nice)

look at my signature link photos. i personally use a sony bravia tv on mine :)

it works great although takes a little getting used to.
 

Gee Bee

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I wouldn't recommend it either, however, HD movies look stunning on a 1080p television. I actually prefer it to my Asus 2k+ display.

I'd never game on it, but if that's all you got why not.

You could just use your TV until you can afford a 1080p display., however long that takes.
 
what i would really like to know is why you two would not recommend it?

its not as if games magically look horrible or play horribly on a tv. also do not forget that consoles are typically hooked up to tvs and we have been playing games on those for years.

now i agree it definitely matters if its a cheap $100 20" lcdtv or if its something half decent but thats not going to affect playability all that much unless its a very low end television (potential for ghosting perhaps or other issues). generally though you wont run into any issues.
 

Gee Bee

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No you won't run into issues per se.

However, response time is everything., even on a bravia which is totally recommended btw.

I've tried it on numerous occasions and even on gaming consoles it don't feel right. Like you say it will take some getting use to and I couldn't adapt. Just like windows 8 LOL.

op don't say what his tv is.Since he/she says they can connect HDMI might suggest it's half decent. Like you ssdx quality will be the difference.

This guy is probably using a cheap TV, but overall i agree with him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xcs4dIPNDTk



 

Bassim Ansari

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At the OP.

You make a valid case, but you have some points to consider.

1. LCD TV's are for distance viewing. You would need to sit at a distance to be able to appreciate true HD resolution of an LED or LCD. But at that viewing distance, you really can't type or do anything else except game. Because TV's are not meant to be viewed closer.
If you get a monitor, you could probably game and type and do all other stuff on it quite comfortably.

2. Response times are gonna be a factor, if you play FPS games. The response time if greater than 8-10 ms is going to hamper you when you play FPS games online especially.

On the other hand, the advantage would be definitely that you won't have to get a separate monitor.

I use my monitor actually for gaming and movies, a 27 incher. I think that suits me better.
 
@gee bee

well i would not say that response time is everything. yes there are certain minimum response times that are suggested to avoid ghosting however with any sort of decent television that is not too much of an issue. with the advent of 120/240hz response times are much lower than what they used to be and honestly the only possible issues may be on very cheap low end televisions. even older 60hz models are typically fine.

@bassim ansari

while it may be true that optimal viewing distances for optimal apparent sharpness are farther than monitors that does not mean that you cannot sit perhaps half the distance away to get a bit of both worlds. you dont have the ppi/apparent sharpness as a monitor however have a very large screen to work with.

take my own personal setup that i've used for years... i sit about 3.5 to 4 feet away from a 40" 1080p screen. while definitely true that sharpness is lost at this distance and resolution its not bad and is definitely doable.

again, there is too much emphasis on response time anymore. while definitely true that there are minimum response times to keep in mind they are a bit more lax than what you mention.

a for instance: i used to play shooter games (ut2004) on my old 20" monitor which had a 16ms response time. i routinely was in the top 5 in any online matches i set up and i practiced on 200% speed, 30 bots and the hardest difficulty.

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there is a difference between what is possible and what is opinion.

as far as possibilities go yes using a tv is entirely possible.

however, depending on the OPs personal preferences they may or may not like it: two things to consider...

-some people might like a certain minimum apparent sharpness. they may not like a televisions closer than what you typically view one at for windows (although games would be unaffected). this can be noted by the different opinions in the thread. ultimately its the OPs call.

-some people prefer low response times. generally this is also an issue with monitors (hence the IPS panel quality vs TN panel response time threads on toms). some people notice higher response times more than others just as some people have issues with 60hz but like 120hz.

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in any case... they already have the tv and its a free option. they can hook up to the tv and try it out. if they dont like it then they can purchase a monitor at a later date.
 
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