g monitor. I have a chance on buying it for a decent price. I am sick of using the Acer input lag 120hx monitor and was thinking about purchasing this as a replacement. The problem is that I haven't ever used, or even seen it being used, as a good gaming monitor.
Nokia 445xpro 21inch
http://reviews.cnet.com/crt-monitors/nokia-445xpro-usb-crt/4507-3175_7-30077112.html
Just tell me what you think
g monitor. I have a chance on buying it for a decent price. I am sick of using the Acer input lag 120hx monitor and was thinking about purchasing this as a replacement. The problem is that I haven't ever used, or even seen it being used, as a good gaming monitor.
Nokia 445xpro 21inch
http://reviews.cnet.com/crt-monitors/nokia-445xpro-usb-crt/4507-3175_7-30077112.html
Just tell me what you think
It's 2013, don't buy a 4:3 monitor
It's 2013, don't buy a 4:3 monitor
I currently use a 120hz CRT (at 640 x 480 only) for gaming. There's like literally no input lag from what I can tell
I currently use a 120hz CRT (at 640 x 480 only) for gaming. There's like literally no input lag from what I can tell
The Asus VG248QE has little input lag, and when Lightboost is turned on, it's supposedly CRT-like. Haven't tried this myself.
The Asus VG248QE has little input lag, and when Lightboost is turned on, it's supposedly CRT-like. Haven't tried this myself.
What decent price are we talking about? 50 bucks?
I would do my eyes a favor and get a decent LCD (preferrably lightboost-ready)
What decent price are we talking about? 50 bucks?
I would do my eyes a favor and get a decent LCD (preferrably lightboost-ready)
if you're looking for gaming-only performance, then CRTs still win hands down over 120Hz monitors
if you're looking for gaming-only performance, then CRTs still win hands down over 120Hz monitors
800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz,
1280 x 1024 / 150.0 Hz,
1800 x 1440 / 150.0 Hz,
1600 x 1200 / 115.0 Hz,
1024 x 768 / 145.0 Hz,
640 x 480 / 80.0 Hz
so there you go. i personally use a sony gdm-fw900, and im always on the hunt for local monitors of similar caliber as backups. any 'pro' or 'graphic' product line from manufacturers are always good things to watch out for. also, anything trinitron or diamondtron and similar technologies are among things to look out for.
I use a crt mainly for the cost. i got two for free. you cant beat that at all. however there is always the thought in the back of my head of it dying, since anything crt will already be aged pretty well. i never had a chance to use a 120hz+ lcd, so i cant compare. all i can say is that im pretty happy with my crt. zero input lag, great colors, customizable resolution and screen size, free/very cheap. im all for it.
800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz,
1280 x 1024 / 150.0 Hz,
1800 x 1440 / 150.0 Hz,
1600 x 1200 / 115.0 Hz,
1024 x 768 / 145.0 Hz,
640 x 480 / 80.0 Hz
so there you go. i personally use a sony gdm-fw900, and im always on the hunt for local monitors of similar caliber as backups. any 'pro' or 'graphic' product line from manufacturers are always good things to watch out for. also, anything trinitron or diamondtron and similar technologies are among things to look out for.
I use a crt mainly for the cost. i got two for free. you cant beat that at all. however there is always the thought in the back of my head of it dying, since anything crt will already be aged pretty well. i never had a chance to use a 120hz+ lcd, so i cant compare. all i can say is that im pretty happy with my crt. zero input lag, great colors, customizable resolution and screen size, free/very cheap. im all for it.
I would definitely buy that if I could get it for $25. Totally worth it.
I would definitely buy that if I could get it for $25. Totally worth it.
wrecheddddd800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz,
1280 x 1024 / 150.0 Hz,
1800 x 1440 / 150.0 Hz,
1600 x 1200 / 115.0 Hz,
1024 x 768 / 145.0 Hz,
640 x 480 / 80.0 Hz
Are these the equivalent to what a 120hz LCD would be for CRT resolutions?
[quote=wrecheddddd]800 x 600 / 85.0 Hz,
1280 x 1024 / 150.0 Hz,
1800 x 1440 / 150.0 Hz,
1600 x 1200 / 115.0 Hz,
1024 x 768 / 145.0 Hz,
640 x 480 / 80.0 Hz [/quote] Are these the equivalent to what a 120hz LCD would be for CRT resolutions?
well it looks like at 1800x1440 it does 150hz. so yes. better even by 30 hz
well it looks like at 1800x1440 it does 150hz. so yes. better even by 30 hz
Don't trust CNET for CRTs refresh rates, most of the time it's bullshit.
As for CRTs for gaming, I'm currently using an CRT @ 800x600 120 Hz and it's amazing compared to my 60/75 Hz LCD, the biggest downsides I could find:
Weights A LOT and really large in size.
Power hungry bitch.
It's hard to see objects in games that are far away, especially QL (it's probably because my CRT is 17 inch).
Don't trust CNET for CRTs refresh rates, most of the time it's bullshit.
As for CRTs for gaming, I'm currently using an CRT @ 800x600 120 Hz and it's amazing compared to my 60/75 Hz LCD, the biggest downsides I could find:
Weights A LOT and really large in size.
Power hungry bitch.
It's hard to see objects in games that are far away, especially QL (it's probably because my CRT is 17 inch).