anyone know if TFT LCD's are worse in terms of delay? I have noticed that my LG doesn't hit for like a half second even if the beam's directly on the person. I have this shitty monitor. I read on ESreality that TFT monitors have more delay? Can someone confirm/deny this claim?
Also, anyone here have experience playing on a TFT LCD at 60/75hz? I know it's not impossible to get good at a game without 120hz but I wonder how big of a difference it actually makes.
anyone know if TFT LCD's are worse in terms of delay? I have noticed that my LG doesn't hit for like a half second even if the beam's directly on the person. I have this [url=https://www.cnet.com/products/gateway-fpd1775w/specs/]shitty monitor[/url]. I read on ESreality that TFT monitors have more delay? Can someone confirm/deny this claim?
Also, anyone here have experience playing on a TFT LCD at 60/75hz? I know it's not impossible to get good at a game without 120hz but I wonder how big of a difference it actually makes.
I'm feeling really self conscious plz respond. Am I missing out on that much by playing on a shitty monitor?
I'm feeling really self conscious plz respond. Am I missing out on that much by playing on a shitty monitor?
The 120Hz panels you're referring to are also TFT LCD. The difference is just that they have faster pixel transition times and various other tweaks which make the motion far more fluid and accurate than a cheap 60Hz panel. The difference is significant but not so big that you'll suddenly become an amazing player if you get one. You can improve a lot of things before you get to the point where going from 60 to 120 Hz will be on par with other improvements you could make.
Also, if your computer can't put out a baseline 120 frames per second, it's a waste of money to buy such a monitor.
The 120Hz panels you're referring to are also TFT LCD. The difference is just that they have faster pixel transition times and various other tweaks which make the motion far more fluid and accurate than a cheap 60Hz panel. The difference is significant but not so big that you'll suddenly become an amazing player if you get one. You can improve a lot of things before you get to the point where going from 60 to 120 Hz will be on par with other improvements you could make.
Also, if your computer can't put out a baseline 120 frames per second, it's a waste of money to buy such a monitor.
So should I work on getting one though? Like, will the 60hz player be at a disadvantage from a 120hz player always? What about CRTs? They have annoying upkeep from what I can tell but otherwise are better?
So should I work on getting one though? Like, will the 60hz player be at a disadvantage from a 120hz player always? What about CRTs? They have annoying upkeep from what I can tell but otherwise are better?
120Hz is better than 60Hz(provided your computer churns out enough frames per second) no matter how you look at it. The best thing you can do is try one and see if you think it's worth the money, because they do cost $180-300 for a basic model depending on availability in your country, brand and whether or not you can find it on sale. It's an advantage mainly for tracking targets with your crosshair and when you flick around quickly to look around you or when things fly through across your screen as they do in arena shooters.
CRTs have a few minor advantages, but they aren't made anymore(well, not for this purpose) and are basically outdated technology. It will be difficult to find one which works properly at a refresh rate over 90Hz, it'll have an aspect ratio you're not used to, it'll consume more power, it'll be inordinately heavy and might give you a headache(varies from person to person).
120Hz is better than 60Hz(provided your computer churns out enough frames per second) no matter how you look at it. The best thing you can do is try one and see if you think it's worth the money, because they do cost $180-300 for a basic model depending on availability in your country, brand and whether or not you can find it on sale. It's an advantage mainly for tracking targets with your crosshair and when you flick around quickly to look around you or when things fly through across your screen as they do in arena shooters.
CRTs have a few minor advantages, but they aren't made anymore(well, not for this purpose) and are basically outdated technology. It will be difficult to find one which works properly at a refresh rate over 90Hz, it'll have an aspect ratio you're not used to, it'll consume more power, it'll be inordinately heavy and might give you a headache(varies from person to person).
Get a new monitor if you like.
Get a new monitor if you like.