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  • TheGamingChef
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    • Jun 2006
    • 3384

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    Using Monitor For Gaming

    So right now I have myself a CRT monitor and I'm looking to upgrade to an LCD. I'd like to use it for gaming as soon as I move into the next gen and finally grab a 360. I really have no idea what I'm looking for, though. Any help would be appreciated.

    -What's the correlation between resolution and traditional TV output? I mean, I see monitors with a maximum resolution of 1280x768 or 1440x900 - how does that relate to 720p or 1080i?

    -Do I want a higher or lower brightness? Do I want a larger or smaller contrast ratio?

    -For playing video games, which connection type is preferred (I see D-sub and DVI-D as a couple examples)?

    -Is a widescreen worth the extra $25 or so over a comparable normal screen for gaming?

    -What are some good deals you might recommend?

    Anything else you found helpful, or think might help me, would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
    Last edited by TheGamingChef; 11-26-2006, 07:07 PM. Reason: Adding stuff
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