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LCD or Plasma for TV for gaming?
Posted on 12/11/11 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 12/11/11 at 4:36 pm
Im finally looking at upgrading to an HDTV because so much stuff is getting cutoff because I'm still running an SDTV. Ive heard plasma is the way to go because there is "TV lag" from LCDs. Does anyone here know if the difference in refresh rate between a plasma and LCD tv is that noticeable that its worth getting a plasma over an LCD tv?
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Posted on 12/11/11 at 5:03 pm to kick2theface
The refresh rate and the colors are better on plasmas. Also, I've heard that plasmas are about as good as it gets for gaming.
eta: Just don't leave your screen on a static image for a long time the first 100 hours you use the tv. It probably wouldn't do anything, but it's best to err on the side of caution.
eta: Just don't leave your screen on a static image for a long time the first 100 hours you use the tv. It probably wouldn't do anything, but it's best to err on the side of caution.
This post was edited on 12/11/11 at 5:05 pm
Posted on 12/11/11 at 5:13 pm to kick2theface
I like gaming on a LED myself. Brighter colors and better contrast. Just make sure you get something that has a 120hz or better refresh rate and you should be ok. Get a HDMI cord off monoprice.com for like 5 dollars.
Posted on 12/11/11 at 10:21 pm to kick2theface
That's like buying a 2003 car when the 2012 cars are out.
Get an LED and /thread
Get an LED and /thread
Posted on 12/12/11 at 8:24 am to kick2theface
These people are confusing refresh rate with response time
Refresh rate is how many iterations the tv can do in a second
Response time is how long before an input is received and displayed (or something like that)
High response times result in input lag, 120 hz just makes more frames per second look smoother, but nothing to do with lag
Refresh rate is how many iterations the tv can do in a second
Response time is how long before an input is received and displayed (or something like that)
High response times result in input lag, 120 hz just makes more frames per second look smoother, but nothing to do with lag
Posted on 12/12/11 at 8:33 am to kick2theface
I haven't used a 1080p plasma, but i cant really see it being better than my LCD. The refresh rate and everything is better on the plasma, but the lighting just seems to be way better on the LCD.
but of course theres price
plasma 42"- on sale for $400
LCD 32"- $700
but of course theres price
plasma 42"- on sale for $400
LCD 32"- $700
Posted on 12/12/11 at 9:25 am to kick2theface
Personal preference. I have both a plasma and LCD TV and gaming looks great on both of them. If I had to choose though, I would go with an LCD.
Posted on 12/12/11 at 10:13 am to kick2theface
Plasma Refresh rate is very misleading. 600hz my arse. Divide that by 5 and thats what you get. Yes, 120hz. Look it up. Plus, there arent even many games and such out there that even support higher refresh rates. Take a 120hz and be happy with it. As for "TV lag", There is a setting on most TVs that is made just for gaming. On my Samsung TV it is called "Game Mode"--completely fixed the problem.
FWIW, cable and sat only broadcast in 60hz.
FWIW, cable and sat only broadcast in 60hz.
Posted on 12/12/11 at 1:28 pm to kick2theface
I own both and I like the plasma better for gaming, seems a little more defined,
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