Hi.

I am currently looking at buying a high-end PC running something like a
128MB Radeon 9800 Pro - primarily for playing games. Many such systems come
with 18" or 19" TFT displays, and I was wondering if somebody could please
advise me on how suitable such displays are for gaming. For example, do
they tend to suffer from lag (i.e. slow refresh, after-image, etc) and is
the resolution compromised. Would I perhaps be better-off spending my money
on a larger CRT monitor?

Thanks for your help.
Simon

flat screens are better. If you want to get the best display for games
consider buying a apicture-grille monitor. there are 2 different types
of monitors. Most are shadow mask monitors(many manf.) the ap-grille
monitors are only made by 2 companies,and cost more and come in the
larger sizes. my samsung 1200NF 22" is about $550-600. if you want the
best then get an apicture-grille monitor.

Simon Henderson wrote:
> Hi.
>
> I am currently looking at buying a high-end PC running something like a
> 128MB Radeon 9800 Pro - primarily for playing games. Many such systems come
> with 18" or 19" TFT displays, and I was wondering if somebody could please
> advise me on how suitable such displays are for gaming. For example, do
> they tend to suffer from lag (i.e. slow refresh, after-image, etc) and is
> the resolution compromised. Would I perhaps be better-off spending my money
> on a larger CRT monitor?
>
> Thanks for your help.
> Simon
>
>
>

madgamer wrote:

> flat screens are better. If you want to get the best display for games
> consider buying a apicture-grille monitor. there are 2 different types
> of monitors. Most are shadow mask monitors(many manf.) the ap-grille
> monitors are only made by 2 companies,and cost more and come in the
> larger sizes. my samsung 1200NF 22" is about $550-600. if you want the
> best then get an apicture-grille monitor.
>

An apature grill type monitor is a CRT, not a TFT.

I must have had a short in the brain. you are right it is a CRT.

WindsorFox[SS] wrote:
> madgamer wrote:
>
>> flat screens are better. If you want to get the best display for
>> games consider buying a apicture-grille monitor. there are 2 different
>> types of monitors. Most are shadow mask monitors(many manf.) the
>> ap-grille monitors are only made by 2 companies,and cost more and come
>> in the larger sizes. my samsung 1200NF 22" is about $550-600. if you
>> want the best then get an apicture-grille monitor.
>>
>
> An apature grill type monitor is a CRT, not a TFT.
>