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Are you looking to buy a monitor to be used for gaming? The monitor is one of the most expensive parts of a computer, so you should learn some basic information before going out and spending your money on a crappy monitor. This article will help you buy the best monitor for gaming.
The first thing you need to ask yourself is whether you want a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitor or a newer LCD flat-screen monitor. CRT monitors are old and bulky, and we don't recommend them. LCD monitors are the standard these days.
LCD monitors have many advantages over the old style CRT monitors. They are slim, light and compact, and won't take up as much space on your desk. LCD screens are also easier on the eyes and use less power than CRT monitors.
Response Rate
The response rate of a monitor is perhaps one of the most important specifications you need to consider if you will be gaming. The response rate simply refers to how fast the LCD monitor updates its display. Monitors with a slower response rate will suffer what is known as 'ghosting'.
The ghosting effect will be noticeable if you play high-paced games, such as a first person shooter. It's when the previous image displayed on-screen can still be seen as a blur for a split second after the image has updated. Don't worry if that doesn't make sense to you, all you need to know is that the lower the response rate of a monitor, the less 'ghosting' you will experience.
I would recommend buying a monitor with a response rate of 8ms (8 milliseconds) or lower. The lower the better. The best monitors on the market offer very good response rates such as 4ms or even 2ms. With a monitor like this, you would completely avoid the 'ghosting' effect altogether.
What Size Monitor is Best?
Buy the biggest monitor you can afford, it's as simple as that. With a bigger screen, you will enjoy a more surreal gaming experience. Playing a high-end 3D game on a large 22" widescreen LCD monitor is a totally different experience than playing on a small 17" screen. Sizes for monitors range from 15 inches all the way up to 22 inches and above.
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