Newbie need help

Discussion in 'Software' started by Cold-Assasin, Aug 26, 2004.

  1. Cold-Assasin

    Cold-Assasin Private E-2

    As you obiously know by now im a Newbie at computers and all that :p so go easy :) i am about to get a new computer. Its basically just for games etc. I want to know which is better. A flat screen or an old one? I've been told alot of diffrent things. I wanted to see what u all though? Thanks this should be a real help :cool: ;)
     
    Cold-Assasin, Aug 26, 2004
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  2. g1lgam3sh

    g1lgam3sh MajorGeek

    For gaming I definitely prefer CRT, then again I like BIG monitors.
    Having said that, when 40" flats are at 'just another commodity' prices, who knows?

    BTW, Welcome to Major Geeks:D
     
    g1lgam3sh, Aug 26, 2004
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  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    with LCDs starting to get into the 16-12ms re-fresh rates they are slowly catching CRTs up..

    a review of the + & - 's of CRT vs LCD http://www.pcreview.co.uk/article-4500.php

    I have used an lcd for the past 3yrs and will not go back to crt.. lcds are brighter and easier on the eyes compaired to crts!
     
    DavidGP, Aug 28, 2004
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  4. Bohica

    Bohica Private E-2

    Bohica, Aug 28, 2004
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  5. BeerMonkey

    BeerMonkey Master Sergeant

    Be patient...
    You have already posted this question of your in your own thread.
    Please, do not change the subject of other peoples threads.
    -Back to the subject-
    I defenently recommend a CRT monitor.
     
    BeerMonkey, Aug 28, 2004
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  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    You will not get help on illegal keys here!
     
    DavidGP, Aug 28, 2004
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  7. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    WHY... any specific reasoning?



    as well as the info I posted ... even the footprint of an LCD beats a CRT hands down... ;)
     
    DavidGP, Aug 28, 2004
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  8. Annorax

    Annorax Private E-2

    CRT's are bigger, yes. But in most cases, they are easier on the eyes and are better for gaming, though LCD's are catching up. Another thing to note is that CRT's are dirt cheap now.

    So if you have the space and want to save cash, go with the CRT.
     
    Annorax, Aug 28, 2004
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  9. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    LCDs will always be easier on the eyes over CRTS because of the way a CRT picture scans the tube flickers this then can over a period of time result in the user either becoming fatigued or have eye strain, LCDs on the other hand are flicker free.

    To reduce the flicker effect to avoid eye strain you need to adjust the refresh rate on a CRT to 72hz to 85hz depending on your monitors settings... by default windows sets this at 60hz so adjusting it is needed.
     
    DavidGP, Aug 29, 2004
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