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What is an ideal response time and contrast ratio on a flat panel monitor for gaming?
I'm in the market for a new flat panel monitor. I primarily use my computer for gaming. What is an ideal range for response time? What should I be looking for as far as contrast ratio goes? Thanks!
Ideally you want a response time below 4ms. Response time will determine the amount of 'lag' your monitor gets. The more lag your monitor has, the more time it'll take for you to respond.
So how low you'll need also depends on the type of game you're playing. FPS games, fast real time strategy games will require a faster (smaller) response time.
Technically your eyes can only see about 30 frames per second. That's about 33ms. However, a lot of people notice lag with 12ms response time monitors, which shouldn't be noticed! So why?
Most LCD manufacturers 'hard sell' their products. When they say 12ms, that's the SMALLEST they could get. For example, if a player scored 10 goals in 1 game, their agent might sell them as "a player who scored 10 goals in 1 game."
But that doesn't mean that player will score 10 goals in every game! That was under a certain situation. Maybe the opposing team sucked (in LCD terms, certain programs). Maybe they had home court advantage (in LCD terms, ideal temperature).
Summary: Manufacturers often give you the BEST response time, not the AVERAGE response time. It'd be best to compare the averages but the manufacturers don't give you that, so you should go with the lowest best and hope the average is good.
An easy way to remember 'response time' (lower/higher) --- how long will it take the monitor to 'respond' to an action? How long will it take you to 'respond' to an action? This should help you remember whether lower or higher is better.
In comparison, CRTs (the older, fat monitors) have a response time of nearly 0ms.
Contrast Ratio --
Again manufacturers give you the best possible, not the likely/average contrast ratio. Still, usually higher is better.
Contrast Ratio determines the amount of colour differences you'll see. Higher Contrast Ratio = more colours.
Between the two, response time is always more important for fast gaming. But having high contrast ratio means you'll be able to see more shades of colours.
Flat Panel Screens: Camouflaging Your TV
For many families, the television has become the focal point for the activity in the family room or home theater room. This means it tends to take up a large portion of the room and is what much of the furniture and lighting is developed around. But that looks all together unnatural when the television is turned off.
There are a number of ways to hide a flat panel television when it is not being used by incorporating the feature into the overall home theater room design. Some use a static image to display a piece of art or favorite family picture. Others use elaborate mounting unites and screens to cover the television when it is not in use. A professionally design theater system can incorporate any idea you have to make the room beautiful both when in use as well as when not.
Below are some display options available for home owners as they consider how they want their flat panel television to be concealed when not in use.
Screensaver Displays
Since many LCD TVs are simple displays like those used by computer users, they can be set to display art and photos when they are not in use. Using a screensaver however does require the television to be on so it is not recommended for long stretches of time. It is best for use during parties.
Customized Art Covers
Custom art overlay options are becoming more common. A specialized piece of art on a canvas can be made to be placed over the screen when homeowners are not using the TV. This is an inexpensive solution that does not require any new wiring or customized mounting.
Many homeowners choose to hang their flat panel televisions above a fireplace. For a traditional flare, a wooden frame can be installed around it, thus turning your television into a mantel piece. Professional installers can also design an automated system that slides a screen cover over the flat panel.
Moving Displays
Pop-up and flip-down displays are the ultimate convenience for home theater owners. At the touch of a button, the screen can be brought up from an inconspicuous piece of furniture or down from the ceiling. This technique is especially useful with flat panel televisions that need to be installed at the foot of the bed; the television can be placed on a motorized lifting mechanism that can move the television up while watching TV before bed and down before you turn off the lights.
Other Considerations
Most home theaters are not comprised of the TV alone. Mounted televisions prove more difficult to integrate into an entertainment system because all the necessary connections need to be run through walls. Wireless technology for these applications is improving but is not yet fool-proof.
Custom home theater installers can offer advice on how to arrange DVD players and receivers to match the subtle look of a hidden flat panel television.
Choosing the right option to hide a LCD TV into a room's design can be difficult. The size and shape of walls or the way they are built can limit the installation options. Place the television in the appropriate spot for viewing, and then start considering installation options.
~ Ben Anton, 2008
About the Author
Ben Anton lives in the Northwest and writes for Ronny's 5th St. Audio Vision. Ben Anton invites you to find out more about
home theater design
and installation at
Ronny's custom home theater
retail web site.
