Build me a PC

[robjh80]

Originally Posted by rob-xr6

LCD's don't use refresh rate. They use response time, and there is no known LCD that has a 2ms response time.

Anything below 8 should do you fine. CRT's are also useless antiques. It's all LCD, much better display, etc.

"Refresh Rate" is still a relative term used within the industry, whether it be Hertz as in CRT or Milliseconds as in LCD, the ability of the output device (ie: the monitor) to display the image projected in as clear and concise output as possible is loosely termed "the refresh rate", you will indeed hear of people referring directly to the "response time" of LCD displays, correct...........but they are generally sales staff or people who haven't been around in the industry for very long.

I believe "davway" originally stated that he would require the new rig for gaming and as such the CRT or "useless antique" as you so eloquantly put it, will outperform any LCD on the market for clear image output in that fast framerate environment........period!!

If he had stated he wanted to do internet browsing, office work etc and little or no gaming I too would possibly be pointing him towards an LCD.

If "davway" indeed has his heart set on an LCD for gaming, he will need a fast "refresh/response" monitor..........2ms LCD's are now "readily available" and are indeed the recommended device for gaming activities.