What type of monitor do you use? (120hz TN vs IPS)

[Cyalume]

What type of monitor do you use, CF?

I like to play games like Starcraft II that benefit from having zero ghosting, but at the same time, I prefer gorgeous colors for everything else. I can't stand backlight bleed. I had a look at this at some point:

http://www.eizo.com/global/products/foris/fs2333/index.html

 

[BarkingPup]

I have an Envision 15" CRT

I actually find it's easier for me to work on the CRT than any of my flatscreen's. LCD or LED. But that's just me.

 

[G80FTW]

As of right now, a 50 inch Sony Bravia with 120hz.

Once I finish remodeling my room in a few months, I will be looking at a 60 inch LG or Samsung 120hz. I havent owned an actual PC monitor in years. Find it just as easy to use my TVs.

 

[voyagerfan99]

Since I edit photos I use a 23" Dell UltraSharp IPS panel.

 

[Jiniix]

2x1920x1080 BenQ GL2460HM TN panels.
Also have a 21" 1680x1050 IPS from ViewSonic that I use for LANs. Much better for your eyes

 

[C4C]

Whatever monitor came with the family Dell Dimension 8300 back in 2004 hahah.. I think it's a 14" square.

 

[Cyalume]

Is it a good idea to get two separate monitors: one for browsing and general tasks, and one for gaming?

 

[voyagerfan99]

It's personal preference. It comes down to that and how much you want to spend. I prefer having two monitors for multitasking but I don't have room on my desk at school for it.

 

[Cyalume]

Well, the reason I want two is because I was assuming that one is terrible at gaming, while the other is terrible at... everything else, due to light bleed and color reproduction. Multitasking would be a nice bonus. I sort of assumed it would be essential to have two due to their different purposes.

 

[voyagerfan99]

Nobody on this forum would invest in one crappy monitor only to use it side by side with an excellent monitor. When I have more available money, I'll be picking up a second 23" UltraSharp IPS panel.

 

[Cyalume]

So, do you game on an IPS screen then?

 

[voyagerfan99]

IPS panels have better color representation for photo editing, which is why I use them. I game on mine too, but they have an 8ms response time so for fast paced FPS you may see some lag and ghosting.