Zthomaston
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Hello all,
I have been contemplating trading out my monitor for a LED TV. While I realize that this question has been posted in several places all over the net, I cannot seem to find the specific answers I am searching for. Forgive my repetition.
I'm not a huge gamer, however I prefer to consult gamers, and build my system to gamer specs, as they are typically up to date with the latest information. I am planning on purchasing a 32" LED TV for dual purpose use as both a television, and a computer monitor. I typically utilize my computer for general use web browsing, video playback, and casual gaming. In this instance, keeping cost in mind, will going from 720p to 1080p be hugely noticeable? What about refresh rate, will there be a marked upgrade between 60hz, and 120hz? On ports, I don't have an HDMI output on my GPU, however I know that I can get converters. If I am not concerned with audio, as I will be utilizing a different system for that, will DVI give me similar results?
Should I try to avoid any specific manufacturers? As I mentioned above, cost is an issue, and this will be my first HDTV purchase of any sort, my current television is a 20" tube.
One of my friends also experienced an issue with 'burn in' on his television when he tried this, however when I mentioned this to another, more technically experienced friend, he said that there is no way an LED TV would have such an issue. Is this something I need to concern myself with?
I'm sure I've missed answering several important questions, and will check back regularly to update. I would appreciate any advice you all can give, as well as recommendations.
Thanks,
Zack
I have been contemplating trading out my monitor for a LED TV. While I realize that this question has been posted in several places all over the net, I cannot seem to find the specific answers I am searching for. Forgive my repetition.
I'm not a huge gamer, however I prefer to consult gamers, and build my system to gamer specs, as they are typically up to date with the latest information. I am planning on purchasing a 32" LED TV for dual purpose use as both a television, and a computer monitor. I typically utilize my computer for general use web browsing, video playback, and casual gaming. In this instance, keeping cost in mind, will going from 720p to 1080p be hugely noticeable? What about refresh rate, will there be a marked upgrade between 60hz, and 120hz? On ports, I don't have an HDMI output on my GPU, however I know that I can get converters. If I am not concerned with audio, as I will be utilizing a different system for that, will DVI give me similar results?
Should I try to avoid any specific manufacturers? As I mentioned above, cost is an issue, and this will be my first HDTV purchase of any sort, my current television is a 20" tube.
One of my friends also experienced an issue with 'burn in' on his television when he tried this, however when I mentioned this to another, more technically experienced friend, he said that there is no way an LED TV would have such an issue. Is this something I need to concern myself with?
I'm sure I've missed answering several important questions, and will check back regularly to update. I would appreciate any advice you all can give, as well as recommendations.
Thanks,
Zack