The Pros Opinion?

[TACO]

probably another nooby question but TLN is great and wont flame....

but i really want an opinion by either MR.P,Towey or any of the pros on
which monitor would be the best for gaminng

i had viewsonic or a samsung 22' in mind??

thanks


Taco

[Mr P]

probably another nooby question but TLN is great and wont flame....

but i really want an opinion by either MR.P,Towey or any of the pros on
which monitor would be the best for gaminng

i had viewsonic or a samsung 22' in mind??

thanks


Taco

Dont buy anything yet I heard they maybe changing monitors for Reach !!

[vontoxic]

They are probably going to use the Acer monitors they have been giving out to the Dr. Pepper UGH winners. I think they are like 1ms response.

[Antidote]

They are probably going to use the Acer monitors they have been giving out to the Dr. Pepper UGH winners. I think they are like 1ms response.

I actually use an Acer monitor. Do you know what they use specifically for that?

[TACO]

Dont buy anything yet I heard they maybe changing monitors for Reach !!


ill take your word for it MR.P

will you or any of the mods post a topic on it?

if so thank you sir

Taco

[heuer89]

ill take your word for it MR.P

will you or any of the mods post a topic on it?

if so thank you sir

Taco

As soon as I find anything out I'll definitely post a thread about it :)

[TACO]

As soon as I find anything out I'll definitely post a thread about it :)


Thanks, I would really appreciate it

[Morgacht]

This kind of thread is why I love TLN

[heuer89]

Thanks, I would really appreciate it

I'll just note this right now: I personally use a synaps 24" Monitor (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4774495&CatId=4420) connected through VGA with 1920x1080 resolution.

And if you wanted to get an idea of where price points might be, I have taken the 2010 Equipment thread from the MLGPro forums (found HERE (http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=310847)) and placed it here on TLN in this post. All credit goes to SteggyB (Moderator on the MLG Forums)




Major League Gaming 2010 Pro Circuit Settings and Equipment:


Halo 3(Xbox 360):

TV's


http://www.viewsonic.com/assets/007/5745_350w279h.jpg
Viewsonic NX2232W (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/lcd-tvs/nx2232w.htm)

Size: 22"



Native Resolution: 1680x1050



Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 static (typ)



Response Time: 5ms



Availability: Discontinued



http://www.viewsonic.com/assets/001/5076_350w279h.jpg
Viewsonic VX2262Wm (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktop-monitors/lcd/x-series/vx2262wm.htm)

Size: 22"



Native Resolution: 1680x1050



Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 static (typ)



Response Time: up to 2ms (gray-to-gray); 5ms black-to-white (typ)



Availability: Active


*Note: While 2 TV's are being used for Halo 3, they will never combine different equipment at a given station.

Connections:


Video: VGA connection



Audio: RCA



Audio Adapter: 3.5mm STEREO PLUG/RCA JACK x 2 Y-CABLE



Audio 2: Astro Mixamp connected via TOSlink



(Interested in what equipment is allowed to be used with the Astro Mixamp? Click here.) (http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=230663)


Settings:


Display: 1680x1050



Screen Format: Widescreen



Reference Levels: Intermediate




Tekken 6(PS3):

TV


http://us.acer.com/acer/wr-resource/138411772/upload/E0Entity3/1/H233H.jpg
Acer H233H (http://us.acer.com/acer/product.do?link=oln85e.redirect&changedAlts=&kcond48e.c2att101=-1&CRC=2759084358#wrAjaxHistory=0)

Size: 23"



Native Resolution: 1920x1080



Contrast Ratio: 40,000:1 Dynamic



Response Time: 5ms



Availability:Active


Connection:

Video/Audio: HDMI


Settings:


Resolution: 720p




Super Smash Brothers: Brawl(Wii):

TV


http://reviews.cnet.com/sc/32155564-2-200-0.gif
Envision L20W421 (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=Envision+L20W421&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=)

Size: 20"



Native Resolution: 1366x768



Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 static



Response Time: 8ms



Availability: Discontinued


Connection:


Video: Component



Audio: RCA


TV Settings:


Format: Widescreen



Resolution: 480p




EA Sports Challenge(PS3):

TV


http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3976/basemediae.jpg
Sony KDL32L5000 (http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665746294)

Size: 32"



Native Resolution: 1280x720



Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 static



# Refresh Rate: 60Hz



Availability: Discontinued


Connection:


Video: Component



Audio: RCA


Settings:


Resolution: 720p



Bic Arcade FFA(Xbox 360):

TV


http://us.acer.com/acer/wr-resource/138411772/upload/E0Entity3/1/H233H.jpg
Acer H233H (http://us.acer.com/acer/product.do?link=oln85e.redirect&changedAlts=&kcond48e.c2att101=-1&CRC=2759084358#wrAjaxHistory=0)

Size: 23"



Native Resolution: 1920x1080



Contrast Ratio: 40,000:1 Dynamic



Response Time: 5ms



Availability:Active


Connection:


Video: VGA



Audio: RCA



Audio Adapter: 3.5mm STEREO PLUG/RCA JACK x 2 Y-CABLE


Settings:


Resolution: 1920x1080



Reference Levels: Intermediate



Consoles

Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.com/)

Wired Xbox 360 controller (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360controller/)



Xbox 360 VGA cable(actual cable used may differ) (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360vgahdcable/)



Playstation 3 (http://us.playstation.com/ps3/index.htm)

Specially made wired PS3 controllers will be provided at MLG Pro Circuit events



Wired fighting sticks without turbo capabilities are allowed



HDMI Cable(actual cable used may differ) (http://us.playstation.com/ps3/accessories/scph-98089.html)



Wii (http://www.nintendo.com/wii)

Gamecube/Wii Controller (http://www.amazon.com/Official-Nintendo-Classic-Gamecube-Wii-Controller/dp/B0017KIBAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1272452660&sr=8-1)



Wii wireless remote(and as a result, the classic controller/classic controller pro as well) is not allowed




Headset


http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/astro_a40_audio_system-400-400.jpg
Astro A40 Audio System (http://www.astrogaming.com/products/detail/12/A40-Audio-System-MLG-Edition/)

Astro MixAmp� for Xbox360 & PS3 compatibility, featuring Dolby? Digital, Dolby? PLIIx, Dolby? Headphone, voice/game balance & daisy-chain connections for LAN setup.



Ultra-accurate mid-range frequency response, flatter lows and highs than traditional audio headsets.



Circumaural, "over-ear" cushion design.



Open-back construction enhances accuracy of sound while still allowing external sounds to enter.



Swappable and removable boom mic for easy positioning on right or left side, or not at all.



Patent-pending A40 Speaker Tag system for customization and personalization.



# Astro Quick Disconnect ("QD") cabling system with two QD cables - Console (1.5 meters) & PC (1.5 meters).




Price for A40 Audio System(Headset & Mixamp): $250.00



Mixamps provided for use at all Halo 3 stations at MLG Pro Circuit Events(read this thread (http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=230663) for more information/rules regarding this)

[vontoxic]

I actually use an Acer monitor. Do you know what they use specifically for that?

Sorry, I got confused with a sick Acer monitor a friend showed me and the Acer monitors MLG is using in UGH and tournaments. I can try to find a link if I remember which one my friend showed me if your interested.

But seriously guys listen to Mr. P, don't buy monitors right now. A big reason why halo 3 used those viewsonics is because halo 3 was never HD. It was 640p and had scaling issues. Im pretty sure Reach is higher res with no scaling issues. Wait to hear what they are going to use for reach, then make your decisions. Better safe then sorry.

[Araneatrox]

All these new monitors don't have anything on my 5 years old Samsung 206BW

2ms Response time, and nothing has gone wrong with it in 5 years... I will be sad to see it go eventually :(

[vontoxic]

All these new monitors don't have anything on my 5 years old Samsung 206BW

2ms Response time, and nothing has gone wrong with it in 5 years... I will be sad to see it go eventually :(

Its hard to compete with a Syncmaster. Samsung makes good stuff.

[TACO]

Thaks Guys..

Really Appreciate it

[Roastbeef_253]

Any new insight on what monitors were used for Reach in DC and if they plan to stick with those?