What resolution do you game at? "2011"

[HossHuge]

resolutions are higher than 2560x1600 now, there are 3840x2160 AUO screens

But I don't think there are any graphics cards out that support that resolution, are there?

 

[de.das.dude]

1024*768. waiting for this crt to break down..... it wont dieeee!!!!!
and im too poor to get a more expensive GPU

woot my monitor died last night. And im broke. No tpu 4 a lng time.

 

[qubit]

woot my monitor died last night. And im broke. No tpu 4 a lng time.

So how are you posting this?

 

[Jan Kyster]

You took a step backwards in more than just resolution. You also downgraded from an IPS based panel to a Tn-film based panel, so now your monitor has less accurate colors. I gotta say, that was a huge mistake. You should have at least went down to a U2410 or some other IPS based solution.

We are drifting OT now, but I must defend my Philips a bit here

Run the calibration program and the Brilliance serie will show very accurate colours, actually one of the reasons I bought it. Besides my preferred 16:10 format, it was highly recommended for photographics work in a test and I don't see any faults on it. And compared directly to the IPS-panels, it's very easy to live with - so no real backward steps here.

Except in number of pixels... but that's what prevented me from running optimal image quality in the first place, so...


See, now I'm running in circles too!

 

[Bo$$]

1080p is very nice

 

[(FIH) The Don]

1920x1200

got a used samsung 245B for cheaps, best monitor ive ever had

 

[de.das.dude]

So how are you posting this?

college dude cellphone + wifi = and came back an fixed my monitor. so now from home LOL.

 

[qubit]

college dude cellphone + wifi = and came back an fixed my monitor. so now from home LOL.

Awesome, glad to hear it. I'd go nuts without my computer.

 

[de.das.dude]

Awesome, glad to hear it. I'd go nuts without my computer.

same here. infact i am thinking of building a second system cheap from used parts.

 

[sheps999]

800x600

Hooray for an old computer, I don't think.

 

[Peter1986C]

1280x1024 on a 17" Acer AL1714 LCD screen. I bought it in July 2006 and I will use until it dies. Even if money wasn't a "problem" (not that I'm poor, but I can't spill it either) I would not replace it. Because it's just fine.

Using it until it dies is false economy. Higher resolution displays are now very cheap nowadays and are much more comfortable to work with. Even a modest 1680x1050, 16:10 monitor will be much better. In fact the 16:10 ratio is better than the 16:9, where you can still buy them, as it gives you more desktop area.

As far as I know, monitors contain lots of "crap" (e.g. bromine) so I like to think of more than only my comfort and wallet, if you get my meaning. I am not a anti-consumerist, but neither do I want to shop just for the shopping when it comes to electronics (which I kinda do if I am satisfied).
And just don't forget that 1280x1024 is still pretty sharp on a 17". Most LCDs with that resolution had a diagonal size of 19" during the last years before the standard was declared "dead".

 

[wolf]

I had a feeling 1920x1080 was going to be damn popular, now either make 1080p screens smaller and cheaper (yes smaller, like 15-17" for higher pixel density) or bring 2560x1440 to 20-24" screens affordibly.

 

[human_error]

1920x1200 for about a year now (HP LP2475w - amazing monitor). I also game in 3D at 1920x1080 as there are no 16:10 3D monitors :shadedshu

Was on 1680x1050 before that for ~3 years.

I'll be holding off my next upgrade until 4k screens become available at sizes under 30" (pixel density FTW).

 

[qubit]

As far as I know, monitors contain lots of "crap" (e.g. bromine) so I like to think of more than only my comfort and wallet, if you get my meaning. I am not a anti-consumerist, but neither do I want to shop just for the shopping when it comes to electronics (which I kinda do if I am satisfied).
And just don't forget that 1280x1024 is still pretty sharp on a 17". Most LCDs with that resolution had a diagonal size of 19" during the last years before the standard was declared "dead".

Well, if you're happy with it, then it's whatever works for you, I guess.

Do you use monitors with higher resolutions regularly, like at work, say? Because in that case, you're in a good position to make an informed choice about what resolutions you're comfortable with. Otherwise, you may not realize what you're missing.

Look, I use a 1920x1600 monitor at work and at home, so when I occasionally have to use a 1280x1024 monitor (also at work) it feels really cramped and uncomfortable.

Looks like "green" issues are also a factor for you.

 

[Peter1986C]

Well, on campus there are mostly 15" or 17" monitors at 1024x786 so at home it ain't bad at all. My 2007 lappy has a 17" at 1440x900, btw.

What resolutions are comfortable depends on size and of course the distance to the screen. Meh, I think I will check monitors of different kinds in a store or at friends or so (to check what pixel densities I like), when I make the big jump to whatever screen tech we've got by that time. If it is still LCD then, then I will of course buy an LED backlit screen and might buy someting that contains something better than a TN panel. Probably between 17-23", economical and hopefully with as little bromine (and other crap) as possible.

 

[BumbleBee]

1920x1200 @ 98Hz CRT
1920x1080 @ 120Hz LCD
1920x1080 @ 600Hz (60Hz x 10 subfields) Plasma

 

[Disparia]

My box: 24" @ 1920x1200 for my machine. The others are 22" @ 1680x1050 and 19" @ 1280x1024.

Few years back I said I'd never buy a 1920x1080 monitor, and have been able to keep to it so far!

 

[hellrazor]

Maybe we should start a poll?

 

[Delta6326]

Maybe we should start a poll?

Is this not a poll? its at the top

 

[HossHuge]

I am curious to see how things are trending from the last time a poll like this was done here a few years ago now. ( What resolution do you game at?)

There are four things that I'm interested in finding out:

How much of an increase there has been in gaming resolution?
How much of an increase there has been to 16:9 monitors?
How much the 1080p resolution has increased?
How many people game at 2560x1600?

How much of an increase there has been in gaming resolution? A LOT
How much of an increase there has been to 16:9 monitors? A LOT
How much the 1080p resolution has increased? A LOTx2
How many people game at 2560x1600? Hardly any. However I think more people have turned to Eyefinity

 

[adcx64]

640x480

 

[qu4k3r]

1440x900 on 19" LCD.

I tried a 22" 1920x1080 and I felt it huge.

 

[adcx64]

SVGA at houndreds of colors.....

 

[brandonwh64]

1920x1080P here

 

[PopcornMachine]

1920x1200

got a used samsung 245B for cheaps, best monitor ive ever had

I picked up a new SnycMaster 245BW for $380 (I think) about three years ago. Wasn't thrilled with the glossy bezel, but at least it's very thin. Great for gaming. Wish I could get two more, but can't afford that these days.

It was a good deal at the time, and based on market history I thought the 1900x1200s would keep going down in price and even higher resolutions would take it's place.

But the cost of 2560x1600s haven't budged, and it seems all the stores have anymore are 1080p monitors. Very disappointing.