IPS vs LED-LCD vs LCD

Anyone know how much of a noticeable difference I would see from gaming on a regular 1680x1050 LCD to a 1080p IPS Monitor?

None of those technologies are mutually exclusive because they are all related to different parts of a screen.

LCD is the type of technology. IPS is the type of panel being used in the LCD screen. LED is the type of lighting used. You can have an LCD screen with an IPS panel and LED backlighting.

I think you would see quite a difference since its not only a resolution boost, but an image quaity boost due to an IPS having better colors and much better viewing angles.

Anyone know how much of a noticeable difference I would see from gaming on a regular 1680x1050 LCD to a 1080p IPS Monitor?

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There's basically 3 kind of LCD technology: TN, MVA and IPS.

TN are the most common; the only advantage they have is that are very fast (under 5 ms in time of response) and extremely cheap to produce. In the bad part, they only use a video signal of 6 bit per chanel R, G, B, whereas the other two uses 8-10 bit per channel. They have a poor color gamut, narrow viewing angles and mediocre contrast. They are also in the 95% of the PC displays sold. Due are fast, all of the 3D monitors use TN panels to bring 120 Hz.

MVA both support either 8 or 10 bit per channel, their gamut is much better, the contrast and angles of view are excellent and the price much higher. The MVA are a bit slow (sometyimes ghosting in games) wereas IPS are way faster (around 10-20 ms, but not as faster as TN). Currently MVAs are very rare and the market has move towards mainstream with TN (if you wand low cost, fast response and maybe 3D) and high end with IPS variants (high prices, superb quality, no 3D).

I always say the things you should spend the most money on in your PC build as a serious PC gamer are your monitor, your case, and your PSU, in that order.

The monitor is where you experience all of the goodness that is PC gaming. An IPS panel is your best bet, but it's also VERY expensive.

I've been drooling over the apple cinema and the Dell IPS 30" panels, but I just can't afford $1,000 for one.

Maybe if I win the lottery :)

IPS LCD is infinitely superior to 60hz TN LCD's.

However IPS LCD's have inferior contrast to PVA and thus in my opinion inferior image quality for gaming purposes. Unfortunately PVA has bad viewing angles which is why I have IPS LCD cuz I cant stand bad viewing angles.

IPS LCD is infinitely superior to 60hz TN LCD's.

However IPS LCD's have inferior contrast to PVA and thus in my opinion inferior image quality for gaming purposes. Unfortunately PVA has bad viewing angles which is why I have IPS LCD cuz I cant stand bad viewing angles.

Gambler_3

Where does TFT fit into everything?C_Rule

TFT is a monitor technology, not a panel technology, its similar to LCD but thinner.

[QUOTE="C_Rule"]Where does TFT fit into everything?GTR12

TFT is a monitor technology, not a panel technology, its similar to LCD but thinner.

Ah, I see. Apparently mine is TN. Nothing wrong with the viewing angle, I cannot imagine why you would want better.C_Rule

Imagine it this way, 60" TV thats a TN panel with 5/6 of your friends around, some will see the picture clearly whilst others won't. Same goes for a monitor if you got 2 people and your watching a movie/playing a game.

[QUOTE="C_Rule"] Ah, I see. Apparently mine is TN. Nothing wrong with the viewing angle, I cannot imagine why you would want better.GTR12

Imagine it this way, 60" TV thats a TN panel with 5/6 of your friends around, some will see the picture clearly whilst others won't. Same goes for a monitor if you got 2 people and your watching a movie/playing a game.

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[QUOTE="C_Rule"] Ah, I see. Apparently mine is TN. Nothing wrong with the viewing angle, I cannot imagine why you would want better.C_Rule

Imagine it this way, 60" TV thats a TN panel with 5/6 of your friends around, some will see the picture clearly whilst others won't. Same goes for a monitor if you got 2 people and your watching a movie/playing a game.

It's the contrast and colours that suffer, it's not like the screen would suddenly show blank from an off angle.

No TN monitor in existence has good viewing angles yours being no exception.

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Imagine it this way, 60" TV thats a TN panel with 5/6 of your friends around, some will see the picture clearly whilst others won't. Same goes for a monitor if you got 2 people and your watching a movie/playing a game.

Gambler_3

It's the contrast and colours that suffer, it's not like the screen would suddenly show blank from an off angle.

No TN monitor in existence has good viewing angles yours being no exception.

Well, I'm sitting infront of a TN monitor with a good viewing angle, so I will respectfully disagree. Colours are fine, too.

C_Rule

I have used lcd, and led, i got to say i like the led better. Doesn't get as hot either

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Anyone know how much of a noticeable difference I would see from gaming on a regular 1680x1050 LCD to a 1080p IPS Monitor?

Ondoval

There's basically 3 kind of LCD technology: TN, MVA and IPS.

TN are the most common; the only advantage they have is that are very fast (under 5 ms in time of response) and extremely cheap to produce. In the bad part, they only use a video signal of 6 bit per chanel R, G, B, whereas the other two uses 8-10 bit per channel. They have a poor color gamut, narrow viewing angles and mediocre contrast. They are also in the 95% of the PC displays sold. Due are fast, all of the 3D monitors use TN panels to bring 120 Hz.

MVA both support either 8 or 10 bit per channel, their gamut is much better, the contrast and angles of view are excellent and the price much higher. The MVA are a bit slow (sometyimes ghosting in games) wereas IPS are way faster (around 10-20 ms, but not as faster as TN). Currently MVAs are very rare and the market has move towards mainstream with TN (if you wand low cost, fast response and maybe 3D) and high end with IPS variants (high prices, superb quality, no 3D).

To be honest, I don't think TN panels are quite as bad as they are made out to be, sure they are not perfect, but they still look great. My new TN Acer is lightyears better then my old TN Syncmaster in every department. Of course I use my PC for gaming, and regular use.

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Well, I'm sitting infront of a TN monitor with a good viewing angle, so I will respectfully disagree. Colours are fine, too.

NamelessPlayer