Confused about getting either a Monitor or HDTV for PC gaming

I'm building a rig after 10 years, The problem is i'm confused about whether to get a big 42 inch HDTV or a 27 inch monitor. Please kindly inform me aout the pros and cons of each.

I would recommend against a huge TV if your machine is also for lots of day-to-day tasks. I personally find it a bit tiresome to read alot of text on big TVs. A monitoris better suited for that. If your machine is largely for playing gamesand movies though, then a big TV will be perfectly fine.

Well i think the pc i'm making is pretty powerful, Here are the specs.

intel i7 2600k 3.4 GHZ

Asus p8z68

Msi GTX 580 Twin Frozr II

G-skill sniper (2*4GB)

I don't have an issue with space, Though i have read about there being Input lag on big HDTV's which i'm apprehensive about. Also i only intend to use it to play games and movies. Not work on it or anything. Also i've read that 32 inch TV's are also good but i'm just not sure.

Iv'e just started using my 32in Samsung HDTV as a monitor and blimey it looks good,I have no input lag and to me I find it easier to play games on it as I can see other players(My kills have gone up on BF3 since using it), Granted I have a small 19in monitor so a 27in would be better than that!

27" monitor.

You don't want to read text of a tv, it often looks blurry and nasty.

27" monitor.

You don't want to read text of a tv, it often looks blurry and nasty.

kraken2109

I myself have not any blurry or jaggy text on either websites or games it is crystal clear BTW I am using a VGA cable to the TV But If I use HDMI the text is blurry and unreadable.

I have been using s 40" Samsung LCD HDTV as my monitor for over a year now. It was not purchased originally for that reason but it came with a living room set that we purchased from the furniture store. I have had absolutely no issues with lag or words being blurred at all. You do have to make some adjustments in Windows if you are going to do emails, read web pages, etc. but it is simple and looks great. That all being said, I may be looking at the new Asus VG278H for a nice 3D monoitor here very soon. Either way you can't go wrong with an HDTV as your monitor if you invest in a decent brand.

Better off budgeting for a smaller cheaper monitor then add in the tv, thats what Im doing. I think thats a better experience since 27 inch monitors are kind of pricey, at least the good ones are. You will always have the urge to sitback to a good movie or racing game/sim etc with just a monitor your stuck sitting up close while with just a big tv than is not very practical for surfing web or even computer fps (your eye has to travel a lot more to spot an enemy).

edit: Tv tends to have bad text either too blurry and overly sharp with an overbite on letters. Thus your going to adjust your sharpness than itll maybe be viewable but that would destroy picture quality when you just watch the tv.

Monitor all the way :-)

I myself have not any blurry or jaggy text on either websites or games it is crystal clear BTW I am using a VGA cable to the TV But If I use HDMI the text is blurry and unreadable.

CUDGEdave

Is there a visual difference in games when using VGA cables or HDMI?

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I myself have not any blurry or jaggy text on either websites or games it is crystal clear BTW I am using a VGA cable to the TV But If I use HDMI the text is blurry and unreadable.

byge

Is there a visual difference in games when using VGA cables or HDMI?

I find oddly enough using HDMI it looks a bit 'washy' but using VGA is just like using a normal monitor, The text is sharp and colours are nice and vibrant.

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[QUOTE="CUDGEdave"]

I myself have not any blurry or jaggy text on either websites or games it is crystal clear BTW I am using a VGA cable to the TV But If I use HDMI the text is blurry and unreadable.

CUDGEdave

Is there a visual difference in games when using VGA cables or HDMI?

I find oddly enough using HDMI it looks a bit 'washy' but using VGA is just like using a normal monitor, The text is sharp and colours are nice and vibrant.