Playing On A Widescreen TV

Fish40 · 03-15-12, 04:02 PM

Don't feel too bad Steve. I still have to get the wife's OK for this one. Does the saying "It's like pulling teeth" ring a bell?

stoppro · 03-15-12, 05:12 PM

Steve, you have 1900x1200 res. that as good or better or sharper than a big screen tv. and the mouse reacts better.I tried tv. went back to hannsG.

Stargazer · 03-15-12, 05:48 PM

@Sailor Steve:

Everyone tried to talk me out of getting a 32" telly as well when I was speccing up my new rig. Everyone said that at the range I'd be from it that it would be horrible, but I did it anyway and I've never been happier.

I'm a very multi-genre gamer, and every thing I've tried, from Call of Duty 4 to Crysis, from IL2 1946 to DCS A10-C, all of it has been an absolute treat.

Next time you think you may want to try it, just do it. Or even if if you see a good 32" unit on sale somewhere, definately not a bad investment. Though, given that you're already 'almost' there, I'm guessing 37" or greater would be the next best (and most logical) step up.

@Fish40

You don't 'need' to match the TV resolution but if you can, it's best. When you connect a modern telly to a PC, it will function much like a monitor does. So if the resolution is lower than the panels capabilities, it will stretch it to fill the screen. This results in a blurring and pixelating.

The most important thing is to ensure you use the correct display ratio (16x9=TV Widescreen Vs 16x10=PC Widescreen). I can't remember off the top of my head what the resolution lists are for each type, but I know there are lists on various websites that are a lot of help. I even think Wikipedia has an accurate list of them (I know, what are the chances of wiki having something that's correct, eh?).

Rob.

Gangrene · 03-16-12, 03:13 PM

If and when I get a new computer I'll be hooking it up to my 52" plasma.

Father Goose · 03-18-12, 03:31 PM

I play both SH3-GWX and SH4 on a 46" tv and it looks awesome. I had trouble ("cannot initialize 3D engine") loading SH3 on my 24" Dell monitor (Windows 7 32-bit) which made me start using the big screen monitor. Wow!

I will still go back and use the Dell from time to time. Just something about the smaller screen that I like. Interesting, SH3 will work fine on the Dell as long as I load it first on the 46".

Fish40 · 03-19-12, 09:32 AM

Father Goose, did you have to change the resolution to match the TV's, or were you useing the same as for your Dell monitor. Just curious

denny927 · 03-20-12, 06:15 PM

im try to persuade my gf to buy a new tv after read this, but I think to know the answer...

03-15-12, 05:12 PM	#2
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 495 Uploads: 0	Steve, you have 1900x1200 res. that as good or better or sharper than a big screen tv. and the mouse reacts better.I tried tv. went back to hannsG. __________________ win 10 64-msi-32gig cosair ddr4-ryzen9-5600evga gtx3060-corsair850watt-2-ssd 500 gig drives 1m2 1tig

03-20-12, 06:15 PM	#7
denny927 Electrician's Mate Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mexico City Posts: 132 Downloads: 213 Uploads: 0	im try to persuade my gf to buy a new tv after read this, but I think to know the answer... __________________ System Specs:CASE CM 690 NVIDIA, Gigabyte G1 sniper m3 Intel 3570k 3.4GHz, NVIDIA GTX 770 2 GB, 8 GB RAM DDR3 MUSHKIN 1600 Mhz, 3 HD(120, 250, 500 GB), PSU 700W COOLER MASTER ULTIMATE, MONITOR LG 27" FULL HD, TWO SPEAKER LG X230 2.1.

03-15-12, 04:02 PM	#1
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	Don't feel too bad Steve. I still have to get the wife's OK for this one. Does the saying "It's like pulling teeth" ring a bell?

03-15-12, 05:48 PM	#3
Stargazer A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 76 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	@Sailor Steve: Everyone tried to talk me out of getting a 32" telly as well when I was speccing up my new rig. Everyone said that at the range I'd be from it that it would be horrible, but I did it anyway and I've never been happier. I'm a very multi-genre gamer, and every thing I've tried, from Call of Duty 4 to Crysis, from IL2 1946 to DCS A10-C, all of it has been an absolute treat. Next time you think you may want to try it, just do it. Or even if if you see a good 32" unit on sale somewhere, definately not a bad investment. Though, given that you're already 'almost' there, I'm guessing 37" or greater would be the next best (and most logical) step up. @Fish40 You don't 'need' to match the TV resolution but if you can, it's best. When you connect a modern telly to a PC, it will function much like a monitor does. So if the resolution is lower than the panels capabilities, it will stretch it to fill the screen. This results in a blurring and pixelating. The most important thing is to ensure you use the correct display ratio (16x9=TV Widescreen Vs 16x10=PC Widescreen). I can't remember off the top of my head what the resolution lists are for each type, but I know there are lists on various websites that are a lot of help. I even think Wikipedia has an accurate list of them (I know, what are the chances of wiki having something that's correct, eh?). Rob.

03-16-12, 03:13 PM	#4
Gangrene Bosun Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 67 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	If and when I get a new computer I'll be hooking it up to my 52" plasma.

03-18-12, 03:31 PM	#5
Father Goose Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Matalava Island Posts: 378 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	I play both SH3-GWX and SH4 on a 46" tv and it looks awesome. I had trouble ("cannot initialize 3D engine") loading SH3 on my 24" Dell monitor (Windows 7 32-bit) which made me start using the big screen monitor. Wow! I will still go back and use the Dell from time to time. Just something about the smaller screen that I like. Interesting, SH3 will work fine on the Dell as long as I load it first on the 46".

03-19-12, 09:32 AM	#6
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	Father Goose, did you have to change the resolution to match the TV's, or were you useing the same as for your Dell monitor. Just curious