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[nil1982]

Thanks nil1982..... Please someone clear my doubts.

** 16ms will cause lag/blur or ghosting effect while watching (720p) movies?

** The new TN panels give equally good colour reproduction compared to S-IPS or other panels?

You are welcome. Technically/theoretically TN panels can't give same color quality as S-IPS panels since they can produce 6 bit true color, means 2^18 colors whereas S-IPS (or any 8 bit panel) can produce 8 bit colors i.e. 2^24 colors. But nowadays TNs are said to be much better but not as good as 8 bit panels. Despite having no hand on experience this can be said.

*en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TFT_LCD

 

[jeetu]

Help neeped
I need a buy a computer with Intel Chipset.
I have 22,000 Rs of maximim budget to buy motherboard , 2gb ram , cabinet , cpu , graphic card and 160 gb hard disk.
So far i have shortlisted Intel E4500 CPU and XFX 8600 GT graphic card.
The motherboard must have average overclocking feature (to overclock CPU at 266 FSB instead of default 200) while ensuring stablity.
I live in north delhi.

 

[spikygv]

^^avoid XFX for 8600GT

 

[sagardani]

Technically/theoretically TN panels can't give same color quality as S-IPS panels since they can produce 6 bit true color, means 2^18 colors whereas S-IPS (or any 8 bit panel) can produce 8 bit colors i.e. 2^24 colors. But nowadays TNs are said to be much better but not as good as 8 bit panels. Despite having no hand on experience this can be said.

Thanks again nil1982 . Just a curiosity... Your sign. says you're thinking for a display. So what are you upto?

Can somebody answer this-

** 16ms response time will cause lag/blur or ghosting effect while watching (720p) movies?

 

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

am not sure but mostly yes !

its 60 FPS is the maximum in any hdtv ..
its like 1/60 which is 16.666 ms

so your TV has exactly the necessary time response for HDTV

 

[gxsaurav]

I m asking here only as no one is replying in the proper thread of my Workstation.

I need a 19" or 20" LCD monitor with 8bit LCD with HDCP. Which one should I go for. How is LG L206WTQ?

 

[nil1982]

I m asking here only as no one is replying in the proper thread of my Workstation.

I need a 19" or 20" LCD monitor with 8bit LCD with HDCP. Which one should I go for. How is LG L206WTQ?

LG L206WTQ is not an 8 bit panel. AFAIK the only 20" 8 bit panels available in India are DELL 2007WFP UltraSharp, DELL 2007FP UltraSharp & 20" Apple Cinema Display.

The DELL one is described in their website as

DellTM 2007WFP

• Cutting-edge technology, with a design that's well-suited for environments where space is at a premium
• Less bulk, weight, and depth than comparable CRT monitors
• Clear, sharp images even at maximum brightness
• Can work in areas of high electromagnetic interference without noticeable distortion
• Can accept a variety of video inputs - analog, Digital with HDCP, S-Video and Composite.
• Energy Star® compliant
• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) flat panel monitors provide exceptionally clear, sharp, flicker-free images, with none of the image distortion CRTs are prone to. They reduce eyestrain and fatigue, thereby helping to increase productivity
• Dell-branded monitors undergo exhaustive testing for performance, reliability, durability and compatibility with Dell systems
• Dell-branded monitors are designed to our exacting quality standards and meet or exceed relevant industry standards
• Using DVI with a flat panel will result in better front of screen performance with crisper and clearer images.
• Using a DVI graphics card with a DVI flat panel provides a seamless digital connection - the signal doesn't have to be converted from digital to analog then back to digital again.
• 3 Year Next Business Day Advanced Exchange Warranty

 

[jeetu]

^^avoid XFX for 8600GT

Whats the problem with this card?
Any alternative?

 

[spikygv]

evga or galaxy . xfx has heating issues.

 

[nil1982]

Thanks again nil1982 . Just a curiosity... Your sign. says you're thinking for a display. So what are you upto?

I am into web designing. Yes I am thinking of an LCD. Would have bought DELL but I am stuck due to the road tax issue in West Bengal.
Call me Niladri, that's my name.

 

[gxsaurav]

Dell 2007WFP is for 18k & 16 MS responce time, it's way out of myu budget.

If I go with LG 206WTQ what will I loose?

I need the LCD for everything, 3ds Max, Photoshop, gaming (lite), movies.

 

[nil1982]

Dell 2007WFP is for 18k & 16 MS responce time, it's way out of myu budget.

If I go with LG 206WTQ what will I loose?

I need the LCD for everything, 3ds Max, Photoshop, gaming (lite), movies.

With LG 206WTQ you will loose colour accuracy and viewing angles compared to Dell 2007WFP.

 

[gxsaurav]

Ok, what difference will it make in real world scenario? I saw one Viewsonic 19" LCD at my friend's home with an iPod dock, don't remembar the model, any idea what panel it has?

 

[coolest111]

pls check these configurations any suggestion is welcome......
pls see if u suggest any thing it should not vary beyond Rs 500 from current product price


Processors (CPU): Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.0GHz)
Graphics Cards: ASUS 8600GT 256MB
Motherboards: nForce 650i Ultra
Memory (RAM): Transcend JetRam 1GB PC6400*2
SMPS (PSU): Cooler Master extreme Power 500W
Hard Drives: Western Digital Caviar 250GB
Keyboard & Mouse: Logitech Multimedia Keyboard & Optical Mouse
Sound Cards: Sound Blaster 5.1

 

[hellgate]

^^^ dont buy 650i chipset based mobo.they hav become outdated.get a IP35-E instead.

 

[coolest111]

^^^ok thanx anything else i need to change....???
every suggestion is valuable.......
Now my config is......
Processors (CPU): Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.0GHz)
Graphics Cards: ASUS 8600GT 256MB
Motherboards: aBit IP35-E
Memory (RAM): Transcend JetRam 1GB PC6400*2
SMPS (PSU): Cooler Master extreme Power 500W
Hard Drives: Western Digital Caviar 250GB
Keyboard & Mouse: Logitech Multimedia Keyboard & Optical Mouse
Sound Cards: Sound Blaster 5.1

1 thing more does aBit IP35-E
have issues with vista??
n will it support both 64 and 32 bit OS??

 

[dOm1naTOr]

SB Live 5.1 is a far outdated card nd most onboard HD audio performs similar. Get Audigy 2 value for 1.8k. It has Dolby/DTS digital decoder and performs gr8 for the price.
And if the config is for gaming, then 8600GT will be holding back most of ur gud hardwares. get at least an HD 3850 512 for 9k or 9600GT for 10k.
Theres no comparison b/w an 8600GT and HD 3850/9600GT.

 

[nish_higher]

buying a sound card won't do any good unless you have some great (and expensive) speakers.
and if thats a NO , stick with onboard-its good

IP35-E has no issues with any OS, although make sure the board u get is from a newest lot otherwise you MAY have trouble installing vista without a bios update .thats not a big thing though-a bios update will do.
64bit OS works great

btw-we all suggest IP35-E but how many are aware of it being out of stock in india?

 

[rahulmig]

i have IP 35 -E in stock,, there is no shortage of that board as such

 

[nish_higher]

^ great. mention its price here
3 days ago almost every computer wala in Delhi\Chd\Bnglr gave the same reply-"Out of stock"