Q. I am getting a new 55" Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz 1080p LCD-LED television very soon.
My question is what video card for my computer am I going to need to run 3D games on that TV?
The video card I am using now is a ATI Radeon HD 4850
The price needs to be within $100-$400 USD
My question is what video card for my computer am I going to need to run 3D games on that TV?
The video card I am using now is a ATI Radeon HD 4850
The price needs to be within $100-$400 USD
A. Details that would help would be what operating system that you plan to run. And what other specs you have for the system that you plan on using. I see that you are currently using an ATI card, so I would assume that you would want to have an ATI replacement card. I will also assume that you have enough room around your PCI slot to fit a dual slot card. Also power supply specs come in to play as well, especially where graphics are concerned. You want 600watt supply at the bare minimum. I would strongly suggest over 800watts and above to give you room to grow later.
Now you say you plan on running 3D games. That kinda narrows your list of possible choices to the more expensive end of the spectrum. Being able to play them and being able to play them well are two different things as I'm sure you know :P.
Requirements for HD3D Be sure to check that your TV is supported on this list. Also listed are the graphics cards that I recommended below. Go for the best that you can afford.
http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/amd-hd3d/Pages/supported-hardware.aspx
An important note from that list is that you will also have to get additional hardware. (3D glasses and such). I couldn't find any on AMD's website. Researching further into it, it appears that AMD delegates the task of 3D hardware sourcing and compatibility to third party manufacturers. The other options force you to purchase a specific monitor and glasses.
Choices:
Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB $499
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102887
A bit over your price range, but well worth it. Fastest card out at the moment
Then right beneath that you have the Radeon HD 5870
Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 2GB $369
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102888
I chose that specific 5870 because of the memory. It's a 2GB card, beware of the prices there. Make sure that you are paying for the memory and not for an over clocked GPU on a 1GB card. Don't settle for less than 2GB. And don't pay for an overclocked card, any overclock that you would get is marginal and could be done for free yourself if you so choose.
Comparison chart of the two so you can see the differences and decide for yourself:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/162?vs=165
To stay in your price range, you would want to stay with the 5870 though.
Now with all this said... I must mention that standard refresh rate for 3D is currently 120Hz and not 240Hz.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/120hz-240hz-60hz.html -- Some reading on the subject.
Overall, I'd say those two cards are your choices. And congrats on the new TV. But stick with the 2D games for now, as for 3D technology, ATI doesn't seem to be on the ball.
Now you say you plan on running 3D games. That kinda narrows your list of possible choices to the more expensive end of the spectrum. Being able to play them and being able to play them well are two different things as I'm sure you know :P.
Requirements for HD3D Be sure to check that your TV is supported on this list. Also listed are the graphics cards that I recommended below. Go for the best that you can afford.
http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/amd-hd3d/Pages/supported-hardware.aspx
An important note from that list is that you will also have to get additional hardware. (3D glasses and such). I couldn't find any on AMD's website. Researching further into it, it appears that AMD delegates the task of 3D hardware sourcing and compatibility to third party manufacturers. The other options force you to purchase a specific monitor and glasses.
Choices:
Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB $499
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102887
A bit over your price range, but well worth it. Fastest card out at the moment
Then right beneath that you have the Radeon HD 5870
Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 2GB $369
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102888
I chose that specific 5870 because of the memory. It's a 2GB card, beware of the prices there. Make sure that you are paying for the memory and not for an over clocked GPU on a 1GB card. Don't settle for less than 2GB. And don't pay for an overclocked card, any overclock that you would get is marginal and could be done for free yourself if you so choose.
Comparison chart of the two so you can see the differences and decide for yourself:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/162?vs=165
To stay in your price range, you would want to stay with the 5870 though.
Now with all this said... I must mention that standard refresh rate for 3D is currently 120Hz and not 240Hz.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/120hz-240hz-60hz.html -- Some reading on the subject.
Overall, I'd say those two cards are your choices. And congrats on the new TV. But stick with the 2D games for now, as for 3D technology, ATI doesn't seem to be on the ball.
I want a bigger screen for my laptop, should I buy a HDTV instead?
Q. Are there any negatives or cons in buying a HDTV instead of a computer Monitor to use for my apple laptop? I would like to get something large. Anyone have experience in using a newer model 50-55" widescreen HDTV with a computer? Is it completely safe? I want a 50" but I dont want to damage the TV.
A. Yes, all the HDTVs are compatible with PCs or laptops. And you can use them as your monitor (they have a monitor input). There is no problem,
If you're looking for the newest technology and a great quality better than LCDs, then go for a full HD LED TV. The contrast is really higher than LCDs in them. And the colors are really live.
If you're looking for the biggest picture ever, then you can try a full HD JVC Projector.
http://tv.jvc.com/product.jsp?pathId=140
Hope it helps.
If you're looking for the newest technology and a great quality better than LCDs, then go for a full HD LED TV. The contrast is really higher than LCDs in them. And the colors are really live.
If you're looking for the biggest picture ever, then you can try a full HD JVC Projector.
http://tv.jvc.com/product.jsp?pathId=140
Hope it helps.
How wide is a 55" flat screen tv?
Q. Also, who makes the best LED LCD? I've heard Samsung is good with the exception of the sound quality.
A. Samsung Series 9 or Series LED
Sony XBR 8 or XBR 10
LG LH90 or SL90
All of those series of LCDs rank very well. I think you'd be in good shape with any of them. If you are not happy with the Samsung sound quality, check out the Sony or LG models and see if either of those are up to your satisfaction.
You could also check out Sharp. I think they do make an LED LCD. I just can't recall the series off the top of my head.
As for the TV size, a little grade school pythagarous can solve that...
TV diagonal is 55". HDTV is a ratio of 16:9.
(16x)^2 + (9x)^2 = 55^2
256x^2 + 81x^2 = 55^2
337x^2 = 55^2
18.357x = 55
x = 2.996
16 x 2.996 = 47.936
9 x 2.996 = 26.964
So the 55" HDTV would measure basically 48" x 27".
Sony XBR 8 or XBR 10
LG LH90 or SL90
All of those series of LCDs rank very well. I think you'd be in good shape with any of them. If you are not happy with the Samsung sound quality, check out the Sony or LG models and see if either of those are up to your satisfaction.
You could also check out Sharp. I think they do make an LED LCD. I just can't recall the series off the top of my head.
As for the TV size, a little grade school pythagarous can solve that...
TV diagonal is 55". HDTV is a ratio of 16:9.
(16x)^2 + (9x)^2 = 55^2
256x^2 + 81x^2 = 55^2
337x^2 = 55^2
18.357x = 55
x = 2.996
16 x 2.996 = 47.936
9 x 2.996 = 26.964
So the 55" HDTV would measure basically 48" x 27".
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