New Monitor = Skill?

**s0ulst0n3** · 06-24-2008, 07:31 PM

Today my monitor fried. I was thinking, "Crap..I can't live without computer". Anyways, my dad gave me 700 dollars to buy whatever monitor I would like for 700 dollars or less, obviously. If I wanted a more expensive one, I would have to pay for the rest of it out of my allowance. So, I went to Future Shop (Bad choice FYI, everything costs a fortune), and I bought a 24 inch Dell UltraSharp monitor. It cost $669.99 Plus tax, which equaled 763 dollars..I had to use some money of my own.

My PA/MA has just increased unbelievably. I have only played SM since I got home, but I went from like 29 perfects on Uber Rave J4 (Rofl, I don't know why I did so horrible before) to 8 perfects in 1 try. O.o

I wasn't as good as I was before, definitely not as good as most SM players, but for some reason this monitor gave me a skill boost beyond belief. If you have money to spare, definitely buy this. I am going to try FFR a little later, I want to see if I can get any more good scores in SM.

Peace,
~Soul

who_cares973 · 06-24-2008, 07:33 PM

wow....i guess uber awesome monitors=+skill

**Bynary Fission** · 06-24-2008, 07:34 PM

A better refresh rate can lead to a smoother frame rate, which can increase your MA (to a point, eventually your eye can't differentiate between one framerate and another), but did this only happen on one or two songs? Like all people, occasionally I will wake up and notice I suddenly get much better overnight on SM, FFR, or both. If it's consistent, then....well I'm not sure. A bigger monitor means bigger arrows, which means you can see them better, and that often makes it easier to do well on a song. But other than that, I'm not sure how this is possible.

~Bynary Fission

**EnR** · 06-24-2008, 07:36 PM

k woah... you're saying your dad gave you 700 for JUST A MONITOR. Monitors here are like 100-500$ at my futureshop... My dad won't even buy my a new computer for 700...

**s0ulst0n3** · 06-24-2008, 07:37 PM

Nah, a bunch of songs I got better MA/PA on. I increased my perf count on Emerald Sword by like 60 perfects in 3 tries (WOW), Although not an FC, I increased my PA on 37Dicks from 13 greats to 4 greats (I know I suck, but DOESN'T CHANGE THE FACT I IMPROVED CAUSE OF THIS MONITOR!)

Also, I'm getting a bunch of SDP's (or close-to SDP's) on songs I can't even FC yet lol.

EDIT: EnR, he wanted me to buy a good one so it doesn't burn out as fast hahah).

meno_rocks123 · 06-24-2008, 07:53 PM

Dell sucks

bmxant · 06-24-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by meno_rocks123

Dell sucks

You're an idiot, Dell monitors are very good.

Also, there really is no "refresh" rate on lcd's. It obviously matters on a CRT though.

Edit: Also, your dad must not know a lot about computer's, I had a old school compaq monitor for 8 year's that worked fine. (Price obviously doesn't mean It's going to last). :P

who_cares973 · 06-24-2008, 08:03 PM

i wish i had a dad

especially one that can throw money around like that

[TeRa] · 06-24-2008, 08:11 PM

Your old may have had a slight "ghost" before, but you were so used to it you din't realized it. I personally don't think I will ever buy any type of HiDef stuff, mainly because I don't ever want to risk having that slight delay in sound/video and have to calibrate it, which usually screws over my gaming, which is all I use PC's/TV's for. New things have so many problems most the time you can't really be for sure if it'll be worth it, such as vista, although I personally like it, it still has its flaws.

Also yeah, I've had this dell monitor forever, best monitor I've ever had, I threw it at my brother (...don't ask, he's a dick) it hit the floor, and the things in perfect condition still pretty much, the screen is solid hard, and I punch my monitor a lot from SM/FFR, yet it still works fine. If I had a flat screen, my monitor would be done first hit.

bmxant · 06-24-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Saik0Shinigami

And you're a moron... It's called ghosting. That's when your monitor has a ****ty response rate. And ghosting ONLY happens on LCDs. Yeah, not technically called "refresh" rate, but it's the same damn thing. I do believe that 2ms is the best on the market at the moment... I have yet to see a 1ms screen but correct me if I'm wrong with that.

But I must say that 700 is overkill. I'm happy with my 400$ 27 inchers(yes plural)

[edit] oh god I was just reminded about the first few LCDs that had like a 20ms refresh rate(at least that was my first one) was horrible for gaming. Everyone had a huge halo around them. I went back to my CRT. but they fixed all that.[/edit]

Once again, you're an idiot.I said REFRESH, not RESPONSE. 2ms Is the best on the market, I'm using a 5ms Acer AL1916W and I don't have any ghosting problems.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refresh_rate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Response_time_(technology)

**Tasselfoot** · 06-24-2008, 08:39 PM

why would you drop 700 bucks on a monitor? i mean... mine fried a few weeks ago... but still only cost me 450 for a 24".

**infinity.** · 06-24-2008, 08:40 PM

I wish I had a 700 dollar computer.. :/

I'm happy with this nice $100 15" xD

Izzy · 06-24-2008, 08:43 PM

I have been using my 32 inch high definition plasma TV as a computer monitor.

**s0ulst0n3** · 06-24-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

I have been using my 32 inch high definition plasma TV as a computer monitor.

Dad told me to avoid getting plasma because they have a short life span and it's soft screen (If you touch the screen you can wreck it). Then again, he is ignorant but it's his money, hahah.

Tass - My dad gave me the money..I thought why not use it all, I mean he has lots in the bank, hehe. Plus it was worth it to get a skill boost!

**EnR** · 06-24-2008, 08:52 PM

my whole comp was 1000.

Soul. you could have gotten a 400$ one and then get an insane graphics card

Izzy · 06-24-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0ulst0n3

I thought why not use it all

You will learn eventually.

Also i read from various places that new plasma tv's last anywhere from 12-55 years depending on how much you use it. And i generally don't touch or throw things at it so i think its fine.

**s0ulst0n3** · 06-24-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

You will learn eventually.

I don't understand..he will just want me to give back the money if I spent less then the required amount, lol.

I have a little bro, so it's better I don't have a plasma screen. XP

Izzy · 06-24-2008, 09:09 PM

Well someone else mentioned other stuff. The monitor shouldn't be all that important. New graphics card and ram upgrade or new cpu. All more important then the monitor.

**s0ulst0n3** · 06-24-2008, 09:10 PM

True, I suppose, haha. I can replace that stuff when I get my allowance on Friday. ^^

The monitor did make a difference, though. x.x

who_cares973 · 06-24-2008, 09:13 PM

i bout my laptop for 700 >.>

effing amazing laptop

06-24-2008, 07:31 PM	#1
s0ulst0n3 <SPACE FOR RENT> Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 2,076	New Monitor = Skill? Today my monitor fried. I was thinking, "Crap..I can't live without computer". Anyways, my dad gave me 700 dollars to buy whatever monitor I would like for 700 dollars or less, obviously. If I wanted a more expensive one, I would have to pay for the rest of it out of my allowance. So, I went to Future Shop (Bad choice FYI, everything costs a fortune), and I bought a 24 inch Dell UltraSharp monitor. It cost $669.99 Plus tax, which equaled 763 dollars..I had to use some money of my own. My PA/MA has just increased unbelievably. I have only played SM since I got home, but I went from like 29 perfects on Uber Rave J4 (Rofl, I don't know why I did so horrible before) to 8 perfects in 1 try. O.o I wasn't as good as I was before, definitely not as good as most SM players, but for some reason this monitor gave me a skill boost beyond belief. If you have money to spare, definitely buy this. I am going to try FFR a little later, I want to see if I can get any more good scores in SM. Peace, ~Soul __________________ PM me if you want to rent my custom title. :3 ~*Far too many years of chaos and unrest, far too many voices brutally supressed!~*

06-24-2008, 07:33 PM	#2
who_cares973 FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: :U Age: 35 Posts: 15,407	Re: New Monitor = Skill? wow....i guess uber awesome monitors=+skill __________________

06-24-2008, 07:34 PM	#3
Bynary Fission Retired One-Hander Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Age: 31 Posts: 2,425	Re: New Monitor = Skill? A better refresh rate can lead to a smoother frame rate, which can increase your MA (to a point, eventually your eye can't differentiate between one framerate and another), but did this only happen on one or two songs? Like all people, occasionally I will wake up and notice I suddenly get much better overnight on SM, FFR, or both. If it's consistent, then....well I'm not sure. A bigger monitor means bigger arrows, which means you can see them better, and that often makes it easier to do well on a song. But other than that, I'm not sure how this is possible. ~Bynary Fission __________________ Newest Track (04/19/2024): Tell Us Who You Are [8-bit Chiptune] https://soundcloud.com/bynary-fission/tell-us-who-you-are-battle-tower-royale-character-creation-screen

06-24-2008, 07:36 PM	#4
EnR Massive flaming dildos. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: A-Town, Ontario Age: 31 Posts: 8,431	Re: New Monitor = Skill? k woah... you're saying your dad gave you 700 for JUST A MONITOR. Monitors here are like 100-500$ at my futureshop... My dad won't even buy my a new computer for 700... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

06-24-2008, 07:37 PM	#5
s0ulst0n3 <SPACE FOR RENT> Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 2,076	Re: New Monitor = Skill? Nah, a bunch of songs I got better MA/PA on. I increased my perf count on Emerald Sword by like 60 perfects in 3 tries (WOW), Although not an FC, I increased my PA on 37Dicks from 13 greats to 4 greats (I know I suck, but DOESN'T CHANGE THE FACT I IMPROVED CAUSE OF THIS MONITOR!) Also, I'm getting a bunch of SDP's (or close-to SDP's) on songs I can't even FC yet lol. EDIT: EnR, he wanted me to buy a good one so it doesn't burn out as fast hahah). __________________ PM me if you want to rent my custom title. :3 ~*Far too many years of chaos and unrest, far too many voices brutally supressed!~*

06-24-2008, 07:53 PM	#6
meno_rocks123 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: in a box on the corner of main and broadway Age: 31 Posts: 2,324	Re: New Monitor = Skill? Dell sucks

06-24-2008, 08:03 PM	#8
who_cares973 FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: :U Age: 35 Posts: 15,407	Re: New Monitor = Skill? i wish i had a dad especially one that can throw money around like that __________________

06-24-2008, 08:11 PM	#9
[TeRa] FFR Player Join Date: May 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 9,922	Re: New Monitor = Skill? Your old may have had a slight "ghost" before, but you were so used to it you din't realized it. I personally don't think I will ever buy any type of HiDef stuff, mainly because I don't ever want to risk having that slight delay in sound/video and have to calibrate it, which usually screws over my gaming, which is all I use PC's/TV's for. New things have so many problems most the time you can't really be for sure if it'll be worth it, such as vista, although I personally like it, it still has its flaws. Also yeah, I've had this dell monitor forever, best monitor I've ever had, I threw it at my brother (...don't ask, he's a dick) it hit the floor, and the things in perfect condition still pretty much, the screen is solid hard, and I punch my monitor a lot from SM/FFR, yet it still works fine. If I had a flat screen, my monitor would be done first hit.

06-24-2008, 08:39 PM	#11
Tasselfoot Retired BOSS Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Widget Heaven Age: 40 Posts: 25,184	Re: New Monitor = Skill? why would you drop 700 bucks on a monitor? i mean... mine fried a few weeks ago... but still only cost me 450 for a 24". __________________ RIP

06-24-2008, 08:40 PM	#12
infinity. sideways 8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 31 Posts: 1,706	Re: New Monitor = Skill? I wish I had a 700 dollar computer.. :/ I'm happy with this nice $100 15" xD __________________ signatures are for nerds nerds

06-24-2008, 08:43 PM	#13
Izzy Snek Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 34 Posts: 9,192	Re: New Monitor = Skill? I have been using my 32 inch high definition plasma TV as a computer monitor.

06-24-2008, 08:52 PM	#15
EnR Massive flaming dildos. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: A-Town, Ontario Age: 31 Posts: 8,431	Re: New Monitor = Skill? my whole comp was 1000. Soul. you could have gotten a 400$ one and then get an insane graphics card __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

06-24-2008, 09:09 PM	#18
Izzy Snek Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 34 Posts: 9,192	Re: New Monitor = Skill? Well someone else mentioned other stuff. The monitor shouldn't be all that important. New graphics card and ram upgrade or new cpu. All more important then the monitor.

06-24-2008, 09:10 PM	#19
s0ulst0n3 <SPACE FOR RENT> Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 2,076	Re: New Monitor = Skill? True, I suppose, haha. I can replace that stuff when I get my allowance on Friday. ^^ The monitor did make a difference, though. x.x __________________ PM me if you want to rent my custom title. :3 ~*Far too many years of chaos and unrest, far too many voices brutally supressed!~*

06-24-2008, 09:13 PM	#20
who_cares973 FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: :U Age: 35 Posts: 15,407	Re: New Monitor = Skill? i bout my laptop for 700 >.> effing amazing laptop __________________

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