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3/1/2016 4:03:23 PM EDT
Would a 5ms response time on a monitor be suitable for gaming?  The 32" samsung I'm looking at has good reviews but no info about how it does with gaming and that 5ms lag/response.
3/1/2016 4:18:15 PM EDT
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60hz  is approximately 16ms response time.
120hz would need 8ms response time.
240hz would need 4ms response time.

Note that the way screen refresh is measured can be one of those fun variables manufacturers may play with.

Off hand, I'd say it'd be fine. YMMV.
3/1/2016 4:22:08 PM EDT
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You should be fine with 5ms.
3/1/2016 7:32:36 PM EDT
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Would a 5ms response time on a monitor be suitable for gaming?  The 32" samsung I'm looking at has good reviews but no info about how it does with gaming and that 5ms lag/response.
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I assume you are talking about this monitor?

http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LS32D85KTSR/ZA

I would avoid it for gaming.  The input lag is rather high negating the lower response time.  Not to mention this monitor seems is reported to use PWM dimming blow 30% brightness which can irritate/strain your eyes with flickering.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/samsung-s32d850t-review-image-quality-uniformity-input-page-2

While not as large, the dell u2715h is a better overall monitor that is well reviewed:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1098888-REG/dell_u2715h_27_2560x1440_widescreen_led_monitor.html


Unfortunately it seems that there are no good 30+ inch standard monitors for gaming.
3/1/2016 8:28:28 PM EDT
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I assume you are talking about this monitor?

http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LS32D85KTSR/ZA

I would avoid it for gaming.  The input lag is rather high negating the lower response time.  Not to mention this monitor seems is reported to use PWM dimming blow 30% brightness which can irritate/strain your eyes with flickering.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/samsung-s32d850t-review-image-quality-uniformity-input-page-2

While not as large, the dell u2715h is a better overall monitor that is well reviewed:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1098888-REG/dell_u2715h_27_2560x1440_widescreen_led_monitor.html


Unfortunately it seems that there are no good 30+ inch standard monitors for gaming.
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Would a 5ms response time on a monitor be suitable for gaming?  The 32" samsung I'm looking at has good reviews but no info about how it does with gaming and that 5ms lag/response.



I assume you are talking about this monitor?

http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LS32D85KTSR/ZA

I would avoid it for gaming.  The input lag is rather high negating the lower response time.  Not to mention this monitor seems is reported to use PWM dimming blow 30% brightness which can irritate/strain your eyes with flickering.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/samsung-s32d850t-review-image-quality-uniformity-input-page-2

While not as large, the dell u2715h is a better overall monitor that is well reviewed:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1098888-REG/dell_u2715h_27_2560x1440_widescreen_led_monitor.html


Unfortunately it seems that there are no good 30+ inch standard monitors for gaming.


Yep that's the one.  I actually took my MBPr up to a Frys and they let me plug in to the display port.  I simply want more code real estate.  To be honest about 90% usage of this monitor would be for my daily work, my gaming PC comes on about 1 or 2 times a week at night.  I do have a nice LG 27" that I've had for the last 2 years that I use for both gaming and daily work, I might just keep the 27" on the desk next to the 32" and switch to that for gaming.
3/1/2016 9:52:13 PM EDT
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Yep that's the one.  I actually took my MBPr up to a Frys and they let me plug in to the display port.  I simply want more code real estate.  To be honest about 90% usage of this monitor would be for my daily work, my gaming PC comes on about 1 or 2 times a week at night.  I do have a nice LG 27" that I've had for the last 2 years that I use for both gaming and daily work, I might just keep the 27" on the desk next to the 32" and switch to that for gaming.
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Would a 5ms response time on a monitor be suitable for gaming?  The 32" samsung I'm looking at has good reviews but no info about how it does with gaming and that 5ms lag/response.



I assume you are talking about this monitor?

http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LS32D85KTSR/ZA

I would avoid it for gaming.  The input lag is rather high negating the lower response time.  Not to mention this monitor seems is reported to use PWM dimming blow 30% brightness which can irritate/strain your eyes with flickering.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/samsung-s32d850t-review-image-quality-uniformity-input-page-2

While not as large, the dell u2715h is a better overall monitor that is well reviewed:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1098888-REG/dell_u2715h_27_2560x1440_widescreen_led_monitor.html


Unfortunately it seems that there are no good 30+ inch standard monitors for gaming.


Yep that's the one.  I actually took my MBPr up to a Frys and they let me plug in to the display port.  I simply want more code real estate.  To be honest about 90% usage of this monitor would be for my daily work, my gaming PC comes on about 1 or 2 times a week at night.  I do have a nice LG 27" that I've had for the last 2 years that I use for both gaming and daily work, I might just keep the 27" on the desk next to the 32" and switch to that for gaming.



http://www.vizio.com/tvs/mseries/m43c1.html

While not the best option for gaming, hard to beat the value this offers.

You know you want to.
3/1/2016 11:15:58 PM EDT
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Look for one of those 40" 4k Korean monitors on ebay. ~$500. Lots of pixels for lots of coding stuff. Big screen for gaming.