Sméagol Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 I went ahead and pre-emptively made a group event, to start on 8pm this Friday for some TF2. I haven't found a server for us to use but I don't think there'll be enough of us to have our own game so we'll jump on a public server. Let's make it happen I commented on the group page, but I'll comment here as well: I'll be on, if you'll accept me :p.
McPhee Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 Won't be on tonight, my brother has borrowed my PC to do some rendering for his Uni project.
Sméagol Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Just me & Mundi right now, although on seperate servers..
Sméagol Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Well, I'll restart the game in 15 minutes maybe, perhaps we can at least join game with the 3 of us. Otherwise I'm going to play another game, perhaps some CoD, where I don't quite feel as inadequate as I do in TF . Does anyone want my crates by the way? :p
Sméagol Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Currently listening the radio, so I'll rejoin later. Mundi's still on though, just right-click him in Steam to join the server he's on, unless the server is full.
Daft Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Just got a monitor from my brother. It's only 1680x1050, though. Grrrr... I might just buy another monitor and have two connected....although what would be the point of having two monitors?
Sméagol Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) Absolutely nothing, unless you're doing professional grapfhical editing or coding, then you have a use for the extra space. Otherwise it's just for your e-penis . Edit: Plus it will only tax your videocard more. Dyson, maybe we should try again next week? Edited January 22, 2011 by Sméagol
Mundi Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Yeah, that wasn't me tonight, I was out and my brother was using my account.
McPhee Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) I might be up for a spot of gameage on Friday. Depends what time I get back from London. Just got a monitor from my brother. It's only 1680x1050, though. Grrrr... I might just buy another monitor and have two connected....although what would be the point of having two monitors? Eyefinity? Nowt wrong with 1680x1050 though, just means you'll be maxing out games for longer. Edited January 22, 2011 by McPhee
Dyson Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 I'm running my games at an awful 1360x768 resolution because I ballsed up when I bought my HD TV and only went for 720p, which locks my resolution at this. It's frustrating considering I bought it for use in conjunction with my new (stonking hot) PC and whilst I'm maxing out the settings, the resolution brings it right back down again in terms of quality Lovely 32 inch Samsung screen, just a shame none of the reviews I read mentioned using a 720p monitor would have this problem.
Nolan Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 In my experience I've never seen a PC look good on a HDTV, irrelevant of resolution or brand. Get a monitor Dyson, they aren't much for the quality they'll deliver.
Dyson Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Apart from the resolution it looks great. I've had no problems. Bar that one of course. I can't justify spending more money on a monitor when this one does the trick, just not as well as I'd hoped..
Sméagol Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 From what I understand, TV's are optimised for viewing at a further distance, say a few meters at least. Monitors are optimised for viewing up close. I believe the pixel density (or what ever) has mainly to do with it. I'd personally never would use a TV as a monitor (and vice versa, although that would be less problematic I think). Oh, and.. Hmm. I was going to say I would be up for a new attempt at a game next week seem day same time, however.. The festival. I don't know what my plans are.
Cube Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 Sounds like a shitty Samsung. My last two have been awesome, especially for the price.
McPhee Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) Just bought one of these; http://www.anandtech.com/show/3842/asus-vg236h-review-our-first-look-at-120hz/1 Got fed up with my old 19" monitor, it's got a crack in the screen, the colours are wank and the black level is far too grey. Figured my recent upgrades are kinda pointless if my monitor sucks. Not looking forward to seeing my frame rate plunge through the floor though. I can max out every game on the market at the moment, even get 40fps on Metro. Going from 1440x900 to 1920x1080 3D will put and end to that (and make me want a new GPU...). Edited January 25, 2011 by McPhee Posted twice, automerged
Sméagol Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I'm available for a game tonight if there's anyone else who wants to game (Team Fortress, CoD6, L4D).
McPhee Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 Same here. Need to give this monitor a run through it's paces. 24" is HUUUUGE (obligatory "that's what she said" before someone else does).
Dyson Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Sounds like a shitty Samsung. Sorry, I obviously should have bought one from the Lord and Master Sony. And paid a 4x premium for the Bravia brand.
Daft Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I like Panasonic. My 40"(?) TV is one and am very please.
McPhee Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 Hasn't this been done to death already?
Cube Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Yeah so awesome you essentially paid extra for the badge when its just a cheap supermarket knock off quality wise. Just like if I paid even more for the same Sony TV that came from the same factory?
Sméagol Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I'm on (was playing something else for a moment (Demigod if you want to know). Who's up for a game? What game? TF? (I'll try the steam chat thingy as well)
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