TV or Monitor?

[Razdornwaz]

I've been wondering for quite some time whether or not using a larger flat screen tv is a viable options to hook up my comp too. I've never had any experience with it and I'd rather use a TV for dual purpose use if that is at all possible. Maybe I'm just ambitious but at any rate... anyone know?

[Razdornwaz]

I figured resolutions would be an issue but personally I'm too drawn to the aspect of playing on a larger screen but I wouldn't do it if it would mess with performance.

[angael]

I can hook my computer up to my family's flat screen. I've never had an issue with resolution and performance. It's actually quick an interesting experience away from your standard monitor.

[Asmekiel]

You'll get the same FPS on a 50" Full HD screen as on a 20" Full HD screen.
What does hurt performance however is going for a 30" 2560x1600 screen, but the visual quality of these screens is very hard to achieve on TVs.

[Uggorthaholy]

I use a 46" HDTV here and there. I prefer gaming on my 23" monitor just because it feels more... right... for PC gaming.

I do much prefer call of duty on the 46" TV though. MUCH prefer. MUCH MUCH MUCH.

[ispano]

Using a 40" Samsung LCD here with no issues. The downside of using a TV is lower resolutions compared to most monitors. It's also much more difficult to find a 120Hz TV than it is to find a 120Hz Monitor, even impossible to find one at the same price as a monitor.

The upside is a much larger screen, ideal if you watch a lot of movies on your PC, or just want to invite friends over for some large screen gaming.

That and 120Hz TVs aren't the same as 120Hz Monitors.