HD TV's and PC gaming.

[InternetSwag]

So I have a HD TV with 1080p, my PC monitor is also 1080p, so I thought the quality would be the same, but it's not really.

Is this a common thing? Quite sad I thought HD TV PC gaming would be awesome.

 

[Lupus]

So I have a HD TV with 1080p, my PC monitor is also 1080p, so I thought the quality would be the same, but it's not really.

Is this a common thing? Quite sad I thought HD TV PC gaming would be awesome.

It depends on the tv and it's settings, I plug my laptop via HDMI and it's fine, but I set the tv to over mode

 

[matt_za]

ya you need to play with the tv settings quiet a bit if you using a hdmi cable to get your best quality unless your tv is a random no name brand then you could just be screwed

 

[InternetSwag]

ya you need to play with the tv settings quiet a bit if you using a hdmi cable to get your best quality unless your tv is a random no name brand then you could just be screwed

It's a JVC, not many setting to play around with

 

[Penquin]

It's a JVC, not many setting to play around with

I think that's your problem. I've been gaming for 2 years on my Samsung 32" 1080p LCD, looks great and still love it. My friend's PC gaming on a Sony 46" LED from 1 meter away and that looks even better.

 

[wetkit]

Remember the TV screen is much bigger with the same amount of pixels as your smaller computer screen, so close-up it's gonna look a bit worse.
That said, some TV's have amazing processors, like Sony Bravia, that makes everything look smooth and sharp.

 

[Jimmy-Z]

And if you're using an Nvidia GPU, don't forget to enable full range HDMI output... Makes a huge difference

http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/NV_RGBFullRangeToggle.zip

 

[Chevron]

So I have a HD TV with 1080p, my PC monitor is also 1080p, so I thought the quality would be the same, but it's not really.

Is this a common thing? Quite sad I thought HD TV PC gaming would be awesome.

PC screens are usually TN panels, while TVs are PVA/IPS or better.