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  1. 12-30-2008, 07:09 PM #1
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    New Toy: Sharp 32" 1080p LCD HDTV as monitor

    So, I jumped on a deal to get a Sharp Aquos 32" 1080p LCD HDTV for $630 after shipping from the Egg. So far, I am using it for:
    • 32" 1920x1080 monitor for my gaming computer.
    • 1080p HDTV for my Xbox360
    • 1080p HDTV for my Western Digital Media Player


    So far, so good. Calibrated it to the right brightness for my room, and I thought I'd upload a few pics.

    My Desk Setup... computer underneath the desk, XBox360 to the right.




    Starting up my favorite game.



    More Left4Dead goodness



    Playing some HD Content... Serenity in 720p



    XBox360 goodness.
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  2. 12-30-2008, 10:39 PM #2
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    sweet setup, I like that comfy looking chair
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  3. 12-30-2008, 11:06 PM #3
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    I like your work/play enviroment too. Very smooth, relaxing and organized just the way I like my things. God some of us only dream we can afford a 32" 1080p Sharp LCD for our gaming computer.
    X-Box 360 vs PS3

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  4. 12-31-2008, 12:37 AM #4
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    nice monitors but I would personally get 2x 24" lcd monitors for that price. much more productive.

    but then for the OP's use a single big screen is better for gaming/multimedia.
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  6. 12-31-2008, 02:55 AM #5
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    Awesomeness, very nice setup! OK, so now I'm jealous! <looks at 21" 4x3 monitor and cries>
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    Quote Originally Posted by OS-Wiz View Post
    Awesomeness, very nice setup! OK, so now I'm jealous! <looks at 21" 4x3 monitor and cries>


    Shoot! *looks at 17" 4x3 and starts screaming*

    I win
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  8. 12-31-2008, 10:16 AM #7
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    Thanks, guys. But you know, it's sort of a money trap. Because I'm learning quickly that my 8800GTS could do fine at 1680x1050 on medium-high detail, but this higher resolution is chewing through my video card. I don't think it is too far off until I need to upgrade to a new vid card. Any ideas?
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    EVGA 896-P3-1265-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130398 $250 free shipping

    Provided you've the PSU to handle it, these are great cards.
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    i had a 32inch tv/monitor for my desktop... video games were amazing on the screen, but when it came to day-to-day stuff.. the monitor was too big for my desk and too close to my eyes.. put too much strain on them.... its like having a 52inch TV, and only sitting 4 feet away from the monitor... wayy to close...


    so now i just use my 32inch LCD for my extra TV, and now i have 2x22inch monitors for my desktop (gaming isn't as fun, but still good)
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    I have my xbox360 on a 50" samsung
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    Quote Originally Posted by meat322 View Post
    I have my xbox360 on a 50" samsung
    <looks at PS3 / 40" Samsung and gets jealous, AGAIN!>
    The Money Trap = Intel i7 930 | Corsair H70 | ASUS P6X58D-E | 3 x 2GB G.Skill DDR3 2000 6-9-6-24 | EVGA GTX 580 DS SC | OCZ Vertex 2 90GB SSD | WD VelociRaptor | Klipsch ProMedia | Cooler Master HAF 932 | Antec TPQ-1200W | Dell U2711 2560 x 1440 27" | Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit | APC RS1500
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