Mine is a 144MHz and I can say I notice a difference but that is also because my cards can push it to that high a refresh rate. I haven't had my cards plugged into anything else. I do have an older monitor hanging around, I should plug the two in and see what the difference looks like. On Apr 24, 2014 11:37 AM, "chris brooks" <cebweb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > yeah. my reaction time is so quick i am looking into getting a -5 ms > panel. > > > On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 11:13 AM, Martin Brownell < > marty.brownell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> I think response time is only part of the equation though, monitor lag is >> the other, and depending on the refresh rate the difference becomes greater >> as the MHz goes up. >> >> From everything I have read, if you put a 1ms monitor next to a 5ms >> monitor some people can notice a difference. But that's the crux of it... >> SOME people notice a difference. >> >> I think it would be interesting to put our various monitors together >> maybe even running off the same machine (I will offer mine up since I have >> dual cards) and compare what different monitors look like running the same >> game. It might be interesting to see if we notice a difference at all. >> >> My monitor runs at 1ms. But I can tell you that even though it's rated at >> 1ms I would love something with better screen colors and resolution. The >> trade off between speed and color rendering is pretty big. What does it >> matter how fast your monitor refreshes if you can't SEE your opponent? Does >> anyone in the group have an IPS display? >> On Apr 24, 2014 10:57 AM, "James Theunplesant" <neonghost@xxxxxxxxx> >> wrote: >> >>> I'd live with 5ms for that Monitor. >>> >>> >>> James C Snyder >>> >>> I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good >>> intentions. >>> Augusten Burroughs >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 9:35 AM, Martin Brownell < >>> marty.brownell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>>> But it only has a 5 ms response... meh, barely adequate. I wouldn't >>>> want to degrade your gaming experience that much. Such a shame too. It >>>> looked promising. >>>> On Apr 24, 2014 9:31 AM, "Ryan Hawley" <ryan.hawley@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Where is this "friend" application? I'd like to apply. I have good >>>>> qualifications and live in fairly close proximity to you (just over the >>>>> hill). I like long walks on the beach and will do my best to not shoot you >>>>> in the back and use your corpse as a bullet shield. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 8:54 AM, Martin Brownell < >>>>> marty.brownell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Good idea Wooties, buy two for me and one for a friend!!! >>>>>> On Apr 24, 2014 8:52 AM, "Ryan Hawley" <ryan.hawley@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Pick it up from B&H.. It's only $1k. That way you can get 3 with the >>>>>>> savings. heh. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1040788&gclid=CPfbn7Ov-b0CFY17fgodTh0A4Q&Q=&is=REG&A=details >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 8:48 AM, Martin Brownell < >>>>>>> marty.brownell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ohhh well in that case put me down for 2. >>>>>>>> On Apr 24, 2014 8:47 AM, "Jeremy Putnam" <lord.don@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Only $1,500 at Amazon >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 8:46 AM, Martin Brownell < >>>>>>>>> marty.brownell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I haven't been able to watch the whole review yet. How much is it? >>>>>>>>>> On Apr 24, 2014 8:13 AM, "James Theunplesant" < >>>>>>>>>> neonghost@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrxNfxRK_4 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> James C Snyder >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good >>>>>>>>>>> intentions. >>>>>>>>>>> Augusten Burroughs >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> >>> >