mwvirk

Dear friends,

I’m planning to buy Samsung 2233RZ with Nvidia 3D kit but since I never got any chance to watch any 3D movie or game – I would like all of you to help me to understand about this technology.

Is it a right choice to go for 3D monitor or shall I buy a normal LCD 22” monitor.

Mostly I’m playing games and watching movies.

Sys Spec are CPU is Q6600 mobo Asus P5Q with Nvidia 8800GT 4GB RAM

Thanks.

Takaharu

Personally, I'd go for an LED screen if you can afford 3D to have the crystal-clear clarity.
3D I don't believe is going to be "all that", especially with 3D gaming.

When you go to the cinema to see a 3D film you'll see the occasional few seconds where the film is specifically designed for 3D. For example, a ping-pong paddle in one film was aimed at the screen and the ball popped out. However, games were not designed with this in mind and will just look like they have a bit more depth. After playing games in 3D for a week that awe is pretty much gone.
Additionally, would you want to wear glasses just to play a game?

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Veridian3

The Nvidia 3DVision Kit is compatible with a limited number of displays, luckily that Samsung model you mentioned is one of them so it would work well for you.

I think there is another issue you need to concern yourself with first though and that is your graphics card. 3DVision basically cuts the performance of any game in half because you essentially have to draw each frame twice. With your 8800 cutting down to 50% framerate is going to mean you either need to play older games or newer games but with the resolution or detail turned down.

Reducing game detail kind of defeats the purpose of having 3D so you would be better to save up for a graphics card upgrade and then after that go for a new screen and 3D Vision.

mwvirk

ok
then i'm going to upgrade my RAM from 4GB DDR2 to 8GB DDR3
regarding GPU - i was checking few graph here:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/2977/n...th-the-wait-/9
and little bit confused where to go now.
rest of my PSU is already 750WATT and i think i don't have to upgrade it for 3D
coming to the 3D monitors - again i'm not sure about samsung vs acer - what i can understand, samsung is good in lcd screens but still i'll listen to u guys before taking any final decision.
so far its confirm that:
- i need to upgrade RAM
- GPU to be upgraded but what should i buy? GTX 470 or 480 or 270 or 275 or 280 etc
- 3D monitor is big question, then
thanks for your help and i'm sure i'll get my reply shortly.
(since crysis 2 might be using 3D tech, i'd like to upgrade my spec for it before it hit the shelfs)
thanx

comp_ali

4GB ram isn't that bad unless you want to upgrade anyway, GPU depends on your budget, it is up to you but you better get a DX11 card and forget about 2xx or 3xx series. Yes , you need at least 120HZ monitor so you can go 3D. Crysis 2 is confirmed to support 3D on all platforms.

ET3D

I'd suggest that you try the kit beforehand. I've had a chance to experience NVIDIA's 3D solution, and I personally think the effect can add to games, but:

- Many people who saw the same display were unimpressed, and even thought it could be detrimental to gameplay.
- The solution isn't 100% compatible with most games. You usually have to set some graphical features to off, and might get some odd bits even so.
- You have to play in a dark environment, or the flickering of the background (room) can get pretty annoying.
- The glasses are not bad IMO, but it's a good idea to check them yourself to see if you're comfortable with them.

So if you can get a demo of the system and try it with games you plan to play, that'd be perfect. Same if you can return the system if you're not happy with it. Otherwise... It's really one of these technologies that's a bit raw and quite subjective, so if you buy it sight unseen you're risking your money.

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mwvirk

ohhh BTW 1 more help -can i use 470 on Asus P5Q mobo
I'm not regular gamer - but interested in very few of old/lastest games, like:
MOH COD GTA & Crysis
I think i really need a advance GPU and for that I'm planning to go for nVidia 470 bcoz 480 is little bit out of range.
i'll be getting it (470) soon and will buy 3D kit & LCD 3D monitor when Crysis 2 is about to release.

thanks for ur help.

MWVirk

comp_ali

Yes , you can. Just be sure you have a sufficient power supply ,650watt is enough I think.

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mwvirk

so it's confirm that nvidia 470 will fit on asus p5q
i'm using termaltake 750watt

mwvirk

thnx for ur support.
now finally its clear that Q6600 will not be suitable for 3D
so can i replace my Q6600 CPU with:
INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q9400 2.66GHZ (6MB CACHE - 1333MHZ FSB)
and is it working on Asus P5Q mobo
and same time can i change my RAM DDR2 to DDR3 with new CPU but on same mobo (Asus P5Q)
and can I replace my 8800GT to:
GTX470 GeForce PCX 1280MB (320-BITS) DDR5 EVGA

so final configuration will be:
Mobo: Asus P5Q
PSU: Thermaltake 750Watt
CPU: INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q9400 2.66GHZ (6MB CACHE - 1333MHZ FSB)
GPU: GTX470 GeForce PCX 1280MB (320-BITS) DDR5 EVGA
RAM: DDR3 (4GB) (((help me what brand and bus speed is auitable for this config now - if not P5Q then what mobo to replace)))

and after that, is it ready for 3D ???

thanks again.

Veridian3

HI, the board you have doesnt support DDR3 so that isnt an option.