CRT vs Flat Panel Video Card Choice

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   I've picked an 320 MB 8800 GTS for my new Twister instead of either 

A 640 MB GTS 
Two GTSs 
A 8800 GTX
Because... I use a 21" CRT; not exactly common these days. 
I'm thinking I can get by, at least for now, because my display places rather low demands on the video card. First, I don't think the CRT can go above 1600x1200, and I'll probably play games at just 1280x1024. So, 320 meg ought to be enough video memory. Second, I've read that antialiasing is really only significant for fairly big digital displays with discreet pixels. CRTs kind of blend pixels together and smooth out the jaggies automatically. Is this just wishful thinking?

After reading the Legion Hardware comparison of the 320 and 640 Meg versions, I guess it comes down to how badly you need or want AA/AF.

Any thought on this would be appreciated.

Edited by Bill the Cat - 28 Aug 2007 at 12:04am

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Bill the Cat Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Forum Bitch! Joined: 27 Aug 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1150	Quote Reply Topic: CRT vs Flat Panel Video Card Choice Posted: 27 Aug 2007 at 11:24pm
	I've picked an 320 MB 8800 GTS for my new Twister instead of either A 640 MB GTS Two GTSs A 8800 GTX Because... I use a 21" CRT; not exactly common these days. I'm thinking I can get by, at least for now, because my display places rather low demands on the video card. First, I don't think the CRT can go above 1600x1200, and I'll probably play games at just 1280x1024. So, 320 meg ought to be enough video memory. Second, I've read that antialiasing is really only significant for fairly big digital displays with discreet pixels. CRTs kind of blend pixels together and smooth out the jaggies automatically. Is this just wishful thinking? After reading the Legion Hardware comparison of the 320 and 640 Meg versions, I guess it comes down to how badly you need or want AA/AF. Any thought on this would be appreciated. Edited by Bill the Cat - 28 Aug 2007 at 12:04am

Alex Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Digital Storm Supervisor Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16314	Quote Reply Posted: 28 Aug 2007 at 2:17am
	That's true, a higher memory size will be good for games that have very high visual's. Even if you are running it at 1280x1024. It all comes down to your expectations and budget. Going with a 640MB can be a good investment if your the type of person that always demands the best picture quality possible.

CRT vs Flat Panel Video Card Choice

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