I bought a 55" 4k tried to use it as monitor, but that really doesn't work. Colors and resolution are not good enough. IMO Maximum for a 4k resolution is 42" , above that it should be 5k. I do have 2x 42" monitors on my work desk.
I'm glad you didn't say show them this video.. they'll most probably start developing serious vision issues unless they are taking a lot of time for eye care on their off time
I use a CRT with a resolution of 1200x1600 and 50Hz in more cinematic games and 1024x786 at 85Hz in more speedy games. Works just fine, you just got to make sure that the gpu is outputting the video signal at the right vga frequency. It has basically no input lag and I got it for free, so I'm pretty pleased with it.
2:36 In regards to using a traditional pc + monitor setup, be sure to set the Output Dynamic Range option from Limited to Full in that same menu (you'll have to do this for each monitor by clicking the icons at the top of this page). A lot of monitors seem to default to Limited which results in washed out colors, but setting it to Full fixes this issue (also keep in mind you'll have to do this every time you update your drivers if you do a clean install)
I used crt my entire life then I jumped to lg oled tvs in like 2014 now I use a sony ag9 soon a90j and I adore the experience but I didn't know the text artifacting was common I just assumed it's a res issue
yeah, i thought for the longest time too till i got a 4k LG hand down in 2016, and used as a monitor. Turns out it was a HDMI bandwidth issue. If i wanted accurate colors, i just had to bring it back to 30fps. Then I also discovered my pioneer plasma tv had a PC mode. All the modern cast devices look better now.
A90j is a waste of money. Purchase the 77 inch a80j for the best bargain. The a90j actually provides too much peak brightness in some instances; causing detail to be lost in HDR content.
Get ready to enjoy that sweet, sweet BURN IN BABY!! Love OLED for movies but for PC use it's a REALLY bad idea (as I have the 55" version and it's burned to pieces)
@Yontek Nohara Yeah, that'll work for a while then it'll burn baby burn. I too LOVE OLED for black levels and for movie viewing I will never go back but after destroying an OLED already (and doing everything possible for that not to happen) I'll NEVER waste one with a PC again. It. Will. Burn. Just a matter of time, that's all.
I love using my TV as a second monitor it's great to have a clock or picture slideshow or spotify on while working or gaming on my monitor. For more comfortable gaming/movie watching I keep a wireless keyboard with a trackpad and a wireless controller on the coffee table
Very good video. I've been using 2 TVs as monitors for a long time, ~15 years. 42" 1080p seems my ideal with old eyes for both work & play. I don't play multiplayer, TVs work great for single player action like latest Far Cry etc-can't beat those panoramic vistas, or larger heads to aim at :)
Bought that LG OLED you guys did a video on. I initially thought the size would be a problem, but I have it up against the wall and it's only slightly wider than my old ultra-wide. This is probably the best thing I've ever purchased for my gaming pc and I thank you!
I'm running an old flat screen from 2009. It was the first thing I plugged my PC into it was my first flat screen and I still use it to this day, just not as my main display. Its not even 1080p.
ive a 1080 tv from around then too, I still use it cause ive an 2006 MacBook Pro thats screen doesn't work but the dvi output still works and it cant handle newer panels, ive loads of music, roms and it runs xp for old games too
I use a Samsung 55 inch curved 4k 4:4:4 etc. TV. I have not been gaming lately, but when I do, there is a setting on the TV for gaming that eliminates most of the processing to improve the response. Text is sharp and clean. My viewing distance is 24 inches, if I lean in, I can start to see the pixels at about 11 inches. If I watch a movie or TV show, I roll back to around 3 1/2 to 4 feet.
Number one thing to remember when plugging a pc into most tvs is to use the hdmi port marked (arc). Yes I am aware that it should only effect sound. However this port seems to have more bandwidth and if you are having trouble getting hdr to work in windows try the (arc) hdmi port.
I've been using a big screen TV since 2011 as my main monitors. I'm working from a sofa and don't need a desk anymore. It's way better than the cramped posture you assume with your body, as well as being easier on the eyes since they don't have to focus on an object that is so small and so close as they would have while viewing a regular monitor.
First time when I tried to plug my laptop into my tv in order to play assassin creed black flag went horrible. Cropped display, no audio, weird artefacts and random disconnects. The second time I managed to fix the last 3 problems but took me some time to do so. After watching this video I know how to fix the cropped display problem now. Thanks!
Usually those had a little input lag anyways because of the HDMI to RGB circuitry needed. Still nice as long as its not the horrible widescreen ones which were super smudgy in the edges.
I've been PC gaming on my tv since 2013. Currently using a TCL S4055. It's not the brightest but input lag is minimal and I have zero issues with color.
Not sure if anyone has already mentioned it, but you forgot one important setting. Find "sharpness" in the TV's picture settings and set it to neutral. Some TVs have this at 0, some have it in the middle. If the picture gets blurry, you're too low. Voila, those pesky halos around text and other small details are gone and you get less eyestrain! :)
@@nikoskabbadias Happy I could help! It's one of those things I don't understand why it's even on by default, it's really only useful for upscaled content.
I have been using a 55nano866 from LG (4k/120hz/HDR) as monitor with a 6900xt RedDevil and is great for youtube, movies, 4K gaming. So far it been a great experience!
@@dasa2344 yeah I did that, but as others have said they always say links in the description and don't put them. If they're not going to put them just stop saying it.
Show much respect for Vizio that they would sponsor a video talking about how TVs aren’t the best option for gaming to a gaming audience, but still bring positive informative information for all kinds of different TVs
I didn't have subs turned on for 2 years when I bought my 5.2 Yamaha sound system, didn't know they had their own power buttons. Didn't know for 7 years in sonic 3 in the casino map you only had to push up or down to make the red spinny thing go up and down, I legit spent years trying to jump up and down to make it go low enough and didn't find out until it was emulated on PC and seen sonic snowboarding for the first-time blew my mind. It's similar I guess to me going into new workplaces and finding people not having drivers installed on their laptops so external displays don't work properly or sound doesn't go through or yeah screen mode isn't set to full it's set to like 16:9 or auto when their screens don't run at 16:9, had a few old projectors freeze up trying to display higher resolutions than it can support and people didn't know they could just extend instead of duplicate for perfect picture quality and allows them to do work while showing a video to the class etc. People and some tech is just frustrating lol
I have my base M1 Mac Mini connected to my Vizio E60 E3 using an HDMI 2.1 Cable. The TV is in my 8' x 10' bedroom (Shared accommodations) and it sits on a dresser at the foot of my bed. The TV is set to computer mode withBlack detail set to high Active Full Array is on, Clear action off, I nave Signal Noise set to high, Reduce Block Noise Currently set to low (still experimenting with this setting), Game Low Latency off, Film Mode off, and Gamma set at 2.4 . I'm really enjoying this setup so far. I plan on upgrading to an OLED TV soon.
This is good information. I'm actually in the market for a new TV for a media PC in my den so good timing with the info. I know what to check for in the settings when I'm shopping.
james directly spoke to me in this video lmao. i have a crt as my third monitor, with a big ass 4k tv being my second. thankfully my 1080 has a dvi output port that i can slap a simple dvi to vga port and play my retro games in crispy ass 480p as god intended 👏
I connect my pc to my tv in my living room because I find couch gaming so much more enjoyable than sitting at a desk. And then I use a corsair lapdog to play games but that's a pain in the ass sometimes
I sit ~ 2ft away from my 47" LG Quantum Dot display. (This blows away my Mega Ultra Wide 47" Samsung I have which has been collecting dust in the basement for a year) It can do 4k, but 1440p is what it should be for. It's perfect for me to where don't have to move my head/neck to see everything. Love it!
Been using my pc on a TV for a decade now, never had any problems. Love how there's seemingly more real estate on the desktop, so much room for activities!
@@TheBritishPatriot I feel you are more into Single Player Games which can be more viable with TV screens but Multiplayer Games especially Competitive ones is just stupid to play on a TV Screen but at the end of the day, you do you.
@@rikumajumder1558 It's not like it used to be, a lot of TV's today have input lag imperceptible from gaming monitors of the same refresh rate(I've measured and compared myself with a high speed camera). Unless you need more than 120hz then the newer LG OLED's(C8 and newer) for example work excellent for FPS games, they also have near instantaneous response times, crazy good colors, blacks and HDR which you simply can't get out of a backlit panel
I have three Displays hooked up to my PC, 1 24" inch monitor, a 15" monitor, and a 43" TV. I game on the TV when I want to sit on the couch. However, I've been doing a bit of VR (Rift S) so my Displays are kinda useless right now.
I used a 1080 40 inch for a few years, then a 4K 47 inch for a few more years. Honestly at 4K it was pretty great. Only reason I switched was for a curved monitor, and even then I have a 43 inch ultra wide.
When it comes to the image edge being outside of the screen, you can often fix this by changing the input type to "PC", "Computer" or "Game". Every TV is different, but usually you will go to either the source option or the input settings. Find the input channel you are trying to use such as "HDMI 1" and there is probably an option to change the input type. It's the first thing I look for as it seems to address multiple issues relating to the colour and sharpness, but the most noticeable fix is that the image matches the screen size without having to resize anything manually or change the aspect ratio.
I've been gaming at 1440p @ 120 hz on my 55" Samsung Q70 which only cost about $800 a year ago, and it's a pretty fantastic experience. The main problem was really that the experience was not great out of the box because the TV was not developed with use as a PC monitor as the primary focus. But if you're willing to research and calibrate a bit, plenty of modern TV's are excellent PC monitors. That's especially true if cost is an issue and your other option is spending $2000+ almost purely to save the time of a bit of calibration. Just remember that a PC monitor is going to prevent you from streaming at 4K HDR from most services because of HDCP issues, so when you're using your TV for that purpose, use the built-in apps for things like Netflix and Amazon if your goal is the best picture quality available. On that note, you're going to have this same problem if you DO spend $2000 on a high end large gaming monitor......and those aren't going to necessarily have built-in streaming apps to avoid the issue like any modern smart TV does.
Ive been using a tv as my monitor for years now and I love it. I sit on a recliner and play single player games for the most part so its always been perfect for me. I picked up a Vizio MQ855 specifically because it was a 4k 60hz tv with VRR at a very decent price. I only wish I had the scratch for a P series tho :p
I got my monitor set up in my games room and a 20m amplified hdmi cable running to my tv with a 20m aplified usb for my xbox controller. Works great for gaming in the lounge on steam big screen mode if im lazy and gaming at my monitor
I have a sony trinitron crt as my secondary monitor, works damn well, has great colors, and response time. only problem was, I needed a hdmi to composite converter. But that wasnt too hard to get
How is the input lag with one of those converters. My gtx 970 that actually had analogue output through dvi but it broke so now I have to buy either a converter or a new secondary gpu.
@@catorb6607 sadly, ever since switching to new gpu with no analog. It has been a bit slower:( still a great monitor for watching RUclips while playing some games though:)
@@skeledog1942 guess I'm going to have to buy a gtx 980 at some point (they're soooo expensive right now though) I tried using a 550ti but they're just way too weak. That sucks
@@catorb6607 there may be some very expensive high quality converters that could do it well, although yeah, I would say you would want an anolog output card to get the best experience. Would be nice if Nvidia made an optional VGA connection on their cards (like on the gt710)
@@skeledog1942 I miss upscaled emulation that actually looks good. I can't think of a way to explain why crts look better to play games. It looks pretty awful compared to a decent LCD for displaying small text, but playing a game and it feels like it adds so much depth to the image. Also, the scaling benefits that make some of my favorite games from like 99-05 look not terrible. Just another reason to hate GPU shortage
I use a TV as a monitor for about 3 years now. 43 inch 4k is perfect don't see pixels and good the real estate. I can open 16 documents and read them easily. I can game and watch movies and feel immersed because so much of my fov is filled with it. Only upgrade I would want in the coming years are just nice to haves like lower inputlag, OLED because it looks so much better and G-sync. I don't have the money for it now and tbh this screen will easily give me a couple more years.
Over the years my TVs have gone from a 32" LCD, to a 46" LCD, and currently have a 55" LED, using all of them as my only monitor. Couple years from now, I'll be going to a 65" or larger. Seriously looking forward to better than the 1080 I have now.
So yeah, on my LG SJ 850 V with HDMI 2.0 there are a few caveats: If you want proper HDR 10 / HLG, don't use the PC mode / icon, this disables dynamic contrast which you need to have on for accurate color with HDR 10 / HLG. There's a game mode in the picture settings to still reduce input lag somewhat. Set YCbCr 4:2:2 with 10 bit color depth if you want 4k HDR @60 Hz, black level should be on low here. If you lose the HDR, accept 30 Hz or lower the res you can set it to full RGB, black level on high here.
I go semi old school and use a VGA cable from my older Shuttle SFF PC to run a 32" TV at 1080p and have no issues using it as my daily driver screen, it's great for have dual excel sheets open as well as watching catch up TV over the internet, although having a great 2.1 sound system means I can get an immersive watching experience. I also lets me watch this strange Canadian drop things, looks like Anthony got the same bug as well.
When I connected my new 4k TV to my PC, it took me a while to figure out that I had to dig multiple levels deep into the TV's 'system' configuration menu to enable high-bandwidth on its HDMI 2.0 inputs to make 444 and RGB available at 4k60.
I gotta say, everyone wrote of Vizio as a Walmart brand of TVs a decade ago. Since then they have gotten so good that they are on the level of LG, Samsung, and Sony.
There's also the power management issue. My TV does not turn on/off with the computer and when xscreensaver tries to turn off my monitors my TV displays a "No Signal" message instead. Also also, TVs are shiny, but monitors usually have matt surfaces which makes them easier to place without seeing a lot of glare.
Been using tvs for years for my pc, since I don't play twitch shooters like cs:go I really don't care about higher hz. I just make sure I get ones without issues like ghosting or poor input delay.
I have a small TV as a 2nd monitor that a friend gave me for free. It's what I have RUclips or other things in my browser on. Gaming is done on my Asus monitor. Works well enough. :)
I play on my Samsung 40' tv plugged to my PC thru HDMI, and yes I have done all these settings before hand and it's great I don't have to buy external speakers.
I've been using a 4k 44 inch tv as my main monitor for about two years. I cant go back to multi monitor setups because I love just having one gigantic workspace.
I used to game on an old 55" panasonic viera plasma. That tv was dope. Now i play on a px65 or a monitor that's good for coding but not gaming. Px65 is dope for a tv at 120hz 1080.
I've used a TV as my monitor since 2009. First, a Sony 42" that was stolen in a robbery. Then I got a Vizio 50" that just crapped out on me 2 days ago. The LED backlighting on the bottom went and it started flickering pretty bad. It held up great though. It lasted 8 years and 5 moves including one overseas. I am about to move back to the US so I am not going to replace it right away, but I am going to hold onto it and repair it myself then use it for something else or as a second screen. haha
i used to use an 2010 fhd AOC 24" tv as a monitor, color wasn't exactly great but hz can be overclocked to 75, nowadays i use it as a second monitor since i bought a samsung gaming monitor
I do most of my gamepad gaming on my 55" LG C9. I'm considering buying a Corsair K63 Lapboard and K63 Wireless. That being said, sometimes I just wanna game on my high refresh ultrawide instead.
I do not sit arms length from my monitor. Televisions have remote controls, so you can set them correctly. Monitors are still in the get up close and adjust using buttons or a joystick! (Pain to do , especially the ones with the buttons/joystick on the back)
Apologies for forgetting the retina display calculator in the video description. It's there now - thanks for letting us know.
some betrayals are unforgivable :(
A reply
Lol it's down. Probably can't handle the traffic generated from this video
Don't know when it happened, but I'm diggin' the new logo!
where is it ????
So, where is the link In the description?
Requires an additional paywall/segway
This has been fixed. Thanks for letting us know!
@@techquickie Could you tell where the link is?
And is that a new profile picture?
@@techquickie
Without a VPN, vizio[dot]com somehow redirects to viziosoundbar[dot]uk which is blocked by web security.
LIE-nus
I use a VR headset for online school lmao. I use the seethrough mode and virtual desktop
I think this is totally the future. Why buy multiple big expensive monitors if you can just put on one vr headset and use virtual monitors.
Yeah I use OVR toolkit on my pimax 8k+ with dual monitors
"online school" ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@@daniel_960_ why use those big heavy and dorkey VR headsets when i could just put this little chip in your brain?
@@joey9511 after that Supergirl season?
Tell this to the cs go pros that sit 1 cm away from thier monitors lol
Correction 000.000.000.000.000.000.000.1 cm
I bought a 55" 4k tried to use it as monitor, but that really doesn't work. Colors and resolution are not good enough. IMO Maximum for a 4k resolution is 42" , above that it should be 5k.
I do have 2x 42" monitors on my work desk.
Device just dropped 40 kills against liquid and he's basically licking the monitor, leave us alone it works
I'm glad you didn't say show them this video.. they'll most probably start developing serious vision issues unless they are taking a lot of time for eye care on their off time
@@larsradtke4097 lol I have a 55” 1080p tv
I use a CRT with a resolution of 1200x1600 and 50Hz in more cinematic games and 1024x786 at 85Hz in more speedy games. Works just fine, you just got to make sure that the gpu is outputting the video signal at the right vga frequency. It has basically no input lag and I got it for free, so I'm pretty pleased with it.
2:36 In regards to using a traditional pc + monitor setup, be sure to set the Output Dynamic Range option from Limited to Full in that same menu (you'll have to do this for each monitor by clicking the icons at the top of this page). A lot of monitors seem to default to Limited which results in washed out colors, but setting it to Full fixes this issue
(also keep in mind you'll have to do this every time you update your drivers if you do a clean install)
I used crt my entire life then I jumped to lg oled tvs in like 2014 now I use a sony ag9 soon a90j and I adore the experience but I didn't know the text artifacting was common I just assumed it's a res issue
there is no problems only solutions
yeah, i thought for the longest time too till i got a 4k LG hand down in 2016, and used as a monitor. Turns out it was a HDMI bandwidth issue. If i wanted accurate colors, i just had to bring it back to 30fps.
Then I also discovered my pioneer plasma tv had a PC mode. All the modern cast devices look better now.
A90j is a waste of money. Purchase the 77 inch a80j for the best bargain. The a90j actually provides too much peak brightness in some instances; causing detail to be lost in HDR content.
James + Techquickie = Worth to watch
i have to agree
@@gradientO i won't disagree on that, Anthony always the best on his ways
Linus+Madison+any channel = Boom V Zoom
(Like batman V superman, but actually good)
Me who literally just ordered a LG CX48 OLED TV as my monitor and I get this video on my feed
I got one as my new PC monitor-holy shit, man, it's a total game-changer. Your mind is gonna be blown.
google farms everyones data ofcourse it will pop up
Get ready to enjoy that sweet, sweet BURN IN BABY!! Love OLED for movies but for PC use it's a REALLY bad idea (as I have the 55" version and it's burned to pieces)
@Yontek Nohara Yeah, that'll work for a while then it'll burn baby burn. I too LOVE OLED for black levels and for movie viewing I will never go back but after destroying an OLED already (and doing everything possible for that not to happen) I'll NEVER waste one with a PC again. It. Will. Burn. Just a matter of time, that's all.
Waiting for the 40" version to come out
Privacy Error on the affiliate link, and you didn't link the calculator as described
Yeah, the calculator isn’t there
They are always bad at updating their video description I've noticed.
For the calculator just Google "Is this Retina" and it will be the first link.
@daniel yuen nope, not just him. It redirects me to some weird company website with an invalid SSL.
I made a video about this several years ago and am still using my Hisense 43" TV for gaming without a problem :)
I love using my TV as a second monitor it's great to have a clock or picture slideshow or spotify on while working or gaming on my monitor. For more comfortable gaming/movie watching I keep a wireless keyboard with a trackpad and a wireless controller on the coffee table
I do have 42" 4k monitors, they are ok. I bought a 55" TV and that doesn't work as Monitor. 42" is the fine spot for 4k
Using 2 50" 4K TVs as monitors right now on my main rig... as well as an HTPC hooked up to the 55" 4K one I use for consoles and television viewing.
Very good video. I've been using 2 TVs as monitors for a long time, ~15 years. 42" 1080p seems my ideal with old eyes for both work & play.
I don't play multiplayer, TVs work great for single player action like latest Far Cry etc-can't beat those panoramic vistas, or larger heads to aim at :)
No ones gonna talk about the new logo
Ohh no they changed it, now we miss it
I have been using a TV for years got an upgrade last year with a LG 55CX love it
"pain in the neck" I see what you did there.
Lmao
Bought that LG OLED you guys did a video on. I initially thought the size would be a problem, but I have it up against the wall and it's only slightly wider than my old ultra-wide. This is probably the best thing I've ever purchased for my gaming pc and I thank you!
I'm running an old flat screen from 2009. It was the first thing I plugged my PC into it was my first flat screen and I still use it to this day, just not as my main display. Its not even 1080p.
ive a 1080 tv from around then too, I still use it cause ive an 2006 MacBook Pro thats screen doesn't work but the dvi output still works and it cant handle newer panels, ive loads of music, roms and it runs xp for old games too
@@catorb6607 why the fuck would it end up in the ocean? Think for once.
it's*
I use a Samsung 55 inch curved 4k 4:4:4 etc. TV. I have not been gaming lately, but when I do, there is a setting on the TV for gaming that eliminates most of the processing to improve the response. Text is sharp and clean. My viewing distance is 24 inches, if I lean in, I can start to see the pixels at about 11 inches. If I watch a movie or TV show, I roll back to around 3 1/2 to 4 feet.
Number one thing to remember when plugging a pc into most tvs is to use the hdmi port marked (arc). Yes I am aware that it should only effect sound. However this port seems to have more bandwidth and if you are having trouble getting hdr to work in windows try the (arc) hdmi port.
Omg yes that fixed my display issues.
Bros a god
ppi and calibration, definitely things that need to be considered/adjusted to preference.
playing ps2 on old ass tv is really nostalgic. brings back 3rd grade memories
And they look way better. I kinda need to get a crt for my good ps2
I have been doing this very thing since 1994 with my Pioneer Elite 55" up to today with an 82" Mitsubishi.
I have been waiting for this video for a very long time. Thanks for you knowledge. Hopefully my word documents will be legible now.
I've been using a big screen TV since 2011 as my main monitors. I'm working from a sofa and don't need a desk anymore. It's way better than the cramped posture you assume with your body, as well as being easier on the eyes since they don't have to focus on an object that is so small and so close as they would have while viewing a regular monitor.
First time when I tried to plug my laptop into my tv in order to play assassin creed black flag went horrible. Cropped display, no audio, weird artefacts and random disconnects. The second time I managed to fix the last 3 problems but took me some time to do so. After watching this video I know how to fix the cropped display problem now. Thanks!
I found a CRT with HDMI in. It's been delightful.
Usually those had a little input lag anyways because of the HDMI to RGB circuitry needed. Still nice as long as its not the horrible widescreen ones which were super smudgy in the edges.
I just want to say thank you LTT. I watch every video, like every video, i hope with every like helps support you guys.
I was needing this episode so bad... I've used my PC on a 55 inch screen since forever and sometime was having problems
Thanks James, I don't game on a TV but I like watching your Techquickies. Cheers.
Nothing stopping me 👀 dual screen on 47 inch & 32 inch 👀
I've been PC gaming on my tv since 2013. Currently using a TCL S4055. It's not the brightest but input lag is minimal and I have zero issues with color.
Not sure if anyone has already mentioned it, but you forgot one important setting.
Find "sharpness" in the TV's picture settings and set it to neutral. Some TVs have this at 0, some have it in the middle. If the picture gets blurry, you're too low.
Voila, those pesky halos around text and other small details are gone and you get less eyestrain! :)
God bless you man. For years I ve been hooking up TVs to PCs and I could never solve this problem, the sharpness setting did it. Thanks xx
@@nikoskabbadias Happy I could help! It's one of those things I don't understand why it's even on by default, it's really only useful for upscaled content.
I have been using a 55nano866 from LG (4k/120hz/HDR) as monitor with a 6900xt RedDevil and is great for youtube, movies, 4K gaming. So far it been a great experience!
"We've linked a calculator in the description" why you lie to us like this?
Just search retina display calculator, it's the first link that pops up
Every video that they upload saying this doesn't have the link mentioned
@@dasa2344 yeah I did that, but as others have said they always say links in the description and don't put them. If they're not going to put them just stop saying it.
Show much respect for Vizio that they would sponsor a video talking about how TVs aren’t the best option for gaming to a gaming audience, but still bring positive informative information for all kinds of different TVs
techquickie has gotten worse, I miss the white bg and content that I would actually be interested to watch :(
Can you talk more about the serious issue of motion smoothing in modern TVs?
After 7 Years of owning my TV, my image is finally not cropped anymore. Love you guys
you....you never googled it...
@@xm1808 I looked for the real resolution of my TV, If I was scammed, never occurred to me that it was a wrong setting.
@@shriker5969 You know... This actually happens to quite a lot of people 😆
I didn't have subs turned on for 2 years when I bought my 5.2 Yamaha sound system, didn't know they had their own power buttons. Didn't know for 7 years in sonic 3 in the casino map you only had to push up or down to make the red spinny thing go up and down, I legit spent years trying to jump up and down to make it go low enough and didn't find out until it was emulated on PC and seen sonic snowboarding for the first-time blew my mind.
It's similar I guess to me going into new workplaces and finding people not having drivers installed on their laptops so external displays don't work properly or sound doesn't go through or yeah screen mode isn't set to full it's set to like 16:9 or auto when their screens don't run at 16:9, had a few old projectors freeze up trying to display higher resolutions than it can support and people didn't know they could just extend instead of duplicate for perfect picture quality and allows them to do work while showing a video to the class etc. People and some tech is just frustrating lol
I have my base M1 Mac Mini connected to my Vizio E60 E3 using an HDMI 2.1 Cable. The TV is in my 8' x 10' bedroom (Shared accommodations) and it sits on a dresser at the foot of my bed. The TV is set to computer mode withBlack detail set to high Active Full Array is on, Clear action off, I nave Signal Noise set to high, Reduce Block Noise Currently set to low (still experimenting with this setting), Game Low Latency off, Film Mode off, and Gamma set at 2.4 . I'm really enjoying this setup so far. I plan on upgrading to an OLED TV soon.
Seeing the pixels is an advantage of having a tv on your desk, pixel perfect precision!
This is good information. I'm actually in the market for a new TV for a media PC in my den so good timing with the info. I know what to check for in the settings when I'm shopping.
New Logo? Why? Are changing managements?! I love the "Tq" simple and it reminds me of the elements.
james directly spoke to me in this video lmao. i have a crt as my third monitor, with a big ass 4k tv being my second. thankfully my 1080 has a dvi output port that i can slap a simple dvi to vga port and play my retro games in crispy ass 480p as god intended 👏
I connect my pc to my tv in my living room because I find couch gaming so much more enjoyable than sitting at a desk. And then I use a corsair lapdog to play games but that's a pain in the ass sometimes
Sounds like the southpark wheel to me.
You did not pay >$100 for a thing you can build yourself for less than $5 did you?
I sit ~ 2ft away from my 47" LG Quantum Dot display. (This blows away my Mega Ultra Wide 47" Samsung I have which has been collecting dust in the basement for a year)
It can do 4k, but 1440p is what it should be for. It's perfect for me to where don't have to move my head/neck to see everything. Love it!
Been using my pc on a TV for a decade now, never had any problems. Love how there's seemingly more real estate on the desktop, so much room for activities!
@@calholli well I'll have you know I'm a massive gamer.
@@TheBritishPatriot I feel you are more into Single Player Games which can be more viable with TV screens but Multiplayer Games especially Competitive ones is just stupid to play on a TV Screen but at the end of the day, you do you.
@@rikumajumder1558 It's not like it used to be, a lot of TV's today have input lag imperceptible from gaming monitors of the same refresh rate(I've measured and compared myself with a high speed camera). Unless you need more than 120hz then the newer LG OLED's(C8 and newer) for example work excellent for FPS games, they also have near instantaneous response times, crazy good colors, blacks and HDR which you simply can't get out of a backlit panel
I have three Displays hooked up to my PC, 1 24" inch monitor, a 15" monitor, and a 43" TV. I game on the TV when I want to sit on the couch. However, I've been doing a bit of VR (Rift S) so my Displays are kinda useless right now.
@@rikumajumder1558 that is truth.
I used a 1080 40 inch for a few years, then a 4K 47 inch for a few more years. Honestly at 4K it was pretty great. Only reason I switched was for a curved monitor, and even then I have a 43 inch ultra wide.
When it comes to the image edge being outside of the screen, you can often fix this by changing the input type to "PC", "Computer" or "Game". Every TV is different, but usually you will go to either the source option or the input settings. Find the input channel you are trying to use such as "HDMI 1" and there is probably an option to change the input type.
It's the first thing I look for as it seems to address multiple issues relating to the colour and sharpness, but the most noticeable fix is that the image matches the screen size without having to resize anything manually or change the aspect ratio.
Love the new logo! :)
Instructions unclear, 1:1 aspect ration is a square for me 😳
Instructions misinterpreted. 1:1 is my pixel aspect ratio
missed seeing tip videos like this. been a while.
Yeah, was thinking the same. Linus Tech TIPS. We need more tips!
Thank you!!! I've been running with my picture over the edges for a long long time and this fully fixed it.
I've been using a 1080p 2015 Vizio 43 inch with zero problems.
your sponsored link has an expired ssl certificate, lol
it doesnt even open the page its supossed to it just opens a random page
@@SzymonPmc I thought something didn’t look right
Whoa cool logo
I've been gaming at 1440p @ 120 hz on my 55" Samsung Q70 which only cost about $800 a year ago, and it's a pretty fantastic experience. The main problem was really that the experience was not great out of the box because the TV was not developed with use as a PC monitor as the primary focus. But if you're willing to research and calibrate a bit, plenty of modern TV's are excellent PC monitors. That's especially true if cost is an issue and your other option is spending $2000+ almost purely to save the time of a bit of calibration. Just remember that a PC monitor is going to prevent you from streaming at 4K HDR from most services because of HDCP issues, so when you're using your TV for that purpose, use the built-in apps for things like Netflix and Amazon if your goal is the best picture quality available. On that note, you're going to have this same problem if you DO spend $2000 on a high end large gaming monitor......and those aren't going to necessarily have built-in streaming apps to avoid the issue like any modern smart TV does.
How about a reverse game?
Using a large monitor as a TV?
Ive been using a tv as my monitor for years now and I love it. I sit on a recliner and play single player games for the most part so its always been perfect for me. I picked up a Vizio MQ855 specifically because it was a 4k 60hz tv with VRR at a very decent price. I only wish I had the scratch for a P series tho :p
Do you need a gpu to connect it to a pc
@@ViralV-b8n no need for GPU. but recommend GPU because tv screen is higher than monitor.
I got my monitor set up in my games room and a 20m amplified hdmi cable running to my tv with a 20m aplified usb for my xbox controller. Works great for gaming in the lounge on steam big screen mode if im lazy and gaming at my monitor
I have a sony trinitron crt as my secondary monitor, works damn well, has great colors, and response time. only problem was, I needed a hdmi to composite converter. But that wasnt too hard to get
How is the input lag with one of those converters. My gtx 970 that actually had analogue output through dvi but it broke so now I have to buy either a converter or a new secondary gpu.
@@catorb6607 sadly, ever since switching to new gpu with no analog. It has been a bit slower:( still a great monitor for watching RUclips while playing some games though:)
@@skeledog1942 guess I'm going to have to buy a gtx 980 at some point (they're soooo expensive right now though) I tried using a 550ti but they're just way too weak. That sucks
@@catorb6607 there may be some very expensive high quality converters that could do it well, although yeah, I would say you would want an anolog output card to get the best experience. Would be nice if Nvidia made an optional VGA connection on their cards (like on the gt710)
@@skeledog1942 I miss upscaled emulation that actually looks good. I can't think of a way to explain why crts look better to play games. It looks pretty awful compared to a decent LCD for displaying small text, but playing a game and it feels like it adds so much depth to the image. Also, the scaling benefits that make some of my favorite games from like 99-05 look not terrible. Just another reason to hate GPU shortage
I use a TV as a monitor for about 3 years now. 43 inch 4k is perfect don't see pixels and good the real estate. I can open 16 documents and read them easily. I can game and watch movies and feel immersed because so much of my fov is filled with it. Only upgrade I would want in the coming years are just nice to haves like lower inputlag, OLED because it looks so much better and G-sync. I don't have the money for it now and tbh this screen will easily give me a couple more years.
Love the video!
I use a LG 55 Nano 85una as my daily driver, and the 4k 120hz with my Radeon 6800xt is freaking fantastic.
here's a challenge: try a shaver
Love to get my hands on one of those rare 1920x1200p crts.
1440p is fine...
Thanks for the tips, Ryan Guzman! ❤
Cool 😎
Waaait first comment?
you didn't even watch the video lmaooo
Yeah I agree
@@Balouxe I sure didn’t
First comment!
I'll have to do this for better experience when I switch between tv and monitors on both my computers
1:08 nothing of the sort. It's full of shilling links.
I dig the TQ logo
Over the years my TVs have gone from a 32" LCD, to a 46" LCD, and currently have a 55" LED, using all of them as my only monitor. Couple years from now, I'll be going to a 65" or larger. Seriously looking forward to better than the 1080 I have now.
So yeah, on my LG SJ 850 V with HDMI 2.0 there are a few caveats:
If you want proper HDR 10 / HLG, don't use the PC mode / icon,
this disables dynamic contrast which you need to have on for accurate color with HDR 10 / HLG.
There's a game mode in the picture settings to still reduce input lag somewhat.
Set YCbCr 4:2:2 with 10 bit color depth if you want 4k HDR @60 Hz, black level should be on low here.
If you lose the HDR, accept 30 Hz or lower the res you can set it to full RGB, black level on high here.
I just run an ancient tv that also had being a monitor in mind, so its no issue really, samsung syncmaster is a good series
Been using my 60" tv as a monitor for years, well with wireless keyboard-mouse from a set of movie recliners about 6ft away LOL
I go semi old school and use a VGA cable from my older Shuttle SFF PC to run a 32" TV at 1080p and have no issues using it as my daily driver screen, it's great for have dual excel sheets open as well as watching catch up TV over the internet, although having a great 2.1 sound system means I can get an immersive watching experience. I also lets me watch this strange Canadian drop things, looks like Anthony got the same bug as well.
@Tech quickie You can give me assistance in learning how to drop things like Linus and now Antony, please tell me more.
Using a RCA RTU6549 65" 4k 60hz HDR 8bit at about 40in away with a AMD RX560. Everything works and looks great.
When I connected my new 4k TV to my PC, it took me a while to figure out that I had to dig multiple levels deep into the TV's 'system' configuration menu to enable high-bandwidth on its HDMI 2.0 inputs to make 444 and RGB available at 4k60.
I gotta say, everyone wrote of Vizio as a Walmart brand of TVs a decade ago. Since then they have gotten so good that they are on the level of LG, Samsung, and Sony.
There's also the power management issue. My TV does not turn on/off with the computer and when xscreensaver tries to turn off my monitors my TV displays a "No Signal" message instead.
Also also, TVs are shiny, but monitors usually have matt surfaces which makes them easier to place without seeing a lot of glare.
Thanks Techquickie! It was like a quickie... for my brain! 😅
Been using tvs for years for my pc, since I don't play twitch shooters like cs:go I really don't care about higher hz. I just make sure I get ones without issues like ghosting or poor input delay.
I have a small TV as a 2nd monitor that a friend gave me for free. It's what I have RUclips or other things in my browser on. Gaming is done on my Asus monitor. Works well enough. :)
Thanks for the help!
OMG that refresh rate. I just upped mine and its sooo much better
I play on my Samsung 40' tv plugged to my PC thru HDMI, and yes I have done all these settings before hand and it's great I don't have to buy external speakers.
I've been using a 4k 44 inch tv as my main monitor for about two years. I cant go back to multi monitor setups because I love just having one gigantic workspace.
The new Techquikie Logo is awesome
I used to game on an old 55" panasonic viera plasma. That tv was dope. Now i play on a px65 or a monitor that's good for coding but not gaming. Px65 is dope for a tv at 120hz 1080.
That new logo is amazing!
Still using and old led seiki 48 inch tv. And is been grate with the wide display
I've used a TV as my monitor since 2009. First, a Sony 42" that was stolen in a robbery. Then I got a Vizio 50" that just crapped out on me 2 days ago. The LED backlighting on the bottom went and it started flickering pretty bad. It held up great though. It lasted 8 years and 5 moves including one overseas. I am about to move back to the US so I am not going to replace it right away, but I am going to hold onto it and repair it myself then use it for something else or as a second screen. haha
i used to use an 2010 fhd AOC 24" tv as a monitor, color wasn't exactly great but hz can be overclocked to 75, nowadays i use it as a second monitor since i bought a samsung gaming monitor
this was really helpful
I use a TV as a 3rd monitor on my PC. So far it's been an alright experience.
I do most of my gamepad gaming on my 55" LG C9. I'm considering buying a Corsair K63 Lapboard and K63 Wireless.
That being said, sometimes I just wanna game on my high refresh ultrawide instead.
I do not sit arms length from my monitor. Televisions have remote controls, so you can set them correctly. Monitors are still in the get up close and adjust using buttons or a joystick! (Pain to do , especially the ones with the buttons/joystick on the back)
loving the new DP nice!
nice i love the new Techquickie logo
I like the new logo who designed it Lloyd if so thank you Lloyd