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What are my options?

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:55 am
by UndeadD3vi1
I've been trying to get 3D Stereo set up for gaming for about 3 years now, a couple years ago I bought the ELSA Revalators but failed to get a 3D Effect at 100Hz on a old 15'" CRT. I think maybe the ELSA glasses where broken.

Skiping to the present day, I really want 3D Stereo but not sure which route to take, I live in the UK so even if money wasn't a limitation I can not go the 3D 120Hz LCD + nVision route.

I at present use a Samsung 22" LCD, it can reach 85Hz in high resolutions, but I haven't checked what it can do at 800x600, maybe I'll find that to be 100Hz? I understand that 85Hz is enough to produce the effect but will be slightly flickery and cause a headache? I just want to experience the effect before deciding if a 3D Screen is worth upgrading to. I also read Interleaved is a good option for lower refresh rates and 85Hz will be perfect on interleaved, is this true? (I also have a 15'' CRT in case the LCD's are unsuitable for any reason)

I've got loads of Red/Cyan glasses here but despite trying several different ones I have never got a effect from these either. I have however experienced 3D at a Theme Park, which is the driving force behind my desire to get 3D.

What are my options?

Re: What are my options?

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:41 pm
by cybereality
There is the Zalman Trimon 3D monitor which should be available in the UK. Thats what I have and its a pretty good solution. It works with the Nvidia driver so it supports a lot of games. It is also relatively ghost-free and has a clear image. If you can get the 120Hz+3D vision bundle I would probably go with that, but if you can't the Zalman screen is comparable in quality from what I understand. Its not cheap though, goes for around $700+.

For less money you can get an iz3d monitor for around $400 and its supposed to be very nice. Probably the better buy.