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Do half HD and full HD look very different?

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/do-half-hd-and-full-hd-look-very-different.178280/

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BhargavJ Original post #1
Oct 4, 2013 at 6:17 PM
I'm thinking of getting a new computer, but in the beginning I'll be using the integrated graphics on Intel. Later I'll save money and get a better graphics card. The monitor I'll get is a full HD one, the Dell 22 inch one that is recommended in most configs. Right now I have a laptop with 1366 X 768 graphics.

What I want to ask is, is there a very big difference in the quality between 720p and 1080i when playing games, or do they look pretty much the same? Because if the difference is not great, I'll get a lower priced gfx card and play at 720p.
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Jripper #2
Oct 4, 2013 at 6:28 PM
Yes there is a substantial difference in the visual quality. Especially when you are used to a laptop screen of 720p quality(laptop screens are usually a lot worse than LED monitors of desktops. Ofcourse exceptions are there and a lot depends on the panel of the display.)
But the 22 inch full HD. You will never regret it.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #3
Oct 4, 2013 at 7:27 PM
@OP: obviously 1080p is better in quality than 720p.
but 720p is still amazing untill & unless u look at 1080p once...

likewise we used to enjoy DVDRip quality movies than VCD
but now in HD monitor DVDRip looks dull
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anaklusmos #4
Oct 4, 2013 at 8:42 PM
as Zangetsu said.... 720p looks good, but u only need to see 1080p once.
U can never go back.
gameranand
gameranand #6
Oct 4, 2013 at 11:55 PM
In Simple words YES...
root.king
root.king #7
Oct 5, 2013 at 12:14 AM
BhargavJ said:
is there a very big difference in the quality between 720p and 1080i .
Click to expand...

yes , but go for 1080p not 1080i


What Is the Difference Between 1080p and 1080i?
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BhargavJ #8
Oct 5, 2013 at 6:33 AM
root.king said:
yes , but go for 1080p not 1080i


What Is the Difference Between 1080p and 1080i?
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Thanks for the link. I had earlier thought that 720 was p and 1080 was always i.
gamer.geek
gamer.geek #9
Oct 5, 2013 at 7:33 AM
@OP There's a huge difference between both the resolutions. Once you will be used to playing in 1080p, you will never want to revert back to a lower resolution panel.

But remember to get a good GFX card otherwise your gaming experience will not be that great cuz you willl have to play on low settings.