Normally i wouldn't advertise such foolish purchases, but I've gone ahead and "invested
" in some new hardware which has since brought some interesting results to my attention in particular the fact that it can play RBR2010 rather well.
For those looking to add a new dimension to their RBR2010 experience, i would have no hesitation in recommending the Asus-VG236H as a very good option. It's basically a bundled monitor package including Asus's recently released 23" VG236H, 120khz 3D ready monitor and Nvidia's 3D Vision kit 1xGlasses, the glass kit on it's own is worth around $210-$220 (AUS).
Chk the following Link:
http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=4c96NLALPo3tUtn9
After checking out the competition to the VG236H, i came to the conclusion that the Asus monitor is a first release of the 2nd generation for monitors of this type (120khz minimum req'd for 3D), see Nvidia's system requirements for other known models:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html
For some time now i have been holding off on getting into the Nvidia 3D vision buzz, due to lack of funds being the main reason. However the Asus bundled pkg came within my budget range so i thought what the hell, so based on a few reviews and a couple you tube video's i recently took the plunge and was setup a week later.
To check the full potential of the monitor and Nvidia 3d vision system i loaded up "Batman Arkham Asylum" (Nvidia Ready 3D Game), first impressions.. well lets just say any worries of the money i spent vanished in an instant! WOW! if there was ever a moment where your perspective on gaming would change forever that would be it! SIMPLY JAW Dropping stuff from a gamers POV, It may be early to call, but the future looks bright for 3D PC gaming for the masses.
For content Nvidia's 3d Vision supports over 400 titles including most "Simbin" titles Chk Link:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-3d-games.html
What amazes me most, is that this space age 3D technology by Nvidia is compatible with the respectfully aging RBR(2010) first released late 2003 from memory, i have tried unsuccessfully before to get RBR to run in stereoscopic 3D with other 3D system's eg: old gen asus 3d and E-Dimensional both are a no go, real bad driver support or none at all. So it was finger's crossed when i went ahead with the new gear, but to my relief i can confirm with confidence that RBR is indeed compatible..phew!
My thought's..
Pro's:
Full HD 23"(standard size at the moment), good build quality for bth Asus/Nvidia hardware, Nvidia driver support, 3d screen adjustment options, easy to setup, supports most new & old titles, can be used to view 1080p-3D Blu Ray content (Bluray plyr Req'd), Max brightness 400Cd/m2 (very important for 3D), 2ms response time and most importantly it works with RBR2010.
Cons:
Slight brightness reduction in 3D mode, not all games are "fully" compatible, only "3D Vision ready games" will utilize "all" the 3D eye candy available. Most other games can still produce a 3D effect just not on par with the 3D Vision Ready titles.
No 3D viewing presets, manual adjustment only, eye strain will occur if you have setup 3d vision incorrectly.
The nature of shutter glass 3d gaming means you will take a "brightness" hit, however you can make in game adjustments to compensate for this, affect's mainly older titles from what i have seen so far. RBR brightness levels are pretty good in general but hoping it can be improved somewhere?
I'm still in the process of testing all stages of RBR, so far i have tried France and England and can report on the whole very good 3D results, quite surprising for me given the whole lot works without a hitch, i was expecting the worst (there's no mention of RBR on Nvidia's compatible list).
At a quick glance in 3D cockpit view the first thing which stands out for me is everything inside has body and form meaning i can see a clear distinction between the steering wheel and the dashboard because of the increased depth of field that 3D provides, when all the correct 3D adjustments are made RBR becomes a complete IMMERSION simulator, simply AWESOME!
What i like so far is my ability to judge distances has improved somewhat, i can now clearly judge with confidence how far my front bumper and bonnet are from a tree, rockwall or hairpin inside camber while driving at speed. Increasing the depth of view with the Nvidia gear really makes you feel like your really inside the car, when i'm looking through the front windshield it sort kind of looks like im looking through real glass, scuff marks and all.. Amazing! also the roll cage is right there in front of your face and also very obvious is the bonnet scoop of the Subaru's really stick-out, very cool.
Another thing to is that road surface details really stand out eg: driving line, gradient changes and general road condition, overall i feel like i have a lot more confidence to push the car a bit harder, nice
In summary, i found no issues with RBR & Nvidia 3D Vision other than a slight bit of 3D-ghosting once in a while but nothing to concern most, i can say my experience with RBR in 3D has been an enjoyable one to say the least, and one i would recommend to others, if only to experience the technology with the newer titles, i cannot repeat this enough GAMELIFE CHANGING!!!!! you will not want to go bk to 2D ever. Forget Avatar 3D movie quality.. this hardware will provide you with crisp, sharp and adjustable 3D gaming and viewing.
My main reason for getting this monitor over the other small list of 120hz monitors available came down to the comments of the reviewer of the following link and the release date of the hardware:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3842/asus-vg236h-review-our-first-look-at-120hz
What sold me, was his confirmation that there was no "flickering" present at any time the glasses and monitor combo were being tested, "flickering" is what causes eye strain and from prev exp ruins the 3D effect, like the reviewer i can confirm 3D gaming on this monitor is liquid and thank god for that HDR plugin to, without it RBR showed it's age, very dull in 3D.
So if you're wondering what to buy yourself for xmas, put this near the top of you're shopping list, simply one of the best 3D experience's i've had so far.
I would be interested to hear comments from anyone else who is also playing RBR in 3D?
Note:
120hz/200hz+ etc Plasma's and LCD/LED Tv's have different technology, so chk Nvidia's system requirements before considering.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html
My System Specs:
Cpu: Intel E8400
Ram: 4gb
Video: Nvidia GTX460 (SC)
PhysX: Nvidia 9800GT
I/O: Logitech
O/S: Win7 64bit
" in some new hardware which has since brought some interesting results to my attention in particular the fact that it can play RBR2010 rather well.For those looking to add a new dimension to their RBR2010 experience, i would have no hesitation in recommending the Asus-VG236H as a very good option. It's basically a bundled monitor package including Asus's recently released 23" VG236H, 120khz 3D ready monitor and Nvidia's 3D Vision kit 1xGlasses, the glass kit on it's own is worth around $210-$220 (AUS).
Chk the following Link:
http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=4c96NLALPo3tUtn9
After checking out the competition to the VG236H, i came to the conclusion that the Asus monitor is a first release of the 2nd generation for monitors of this type (120khz minimum req'd for 3D), see Nvidia's system requirements for other known models:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html
For some time now i have been holding off on getting into the Nvidia 3D vision buzz, due to lack of funds being the main reason. However the Asus bundled pkg came within my budget range so i thought what the hell, so based on a few reviews and a couple you tube video's i recently took the plunge and was setup a week later.
To check the full potential of the monitor and Nvidia 3d vision system i loaded up "Batman Arkham Asylum" (Nvidia Ready 3D Game), first impressions.. well lets just say any worries of the money i spent vanished in an instant! WOW! if there was ever a moment where your perspective on gaming would change forever that would be it! SIMPLY JAW Dropping stuff from a gamers POV, It may be early to call, but the future looks bright for 3D PC gaming for the masses.
For content Nvidia's 3d Vision supports over 400 titles including most "Simbin" titles Chk Link:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-3d-games.html
What amazes me most, is that this space age 3D technology by Nvidia
is compatible with the respectfully aging RBR(2010) first released late 2003 from memory, i have tried unsuccessfully before to get RBR to run in stereoscopic 3D with other 3D system's eg: old gen asus 3d and E-Dimensional both are a no go, real bad driver support or none at all. So it was finger's crossed when i went ahead with the new gear, but to my relief i can confirm with confidence that RBR is indeed compatible..phew!My thought's..
Pro's:
Full HD 23"(standard size at the moment), good build quality for bth Asus/Nvidia hardware, Nvidia driver support, 3d screen adjustment options, easy to setup, supports most new & old titles, can be used to view 1080p-3D Blu Ray content (Bluray plyr Req'd), Max brightness 400Cd/m2 (very important for 3D), 2ms response time and most importantly it works with RBR2010.
Cons:
Slight brightness reduction in 3D mode, not all games are "fully" compatible, only "3D Vision ready games" will utilize "all" the 3D eye candy available. Most other games can still produce a 3D effect just not on par with the 3D Vision Ready titles.
No 3D viewing presets, manual adjustment only, eye strain will occur if you have setup 3d vision incorrectly.
The nature of shutter glass 3d gaming means you will take a "brightness" hit, however you can make in game adjustments to compensate for this, affect's mainly older titles from what i have seen so far. RBR brightness levels are pretty good in general but hoping it can be improved somewhere?
I'm still in the process of testing all stages of RBR, so far i have tried France and England and can report on the whole very good 3D results, quite surprising for me given the whole lot works without a hitch, i was expecting the worst (there's no mention of RBR on Nvidia's compatible list).
At a quick glance in 3D cockpit view the first thing which stands out for me is everything inside has body and form meaning i can see a clear distinction between the steering wheel and the dashboard because of the increased depth of field that 3D provides, when all the correct 3D adjustments are made RBR becomes a complete IMMERSION simulator, simply AWESOME!
What i like so far is my ability to judge distances has improved somewhat, i can now clearly judge with confidence how far my front bumper and bonnet are from a tree, rockwall or hairpin inside camber while driving at speed. Increasing the depth of view with the Nvidia gear really makes you feel like your really inside the car, when i'm looking through the front windshield it sort kind of looks like im looking through real glass, scuff marks and all.. Amazing! also the roll cage is right there in front of your face and also very obvious is the bonnet scoop of the Subaru's really stick-out, very cool.
Another thing to is that road surface details really stand out eg: driving line, gradient changes and general road condition, overall i feel like i have a lot more confidence to push the car a bit harder, nice
In summary, i found no issues with RBR & Nvidia 3D Vision other than a slight bit of 3D-ghosting once in a while but nothing to concern most, i can say my experience with RBR in 3D has been an enjoyable one to say the least, and one i would recommend to others, if only to experience the technology with the newer titles, i cannot repeat this enough GAMELIFE CHANGING!!!!! you will not want to go bk to 2D ever. Forget Avatar 3D movie quality.. this hardware will provide you with crisp, sharp and adjustable 3D gaming and viewing.
My main reason for getting this monitor over the other small list of 120hz monitors available came down to the comments of the reviewer of the following link and the release date of the hardware:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3842/asus-vg236h-review-our-first-look-at-120hz
What sold me, was his confirmation that there was no "flickering" present at any time the glasses and monitor combo were being tested, "flickering" is what causes eye strain and from prev exp ruins the 3D effect, like the reviewer i can confirm 3D gaming on this monitor is liquid
and thank god for that HDR plugin to, without it RBR showed it's age, very dull in 3D. So if you're wondering what to buy yourself for xmas, put this near the top of you're shopping list, simply one of the best 3D experience's i've had so far.
I would be interested to hear comments from anyone else who is also playing RBR in 3D?
Note:
120hz/200hz+ etc Plasma's and LCD/LED Tv's have different technology, so chk Nvidia's system requirements before considering.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html
My System Specs:
Cpu: Intel E8400
Ram: 4gb
Video: Nvidia GTX460 (SC)
PhysX: Nvidia 9800GT
I/O: Logitech
O/S: Win7 64bit
