Looking For A Great Gaming Lcd

Jiannu · 02-01-2006, 12:15 AM

Hi,
I'm looking for a great gaming LCD. Any suggestions? I would love the new DELL 30" LCD http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...3007fp_rbp_dhs or DELL's 24" LCD http://accessories.dell.com/sna/prod...tegory_id=4009
If someone knows where I can get any of these gaming LCD's for a great deal please msg me( if someone knows someone that works or is affiliated with Dell or deals with them.....i know..... I'm desperite & pathetic). LOL!
I hear alot of people don't like Dell..... I am also open to any other brands... I just want a killer gaming LCD with FAST refresh rates & high resolution....oh ya and it HAS to be WIDE!!

sorrow · 02-01-2006, 12:40 AM

i have the dell 2405fpw, and i love it.

My only issue is that if you are a stickler for being of 30fps or 40fps avg in games, then you might want to consider a new vid card, though i'm not so sure how the x850 will hold up.

I can barely play bf2 at 1600 resolution never mind the fact that bf2 doesn't do 1920 which is the monitors default.

I love this monitor so i'm upgrading soon. Just something to think about.

oh and as for deals, the 2405fpw has deals on a regular basis, just keep an eye on it.

Miles · 02-03-2006, 10:49 PM

Moved to the graphics forum where I think you'll get more replies

John64 · 02-03-2006, 11:00 PM

I got the 2005FPW and i coudlnt be happier. Its not as big as the 2405 (obviously) but it has a lower resolution which will let your graphics card fare better, its cheaper and the 2405 doesnt have HDCP so you can watch HD content on it, so its a purely computer monitor

Gr8Golf · 02-04-2006, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by John64

the 2405 doesnt have HDCP so you can watch HD content on it, so its a purely computer monitor

Does the 2005FPW? I might have heard somewhere that the rumored 2407 will have HDMI and some additional HD support. I'll need to figure that out as I am typing this in on a brand new 2405 that I can still return for the better model.

John64 · 02-04-2006, 12:51 AM

no it doesnt, the 3007FPW is the only PC monitor i know of. But considering you cant use HD with the monitor unless you get the 30, you may as well get the cheaper one, as i can vouch from experience that the 2005FPW is a great monitor for gaming, and in general

Blue078 · 02-04-2006, 10:05 PM

I love my 2005FPW, it scales excellent at 1280x1024 and above resolutions. Games are killer no ghosting that I've ever seen...that was my main concern when moving from CRT.

Keep an eye on "gotapex.com" they have coupon codes fro Dell LCD's all the time, I saved a bundle with them.

cmay119 · 02-05-2006, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Gr8Golf

Does the 2005FPW? I might have heard somewhere that the rumored 2407 will have HDMI and some additional HD support. I'll need to figure that out as I am typing this in on a brand new 2405 that I can still return for the better model.

The 2007FPW and 2407FPW models should be out within the next couple months, both will have HDCP support for HD-DVD/Blu-Ray formats and will be fully windows Vista compatible. The 2007 like the 2005 will have a native resolution of 1680x1050, while the 2407 will have a native res of 1900x1200 Both models are a 16:10 Wide aspect format. Only the 2407 and 3007 can natively support 1080p high definition.

The 2407 should have all the connections of it's older brother the 2405. I'm not sure about the input connectivity of the 2007.

Supposidely a faster pixel response time on these newer monitors as well.

John64 · 02-05-2006, 03:33 PM

damn, and i just got a 2005FPW. Maybe if i have a warranty issue in a year they will send a 2007FPW as replacement

**SubZero** · 02-05-2006, 04:37 PM

I've been lurking at LCD's for a year now and still haven't found the right one...

I also need one that is great for gaming but also good for normal desktop work.

I guess I'll wait what Dell has in store for us the next couple of months.

Gr8Golf · 02-05-2006, 08:58 PM

Well - the 2405 is growing on me but I hate the thought of getting this now and seeing the new one roll out with better response times in the very near future. The widescreen gaming really is pretty damn amazing and the stated response time of 12ms does seem to be in line with what my VP912b performed like. If they were to get it down to 8ms it would REALLY rock!

Jorrell · 02-05-2006, 09:54 PM

I've been in the "desperately need new monitor" boat since May now. I've been holding out for the new Dell's to come out. I'm torn between two 2007s and a 2407 assuming they have all the DRM (grrrr...) stuff for Vista included.

I think Dell is probably the best way to go for widescreen LCDs. I doubt the response time on the new ones will be below 8ms though.

Jiannu · 02-05-2006, 11:26 PM

Well, It's still between the 2005 & 2405?!?!?!?
Which one should I go for???? IS it woth it an extra 3" for $600???
The difference in specs are :
2005= 300CDm 2405=500CDm
= 600/1 =1000/1
D.O.T=.258mm D.O.T=.27mm
1680x1050 1920x1200+9in 1 card reader
$600 $1200

02-01-2006, 12:15 AM	#1
Jiannu Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bolton,Ontario,CANADA Posts: 228	Looking For A Great Gaming Lcd Hi, I'm looking for a great gaming LCD. Any suggestions? I would love the new DELL 30" LCD http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...3007fp_rbp_dhs or DELL's 24" LCD http://accessories.dell.com/sna/prod...tegory_id=4009 If someone knows where I can get any of these gaming LCD's for a great deal please msg me( if someone knows someone that works or is affiliated with Dell or deals with them.....i know..... I'm desperite & pathetic). LOL! I hear alot of people don't like Dell..... I am also open to any other brands... I just want a killer gaming LCD with FAST refresh rates & high resolution....oh ya and it HAS to be WIDE!! __________________ Q6850 Extreme @ 3.6Ghz Thermalright Ultra 120X Scythe 120mm Evga 780i A1 P8 Evga GTX 260 SC192 Evga GTX 260 SC216 4x1Gb OCZ 1150 DDR2 Reaper X-Fi FATALITY Gamer W.D. 750GB sata Pioneer 212DVD-RW Samsung DVD-RW Corsiar 1000HX psu Antec P182 Logitech MX5500 keyboard&mouse Logitech Z-5500 Sony 40XBR6 @ 1920x1080p Vista Ultimate 32bit Sp2
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02-01-2006, 12:40 AM	#2
sorrow 010011100100100101001110 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,246	i have the dell 2405fpw, and i love it. My only issue is that if you are a stickler for being of 30fps or 40fps avg in games, then you might want to consider a new vid card, though i'm not so sure how the x850 will hold up. I can barely play bf2 at 1600 resolution never mind the fact that bf2 doesn't do 1920 which is the monitors default. I love this monitor so i'm upgrading soon. Just something to think about. oh and as for deals, the 2405fpw has deals on a regular basis, just keep an eye on it. __________________ A64 X2 4800+ (Toledo) A8N32-SLI-Deluxe PQI 2x1gb (2.5/4/4/8/1T) WD 150gb 10,000rpm Raptor eVGA 8800GTX Asus Xonar DX Thermaltake PurePower 560w Gigabyte Aurora Case Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW 24" LCD My site in progress: http://www.average-geek.com
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02-03-2006, 11:00 PM	#4
John64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,450	I got the 2005FPW and i coudlnt be happier. Its not as big as the 2405 (obviously) but it has a lower resolution which will let your graphics card fare better, its cheaper and the 2405 doesnt have HDCP so you can watch HD content on it, so its a purely computer monitor __________________
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02-04-2006, 12:51 AM	#6
John64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,450	no it doesnt, the 3007FPW is the only PC monitor i know of. But considering you cant use HD with the monitor unless you get the 30, you may as well get the cheaper one, as i can vouch from experience that the 2005FPW is a great monitor for gaming, and in general __________________
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02-04-2006, 10:05 PM	#7
Blue078 BB Stacker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 2,391	I love my 2005FPW, it scales excellent at 1280x1024 and above resolutions. Games are killer no ghosting that I've ever seen...that was my main concern when moving from CRT. Keep an eye on "gotapex.com" they have coupon codes fro Dell LCD's all the time, I saved a bundle with them. __________________ DFI SLI-D r.AA0...BIOS 702-2...3700+...7800GTX...2x1g Ballistix..PCP&P 510SLI ...Creative XFi...Promedeia Ultra 5.1's...2005FPW...Cooling by Prometeia and Thermaltake
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02-05-2006, 03:33 PM	#9
John64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,450	damn, and i just got a 2005FPW. Maybe if i have a warranty issue in a year they will send a 2007FPW as replacement __________________
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SubZero Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Below sealevel Posts: 9,665	I've been lurking at LCD's for a year now and still haven't found the right one... I also need one that is great for gaming but also good for normal desktop work. I guess I'll wait what Dell has in store for us the next couple of months. __________________ Main Rig: Asus P5K \| Intel Core Quad Q6600 \| Corsair XMS 6400-4gig eVGA GeForce 8800 GTX KO ACS3 \| X-Fi ExtremeMusic \| Z-5500D OCZ GameXstream 850W \| ThermalTake Aguila \| Logitech G-15 Logitech MX1000 \| Synology DS-207+ NAS (2x500WD-SATA2-RAID0)
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Gr8Golf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 468	Well - the 2405 is growing on me but I hate the thought of getting this now and seeing the new one roll out with better response times in the very near future. The widescreen gaming really is pretty damn amazing and the stated response time of 12ms does seem to be in line with what my VP912b performed like. If they were to get it down to 8ms it would REALLY rock! __________________ Bloodrage \|\| 920 \|\| TRUE Black 3x 2GB HyperX 2000 \|\| 2x 300GB WD VR Raid 0 \|\| 1TB Samsung F1 2x Samsung SH-S183L DVD/RW MSI 4890 OC \|\| LG 246WP Sonar X-Fi \|\| Klipsch 5.1 Lycosa \|\| DeathAdder \|\| Exact Mat CM ATCS 840 \|\| BFG ES-800 Vista Ult x64 - Win 7 x64
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Jorrell .... Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 715	I've been in the "desperately need new monitor" boat since May now. I've been holding out for the new Dell's to come out. I'm torn between two 2007s and a 2407 assuming they have all the DRM (grrrr...) stuff for Vista included. I think Dell is probably the best way to go for widescreen LCDs. I doubt the response time on the new ones will be below 8ms though. __________________
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02-05-2006, 11:26 PM	#13
Jiannu Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bolton,Ontario,CANADA Posts: 228	Well, It's still between the 2005 & 2405?!?!?!? Which one should I go for???? IS it woth it an extra 3" for $600??? The difference in specs are : 2005= 300CDm 2405=500CDm = 600/1 =1000/1 D.O.T=.258mm D.O.T=.27mm 1680x1050 1920x1200+9in 1 card reader $600 $1200 __________________ Q6850 Extreme @ 3.6Ghz Thermalright Ultra 120X Scythe 120mm Evga 780i A1 P8 Evga GTX 260 SC192 Evga GTX 260 SC216 4x1Gb OCZ 1150 DDR2 Reaper X-Fi FATALITY Gamer W.D. 750GB sata Pioneer 212DVD-RW Samsung DVD-RW Corsiar 1000HX psu Antec P182 Logitech MX5500 keyboard&mouse Logitech Z-5500 Sony 40XBR6 @ 1920x1080p Vista Ultimate 32bit Sp2
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