Dell 2405FPW (24" Widescreen Display)
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Originally Posted by Dieseldog
16ms, 8 ms, 4ms...??? I'm interested in the Big Daddy Dell 2405FPW, but am wondering about gaming performance (primarily 
). The reviews all say it's a superb display, but has anyone here got one and can comment on it's ability re BF2 (that'll get Dr Evil responding) or similar. Wondering whether the 16ms reponse time will have me looking at something else like the new Viewsonic 4ms range. Does it really make a such a big difference? Ta'
). The reviews all say it's a superb display, but has anyone here got one and can comment on it's ability re BF2 (that'll get Dr Evil responding) or similar. Wondering whether the 16ms reponse time will have me looking at something else like the new Viewsonic 4ms range. Does it really make a such a big difference? Ta'
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I know of a lot of people that very happy with the 16ms performance of the Dell 2405 and 2005's, and use them primarily for gaming. I've not used one personally, but keep thinking about getting one, but think i'll wait for the 8ms screens.
But this may be of interest: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...php?t=17463950
And this regarding 20" displays: http://www.anandtech.com/displays/showdoc.aspx?i=2400
I opt'd for the Viewsonic 19" VP191 (8ms), now called the VP930 due to panel updates. A couple of mates have the VP930 and are very happy with it too.
Trouble is, what looks good to one person, will not to another. And for gaming on those resolutions, like BF2
, you will need to consider a top end GPU suchs the Nvidia 7800 series or ATi X1800 series.
ps. Smokedog - agreed SLI/Crossfire helps at these resolutions
I know of a lot of people that very happy with the 16ms performance of the Dell 2405 and 2005's, and use them primarily for gaming. I've not used one personally, but keep thinking about getting one, but think i'll wait for the 8ms screens.
But this may be of interest: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...php?t=17463950
And this regarding 20" displays: http://www.anandtech.com/displays/showdoc.aspx?i=2400
I opt'd for the Viewsonic 19" VP191 (8ms), now called the VP930 due to panel updates. A couple of mates have the VP930 and are very happy with it too.
Trouble is, what looks good to one person, will not to another. And for gaming on those resolutions, like BF2
, you will need to consider a top end GPU suchs the Nvidia 7800 series or ATi X1800 series.ps. Smokedog - agreed SLI/Crossfire helps at these resolutions
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Originally Posted by Smokedog
You better have 2 Geforce 7800 graphics cards, if you want to run this beast at native res with all the bells and whistles on.
Dave.
I have a 2005FP at home and the picture quality is fantastic!
The 24in version is supposedly the daddy and definitely worth buying as it has component input too (Useful if you are gonna purchase an Xbox360)
The 2005 will run 1680x1050 res max and the 2405 runs 1920x1200!!
Pictures simply don't do the things justice though!!
Good luck
The 24in version is supposedly the daddy and definitely worth buying as it has component input too (Useful if you are gonna purchase an Xbox360)
The 2005 will run 1680x1050 res max and the 2405 runs 1920x1200!!
Pictures simply don't do the things justice though!!
Good luck
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Originally Posted by DemonDave
I am running a 7800gt dual head - runs 1600x1200 full screen at full everything for one monitor and other screen manages msn outlook etc at the same time. But you are suggesting the 2 cards will be required for the 2405? suerly the 7800gtx would manage it?
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Originally Posted by Dieseldog
Thanks for the replies guys - good stuff. My pc's currently an Athlon 3000 / 1Gb / FX5900 (it was 'The Dogs' 2 years ago, honest!) so it's due an upgrade.
OcUK have the 2405 for £625 inc VAT on their weekly specials, but I just want to check about dead pixels and the lines engaged!!! Grrrr...
OcUK have the 2405 for £625 inc VAT on their weekly specials, but I just want to check about dead pixels and the lines engaged!!! Grrrr...
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OcUK have the 2405 for £625 inc VAT on their weekly specials, but I just want to check about dead pixels and the lines engaged!!! Grrrr...
OcUK have the 2405 for £625 inc VAT on their weekly specials, but I just want to check about dead pixels and the lines engaged!!! Grrrr...
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Originally Posted by Smokedog
The 2405 runs 1920x1200. You might be able to run games like BF2, FEAR etc at max setting with a 7800 "just". But I think you have problems running up coming games at that kind of res.
But FEAR is also CPU limited (min. frame rate due to physics calcs).
However BF2 / Q4 and the likes run fine on a single 7800GTX @ 1280x1024.
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Originally Posted by Dieseldog
Just got it. Jaysus! It's like standing infront of a billboard! My neck muscles are getting a real workout!
Let us know how you get on performance wise chap, would be interested
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Nice one. Although I could never justify (to the wife) spending that kind of money on a monitor alone!
I'll just have to make do with my 19" and 17" for the time being
I'll just have to make do with my 19" and 17" for the time being
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