30" LCD - worth the money?

PH3N0M · Jun 16, 2009, 01:15 PM

I've been wanting a 30" lcd and I presently have a 24". My question is, would I notice a considerable difference in the 2560x1600 resolution over the 1920x1200? I don't want to drop the cash for a larger resolution if I won't notice a significant difference in clarity while playing games such as COD4 and COD5.

Chaos · Jun 16, 2009, 01:16 PM

you obviously have a strong enough system; so if you do take the leap keep us posted with a few screen shots

***Zardon*** · Jun 16, 2009, 01:20 PM

Yes I think its worth the money - 2560x1600 is as big a step up as 1280x800 to 1920x1200 IMO.

Not just for gaming either, once you experience 2560 it really is hard to go back.

If you are borrowing money to do it and will end up struggling to pay for it no, but if you have the cash spare, go for it. You can flame me if you think it sucks.

PH3N0M · Jun 16, 2009, 01:25 PM

Alright, I just wanted to get some feedback before dropping the dough. Others I've spoken with have told me to just get a 32" lcd t.v. and my reply was the same, the 1920x1080 resolution can't compare to the 2560x1600. However, I've never seen what the picture looks like on the 2560x1600 so I'm rather curious.

***Zardon*** · Jun 16, 2009, 02:21 PM

Ok well when you do see it and you manage to scrape your jaw off the floor be sure to tell your mates they are all slightly retarded. I will back you up.

Zelig · Jun 16, 2009, 03:10 PM

Keep in mind that if money is an issue, you get slightly more desktop real estate running dual 1080p monitors than a single 30", for about half the cost.

But if you've already got a 24", you can run that as your secondary, and you're good to go.

PH3N0M · Jun 16, 2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zelig

Keep in mind that if money is an issue, you get slightly more desktop real estate running dual 1080p monitors than a single 30", for about half the cost.

But if you've already got a 24", you can run that as your secondary, and you're good to go.

Oh, my 24" is plenty big. I just want to be able to take full advantage of my 285's capabilities and a 30" with the 2560x1600 would allow me to do so. I'm trying to scrape up some cash.

Judas · Jun 16, 2009, 04:32 PM

ANYONE.. and i mean anyone i've shown the 2560x1600 30" dell's that i had, wanted it badly.

The extra 6 inches is a major jump....

but the more then DOUBLE the definition pixel wise is like night and day.

It's far more imersing. Frankly it's incredible. I miss my 30"..... i'd take a single 30" 2560x1600 over 2 or even 4 24" 1920x1200 displays or a 52/55 " 1080p

**kris23** · Jun 16, 2009, 04:39 PM

i gotta get me one of those....

Judas · Jun 16, 2009, 05:20 PM

it's why i'm excited to see that they are making an effort to make 2160p TV's and displays available...... there are already commercial products available.. but the price is rediculious...

There is already rumored 2160p Projectors come around which would be quite a sight to see as the higher resolutions at a distance on a large format display is what really shows.

but a 30" 2560x1600 sitting at no more then 3 feet away is quite shocking.

***Zardon*** · Jun 16, 2009, 05:21 PM

well there you go, Judas wet himself, thats how good they are PH3N0M

**kris23** · Jun 16, 2009, 05:24 PM

lol

PH3N0M · Jun 16, 2009, 05:40 PM

Well, I just picked one up on eBay that had just been listed. The buy it now price was $569 +$40 for shipping and handling and I picked it up with shipping for $553 by using a 10% off Paypal coupon. I asked the seller if there were any dead or stuck pixels and received a reply that there are none.

Quote:

We are offering you a DELL monitor, pre-owned in very clean condition, with very minor wearmarks, nodead pixels, no dents, scratches or damage on lcd display or housing as seen pictures, tested it powers up and works, ships insured and guaranteed against DOA!

humonous · Jun 16, 2009, 05:41 PM

very nice man ! post all about it, id like one myself just cant afford one right now. Hopefully it arrives in good order. Don't think you can go wrong with Dell screens.

**kris23** · Jun 16, 2009, 05:43 PM

wow good deal....

Judas · Jun 16, 2009, 06:25 PM

that's an incredible deal..

which model is it..

can you post the revision? (when you get it)

the A02 and newer models are imo the best for the 3007 FPW/WFP... or is it an HC model?

PH3N0M · Jun 16, 2009, 06:39 PM

It's an HC model, whatever that means.

Judas · Jun 16, 2009, 06:47 PM

they are saposed to be a higher quality version of the 3007's... when you get it post the revision and look it up....

Mac Daddy · Jun 16, 2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

Yes I think its worth the money - 2560x1600 is as big a step up as 1280x800 to 1920x1200 IMO.

Not just for gaming either, once you experience 2560 it really is hard to go back.

If you are borrowing money to do it and will end up struggling to pay for it no, but if you have the cash spare, go for it. You can flame me if you think it sucks.

Nothing more to add and I need a new monitor

PH3N0M · Jun 19, 2009, 05:27 PM

I'll be glad when I can get the prob figured out with mine!

Chaos · Jun 19, 2009, 08:07 PM

Im sure you took the time to grab the actual model specific driver from Dell

Drivers & Downloads

PH3N0M · Jun 19, 2009, 08:15 PM

Yeah, I installed the latest driver. Call of Duty - World at War looks stunning!

PH3N0M · Jun 19, 2009, 08:29 PM

Oh, and by the way, here's a screenshot!

Tyrsonswood · Jun 19, 2009, 08:32 PM

Nice...........

Mac Daddy · Jun 19, 2009, 08:43 PM

Sweet

***Zardon*** · Jun 19, 2009, 08:51 PM

how is the brightness variance across the panel? any dead pixels? (at that price even a few dead pixels would be acceptable IMO).

PH3N0M · Jun 19, 2009, 08:52 PM

NO dead or stuck pixels anywhere! I can't believe what good shape it's in. It really looks as if it came directly from Dell because there's not a mark or scuff on it anywhere! The brightness works perfect, too! This is by far one of the best investments I've made!

***Zardon*** · Jun 19, 2009, 08:53 PM

excellent, its always a nice feeling when you pick up a bargain. health to enjoy it !

**dj_stick** · Jun 19, 2009, 08:55 PM

is it wrong to want two of those?

Mac Daddy · Jun 19, 2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_stick

is it wrong to want two of those?

Nope

Jun 16, 2009, 01:15 PM	#1
PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 342 Rep Power: 21 System Specs	30" LCD - worth the money? I've been wanting a 30" lcd and I presently have a 24". My question is, would I notice a considerable difference in the 2560x1600 resolution over the 1920x1200? I don't want to drop the cash for a larger resolution if I won't notice a significant difference in clarity while playing games such as COD4 and COD5. __________________

Jun 16, 2009, 01:16 PM	#2
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,176 Rep Power: 94 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? you obviously have a strong enough system; so if you do take the leap keep us posted with a few screen shots __________________

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*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,244 Rep Power: 3150	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? Yes I think its worth the money - 2560x1600 is as big a step up as 1280x800 to 1920x1200 IMO. Not just for gaming either, once you experience 2560 it really is hard to go back. If you are borrowing money to do it and will end up struggling to pay for it no, but if you have the cash spare, go for it. You can flame me if you think it sucks.

Jun 16, 2009, 01:25 PM	#4
PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 342 Rep Power: 21 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? Alright, I just wanted to get some feedback before dropping the dough. Others I've spoken with have told me to just get a 32" lcd t.v. and my reply was the same, the 1920x1080 resolution can't compare to the 2560x1600. However, I've never seen what the picture looks like on the 2560x1600 so I'm rather curious. __________________

Jun 16, 2009, 02:21 PM	#5
*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,244 Rep Power: 3150	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? Ok well when you do see it and you manage to scrape your jaw off the floor be sure to tell your mates they are all slightly retarded. I will back you up.

Jun 16, 2009, 03:10 PM	#6
Zelig DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,167 Rep Power: 53 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? Keep in mind that if money is an issue, you get slightly more desktop real estate running dual 1080p monitors than a single 30", for about half the cost. But if you've already got a 24", you can run that as your secondary, and you're good to go. __________________ --

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*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,244 Rep Power: 3150	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? well there you go, Judas wet himself, thats how good they are PH3N0M

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,305 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? lol __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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humonous DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 151 Rep Power: 29	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? very nice man ! post all about it, id like one myself just cant afford one right now. Hopefully it arrives in good order. Don't think you can go wrong with Dell screens.

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,305 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? wow good deal.... __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 342 Rep Power: 21 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? It's an HC model, whatever that means. __________________

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PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 342 Rep Power: 21 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? I'll be glad when I can get the prob figured out with mine! __________________ Last edited by PH3N0M; Jun 19, 2009 at 05:38 PM.

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Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,176 Rep Power: 94 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? Im sure you took the time to grab the actual model specific driver from Dell Drivers & Downloads __________________

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PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 342 Rep Power: 21 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? Yeah, I installed the latest driver. Call of Duty - World at War looks stunning! __________________

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PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 342 Rep Power: 21 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? Oh, and by the way, here's a screenshot! __________________

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*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,244 Rep Power: 3150	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? how is the brightness variance across the panel? any dead pixels? (at that price even a few dead pixels would be acceptable IMO).

Jun 19, 2009, 08:52 PM	#27
PH3N0M The Master of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The U.S. of A Posts: 342 Rep Power: 21 System Specs	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? NO dead or stuck pixels anywhere! I can't believe what good shape it's in. It really looks as if it came directly from Dell because there's not a mark or scuff on it anywhere! The brightness works perfect, too! This is by far one of the best investments I've made! __________________

Jun 19, 2009, 08:53 PM	#28
*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,244 Rep Power: 3150	Re: 30" LCD - worth the money? excellent, its always a nice feeling when you pick up a bargain. health to enjoy it !