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GoodBytes · 19th Jul 2011, 02:24

The U2711 is 16:9, but of course a much higher resolution.

Essentially, your choice is:
1x U2710 (16:9 - 2560 x 1440)
or
2x U2410 (16:10 - 1920x1200)

Well it depends on you.

1 monitor setup is better for gaming, as you don't have any multi-monitor lack of support (game is only on 1 screen, so the other screens still shows the desktop).

2 monitors setup will provide you with better multitasking, and it's 16:10. More and more games support multiple monitors, but not all. Also, your GPU will run hotter as it needs more speed to sync both in drawing, so, depending on your cooling solution, a bit louder system, unless you attach each monitor on separate graphic cards.

Else then that, you have the U3011, which is the U2711, but the 16:10 format.

It all comes down to, what is more important to you.

Of and you have to consider that SD quality videos, will look even worse on the U2711/U3011, as, you guest it, needs to stretch it even more to fit it when you full screen it.

To me, both setup are perfect, and excellent for what you paying for. It's really preference.

longweight · 19th Jul 2011, 07:32

Thanks Goodbytes for the Pm and the information above, just been on the phone to Dell Uk and they are going to send me a quotation with the best price....

I think one large screen will be better for home use as I rarely multi-task! The main reason for wanting 16:10 is to fit more on the screen, you don't get all that much on a 24" 1920 x 1080 monitor (I use 2 at work).

Parge · 19th Jul 2011, 07:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by LennyRhys

Nope - with both of my displays enabled in windows (which isn't often) my graphics clocks don't change, nor does the card get hotter - sits at 34C pretty much all the time, regardless of what display config I use.

They do, they'll got from stock 2D clocks (say 50mhz) to semi 3d clocks (say 400mhz). Take a look in GPUz.

also @ Longweight, could you let us know what your quotation is?

longweight · 19th Jul 2011, 08:21

It was a home use quotation not a small business one which was my mistake.

£838 list -5%

longweight · 19th Jul 2011, 13:14

Seems to be lots of concern about input lag on the U2711 and nearly all reviews say that it is not ideal for gaming.

What other alternatives are there?

wuyanxu · 19th Jul 2011, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by longweight

Seems to be lots of concern about input lag on the U2711 and nearly all reviews say that it is not ideal for gaming.

What other alternatives are there?

what lag?

don't get any lag problems, and i play pretty fast pasted FPS games online. (though not competitively)

longweight · 19th Jul 2011, 13:27

Most reviews mention that you can detect input lag in first person shooters:

TFT Central review

anandtech review

But if you own one and can't really detect any lag then I will believe you!

true_gamer · 19th Jul 2011, 13:27

There seems to be allot of bad reviews on monitors which are pure awesomeness! (Don't believe everything you read!)

This is why I done my review of the LG IPS231P-BN, as some reviews sites stated it had bad lag, and yet I have not had any, and many people who have owned the monitor will state the same as me.

wuyanxu · 19th Jul 2011, 13:32

problem with review sites are that they review 120Hz TN monitors and then expect IPS to feel the same. truth in the matter is that yes there are minor lag difference, it's something you got to sacrifice. the better image quality, the larger input lag.

TN is terrible, but fast. IPS is good at colours and have reasonable response time. PVA has extremely beautiful colours, but has slow response times.

IPS will never be as fast as TN, but it's good enough for casual gamers who are not playing split second twitchy shooters.

longweight · 19th Jul 2011, 13:40

Well I just wanted to check to see if it was an issue! But probably play similar games to you guys, L4D2, TF2, Dirt 3, BF3 when it comes out, Just Cause 2 etc... so I guess it will be fine

GoodBytes · 19th Jul 2011, 13:43

Also to note, that IPS panels did some huge improvement in speed and lower input lag over the last couple generations. So people still assume that IPS is a big no for gaming, and TN is the only option, but that is simply not true.

I don't know about you guys, but I play games for entertainment, and to have a blast... not to get frustrated in trying to be best of the best. I die a lot in multi-player games.. so what.. I am having my fun.

true_gamer · 19th Jul 2011, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoodBytes

Also to note, that IPS panels did some huge improvement in speed and lower input lag over the last couple generations. So people still assume that IPS is a big no for gaming, and TN is the only option, but that is simply not true.

I don't know about you guys, but I play games for entertainment, and to have a blast... not to get frustrated in trying to be best of the best. I die a lot in multi-player games.. so what.. I am having my fun.

Same here! Although I do own on RB6V2...

longweight · 19th Jul 2011, 13:50

Well if I suck at any fps in the future I will have a damn good excuse!

GoodBytes · 19th Jul 2011, 17:51

LOL!
I blame my non-gaming class printer. Latency is too big, and I don't have 20 macro keys,

longweight · 19th Jul 2011, 19:05

Hey you have your laggy IPS panel too!

OCJunkie · 20th Jul 2011, 17:07

Get 3 of anything if you can. Seriously, you'll never ever go back once you play in triple.

GoodBytes · 20th Jul 2011, 17:17

Hmm no.. I would prefer a descent monitor than 3 crappy ones.
At least with 1 I can enjoy better my computer.

LennyRhys · 20th Jul 2011, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parge

They do, they'll got from stock 2D clocks (say 50mhz) to semi 3d clocks (say 400mhz). Take a look in GPUz.

Core jumps briefly to 400 and within a few seconds all clocks go back to 2D 50/67.5/101

I'll say it again: two monitors makes no difference to my GPU clocks or temps LOL

longweight · 20th Jul 2011, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by LennyRhys

Core jumps briefly to 400 and within a few seconds all clocks go back to 2D 50/67.5/101

I'll say it again: two monitors makes no difference to my GPU clocks or temps LOL

Are you sure?

:P

LennyRhys · 20th Jul 2011, 21:48

No, let me go and check

19th Jul 2011, 02:24	#21
GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 11,524	The U2711 is 16:9, but of course a much higher resolution. Essentially, your choice is: 1x U2710 (16:9 - 2560 x 1440) or 2x U2410 (16:10 - 1920x1200) Well it depends on you. 1 monitor setup is better for gaming, as you don't have any multi-monitor lack of support (game is only on 1 screen, so the other screens still shows the desktop). 2 monitors setup will provide you with better multitasking, and it's 16:10. More and more games support multiple monitors, but not all. Also, your GPU will run hotter as it needs more speed to sync both in drawing, so, depending on your cooling solution, a bit louder system, unless you attach each monitor on separate graphic cards. Else then that, you have the U3011, which is the U2711, but the 16:10 format. It all comes down to, what is more important to you. Of and you have to consider that SD quality videos, will look even worse on the U2711/U3011, as, you guest it, needs to stretch it even more to fit it when you full screen it. To me, both setup are perfect, and excellent for what you paying for. It's really preference. __________________ Nv GPU Pro - Automate your graphic card overclock base on what you run, reduce power and noise. Designed for Laptops and Desktops. Filled with features. Core i7 930 2.8GHz \| G.Skill Pi 6GB 1600MHz 7-5-7-24 1.5V \| Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 \| GeForce GTX 260 \| W.D Caviar Black 1TB \| Corsair AX750 \| Noctua NH-U12P \| Xonar Essence STX \| Win8 Pro 64-bit \| Dell U2410 - 1920x1200 \| OCZ Vertex 4 250GB

19th Jul 2011, 07:32	#22
longweight GIFted Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 9,067	Thanks Goodbytes for the Pm and the information above, just been on the phone to Dell Uk and they are going to send me a quotation with the best price.... I think one large screen will be better for home use as I rarely multi-task! The main reason for wanting 16:10 is to fit more on the screen, you don't get all that much on a 24" 1920 x 1080 monitor (I use 2 at work). __________________ Longweight's Mechanical Keyboard Guide!

19th Jul 2011, 08:21	#24
longweight GIFted Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 9,067	It was a home use quotation not a small business one which was my mistake. £838 list -5% __________________ Longweight's Mechanical Keyboard Guide!

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longweight GIFted Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 9,067	Seems to be lots of concern about input lag on the U2711 and nearly all reviews say that it is not ideal for gaming. What other alternatives are there? __________________ Longweight's Mechanical Keyboard Guide!

19th Jul 2011, 13:27	#27
longweight GIFted Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 9,067	Most reviews mention that you can detect input lag in first person shooters: TFT Central review anandtech review But if you own one and can't really detect any lag then I will believe you! __________________ Longweight's Mechanical Keyboard Guide!

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longweight GIFted Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 9,067	Well I just wanted to check to see if it was an issue! But probably play similar games to you guys, L4D2, TF2, Dirt 3, BF3 when it comes out, Just Cause 2 etc... so I guess it will be fine __________________ Longweight's Mechanical Keyboard Guide!

19th Jul 2011, 13:43	#31
GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 11,524	Also to note, that IPS panels did some huge improvement in speed and lower input lag over the last couple generations. So people still assume that IPS is a big no for gaming, and TN is the only option, but that is simply not true. I don't know about you guys, but I play games for entertainment, and to have a blast... not to get frustrated in trying to be best of the best. I die a lot in multi-player games.. so what.. I am having my fun. __________________ Nv GPU Pro - Automate your graphic card overclock base on what you run, reduce power and noise. Designed for Laptops and Desktops. Filled with features. Core i7 930 2.8GHz \| G.Skill Pi 6GB 1600MHz 7-5-7-24 1.5V \| Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 \| GeForce GTX 260 \| W.D Caviar Black 1TB \| Corsair AX750 \| Noctua NH-U12P \| Xonar Essence STX \| Win8 Pro 64-bit \| Dell U2410 - 1920x1200 \| OCZ Vertex 4 250GB

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longweight GIFted Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 9,067	Well if I suck at any fps in the future I will have a damn good excuse! __________________ Longweight's Mechanical Keyboard Guide!

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GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 11,524	LOL! I blame my non-gaming class printer. Latency is too big, and I don't have 20 macro keys, __________________ Nv GPU Pro - Automate your graphic card overclock base on what you run, reduce power and noise. Designed for Laptops and Desktops. Filled with features. Core i7 930 2.8GHz \| G.Skill Pi 6GB 1600MHz 7-5-7-24 1.5V \| Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 \| GeForce GTX 260 \| W.D Caviar Black 1TB \| Corsair AX750 \| Noctua NH-U12P \| Xonar Essence STX \| Win8 Pro 64-bit \| Dell U2410 - 1920x1200 \| OCZ Vertex 4 250GB

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longweight GIFted Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 9,067	Hey you have your laggy IPS panel too! __________________ Longweight's Mechanical Keyboard Guide!

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GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 11,524	Hmm no.. I would prefer a descent monitor than 3 crappy ones. At least with 1 I can enjoy better my computer. __________________ Nv GPU Pro - Automate your graphic card overclock base on what you run, reduce power and noise. Designed for Laptops and Desktops. Filled with features. Core i7 930 2.8GHz \| G.Skill Pi 6GB 1600MHz 7-5-7-24 1.5V \| Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 \| GeForce GTX 260 \| W.D Caviar Black 1TB \| Corsair AX750 \| Noctua NH-U12P \| Xonar Essence STX \| Win8 Pro 64-bit \| Dell U2410 - 1920x1200 \| OCZ Vertex 4 250GB

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