Dell 2005fpw 20in LCD $395 AC

[zoz123]

Originally posted by: toattett
I just got mine yesterday,
Zero dead pixels and no backlighting issues.
Although the image quality is absolutling stunning compare to the CRT, but the ghosting is seriously killing gaming.
Well I just have to get used to it.

Pople say the 2405 12 ms (Same as the FPW2005) has no ghosting even on very fast games like UT2004!

I never used a LCD before, I always use CRT but I want to make the switch, will it be really bad for games?

 

[Caly]

I have to say the price is tempting atm.
Should I get this 2005fpw, or keep waiting for a similar sale on the 2001fp?
hmmm

 

[vukers]

I just received mine yesterday, and it's much bigger than I was expecting =]
When I was playing WoW though, i noticed that when I move in the game, if I look closely enough, the pixels stand out a little. Is that the "ghosting" that you are referring too? Or do I just need to warm it up a little?

 

[Shimmishim]

nice to hear.

i just got in on the deal today from dell home with the 35% off coupon and $60 off of $500

i'm movin up from 2001fp to 2005fp the 2001fp will go to my secondary computer lol.

 

[zoz123]

Originally posted by: vukers
I just received mine yesterday, and it's much bigger than I was expecting =]
When I was playing WoW though, i noticed that when I move in the game, if I look closely enough, the pixels stand out a little. Is that the "ghosting" that you are referring too? Or do I just need to warm it up a little?

Yes this is called ghosting

The new Gateway 21" wide screen have better respone time (8 ms) while Dell have 12 ms, so gateway should be better for games.

Please try faster games like Unreal tournament 2004 or counter striker source and see if ghosting still noticeable or not...

 

[TwiceOver]

I got in on this monitor a while ago. I play UT2004, HL2, and a load of other games on it. I use the DVI connection and havn't noticed any ghosting. There is a significant amount of backlight bleeding on mine but I don't even notice it when playing games. I probably would while watching DVDs... but that is what my TV is for not my PC. All in all worth every penny I spent on it. Just wish I had a use for the other connections.

 

[vukers]

I guess its not really that noticeable.. I was just trying to look very very close at the pretty picture =]

More seriously though, I looked through the forums, and they say LCD's can't "ghost", just Motion Blur.. but what i'm seeing is not so much of a blur, as it is a sharpening of pixels when I move. I have a feeling its the same thing though...

But playing that game in widescreen... O M G..

PS.. Running on 6800 Ultra, 3200 Venice

Edit: Didn't find any Backlight bleeding problems on black screen

 

[aatf510]

Originally posted by: zoz123
Yes this is called ghosting

The new Gateway 21" wide screen have better respone time (8 ms) while Dell have 12 ms, so gateway should be better for games.

Please try faster games like Unreal tournament 2004 or counter striker source and see if ghosting still noticeable or not...

I now have the 2005fpw sitting right next to the 19" Trinitron. Fireup PixPerAn (that program that has cars moving quickly from right to left), you can immediately see that all of the get very blury to the level that you can't identify the object anymore, while on the CRTs it's as sharp as it's static.

The image quality of the 2005fpw supurb (mainly sharpness) comparing to the CRT beside and it's great for slower games like B&W2, and it's also acceptable in games like UT2004.
However, I found CS:S is almost unplayable because in CS:S, I always have to turn the mouse left and right quicky, and now I am unable to aim anything while in any sort of motion. NFS:U2 is even worse, I can now barely see the road when going 100mph+.

 

[Shimmishim]

Originally posted by: toattett

Originally posted by: zoz123
Yes this is called ghosting

The new Gateway 21" wide screen have better respone time (8 ms) while Dell have 12 ms, so gateway should be better for games.

Please try faster games like Unreal tournament 2004 or counter striker source and see if ghosting still noticeable or not...

I now have the 2005fpw sitting right next to the 19" Trinitron. Fireup PixPerAn (that program that has cars moving quickly from right to left), you can immediately see that all of the get very blury to the level that you can't identify the object anymore, while on the CRTs it's as sharp as it's static.

The image quality of the 2005fpw supurb (mainly sharpness) comparing to the CRT beside and it's great for slower games like B&W2, and it's also acceptable in games like UT2004.
However, I found CS:S is almost unplayable because in CS:S, I always have to turn the mouse left and right quicky, and now I am unable to aim anything while in any sort of motion. NFS:U2 is even worse, I can now barely see the road when going 100mph+.

interesting.

i have the 2001fp and i play CS:S and I haven't had ghosting problems at all.

wonder if the 2005 will be worse... hm...

 

[Dawgie]

im not worried about the games, but watching dvds sucks! BACKLIGHT leaking HELL

 

[MikePanic]

there are also coupon codes for the 19" and 24" monitors, one day only if i recall

 

[Qualia]

Has anyone had their order delayed. Ordered mine on Tuesday the 11th and ship date was suppose to be the 17th. Now it is telling the ship date will be between the 20th and the 24th.

 

[Caly]

I ordered mine yesterday, it says it'll ship out around the 19th. I'm in NY.

 

[Soccer Player]

Does this monitor come with software to be able to rotate the image 90 degrees?

 

[TwiceOver]

Originally posted by: Soccer Player
Does this monitor come with software to be able to rotate the image 90 degrees?

No. You will need other software. Both NVidia and ATI have a tool available for their cards.

 

[Qualia]

Nevermind, I just checked the order status and the monitor is ready and is being shipped today (Friday). Hope to have it by Monday or Tuesday.

 

[Dawgie]

Dell has horrible customer service, but ill admit they did a good job shipping this, i ordered it on a friday and it came on tuesday (even with columbus day).

 

[vukers]