Is a Dell 2405FPW 24" LCD a display for a GAMER ?

[Madellga]

I used to love my 19"Sony 420GS, but after 3 years the image was not the same as new.

Like you, I thought also that CRTs were sharper than LCDs, but this is not true. Indeed the first LCDs were not good, but nowadays they are.

The CRT at Ebay for 400 bucks is a good buy, I would be tempted also. But monitor is the most important hardware in my opinion. We spend money that should last for years.
Those are at Ebay are used and even if they are in good condition today, the best part ( the first years) is gone.

The fact is that you can't buy any LCD. You have to try going into a store and look at them, not only video but also text applications. You can't do that with Dell, so you have to ask a friend or use the 2 week return policy if you don't like.

In addition to that, CRTs are heavy, take a lot of space and draw too much power. LCDs are the way to go IMO.

I am shortsighted (have to use glasses) and LCDs are much easier on the eyes. I rarelly have headaches with LCDs.

 

[ITPaladin]

bleh JRW you need to check your PMs to the left of the screen. I sent you two and no replies.
Because of cost I went for the HP branded Sony that guy is selling as well. Space is no concern to me, and weight, well..it is just going to sit there on the desk after all.
When I can afford a LCD I will get one and possibly sell the CRT.
The seller has partnered with SquareTrade Warranty Services to allow you to buy 3 years for $28.99. He offers a 30 day warranty on his own.
The HPs are $225 + $100 shipping + $10 optional insurace.

 

[CP5670]

Originally posted by: JRW
My vote for best gaming monitor goes to the Sony 24" FW900 Widescreen CRT , Im not just saying that because I own one either I recently bought one on Ebay for $400 shipped and its the best decision I ever made.
se bad boys used to retail for $2,300.

Well, I wouldn't say it's clearly the best out there. It lacks the superbright/dynamic mode (IMO the monitors with this feature are in an entirely different class from anything else, LCDs or other CRTs) and falls off a bit on refresh rates at large 4:3 resolutions. But it's hard to argue with that $400 used price and the widespread ebay availability, so you have a point.

 

[JRW]

Originally posted by: CP5670

Originally posted by: JRW
My vote for best gaming monitor goes to the Sony 24" FW900 Widescreen CRT , Im not just saying that because I own one either I recently bought one on Ebay for $400 shipped and its the best decision I ever made.
se bad boys used to retail for $2,300.

Well, I wouldn't say it's clearly the best out there. It lacks the superbright/dynamic mode (IMO the monitors with this feature are in an entirely different class from anything else, LCDs or other CRTs) and falls off a bit on refresh rates at large 4:3 resolutions. But it's hard to argue with that $400 used price and the widespread ebay availability, so you have a point.

My last monitor had the brightness toggle (Sony G520P) and to be honest I was alittle worried about the FW900 not having this feature but it turns out with the Contrast set on 90 it appears to have the same Contrast vibrancy or 'punch' vs. my G520P on its brightest setting (Dynamic Mode) but I havent actualy compared them side by side , either way its very close and games look fantastic on the FW900 especially when playing a game that properly supports widescreen resolutions, such as FarCry or Half Life 2.

 

[Tu13erhead]

I love my 2405FPW. You will too, I promise. Best money I've ever spent on my PC.

 

[kamranziadar]

If somebody thinkings Dell Ultra Sharp shows some ghosting. He might saw a Ghost

This baby is the best product i ever bought!

I watch HDTV every day on this LCD and i swear i never thought Watching TV could be that much fun. The resolution is increadible at 1920 x 1080i, and picture is so clear you don;t believe your eyes. If you are in the market to buy a LCD and you can afford this and you are also looking for some more options then you are wasting your time.

 

[Woofmeister]

No ghosting here either. The 2405 is the best bargain in computing today. (full stop)

 

[Chocolate Pi]

I love my 2405FPW; I love the 1920x1200, however, my 6600GT doesn't....

 

[1000]

I played DOD: Source for the first time today and now I'm a bit worried..

With my P4 3.2, 1gig ram and x800xt PE the game is still rather choppy.. in gunfights it can drop to 30fps.

Once I am pushing DOD:Source at 1920x1200.. even with the 7800GTX I'm worried I won't be able to maintain 60fps.

Time will tell I guess...

1000

 

[ElTorrente]

Here's a screenie taken while playing on my 2405 online, on a 64-person server: FPS counter is in the top left. This card is plenty for it. Then again, my CPU is a great gaming cpu- the P4 on the other hand..

BF2 1920x1200

 

[Heckler 5th]

eltorrente, hope you killed that bailer! LOL

 

[govtcheez75]

so many people talk about ghosting on LCD panels. I must be missing something. I have a crappy (at least for gaming) 17" IBM analog only LCD that's rated at 25ms and have never really noticed anything that is described as ghosting. I guess I have to have another faster monitor next to it for comparison...but is ghosting really THAT bad? I don't think my Monitor perfomance has ever kept me from being better at a FPS game. Can the human eye actually detect the difference between 8ms and 16ms?