They tend to be a bit bright out of the box. Via the NCP/ Adjust desktop colour settings page, reduce Gamma to +0.80 and Brightness to whatever suits you
Dell S2716DG - Dells first G-sync
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Have you amended the refresh rate under Nvidia control Panel / Adjust desktop Size and Position/ Refresh rate?
Quick question as I've just started the exhaustive process of researching for a new monitor.
I notice this one is a TN Panel. I was under the impression that IPS is preferable to many? I also notice that this monitor is a bit more pricey than an Acer IPS with the same goodies (G-Sync, 1440p, etc). It seems to be on par cost-wise with a 27' Asus ROG screen.
Is this one a better option than an Acer/Asus IPS?
I notice this one is a TN Panel. I was under the impression that IPS is preferable to many? I also notice that this monitor is a bit more pricey than an Acer IPS with the same goodies (G-Sync, 1440p, etc). It seems to be on par cost-wise with a 27' Asus ROG screen.
Is this one a better option than an Acer/Asus IPS?
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I see you're in NZ according to your location. Here in the UK this monitor (if bought from OCUK) is priced similarly to the Acer tn model and quite a bit cheaper than the Asus ROG tn panel and the 2 IPS panels. So add on Dell's legendary after sales service, compared to the other 2 companys "allegedly" poor service and Bob's yer Uncle.
Is it better than the IPS panels, well both IPS & TN have their own idiosyncrasies so you need to make your own mind up on that one (IPS glow vs TN colour shift etc)
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Could anyone please tell me if NVidia sorted out the flickering issue with G-Sync? I'm contemplating buying one of these Dell monitors (on offer for £389.99 at the mo), but i'm not a fan of the G-Sync flickering on loading screens and some in-game menus etc... Otherwise I'll probably end up buying a standard 144Hz screen instead.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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Ok I decided to pull the trigger and buy it anyway 
. It'll be a nice upgrade from my current 23" LG 1080p IPS screen... Even if the Dell does use a TN panel.
I'm fed up with the slight motion blur/ghosting in some games with my current IPS screen and the typical IPS glow can be off putting too! I don't expect the colour accuracy on the Dell to be as good as my fully calibrated LG, but it shouldn't be too bad judging from various reviews. The limited viewing angle won't bother me much either as I tend to sit directly in front of the screen when gaming
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I Just hope I've made the right decision for my i7 4790k & 980 Ti setup
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. It'll be a nice upgrade from my current 23" LG 1080p IPS screen... Even if the Dell does use a TN panel. I'm fed up with the slight motion blur/ghosting in some games with my current IPS screen and the typical IPS glow can be off putting too! I don't expect the colour accuracy on the Dell to be as good as my fully calibrated LG, but it shouldn't be too bad judging from various reviews. The limited viewing angle won't bother me much either as I tend to sit directly in front of the screen when gaming
.I Just hope I've made the right decision for my i7 4790k & 980 Ti setup
.Ok I decided to pull the trigger and buy it anyway
I Just hope I've made the right decision for my i7 4790k & 980 Ti setup
m8 you will be shocked how bad colors are compared to even cheap ips panels
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I've pulled the trigger on one as well as a EVGA 1080 FTW, can't wait. Will report back once it's arrived and I've tested it.
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Hopefully I'll just get used to it after a bit of tweaking. I'm more interested in the response time, refresh rate and G-sync... I can sacrifice a slight bit of colour accuracy for a much better gaming experience
Hopefully I'll just get used to it after a bit of tweaking. I'm more interested in the response time, refresh rate and G-sync... I can sacrifice a slight bit of colour accuracy for a much better gaming experience
You could just go for one of the 144Hz IPS GSync models, then you get the best of both.
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You could just go for one of the 144Hz IPS GSync models, then you get the best of both.
That's where it starts getting a bit too expensive for my liking... Maybe one day though. Looks like the Acer IPS models are generally cheaper, but I wouldn't touch anything from Acer ever again. Poor QC, bad customer service and incompetent engineers. Never again.
i feel the same way about acer.. was very dissappointed overall with the xb270hu.
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Hoping for an IPS variant of this to show itself at Computex.
Indeed. Surprised this monitor is so popular considering it has issues and is TN.
Yes it is set at 144Hz, strange that several other games report as 144hz G-Sync but not BF4
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BF4 has control of the refresh rate independent of the desktop. What refresh rate is selected in the game itself?
BF4 will/can adhere to the preferred refresh rate option in the nVidia control panel but can also be set ingame to a specific refresh rate independently of the desktop.
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Yup! Either a IPS variant of this, or a G-sync IPS ultrawide preferably above 60Hz will do me