I'll back up the 3D on Flatout 2. For a game that isn't rated by nVidia at all, it really is superb. Mr Trofeo and I have been playing it, according to Steam, for 8 hours so far, and it's brilliant fun.
I haven't tried the Benq; I went for the Asus as the glossy screen wasn't an issue for me. I'm very happy with it in terms of picture quality. It's great for watching films and TV series, and games look really nice on it. It's the closest I've seen in terms of colours to my friend's Dell 2407WFP S-PVA panel. In fact, in programs that don't use the full Adobe RGB spectrum it looks too saturated, being a wide gamut monitor. After using a 120Hz screen for a couple of months, 60Hz seems very juddery though. I couldn't go back to using a 60Hz screen now. I'd miss the 3D as well.
The Asus does have a little backlight bleed, but it's only noticeable on a completely black screen. Even dark scenes in films and games aren't a problem though.
However, I'm less than impressed with Asus' returns policy. I got a stuck blue pixel, and then a whole line, top to bottom, of stuck blue pixels, and upon contacting Asus was told they would only replace it for a new monitor within 7 days. I've had it about 10 weeks. I contacted the retailer explaining the situation and haven't had a reply yet, however when I tried to submit an RMA they said it had to go directly to Asus. I'm pretty sure a 12 month replacement with a new product warranty applies regardless, but they don't seem to think so. I can get rid of the line when it rears its head now and again, but I don't see why I should seeing as it cost me nearly £400 for the bundle.
Just be warned. It's looking like I'm going to have to jump through a few hoops to get a replacement. Check the warranty terms before parting with any money.
I haven't tried the Benq; I went for the Asus as the glossy screen wasn't an issue for me. I'm very happy with it in terms of picture quality. It's great for watching films and TV series, and games look really nice on it. It's the closest I've seen in terms of colours to my friend's Dell 2407WFP S-PVA panel. In fact, in programs that don't use the full Adobe RGB spectrum it looks too saturated, being a wide gamut monitor. After using a 120Hz screen for a couple of months, 60Hz seems very juddery though. I couldn't go back to using a 60Hz screen now. I'd miss the 3D as well.
The Asus does have a little backlight bleed, but it's only noticeable on a completely black screen. Even dark scenes in films and games aren't a problem though.
However, I'm less than impressed with Asus' returns policy. I got a stuck blue pixel, and then a whole line, top to bottom, of stuck blue pixels, and upon contacting Asus was told they would only replace it for a new monitor within 7 days. I've had it about 10 weeks. I contacted the retailer explaining the situation and haven't had a reply yet, however when I tried to submit an RMA they said it had to go directly to Asus. I'm pretty sure a 12 month replacement with a new product warranty applies regardless, but they don't seem to think so. I can get rid of the line when it rears its head now and again, but I don't see why I should seeing as it cost me nearly £400 for the bundle.
Just be warned. It's looking like I'm going to have to jump through a few hoops to get a replacement. Check the warranty terms before parting with any money.
