Dell S2716DG - Dells first G-sync

Skynet5 · 25 Dec 2015 at 23:56

Any stories of dead pixals. Never been so tempted to replace my benq x2410 120hz. So many bad models out there its like Russian roulette.

Neil79 · 26 Dec 2015 at 00:52

lnoton said:
Any stories of dead pixals. Never been so tempted to replace my benq x2410 120hz. So many bad models out there its like Russian roulette.

More chance of a Rog Swift Dead Pixel! Not to say you wont get one with a Del, but the build and test quality is much better!

Also I had a 1080p 144HZ 24" and have noticed a different in quality and smoothness!

Twirlywoos · 26 Dec 2015 at 01:18

Spikey said:
Thanks mate.

Try this one it has better sRGB coverage compared to the one linked

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5cNNyJqRoXXTXNRN1pXTjctUFU&usp=sharing

or try the one posted on tft central

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_s2716dg.htm

sunlitsix said:
One is good but two is great

I'll have to calibrate it later on but no issues with the second monitor either.

Looks great, I'd get some black or dark grey felt on the back and side of your desk walls though.

harenzo · 26 Dec 2015 at 12:45

sunlitsix said:
One is good but two is great

I'll have to calibrate it later on but no issues with the second monitor either.

Which mousemat is that? Looking to buy a new one and that size is perfect!

sunlitsix · 26 Dec 2015 at 12:59

Twirlywoos said:
Looks great, I'd get some black or dark grey felt on the back and side of your desk walls though.

I've got a White LED strip on the wall behind the monitors which bounces off the white quite well, I am considering it now you've said it though

harenzo said:
Which mousemat is that? Looking to buy a new one and that size is perfect!

I think it is this https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk-mega-mat-3xl-elite-tactical-gaming-surface-gs-003-op.html

XPE · 27 Dec 2015 at 10:40

Was thinking of going for the ASUS PG279Q but the quality problems has really put me off it. What cables do this monitor come with? (I just wont to be able to use it when I get it

)

Spikey · 27 Dec 2015 at 11:08

Twirlywoos said:
Try this one it has better sRGB coverage compared to the one linked

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5cNNyJqRoXXTXNRN1pXTjctUFU&usp=sharing

or try the one posted on tft central

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_s2716dg.htm

Looks great, I'd get some black or dark grey felt on the back and side of your desk walls though.

Thanks pal, top one seems like a big improvement

Spikey · 27 Dec 2015 at 11:08

XPE said:
Was thinking of going for the ASUS PG279Q but the quality problems has really put me off it. What cables do this monitor come with? (I just wont to be able to use it when I get it )

Digital Port Cable, USB cable for the USB hub on the monitor > PC.

Spikey · 27 Dec 2015 at 11:10

lnoton said:
Any stories of dead pixals. Never been so tempted to replace my benq x2410 120hz. So many bad models out there its like Russian roulette.

I had one but my second panel is fine. I think someone else had dirt behind the screen. I'm happy with mine now it's working as it should and would highly recommend it

Midlife Crisis · 27 Dec 2015 at 12:50

Did they swap out the one with the dead pixels with no bother?

Twirlywoos · 27 Dec 2015 at 13:16

XPE said:
Was thinking of going for the ASUS PG279Q but the quality problems has really put me off it. What cables do this monitor come with? (I just wont to be able to use it when I get it )

If you were considering the Asus IPS but build quality is putting you of then go for the Acer xb271hu. Build quality from user reports on OCN is much better than Asus, whilst level of IPS blow is still a lottery it does seem better. Monitor build dates from people who have managed to get one from UK are November 2015 and it doesn't appear to have pixel inversion whilst browsing also.

However if you really want a TN panel then the Dell comes with a DP cable.

Spikey said:
Thanks pal, top one seems like a big improvement

np if you want a bit more pop add around 54-56% vibrancy from nvidia control panel

Spikey · 27 Dec 2015 at 13:39

Midlife Crisis said:
Did they swap out the one with the dead pixels with no bother?

I'm sending my original one back to OCUK using DSR (whatever it's called now) and I purchased another. However I did ring Dell who were more than happy to swap it over at the door but I wanted it before christmas. Can't fault Dell one bit. And the 3 year warranty is handy. I definitely think I got a dud rather than it being a consist issue with this screen. Most people in the thread seem impressed. In my view you can't refuse at this price although OCUK have said it's going up in Jan.

Spikey · 27 Dec 2015 at 13:40

Twirlywoos said:
If you were considering the Asus IPS but build quality is putting you of then go for the Acer xb271hu. Build quality from user reports on OCN is much better than Asus, whilst level of IPS blow is still a lottery it does seem better. Monitor build dates from people who have managed to get one from UK are November 2015 and it doesn't appear to have pixel inversion whilst browsing also.

However if you really want a TN panel then the Dell comes with a DP cable.

np if you want a bit more pop add around 54-56% vibrancy from nvidia control panel

Thanks. I assume that preset I've installed does the gamma etc? I'm new to using profiles so excuse me if I'm asking dumb questions!

NeoReloaded · 27 Dec 2015 at 15:05

Ordered mine late Christmas eve so god knows when I'll get the thing haha!

dudebro2102 · 27 Dec 2015 at 15:14

Itching to get this monitor. I really need to replace my HP 2010i. Will this make a good pair for my 980ti?

XPE · 27 Dec 2015 at 15:44

Twirlywoos said:
If you were considering the Asus IPS but build quality is putting you of then go for the Acer xb271hu. Build quality from user reports on OCN is much better than Asus, whilst level of IPS blow is still a lottery it does seem better. Monitor build dates from people who have managed to get one from UK are November 2015 and it doesn't appear to have pixel inversion whilst browsing also.

However if you really want a TN panel then the Dell comes with a DP cable.

Your not making my choices any easier

I wanted a G-sync ISP monitor but seen the numerous problems with the panels in the thread for it. I've had a dell for ages and seen the S2716DG as people seem impressed with it and the price is OK I've been kind of leaning in its direction.

I guess the question is ISP really that much better for TN

Neil79 · 27 Dec 2015 at 15:54

dudebro2102 said:
Itching to get this monitor. I really need to replace my HP 2010i. Will this make a good pair for my 980ti?

YES

Phixsator · 27 Dec 2015 at 15:54

XPE said:
Your not making my choices any easier

I wanted a G-sync ISP monitor but seen the numerous problems with the panels in the thread for it. I've had a dell for ages and seen the S2716DG as people seem impressed with it and the price is OK I've been kind of leaning in its direction.

I guess the question is ISP really that much better for TN

Im setting here thinking the same thing yet am hesitant to pick a tn monitor due to bad experiences. I bought the SWIFT and my god the color shift was horrible. Well the coating was also horrible but atleast thats not an issue on this dell. Every other TN ive seen has been dreadful and right now im using a cheapo ips, the lg 29um57, and while its nothing fast nor furious when it comes to gaming it does look darn good.... what to do.. what to do.. really miss the speed of my old sammy 120hz though and the look and feel of this dell fits my age very well. My days with "gaming" themed gear is pretty much gone now..

dudebro2102 · 27 Dec 2015 at 16:17

Neil79 said:
YES

I'll get this next payday then

<Dubz> · 27 Dec 2015 at 17:07

I really wanna get this but i just bought a 970 so it probably wouldn't get anywhere near used fully BUT i would have it for years to come and i GPU upgrade every couple of years...

This or the https://www.overclockers.co.uk/benq...ing-flicker-free-monitor-black-mo-110-bq.html (note i've found the ben1 for £40 less)

.... i really can't make up my mind, and yes I game but not like I used too.

Dell ms RT on TFTreview 3ms average
Benq IPS RT on TFTreview closer to 10ms!