Thanks for replay. I will try.
LG 34GK950F vs Alienware AW3420DW
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My monitor was unpacked and installed on the desk with an Xbox One hooked up. Initial impressions are good, but I have noticed quite a lot of 'glow' in the corners. I have a Spyder calibration tool, so we'll see what it looks like once I've calibrated it.
Unfortunately, I think I may have a customer return. The box was scuffed and dirty and the security tape didn't look original. In fact, the box was stripped of its graphics at a couple of points, which is to me a sure sign of it having been resealed at some point. The parts didn't have that obvious brand new, sealed appearance to them. The stand had some scuffs where it joins together and the monitor had quite visible wipe marks on it! Not what you'd expect from a factory sealed product.
I contacted the sales person I was dealing with and they assured me they only provide new products and their refurbished goods are sold by and from an unconected department. She invited me to contact customer services if I wish to proceed with a complaint.
All that aside, it's one fine looking monitor.
Unfortunately, I think I may have a customer return. The box was scuffed and dirty and the security tape didn't look original. In fact, the box was stripped of its graphics at a couple of points, which is to me a sure sign of it having been resealed at some point. The parts didn't have that obvious brand new, sealed appearance to them. The stand had some scuffs where it joins together and the monitor had quite visible wipe marks on it! Not what you'd expect from a factory sealed product.
I contacted the sales person I was dealing with and they assured me they only provide new products and their refurbished goods are sold by and from an unconected department. She invited me to contact customer services if I wish to proceed with a complaint.
All that aside, it's one fine looking monitor.
I was under the impression that these, and the 3418DW are only G-Sync and won’t work with AMD cards for VRR?
There are snippets of info on the web stating that the AW3420DW model (but not the 18) do work with freesync.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidem..._alienware_aw3420dw_support_adaptive_sync_or/
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/forums/threads/lg-34gk950f-vs-alienware-aw3420dw.18871817/page-3
https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/FreeSync-over-G-Sync-module-Nr-2/td-p/7505287
Did they replace it for 1 stuck pixel? Was thinking of getting one as they are on a good offer at the moment.
I think it depends on the type of 'dead' pixel. The terminology is quite specific and I can't remember it off the top of my head. It depends on 'how' it's stuck.
I've not sent mine back. In fact, I completely forgot about it. I don't use the PC much, as it's in the kid's room and they haven't mentioned it since I posted about it.
I've got the extended warranty, so pretty confident I can send it back if it gets worse.
I've not sent mine back. In fact, I completely forgot about it. I don't use the PC much, as it's in the kid's room and they haven't mentioned it since I posted about it.
I've got the extended warranty, so pretty confident I can send it back if it gets worse.
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After your comment I thought I should check mine for dead pixels and sure enough I found one
Think I'm gonna just leave it though as I really can't notice unless the screen is one solid colour.
Yes and no. Dell has it (Dell Display Manager) but afaik they are not officially supported by Alienware monitors. You can use Microsoft Powertools though.
After your comment I thought I should check mine for dead pixels and sure enough I found one
Think I'm gonna just leave it though as I really can't notice unless the screen is one solid colour.
My opinion on faulty pixels is don't look. Unless you notice it within normal use it's really not an issue.
Doh "Powertoys" and not "Powertools" :$ Apologies for the error, but glad you found it