New Alienware Q3 2020
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Informative video. I am getting more positive about this as time goes by. If only I had my 3080 to go with it!!
I don't know if there is anything new here, but I found this last night...
https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/ali...1dw/apd/210-AXVG/monitors-monitor-accessories
There is some confusion there, in that the main Dell site says it's edgelit, but this site clearly says it's backlit, which to me would make more sense.
https://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/ali...1dw/apd/210-AXVG/monitors-monitor-accessories
There is some confusion there, in that the main Dell site says it's edgelit, but this site clearly says it's backlit, which to me would make more sense.
It's edge-lit.
Technically edge-lighting and full-array are both forms of back-lighting. I think back-lighting refers to any form of display where the sub-pixels block a white light source, i.e. LCD, as opposed to a self-emissive type of display such as OLED. The "back" just refers to the source being behind the pixels, whether physically behind the panel or at the edges.
There's nothing inherently wrong with edge-lit screens. It can be harder to get good uniformity than from full array but not impossible and OLEDs often have far bigger uniformity issues. It's also often said that full array offers superior brightness for HDR but then my edge-lit TV goes up to 1500nits and will happily burn my eyes out.
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The release date is at the end of the month right? Right in the middle of Black Friday and cyber Monday sales
I’m looking at picking up a shiny new 6800XT for a new gaming build, and I have had my eyes on two monitors, the new 38incher coming from DELL soon to be released in Europe, and the Samsung G7 32 inch. I know one is 144Hz and the other 240hz, I know the aspect ratios are different etc etc, making comparisons is hard, apples to apples not being the case. However, they are both still monitors. My usage will be 75% gaming, 20% browsing and 5% Netflix. I would play a mix of games, FPS both fast paced and tactical like Tarkov, Dota 2, Snowrunner, will use it for games like Star Citizen and Diablo 4 in future and possibly other MMO type games.
I will be coming from a 120hz Samsung TN panel, which is glossy, and has very good IQ for TN and decent contrast.
Never had an IPS or VA monitor before, not sure which route to go, perhaps buy both and see which I prefer, perhaps frowned upon I know by some...
Any advice on what i can expect difference wise between those two displays?
I will be coming from a 120hz Samsung TN panel, which is glossy, and has very good IQ for TN and decent contrast.
Never had an IPS or VA monitor before, not sure which route to go, perhaps buy both and see which I prefer, perhaps frowned upon I know by some...
Any advice on what i can expect difference wise between those two displays?
Yes. Oddly.
I don't think as yet anyone knows if they are compatible with Freesync so you would be nuts to get one if you are planning on a 6800T. Wait a bit and see what people say. Personally I love UW screens but it does take a lot more power to drive them. Most modern games support 21:9 ( which is close enough for the 38" ) but many older ones do not, so you have to put up with black lines down the sides of the screen. I think it's a personal thing. I find UW screen much more immersive so this new 38" will be simply amazing. I can't wait to get one. If you don't want UW though there are plenty of 27" Freesync monitors out there you should consider maybe instead of waiting for one that you don't even know will suit your graphics card.
currently using the AW3418DW its served me well for 3 years and i will miss the old girl...
but this beast.. i've not been this excited for a new monitor since the original ROG Swift back in 2014...
Day one purchase for me and hopefully ill have it in time for Cyberpunk
but this beast.. i've not been this excited for a new monitor since the original ROG Swift back in 2014...
Day one purchase for me and hopefully ill have it in time for Cyberpunk
you should get it as soon as you can imo gpu or not maybe use integrated if on intel
i suspect these will be in high demand like everything else and by the time you get hold of a 3080 this one will probably be sold out for months too
even the LG versions are sold out everywhere
i suspect these will be in high demand like everything else and by the time you get hold of a 3080 this one will probably be sold out for months too
even the LG versions are sold out everywhere
Have the the same screen but, for that reason, I'm not in any desperate rush to upgrade to the 38". It will happen, just I can afford to hang on and wait for some good deals.
Dell have such a habit of deep discounts offers that I'm not risking paying full price just to get it early.
Also selling on large monitors is a massive pain in the backside as they're generally collection only so might take a while to shift it.
You are probably right. I remember I played Monster Hunter for months as 2560x1440 because it didn't support 3440x1440. My point here is that there is nothing wrong with playing with black borders. So if I have a problem with driving the screen I can always play with borders or enable DLSS. It's only for a few months until I can get a 3080.
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If you have ever shipped large monitors - finding couriers is hard over a certain size. they are not insured for obvious reasons and if can find find insurance its very expensive.
I have shipped large ones 40 inch plus before..
Yeah it's the insurance issue that's the problem.
Personally, were I selling something like a large monitor, I'd offer to "courier" it myself within a reasonable distance
I bought my first Dell ultrawide several years ago from the MM here and drove a seven-hour round trip to fetch it