New Dell IPS S2721DGF 165hz gaming monitor

ED209 · 12 Oct 2020 at 14:04

Katch said:
Cap FPS in-game to 163 if it has an in game option. If a game doesn't have an option for FPS cap then use RivaTuner Statistics server to cap at 163
Enable v-sync on for all games in Nvidia Control Panel - disable v-sync on all in game settings
Ensure Freesync/G-Sync is on

What this does. 163 FPS cap stops the framerate overshooting and hitting v-sync. Freesync on eliminates any tearing. V-sync foreced on in Nvidia control panel reduces overall input latency if you exceed your frame cap. Essentially v-sync takes over when you are not in the Freesync/G-Sync range (which is very wide for this monitor 48-165 Hz)

I shall give this a try, thanks a lot.

Smiffy-UK · 12 Oct 2020 at 14:08

Chaos666 said:
I am still thinking about this monitor
I do not understand why the manufacturer has such long delivery times

I had ordered mine 02/10/2020 due to be delivered by 20/10/2020.

I mylsef haven't heard anything yet.

chroniclard · 12 Oct 2020 at 14:16

Most people have received them much quicker than the estimated dates. Though that may have changed now.

Mesai · 12 Oct 2020 at 14:45

Ordered mine on 01/10/2020, with an estimated delivery of the 19th - nothing yet so they're probably waiting for stock to land.

S2k · 12 Oct 2020 at 15:12

I have just ordered this today and thanks to this forum got 15% off (£331) using the code HSDBIGSALE. This code still works to anyone reading this!

I was really split into 2 minds on what to get, where I really liked the idea of a VA panel’s contrast ratios, but the delay was also a big influence as I’m into my FPS’s. So, I kinda concluded that unless I wanted to spend a load more on a top VA like say the new Samsung Odyssey G7 it would be better instead to get a really decent IPA. (or I hope this one is really decent!)

Mike2 · 12 Oct 2020 at 15:28

S2k said:
I have just ordered this today and thanks to this forum got 15% off (£331) using the code HSDBIGSALE. This code still works to anyone reading this!

I was really split into 2 minds on what to get, where I really liked the idea of a VA panel’s contrast ratios, but the delay was also a big influence as I’m into my FPS’s. So, I kinda concluded that unless I wanted to spend a load more on a top VA like say the new Samsung Odyssey G7 it would be better instead to get a really decent IPA. (or I hope this one is really decent!)

Thanks S2k! Unfortunately this code seems not to be working for the Irish store (it says this is a valid code but there's no qualifying article in the cart). I suspect it's tied to UK stock.

Anyone have another 15% code I could try?

Pred92 · 12 Oct 2020 at 20:31

I ordered mine around the 24th of September and had it the 2nd of October (Delivery date when ordering was 13th October). I reckon you'll get it well before the date.

Pred92 · 12 Oct 2020 at 20:34

Mike2 said:
Thanks S2k! Unfortunately this code seems not to be working for the Irish store (it says this is a valid code but there's no qualifying article in the cart). I suspect it's tied to UK stock.

Anyone have another 15% code I could try?

I have a feeling the 15% is tied to UK stock as everywhere I have gone for an Irish discount code (University and corporate) only have 10% on monitors. I'd be delighted to be proven wrong but I have a feeling Ireland only gets 10%.

Chaos666 · 12 Oct 2020 at 22:52

I used that HSDBIGSALE code and ordered today..
Estimated to arrival 18/11
I got an email and i can see it on my paypal credit.. But there is nothing in "my orders" on dells website

WuMyster · 13 Oct 2020 at 20:52

Ordered on the 2nd with an expected date of the 20th and didn't hear anything since. Just received a UPS email saying it's being delivered tomorrow.

Smiffy-UK · 13 Oct 2020 at 21:43

WuMyster said:
Ordered on the 2nd with an expected date of the 20th and didn't hear anything since. Just received a UPS email saying it's being delivered tomorrow.

Same

Chaos666 · 14 Oct 2020 at 05:48

Nice... maybe I will get mine early november instead of 18th

Absolutely Clueless · 14 Oct 2020 at 12:09

Smiffy-UK said:
I had ordered mine 02/10/2020 due to be delivered by 20/10/2020.

I mylsef haven't heard anything yet.

Did I promise to pay if you didn't get it by the 20th? ffs.... May have done myself in on this bet.

psycros · 14 Oct 2020 at 14:31

psycros said:
Sigh, well I got my monitor today and was very excited to plug it in only to find out I got served a cabbage. The right half of the screen is a mess. 100% the panel as it happens regardless of connection to the PC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKvVpmbX-aM

Buying myself a pizza as a consolation prize

I finally got my replacement today and am pleased to announce no issues with this one! Very happy now, in fact I may order a pizza as a celebration. I see a pattern forming here..

Smiffy-UK · 14 Oct 2020 at 16:38

Absolutely Clueless said:
Did I promise to pay if you didn't get it by the 20th? ffs.... May have done myself in on this bet.

Haha! Yeah man, just a bit

So anyone knows how to test the monitor for issues and to set it up? Like settings and then ICC colour profiles?

Compared to my old monitor it's going to take a bit of getting used to coming from 32" to 27" but it looks a lot better than the AOC q3279vwfd8.

chroniclard · 14 Oct 2020 at 16:43

Smiffy-UK said:
Haha! Yeah man, just a bit

So anyone knows how to test the monitor for issues and to set it up? Like settings and then ICC colour profiles?

Compared to my old monitor it's going to take a bit of getting used to coming from 32" to 27" but it looks a lot better than the AOC q3279vwfd8.

Plug in, install dell drivers/colour profile, fiddle a bit(if necessary), enjoy.

Absolutely Clueless · 14 Oct 2020 at 16:44

chroniclard said:
Plug in, install dell drivers/colour profile, fiddle a bit(if necessary), enjoy.

What do monitor drivers actually do? Only used the monitor on a Mac, where I don't think the drivers or Dell software are available.

nlel1975 · 14 Oct 2020 at 16:57

psycros said:
Very happy now, in fact I may order a pizza as a celebration.

My washing machine has just packed up, bang goes my 3080 money. New machine is going to cost me £ 407.95 which includes installation and disposal of old one.

I might order a Pizza for consolation

chroniclard · 14 Oct 2020 at 17:21

Absolutely Clueless said:
What do monitor drivers actually do? Only used the monitor on a Mac, where I don't think the drivers or Dell software are available.

Just makes sure the options for refresh rates, resolutions and colours are as they should be. Most likely not required.

Absolutely Clueless · 14 Oct 2020 at 22:32

chroniclard said:
Just makes sure the options for refresh rates, resolutions and colours are as they should be. Most likely not required.

Thanks. Sounds like bloatware to me, but I will reserve full judgement until I have tried it!