The best models for 32" HD gaming (PC & Console) - low lag?

[fagin]

Guys,
Urgent advice required......

Need to know based on factual experience yourself or from decent on-line source, models of currently available brand new sets for the above.

Will be used for PC & console gaming only - not interested in any other use for this screen.

[Fudoh]

Let us know what you find! 32" is difficult. The size is abandoned by most manufacturers. In 27" there's the new S series Dell, which has zero input lag and a great looking IPS panel (and about roughly 5ms reaction time) - seems to be the new gaming wunderkind.

[fagin]

Perhaps I should quantify my requirement slightly more.......

I'm looking at building a driving simulator rig (using a racing sim set-up) and my space available means I can only go upto a 32" screen.... which regards to mounting, makes sense to stick at this size as a maximum. The rig will be predominantley used with either a 360 or PS3, but I suspect I will hook up my PC as well. No retro shizzle will apply with this set-up. 1080p will be the maximum resolution requirement.

Because of the size of the screen wanted, I won't even be comtemplating a monitor panel...... it will need to be a TV (VESA mountable). I appreciate this will mean some trade off in processing lag and response time etc. The plus side is that it won't cost anywhere near what a monitor would.

HDMI, VGA and Component will be good.

[fagin]

Change of tact..... going for a slightly smaller screen (27") and looking at a monitor now from BenQ GW2750HM. This is currently retailing for £199.99 in the UK and has been tested for lag at an average of 6ms.

That will do certainly at that price point.

[Fudoh]

I think to remember that Panasonic did have some pretty nice 32" sets in the past with only 1 to 1.5 frames of lag. But you're certainly looking at a price point at which you could get a 3x 24" setup - which is the prefered racing config anyway - I think.

[fagin]

Another issue is VESA compatibility.... which is a bit hit and miss at 32"'s. It's workable but it means I'll have to redrill the mounting bracket, which I really can't be arsed with. The added bonus of a monitor is the dsub availability...... the reduced lag is a major plus, so I can accept a reduction of 5"'s in the screen size. A 27" screen also reduces the footprint slightly which is another bonus.

[fagin]

This link maybe of use to others: http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?th ... se.145141/ (which is what I used as the basis for my decision in the end).

[Fudoh]

The review for the new 27" Dell will probably be up at TFTcentral next week. Today there was a german review and I was happily surprised to see a standard 100mm VESA mount on the 27" model. They also indicated a total delay (input lag + reaction time) of only 3ms - making this the fastest IPS monitor to date. The 27" has VGA, HDMI and DVI. It's priced at 320 EUR over here, so maybe 270 GBP on the isle ?

The 24" version was reviewed at TFTcentral already. Great display as well, but unfortunately without a VESA mount.

I'll pick up either one next month.

[Fudoh]

BenQ: I can't use monitors which use PWM for backlight dimming. Gives me headaches within minutes. If you're immune, the BenQ seems to be very nice though!

[fagin]

The review for the new 27" Dell will probably be up at TFTcentral next week. Today there was a german review and I was happily surprised to see a standard 100mm VESA mount on the 27" model. They also indicated a total delay (input lag + reaction time) of only 3ms - making this the fastest IPS monitor to date. The 27" has VGA, HDMI and DVI. It's priced at 320 EUR over here, so maybe 270 GBP on the isle ?

The 24" version was reviewed at TFTcentral already. Great display as well, but unfortunately without a VESA mount.

I'll pick up either one next month.

Is this the S2740L?

[fagin]

http://wecravegamestoo.com/forums/gadge ... s-ips.html

Even more decisions.... although the "gloss" screen is a bit of a bummer.

[Fudoh]

yes, that's the one. I've seen the vids. Bit concerned about the glossy glass front as well, but I'll just order one and check it out.

[shmuppyLove]

Asus has a new 27" model you might want to check out:

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/ha ... eview.html

[Ed Oscuro]

In 27" there's the new S series Dell

Do you have a specific model number for that? You've mentioned this a few times and I'm not sure I found the same one you were referring to.

[Fudoh]

The Asus is a TN panel. The only reason to buy that is if you really want to utilize the 120/144Hz refresh rates...

Dell S2440L and S2740L.

[Fudoh]

The S2740L review is up at tftcentral.com: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_s2740l.htm

Average lag of only 3.2ms.

[Ed Oscuro]

An interesting possibility is suggested by the lag numbers - current AMVA panels might be adding a milisecond of lag over AH-IPS. Of course, other causes of the additional lag can't be ruled out.