Poll: should I upgrade from 24" to 30" LCD monitor?

[Anubis]

the Quadro FX 3400, 3450, 4400, 4000 SDI and 4500 all have Dual link ports the 4500 and 4400 have 2x

the 3d labs wildcat realism cards have it as well as the high end fire Gl cards

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

You might have to start moving your head around to see different parts of the screen

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
You might have to start moving your head around to see different parts of the screen

I already do that now with the 24"...think I'm sitting too close?

 

[suse920]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
You might have to start moving your head around to see different parts of the screen

WTF ICON!

 

[Dubb]

Originally posted by: Anubis
the Quadro FX 3400, 3450, 4400, 4000 SDI and 4500 all have Dual link ports the 4500 and 4400 have 2x

the 3d labs wildcat realism cards have it as well as the high end fire Gl cards

the 7800gtx and x1800xt both have one, I believe. the 7800gt and x1800xl might as well, I can't recall at the moment

also the mac/pc version of the 9600xt

 

[Rubycon]

I am told the 7800 NV cards and the 1800 ATi cards have dual link DVI.

No longer do you need a Quadro to run 2560x1600.

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: Dubb

Originally posted by: Anubis
the Quadro FX 3400, 3450, 4400, 4000 SDI and 4500 all have Dual link ports the 4500 and 4400 have 2x

the 3d labs wildcat realism cards have it as well as the high end fire Gl cards

the 7800gtx and x1800xt both have one, I believe. the 7800gt and x1800xl might as well, I can't recall at the moment

also the mac/pc version of the 9600xt

/ears pop up

say what? 9600xt has dual link dvi? sweet!

how can I tell if mine has it?

 

[Agnostos Insania]

Interesting. The link shows one of those "video game" images like on graphics cards, but how many games are going to be compatible with such an insane resolution? I'm saving up for a new rig with Dell's 24", but if it only means a few more weeks of pay to get the 30", I may make the sacrifice.
I'd buy it if it had one of those stock images of a half-naked woman render, but alas it is a monster thing fighting some guy.

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
You might have to start moving your head around to see different parts of the screen

I already do that now with the 24"...think I'm sitting too close?

If you need to move back because the display is too big, then you really dont need a bigger monitor. Same with TV.
Sure a 60" looks bigger than a 36", but if you have to sit across the room just to enjoy it then you really arent getting any benefit. (Aside from a higher electricity bill.)

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: Dubb

Originally posted by: Anubis
the Quadro FX 3400, 3450, 4400, 4000 SDI and 4500 all have Dual link ports the 4500 and 4400 have 2x

the 3d labs wildcat realism cards have it as well as the high end fire Gl cards

the 7800gtx and x1800xt both have one, I believe. the 7800gt and x1800xl might as well, I can't recall at the moment

also the mac/pc version of the 9600xt

/ears pop up

say what? 9600xt has dual link dvi? sweet!

how can I tell if mine has it?

just the mac version does, the Mac 6800 also has one and the PC version does not
the X1800 and 1600 also have it accordint to ATIs page

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: shortylickens

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
You might have to start moving your head around to see different parts of the screen

I already do that now with the 24"...think I'm sitting too close?

If you need to move back because the display is too big, then you really dont need a bigger monitor. Same with TV.
Sure a 60" looks bigger than a 36", but if you have to sit across the room just to enjoy it then you really arent getting any benefit. (Aside from a higher electricity bill.)

you might be right...

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: Dubb

Originally posted by: Anubis
the Quadro FX 3400, 3450, 4400, 4000 SDI and 4500 all have Dual link ports the 4500 and 4400 have 2x

the 3d labs wildcat realism cards have it as well as the high end fire Gl cards

the 7800gtx and x1800xt both have one, I believe. the 7800gt and x1800xl might as well, I can't recall at the moment

also the mac/pc version of the 9600xt

/ears pop up

say what? 9600xt has dual link dvi? sweet!

how can I tell if mine has it?

just the mac version does, the Mac 6800 also has one and the PC version does not
the X1800 and 1600 also have it accordint to ATIs page

There is also a Mac/PC cross-compatible card now, it may do the job...

In fact it does!

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: sm8000

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: Dubb

Originally posted by: Anubis
the Quadro FX 3400, 3450, 4400, 4000 SDI and 4500 all have Dual link ports the 4500 and 4400 have 2x

the 3d labs wildcat realism cards have it as well as the high end fire Gl cards

the 7800gtx and x1800xt both have one, I believe. the 7800gt and x1800xl might as well, I can't recall at the moment

also the mac/pc version of the 9600xt

/ears pop up

say what? 9600xt has dual link dvi? sweet!

how can I tell if mine has it?

just the mac version does, the Mac 6800 also has one and the PC version does not
the X1800 and 1600 also have it accordint to ATIs page

There is also a Mac/PC cross-compatible card now, it may do the job...

In fact it does!

o wow did not know that, however no matter what it looks like he will need a new card

 

[FreshPrince]

ok, I found these pages, it gives us a lot of info. Dell 3007wfp info link

based on all the pics and specs, I am now leaning heavily towards NOT getting this monitor.

1. it won't look right with my monitor stand
2. most likely, i will need to buy a new vid card
3. I hate the new built-in stand, it does not have the cable management option like the 2405
4. it does not have nearly as much connections as the 2405

therefore, so far, the answer is no

 

[Rubycon]

A 24" 2560x1600 panel would be nice too!

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: sm8000

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: Dubb

Originally posted by: Anubis
the Quadro FX 3400, 3450, 4400, 4000 SDI and 4500 all have Dual link ports the 4500 and 4400 have 2x

the 3d labs wildcat realism cards have it as well as the high end fire Gl cards

the 7800gtx and x1800xt both have one, I believe. the 7800gt and x1800xl might as well, I can't recall at the moment

also the mac/pc version of the 9600xt

/ears pop up

say what? 9600xt has dual link dvi? sweet!

how can I tell if mine has it?

just the mac version does, the Mac 6800 also has one and the PC version does not
the X1800 and 1600 also have it accordint to ATIs page

There is also a Mac/PC cross-compatible card now, it may do the job...

In fact it does!

o wow did not know that, however no matter what it looks like he will need a new card

sweet, so it's just $199 instead of $$$$$$$$$? I'll take the low end card plz

I wonder if it still plays UT2K4 at native res though...prolly not

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: shortylickens

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
You might have to start moving your head around to see different parts of the screen

I already do that now with the 24"...think I'm sitting too close?

If you need to move back because the display is too big, then you really dont need a bigger monitor. Same with TV.
Sure a 60" looks bigger than a 36", but if you have to sit across the room just to enjoy it then you really arent getting any benefit. (Aside from a higher electricity bill.)

you might be right...

Yeah, if you're already moving your head around, a 30" at that distance is only going to make it worse. So you'd have to move it back to get the same viewing angle so it wouldn't really look any bigger, but you'd have more resolution.

If you're after more resolution and think you can deal with text being smaller etc, then it might be a good idea... but if you're doing it just to get something bigger, then it might not be the best idea.

 

[Steve]

That monitor and card would make a sweet HTPC.


I wonder if both DVI ports on it are dual-link capable.

 

[RU482]

why is this even a question...if you have the means, go for it

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: FreshPrince
Dell is coming out with a 30" LCD 3007WFP

I have the 24" LCD 2404FPW now, and as you can see, it's sitting on top of an ALLSOP monitor stand.

Width wise, it fits perfectly with the stand. If I upgrade to the 30", I fear it won't look as plush.

Should I upgrade?

edit: all you need to know about the monitor here

Yes, but first, you need to sell me your monitor!

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: Bozono
No. You should buy a $2000 car and repeatedly run it into a Ditch on a lowly Country Road. If you walk out alive, then claim the car stolen and buy 2 30" displays.

Or... he COULD with the $2000 buy the two displays... Seriously, what would that accomplish?

 

[aidanjm]

does that new monitor have component/ s-video inputs?

 

[VoBoy]

Originally posted by: dartworth
just wait till the 30" comes out and read a few reviews...

then wait for a hot deal

:Q:thumbsup:

 

[The Batt?sai]

u should go for a 45 inch sharp aquos :-D

 

[Goosemaster]

2560 x 1600

:shocked: