Best 30 inch monitor

nicorulez · 06-06-11, 10:50 AM

Alright, I am thinking about splurging and getting the best 30 inch monitor I can get for under two grand. I have heard volumes about the HP ZR30w and new Dell 3011 models. Are those two the best in this price range? Is there a darkhorse that I need to look into. I heard NEC has a fabulous new 30 inch monitor, but I am unsure of price although I heard it is around 2000 plus. Give a guy some insight

. Thanks for the listen. Peace.

**lduguay** · 06-06-11, 01:12 PM

I'd get the Dell U3011, currently for 1299$ (Was 1199$ sometime ago). But both monitors are very good.
I have two Samsung 305T, and one is dying on me. I might buy 2 U3011 or maybe three U2711 in portrait..

**lduguay** · 06-06-11, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by slaWter

For PC/Mac only usage, the HP is the better choice because it doesn't use an image scaler.

But if you want to connect other, lower res sources, get the Dell.

True, Image scaler = input lag, and to be honest, any OSD is pretty much useless.
Dunno if the bezel is slimmer on the DELL (for multiple display setups).

nicorulez · 06-06-11, 07:23 PM

Hey, thanks for pointing out the scaler. I am using it to hook up a PC. I want to game at 2500 rez. So I am assuming that the lag is much better on the HP monitor then? Thanks for the info. BTW...are these the only two players around. I checked Planar but they max out at 27 inches. Thanks again guys. Viva Nadal and the Heat

**snowmanwithahat** · 06-06-11, 08:21 PM

I just picked up a Dell u3011 and I really can't say I notice the input lag. It's not enough to actually affect anything unless you stare at it right next to a faster display.

It's on sale right now too (until the 9th) for $1,150 which is 25% off. That's pretty much the whole reason I picked it up when I did.

http://www.logicbuy.com/OpenDeal.asp...=25356&afscr=1

Honestly I don't notice the input lag but I can't say I really have an eye for it. I like the choices with the input options and definitely think at $1,150 it's one of the better buys for a 30" that you can find with these features.

I do have to say though, with a single GTX 470 I'm really pushing the limits of this card. I just fired up Crysis and Metro 2033 and I had to scale back the settings to play at this resolution. So as always with a larger monitor, keep the performance in mind. I'm planning on doing a full rebuild when Oak Trail comes out though so I'm going to live with it for half a year or so

Slammin · 06-09-11, 03:12 PM

My U3011 forced me to add another GTX580 but no complaints. Love this monitor!

**snowmanwithahat** · 06-09-11, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammin

My U3011 forced me to add another GTX580 but no complaints. Love this monitor!

Yeh... I'm trying to surpress the need to pick up another 470. I might just wait for a new generation and go with that instead

Gassin · 06-11-11, 11:55 AM

Hey Guys,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I have the Samsung, and its starting to flicker. FML, its under warrenty but I am probably going to add another one while its being repaired. Dont want to get another Samsung if its going to be junk.

**snowmanwithahat** · 06-11-11, 11:09 PM

Found a stuck pixel... red on a black screen. I'm returning it for an exchange... but I still love this monitor

**mullet** · 06-12-11, 12:50 AM

Cool deal dude, now get that 470 ordered.

06-12-11, 01:55 AM

I want to upgrade my 3008wfp to a U3011 so bad

**snowmanwithahat** · 06-14-11, 07:55 AM

Just throwing it out there.... if you're still on the fence about the Dell it might comfort you to know they have great customer service. They're cross shipping me a new monitor right now because of only a single stuck pixel (red on black).

They're handling it the way I'd expect a company to when you drop $1,200 on a monitor

06-06-11, 10:50 AM	#1
nicorulez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Flo Rida Posts: 195	Best 30 inch monitor Alright, I am thinking about splurging and getting the best 30 inch monitor I can get for under two grand. I have heard volumes about the HP ZR30w and new Dell 3011 models. Are those two the best in this price range? Is there a darkhorse that I need to look into. I heard NEC has a fabulous new 30 inch monitor, but I am unsure of price although I heard it is around 2000 plus. Give a guy some insight . Thanks for the listen. Peace.

06-06-11, 01:12 PM	#2
lduguay Un-Ripped Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal, Canaduh! Posts: 1,968	Re: Best 30 inch monitor I'd get the Dell U3011, currently for 1299$ (Was 1199$ sometime ago). But both monitors are very good. I have two Samsung 305T, and one is dying on me. I might buy 2 U3011 or maybe three U2711 in portrait.. __________________ Evga X58\|I7 965 3.8GHz\|Ultra 120 Extreme\|Evga GTX 480 SC\|2 x Intel X25-M 80GB RAID 0\|Intel 520 - 240 GB\|WD Black Caviar 1TB\|6GB Corsair XMS3 1600C8 \|Corsair 1000W PSU\|Antec Twelve-Hundred\|DELL U3011\|Logitech G500\|Logitech G19

06-06-11, 07:23 PM	#4
nicorulez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Flo Rida Posts: 195	Re: Best 30 inch monitor Hey, thanks for pointing out the scaler. I am using it to hook up a PC. I want to game at 2500 rez. So I am assuming that the lag is much better on the HP monitor then? Thanks for the info. BTW...are these the only two players around. I checked Planar but they max out at 27 inches. Thanks again guys. Viva Nadal and the Heat

06-06-11, 08:21 PM	#5
snowmanwithahat Snowy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 973	Re: Best 30 inch monitor I just picked up a Dell u3011 and I really can't say I notice the input lag. It's not enough to actually affect anything unless you stare at it right next to a faster display. It's on sale right now too (until the 9th) for $1,150 which is 25% off. That's pretty much the whole reason I picked it up when I did. http://www.logicbuy.com/OpenDeal.asp...=25356&afscr=1 Honestly I don't notice the input lag but I can't say I really have an eye for it. I like the choices with the input options and definitely think at $1,150 it's one of the better buys for a 30" that you can find with these features. I do have to say though, with a single GTX 470 I'm really pushing the limits of this card. I just fired up Crysis and Metro 2033 and I had to scale back the settings to play at this resolution. So as always with a larger monitor, keep the performance in mind. I'm planning on doing a full rebuild when Oak Trail comes out though so I'm going to live with it for half a year or so __________________ ---Gaming Rig--- Q6600 3.4ghz (378x9) - 1.5v Gigabyte EP45-UD3P 8gb (4x2gb) OCZ Gold DDR2-800 (5-4-4-12) MSI+ASUS GTX 470 SLI Dell u3011 IPS Display HP 22" Auxiliary Monitor 256gb Western Digital Silicon Edge Blue SSD 5x2tb RAID-5 Array 750W PC P&C PSU Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit & Ubuntu 10.04 64-bit ---Gaming Laptop--- ASUS G53JW Core i7 740QM 16gb DDR3 Nvidia GTX 460m 1tb WD HDD 120gb Corsair SSD Join the NvNews Folding @ Home Team

06-09-11, 03:12 PM	#6
Slammin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,123	Re: Best 30 inch monitor My U3011 forced me to add another GTX580 but no complaints. Love this monitor! __________________ Abit IN9 32x MAX- Kentsfield QX6700 @3520 1.5 vcore watercooled D-Tek Fuzion/PA-160/MCR120/2x MCP655 2x2GB G-Skill 1066 5-5-5-15 2T@1.9vdimm 2x EVGA 580GTX 1.5GB Sli 2x 74GB Sata Raptor Raid0 2x 320GB Hitachi Sata II X-FI Elite Pro Dell U3011 Lian Li V2100B Corsair HX1000

06-11-11, 11:55 AM	#8
Gassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Best 30 inch monitor Hey Guys,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I have the Samsung, and its starting to flicker. FML, its under warrenty but I am probably going to add another one while its being repaired. Dont want to get another Samsung if its going to be junk. __________________ chicago boot camp

06-11-11, 11:09 PM	#9
snowmanwithahat Snowy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 973	Re: Best 30 inch monitor Found a stuck pixel... red on a black screen. I'm returning it for an exchange... but I still love this monitor __________________ ---Gaming Rig--- Q6600 3.4ghz (378x9) - 1.5v Gigabyte EP45-UD3P 8gb (4x2gb) OCZ Gold DDR2-800 (5-4-4-12) MSI+ASUS GTX 470 SLI Dell u3011 IPS Display HP 22" Auxiliary Monitor 256gb Western Digital Silicon Edge Blue SSD 5x2tb RAID-5 Array 750W PC P&C PSU Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit & Ubuntu 10.04 64-bit ---Gaming Laptop--- ASUS G53JW Core i7 740QM 16gb DDR3 Nvidia GTX 460m 1tb WD HDD 120gb Corsair SSD Join the NvNews Folding @ Home Team

06-12-11, 12:50 AM	#10
mullet Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,998	Re: Best 30 inch monitor Cool deal dude, now get that 470 ordered. __________________ • LIAN-LI PC-A70B • ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA (0701) • i7-3770k + NOCTUA\|NH-D14 • Intel 520 240GB SSD • G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 1600 • • EVGA GeForce GTX 680 • PCP&C 750 Quad • ASUS 12x BD-ROM • DELL U2412M E-IPS • Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1 • Logitech Z5500 5.1 •

06-12-11, 01:55 AM	#11
Roliath Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best 30 inch monitor I want to upgrade my 3008wfp to a U3011 so bad

06-14-11, 07:55 AM	#12
snowmanwithahat Snowy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 973	Re: Best 30 inch monitor Just throwing it out there.... if you're still on the fence about the Dell it might comfort you to know they have great customer service. They're cross shipping me a new monitor right now because of only a single stuck pixel (red on black). They're handling it the way I'd expect a company to when you drop $1,200 on a monitor __________________ ---Gaming Rig--- Q6600 3.4ghz (378x9) - 1.5v Gigabyte EP45-UD3P 8gb (4x2gb) OCZ Gold DDR2-800 (5-4-4-12) MSI+ASUS GTX 470 SLI Dell u3011 IPS Display HP 22" Auxiliary Monitor 256gb Western Digital Silicon Edge Blue SSD 5x2tb RAID-5 Array 750W PC P&C PSU Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit & Ubuntu 10.04 64-bit ---Gaming Laptop--- ASUS G53JW Core i7 740QM 16gb DDR3 Nvidia GTX 460m 1tb WD HDD 120gb Corsair SSD Join the NvNews Folding @ Home Team