DELL 2711 vs 3007

[Think]

I had the 3007 but ended up selling it ( to my regret ) so I'm back in the market.

Dell has a sale on both units in Canada, the 2711 for $899 and the 3007 for $999. I would like to buy the 3007 again but I'm not willing to buy another videocard in the process - so crossfire is a nono.

The question I have is if the ATI 5870 is capable of running smoothly on the 2711. If so then that will definitely be my choice. The $100 difference between the monitors is not much but adding another 5870 is ridiculous.

Does anyone know?

[D4rkn3ss]

the 2711 have a new generation horizontal IPS panel (H-IPS), it is (theoretically) superior than the 3007 S-IPS. both are good choices (i personally prefer the 3007).

about the "capable of running smoothly " 5870 doubt, there is too many things involved in that so generic question.. just pick one of them, you will change your videocard someday anyway ;)

[iTravis]

The U2711 is a bigger brother of the U2410, which is the one I have, they're almost identical in every aspects and the biggest difference between those 2 is the U2711 has 2560 x 1440 res while the U2410 supports 1920x1200. Compare to the 3007, I can see that the U2410 has a much better contrast, brightness and somewhat image quality overall. But I mainly game on my 3007WFP-HC and love it, gaming experience at 2560x1600 is definitely a step up compare to 1920x1200. Anyway speaking of the video card, since the U2711 use a resolution that just a little bit less than a 30" res., you need a beefy video card to handle. I would recommend either the GTX 480 or the HD5970 if you plan to get the U2711 or 3007, the extra RAM will help.

[Think]

The U2711 is a bigger brother of the U2410, which is the one I have, they're almost identical in every aspects and the biggest difference between those 2 is the U2711 has 2560 x 1440 res while the U2410 supports 1920x1200. Compare to the 3007, I can see that the U2410 has a much better contrast, brightness and somewhat image quality overall. But I mainly game on my 3007WFP-HC and love it, gaming experience at 2560x1600 is definitely a step up compare to 1920x1200. Anyway speaking of the video card, since the U2711 use a resolution that just a little bit less than a 30" res., you need a beefy video card to handle. I would recommend either the GTX 480 or the HD5970 if you plan to get the U2711 or 3007, the extra RAM will help.

Thanks iTravis for the recommendation. I think I'm going to go the route of the 2711 since the 3007 looks too big for my desk area...I hope I don't regret it since it's only $100 difference.

[D4rkn3ss]

...I hope I don't regret it since it's only $100 difference.

yeah i hope too..

"Input lag was also mediocre, and lacking in any 'through mode' to reduce. This screen isn't really aimed at gamers of course.." http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2711.htm

like i said, both are good choices but in the gaming area the 3007 win.

have fun!

[zalbard]

I'd totally go for 3007. It's an awesome screen.

[D4rkn3ss]

i would like to add that the 2711 would be a killer if was better designed on the electronic components part because H-IPS "is" better then S-IPS but the panel type is only part of the equation to produce a good monitor.

in short:

3007- good panel + flawless electronics = :D

2711- better panel + flawed electronics = :)

[Think]

i would like to add that the 2711 would be a killer if was better designed on the electronic components part because H-IPS "is" better then S-IPS but the panel type is only part of the equation to produce a good monitor.

in short:

3007- good panel + flawless electronics = :D

2711- better panel + flawed electronics = :)

I ordered the 2711 since the 3007 is just too big but now I'm concerned with your comment on flawed electronics; can you elaborate please?:confused:

Thanks.

[D4rkn3ss]

to elaborate your question i'll probaly have to write a new tft guide on this forum..

my sugestion is towards the 3007 but you do what you like.

[iTravis]

You'll be happy with either choice, for me I would do gaming and anything that require more workspace on the 30", everything else on my U2410.

[Think]

I'm happy with my decision on the 2711.

Thanks :)

[Edward88]

Between the 3007 and the 2709, which one do you prefer?

[iTravis]

2709W is just simply a bigger 2407 IMO, besides the fact that it has deeper black thanks to the 3000:1 contrast ratio vs the 1000:1 on the 3007 and a bit higher response times (6 vs 8), there's little to none to compare to the 3007. More importantly, the 3007 uses IPS panel while the 2709W uses S-PVA, that's a huge advantage for the 3007, not to mention the resolution (2560x1600 vs 1920x1200). The only disadvantages of the 3007: it doesn't have a scaler, only 1 DVI, and no multiple inputs but if you just use it for 1 computer then those don't really matter. Guess the choice is pretty much clear :D