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Dell Alienware 34" Curved Gaming Monitor AW3418DW $1574.24 Delivered @ Dell

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34-inch gaming monitor featuring a curved 1900R IPS display with NVIDIA® G-Sync™, wide viewing angles and incredible resolution. Lose yourself in every game.

120hz maximum refresh rate
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  • ngengerous on 12/10/2018 - 21:35
    +8

    Word of advice for anyone looking to buy this or any other 34 inch ultrawides; make sure you have a deep enough desk for one of these. I used to have an old 24 inch monitor which fit fine on my desk, but these curved ultrawides are a lot closer to your face, as the stands reach a lot further back. If you have a small desk, you may need either a monitor stand which can sit back further, or a bigger desk. I'd recommend your desk be at least 3 feet deep ideally.

    • Arnor on 12/10/2018 - 22:54

      Ive got my x34 mounted on a twin monitor stand that clamps on the back edge, its far enough away like this, almost inline with the back edge of table. I cant fit another monitor on the other side because it goes over but my 2nd is 24" on a small stand so it all works out.
      But yes the stands are massive

    • Exorcist on 13/10/2018 - 16:02
      +2

      Feet?

    • Budju on 13/10/2018 - 22:22

      80cm would be more than enough. You'll get away with 70cm deep if you need as well.

      I have an ultrawide 34 on an 80 x 180 desk, it's spacious AF

  • cyrax83 on 12/10/2018 - 21:36

    Aren't the predators like 1.2k?

    Edit they are only 60hz

    • Iam12 on 12/10/2018 - 21:39
      +6

      Apparently the only that size monitor with 120hz. What a time to be alive for youngsters though. I remember back in the day when I used to play computer games having a 17" monitor and an 9800 pro was absolutely insane, now there's dual fans inside a monitor? I sound like an old fart lol

      • MeateaW on 13/10/2018 - 08:02
        +1

        I bought a Dell 2407 for $1300 back in the day! Kids these days!

        • garetz on 13/10/2018 - 09:10

          I got the 2407 for $780 when it was on special, why would you pay full price.

          • MeateaW on 10/11/2018 - 10:09

            @garetz: It WAS on sale.

            You must have got it closer to the end of 2007 when they were clearing stock.

            I got mine early in the release cycle after it just replaced the (actually superior) 2405 that a bunch of my friends bought.

        • Mirage on 20/10/2018 - 15:18

          I still have the first Dell 2405FWP from those old Dell rep deals… still running well right now on my desk in Portrait mode!

      • immortalbjr on 13/10/2018 - 10:56

        I bought a predator Z35 which I think is 120hz from memory? could be wrong

    • ngengerous on 12/10/2018 - 21:41
      +2

      They come stock at 60hz but provide instructions to overclock them to reach at least 100 (on the X34) and the X34P can do up to 120hz also.

      • Diji1 on 12/10/2018 - 21:52
        +1

        You won't reach at least 100 on the X34, you will reach 100 at most and some people do not reach 100.

        • ngengerous on 12/10/2018 - 21:56

          You're right, should have used different wording.

    • khell on 12/10/2018 - 21:58
      +2

      The X34P is identical specwise to this so it comes down to Dell vs Acer warranty, after sales service and build quality. Take your pick. :)

      • xdivino on 12/10/2018 - 22:07
        +8

        Easy choice. Dell. Acer warranty is balls.

        • Xastros on 12/10/2018 - 23:34
          +1

          True story

        • prosserd on 14/10/2018 - 23:30

          Is it worth paying $300 extra for the Dell warranty is the real question?

      • aussietivoman on 15/10/2018 - 01:53
        +1

        Actually the specs are not identical.

        The input lag on the Acer is higher, but it has more colours in non-G Sync mode (8 bit + FRC).

        Although they use the same panel, there are some differences in their performance.

        https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/c9a0435f…

        • khell on 15/10/2018 - 01:56

          I stand corrected, I never looked at the specs that closely. My bad. Thank you.

          • aussietivoman on 15/10/2018 - 02:04
            +1

            @khell: Yeah no worries. No big deal.

            I was hung up about the Acer having more colours until I did more research and found that the extra colours dont work in G-Sync mode. They will only work in a Gsync 2 / Gsync HDR fitted unit.

            8 bit is the max in a normal G-Sync v1 module. 8 bit + FRC is NOT support by Gsync 1.

            If you dont want to run G-Sync to get the better colours, you'd be better off with a non-gaming 10 bit native panel rather than 8 bit + FRC. You could get a nice non-gaming monitor for the price of this monitor if 10 bit colour is what you want.

            If the colours dont matter, then performance wise the input lag on the Alienware is clearly lower - total 27ms in the Acer vs 14ms in the Alienware.

            Also subjectively I do think the Alienware looks better.

  • vseddie on 12/10/2018 - 21:45
    +1

    This is a bargain but last I heard the 200hz HDR models will be out at the end of the year.. hmmm

    • bxpressiv on 12/10/2018 - 21:51

      I haven't looked into it recently but they said that last year and then it got delayed about the time this monitor launched.

      • MrMoo on 12/10/2018 - 22:13
        +7

        200 HZ HDR Models i think. Probably will be $3000-4000

    • CarbonTwelve on 12/10/2018 - 23:44
      +1

      Yeah, not at this price though…

    • solidussnake on 13/10/2018 - 03:47
      +1

      Don't forget the grunt needed to run them would not be worth the $$

    • bender000 on 13/10/2018 - 09:09
      +1

      yes but the state of HDR on Windows is complete bollocks, let alone only a handful of games bothering to support it properly

  • charng on 12/10/2018 - 21:49

    thx for the code.

  • Autonomic on 12/10/2018 - 21:51
    +1

    Never thought I'd see the day where the highest tier monitors are less expensive than flagship GPUs

    • Bigboomboom on 12/10/2018 - 21:59
      +2

      These are not highest tier, 27" UHD 144Hz starts at $2k for Korean and $3k for Asus/Acer.

      Didn't know linking to an eBay item is considered blocked.

  • khell on 12/10/2018 - 21:59
    +5

    I've been using this monitor since January this year (their Boxing Day sale). This is $104.95 cheaper than I paid. I can't recommend it enough. Don't forget Cashrewards.

  • ngengerous on 12/10/2018 - 22:01

    7% of this price works out to be $110 bucks, so CashRewards will be well worth it if you buy this beast.

  • xdivino on 12/10/2018 - 22:12
    +2

    I ordered and got delivery in 48hrs. Had read of some delivery lead time issues but seems resolved.

    Depth wise comment above is correct, the stand front to back needs 30cm I'd say, much closer than my last screen stand wise.

    OC was easy to do and Gsync was tick box to do.

  • Budju on 12/10/2018 - 22:13

    Brings in line to what the rrp should be?

  • elli0t on 12/10/2018 - 22:43

    Wow.. tempting. I really shouldn't.

  • cxy0614 on 12/10/2018 - 22:51

    I thought it was $1699, am I wrong?

    • Richardc on 13/10/2018 - 00:03

      maybe u r looking at AW3418HW which is 1080p

      • akura on 13/10/2018 - 09:06

        Yeah i almost bought this one during the last eBay sale thinking it was a great deal! Luckily for confused why it was 160hz and realised

  • playmaker on 13/10/2018 - 00:30

    Any advice using this on a GTX 1060? Bought one of the cheapo Medion Erazer X67011 deals and looking to pair

    • Sxio on 13/10/2018 - 01:02
      +1

      She won't do it happily. I have an acer x34 with a GTX 1080. I run it at 90hz. I get some issues if it goes higher. But I find with most games on highest settings, they struggle to keep it at 90fps. Witcher 3 doesn't do it, maxes out between 60 and 70. Which is still totally playable however.

      But if you want everything on max in the latest games, your 1060 isn't going to be up to the task. You'll need at least a 1080 ti.

      • bender000 on 13/10/2018 - 09:10
        +2

        It will be fine if you turn everything down to medium. You also have Gsync as well so it will still look good at 70-80 FPS

        Source: 1440p 144hz owner with 1060GTX, I play on medium, getting 90-100fps on Doom, Wolfenstein, Far Cry 5 etc. (not bleeding edge but still demanding)

        • Sxio on 13/10/2018 - 10:14
          +1

          Pfffft. Medium!

          :P

    • cyrax83 on 13/10/2018 - 02:31

      1060? No chance

    • playmaker on 13/10/2018 - 14:38

      Thanks guys.. looks like it'll be atleast 2.5k to upgrade GPU and Monitor

  • AlienC on 13/10/2018 - 02:39

    WQHD 3440 x 1440 at 120 Hz

  • KenDiaMoi on 13/10/2018 - 04:32
    +1

    Have this monitor and a 1080ti.
    Cant run most things over 90fps on ultra.
    Should have saved $600 and got an x34.

    Or spend more and buy a 2080ti :/

    • MeateaW on 10/11/2018 - 10:15

      Honestly with gsync and a non overclocked refresh maximum of 100fps on this monitor hitting around 90 is the sweet spot. It means you aren't getting stutter (gsync) ND are ensuring youbare getting the absolute maximum performance out of your GPU/CPU combo.

      As long as you are consistently in the 90s I'd be happy.

      If you are dipping to 75 territory though that's a point of concern.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/10/2018 - 07:54
    +3

    EIL5 the features of this model that make it worth $1500 at a 34" size please?

    • bender000 on 13/10/2018 - 09:10
      +2

      High refresh (>60hs) + Gsync + IPS + low latency + ultrawide

    • akura on 13/10/2018 - 09:11
      +2

      What makes this expensive is the 120hz gsync feature and the IPS panel along with the size. Though the x34p is the same panel and can be had for about $200 cheaper. But as mentioned Dell has a much better warranty and return policy which can be worth it for these IPS panels which is sometimes a lottery

      • garetz on 13/10/2018 - 09:16
        +2

        When i got my last dell 8 years ago, they had serious backlight bleed problems, i had to return it 3 times before it was fixed, and that monitor is still going strong today. So you cant beat dell warranty thats for sure.

        • [Deactivated] on 13/10/2018 - 10:46

          Thanks guys.

    • Smashed Avo on 13/10/2018 - 12:58
      +1

      The base of the monitor has a special non-slip coating so it doesn't fall over on wet train floors.

  • Dave Tech on 13/10/2018 - 10:55

    I've owned this since the last sale for the same price, I was tossing between this and the x34p back then when the x34p just launched.
    This is by far the better buy at this price if you looking for an ultra wide for gaming. I could never go back to the 27" sammy TFT that I had.

  • Mombles on 13/10/2018 - 11:58

    What is the difference between this and the 1440p 144hz Asus rog version for less?

    • PhoenixAUS on 13/10/2018 - 12:29

      You mean the XG32VQ? One big item.. this one has G-Sync hence the price.

      • Mombles on 13/10/2018 - 21:32

        Ah,thank you for clearing that up for me!

  • Sir Flabo on 13/10/2018 - 15:22

    I bought this monitor back when it was at a similar price earlier in the year. Mine had a fault where the screen constantly had white flashing pixels (like static). It was a long (3 months) annoying process (constantly had to check in to see any progress) to get the screen swapped with Dell - I believe it would have been much easier and quicker to get a refund.

    This monitor is phenomenal (when working properly) and I only use a GTX 970. For those who are comparing this to the x34p - this monitor looks absolutely stunning, the gamer gimmicks can be toned down or muted and as someone who uses this monitor in a professional space, the actual design of the monitor is important and to my eyes nothing else comes close. Customers also seem to be amazed by it.

  • aussietivoman on 13/10/2018 - 18:30

    Interesting comparison here

    https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/e797708e…

    The Alienware has lower input lag and lower average response time than the other 34" G-Sync 120hz (Acer X34P).

    But it doesn't have even close to the same colour range…

    However the 8bit + FRC extra colour range can only be enabled on the ACER when G-Sync is turned off
    So you wont notice ANY difference between the colours of an X34P and a AW3418DW with G-Sync enabled.

    If you aren't going to use G-Sync I am not sure why you'd buy either monitor.

    That makes the Alienware's lower input lag and lower average response time attractive.

    • aussietivoman on 13/10/2018 - 21:26

      It turns out that with non-HDR G-Sync modules, 8 bit colour is the best you can get with G-sync enabled.

      The LG34GK950F is a native 10 bit panel, but the G-Sync version LG34GK950G is limited to 8 bit
      https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/9nkded…

      That is addressed in the newer G-Sync module (G-SYnc 2), known as G-Sync HDR, but LG have chosen NOT to use the new module in their soon to be released monitor.

      So that makes the Freesync monitor a lot cheaper and significantly better in displaying colours - G Sync HDR cannot come out soon enough.

      Kinda sucks to pay a higher price and get inferior colour from a panel.

      • prosserd on 15/10/2018 - 00:08
        +1

        The gsync 2 module apparently costs $500 USD by itself so imagine the price of monitors that are using it.

  • Most Wanted on 14/10/2018 - 05:11
    -4

    Nooo people, wait for the LG 5K FLAT Ultrawide . stay with flat

    • aussietivoman on 14/10/2018 - 10:39
      +1

      Do you have a model number?

      • Most Wanted on 14/10/2018 - 12:02

        https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34WK95U-W-ultrawide-monito…

        Gonna be out soon, but damnnnn is it worth the wait

        Yes ill game on it, i notice good Resolutiom/adobe rgb/ips ect all that before I notice Hz .. had to deal will 30hz days anyway, 60hz is smooth for me " i interchange between 120hz and 60hz and i legit cant tell until i need the 120hz for 3D games

        Also shitty aussie internet lag i notice so much that i dont think ive ever noticed screen lag or whatever

        • jfiles on 14/10/2018 - 15:14

          Wow nice, going to do some research :)

        • aussietivoman on 14/10/2018 - 20:10
          +1

          Yeah nice monitor

          BUT

          its not G-Sync

          And even if it was, 10bits (8bit+A-FRC) DOES NOT work on standard G-Sync modules - only on G-Sync 2 modules (aka Gsync HDR)

          For mine I need G-Sync monitor.

          Looking at the specs I am not sure it even supports Freesync??

          Not sure why you would make a gaming monitor that doesnt support G-Sync or Freesync?

          • aussietivoman on 14/10/2018 - 21:21
            +2

            @aussietivoman: For gaming the LG34GK950F or LG34GK950G are far better choices than the flat 35" LG you have linked to.

            Also price is $1499 USD - so likely $2999 AUD.

            FOr almost twice the price I dont think its worth it vs the Alienware…

            • Most Wanted on 15/10/2018 - 05:49

              @aussietivoman: Lol, I game all the time and watch stuff on my monitor, Gaming monitors are "shit" and are sooo over rated, who cares about milisecond response time , Gsync "which is expensive and to me worthless" and all that crap , Good Image quality and res is what you will notice

              to me, gaming monitors are scam, that many people are to blind to see

          • jfiles on 14/10/2018 - 23:19

            @aussietivoman: Yeah, I did just notice that there was know G-Sync on this monitor …. I do like the screen partitioning though.

    • prosserd on 15/10/2018 - 00:10

      You'll need a 2080Ti to drive that thing.

  • Arcticfox on 14/10/2018 - 23:43
    +3

    Have been racking my brain for the last 3 days about should I, shouldn't I, should I, shouldn't I…
    Said 'yes' about 300 times and then 'no' about 299 times…

    Finally decided: $1464.05 after I signed up for cashrewards - sold.

    Am so freaking excited for this to arrive now… but also scared shitless to have spent so much money on a single monitor.

    • aussietivoman on 15/10/2018 - 02:01
      +1

      I think its a good call.

      In the short term better G-Sync monitors in this size category are likely to be hideously expensive (anything with a better G-Sync colour/resolution/HDR is going to need G-Sync 2 modules).

      Its likely to last 3+ years as a very playable monitor, and quite possibly a lot longer.

      How many AAA games are you likely to play on max settings and consistently hit over 120fps?

      In 3 years time it will still have a bit of resale value too…

      • jar-unit on 15/10/2018 - 12:55

        I was in the exact same spot, and just pulled the trigger based on your logic - thanks! Look forward to receiving it! Now to sell my existing 27inch 4k monitor..

  • gavincato on 15/10/2018 - 08:56

    Amazing monitor but just FYI the 120hz is not guaranteed. Mine won't overclock past 106hz :(

    • bxpressiv on 15/10/2018 - 11:47

      That's bad to hear, I'm guessing it's pretty rare though? I hadn't seen any cases in ultrawide masterrace on reddit but I only look on there occasionally.

    • aussietivoman on 15/10/2018 - 13:02
      +1

      If I were you I would ask for a replacement.

      The tech specs clearly state:

      WQHD 3440 x 1440 at 120 Hz as the native resolution

      Dell warranty support in my experience is typically very good. Sadly though you would run the risk of getting a refurb as a replacement.

      • gavincato on 16/10/2018 - 07:37

        i contacted them and they said 100hz is guaranteed. Anything over that is a overclock and not guaranteed but most monitors "should" reach 120. just not mine.

        • aussietivoman on 16/10/2018 - 11:37

          Honestly the Dell web site is crystal clear its 120hz

          I would call again, speak to a manager and if they still refuse to replace - then tell them if the screen isnt replaced you will contact COnsumer Affairs.

          I would be amazed if they dont replace it

          • TheContact on 16/10/2018 - 11:42

            @aussietivoman: They advertise the 120hz as an overclock. I still think it's dodgy to mention it at all in marketing materials, but it's not so clear cut.

          • bxpressiv on 16/10/2018 - 19:31

            @aussietivoman: I agree, it's in the tech specs-
            Native Resolution
            WQHD 3440 x 1440 at 120 Hz

    • [Deactivated] on 15/10/2018 - 17:08

      Isn't it a product of your GPU as well? What are you running?

      • gavincato on 16/10/2018 - 07:37

        980ti

        • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2018 - 10:11

          Well it also depends on the game's settings e.g. low, medium, ultra, high.

          Try put it on low and see if you hit those frames. This way you can try, as much as possible, to rule out the monitor.

          I can't be sure, but you should test it with someone else's PC or another GPU if you can.

          I ran a 970GTX and it struggled to hit 60 constant fps on PUBG at high settings on a 27" Dell, so 34" would destroy my card.

          • gavincato on 16/10/2018 - 10:53

            @[Deactivated]: no it's nothing to do with that.

            when you set the monitor to over 106hz it goes black. the only way to get it going again is by accessing the monitor OSD and setting the panel back to a lower setting.

            When you get the monitor it's actually set to 60hz, theres a 100hz mode that works fine then there's a "overclock" mode where you can then choose speed in 1hz increments up to 120. On mine, 106 is the highest it'll hit.

            • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2018 - 10:56

              @gavincato: Dunno man. Try the Dell reddit thread. If it's a product fault then someone in there will have complained about it. Dell is quite active in that thread also./

              • gavincato on 16/10/2018 - 12:08

                @[Deactivated]: there's nothing to try. I was just explaining that it's not game fps related, it's panel lottery.

                Their official position is anything over 100hz is not guaranteed.

                • aussietivoman on 20/10/2018 - 10:33

                  @gavincato: Their official position is horse dung.

                  I would try charging back my purchase on my credit card (assuming you made it on your credit card or PayPal)

  • Budju on 18/10/2018 - 23:54

    $400 better than the ASUS Rog?

    • aussietivoman on 20/10/2018 - 10:32

      20hz better

      • Budju on 20/10/2018 - 13:31

        Some saying 120 isnt guaranteed. Can't the rog oc to 120?

        • aussietivoman on 20/10/2018 - 17:53

          I suggest you read the ROG specs.

          It is 60hz overclockable to 100hz

          With no guarantee of 100hz

  • jar-unit on 19/10/2018 - 07:49

    Ordered Monday received Wednesday. Stable at 120HZ! Loving this beast

  • jar-unit on 19/10/2018 - 07:52

    Just checked and this still appears to have been extended to the 25th! "Includes 25 % Off (Offers limited to 5 units per customer) - Ends Thu, 25 Oct 2018"

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