32" Dell S3222DGM 1440p 165Hz 1ms VA Curved FreeSync Gaming Monitor

NoFuFoU

Feb 10, 2022 11:40 PM

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Quote from vMAC

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Then you must not notice the ghosting issues and contrast issues that are known with the U8G. Lag on the monitor is going to be 5x better than the lag on your U8G. I would choose that even with the lower 1080p quality for any games in which lag is crucial.

There is not currently any major ghosting issue with the U8G, though I heard there was initially before a firmware update fix which came before I got mine. There was certainly a persistent issue with it on the H9G which came before it though. There IS an issue with active dimming not functioning with FreeSync turned on, but it still handles variable refresh rates as well as low latency mode fine with active dimming on without specifically turning on FreeSync in the settings. I certainly haven't had any actual tearing issues or anything running at 120fps whenever possible, but I'm sorry you have such a negative view of a product you don't own, and feel the need to have a display with less input lag than there probably exists between the PS5 and it's wireless controllers.

That being said, I appreciate your agreement about the subjectivity of the decision, the entire point of my note. I get the feeling you mostly game on PC anyways, which is largely driving your opinion on monitors vs TVs, and skewing your idea of what amounts to acceptable latency for the average gamer. We're talking the difference between input lag of 1ms versus MAYBE 10-15ms on most TVs with low latency modes, potentially even less at lower resolutions. The difference is frankly imperceptible to the normal eye, but is again made mostly moot by the slight delay that exists between wireless controllers and the PS5 anyways. Even professional PC gamers who will only play with wired peripherals with the lowest possible latency are unlikely to notice if their input lag increased by 7 milliseconds without being told.

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BronxBomber

Feb 11, 2022 1:55 AM

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gmanvbva

Feb 11, 2022 2:22 AM

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Quote from BronxBomber

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I can definitely notice if my input lag increased by 7ms

1ms vs 10-15 ms is big and noticeable in any gaming that requires quick reactions/responses (fps). And that's if the TV supports some type of low latency/gaming mode. If not you can easily get 35-45 ms or more from normal picture modes. And input lag in that range is huge.

Edit> reply meant for the other post

I just bought a 32" Odyssey G7 Gaming Monitor LC32G75TQSNXZA for $506. If I hadn't, I would jump on this.

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gmanvbva

Feb 11, 2022 2:23 AM

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Quote from BrendenB

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There is not currently any major ghosting issue with the U8G, though I heard there was initially before a firmware update fix which came before I got mine. There was certainly a persistent issue with it on the H9G which came before it though. There IS an issue with active dimming not functioning with FreeSync turned on, but it still handles variable refresh rates as well as low latency mode fine with active dimming on without specifically turning on FreeSync in the settings. I certainly haven't had any actual tearing issues or anything running at 120fps whenever possible, but I'm sorry you have such a negative view of a product you don't own, and feel the need to have a display with less input lag than there probably exists between the PS5 and it's wireless controllers.

That being said, I appreciate your agreement about the subjectivity of the decision, the entire point of my note. I get the feeling you mostly game on PC anyways, which is largely driving your opinion on monitors vs TVs, and skewing your idea of what amounts to acceptable latency for the average gamer. We're talking the difference between input lag of 1ms versus MAYBE 10-15ms on most TVs with low latency modes, potentially even less at lower resolutions. The difference is frankly imperceptible to the normal eye, but is again made mostly moot by the slight delay that exists between wireless controllers and the PS5 anyways. Even professional PC gamers who will only play with wired peripherals with the lowest possible latency are unlikely to notice if their input lag increased by 7 milliseconds without being told.

Completely false. I notice 7 ms and I can guarantee you professionals can tell…

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lainghk

Feb 11, 2022 2:33 AM

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lainghkFeb 11, 2022 2:33 AM

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Patiently waiting for S3422DWG back on sale for a $100 more ($400). . .

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pietrocomo

Feb 11, 2022 3:07 AM

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Quote from SnowDeath

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It doesn't support it, but a lot of 1440p monitors will run downscaled when PS5 is set to 4k. I have not tested this exact monitor and it's not on any of the lists that I have come across, so I would definitely research it more. The Ultragear 32GN650-B we have works great with the PS5 and frequently goes on sale. The tiny list of PS5 games that support 120Hz is almost more concerning.

I got this monitor 4 days ago, and while I loved it playing PS5 on 1080p on a 32" is not the best thing…. It doesn't downscale a 4K signal to 2K, I even tried the edid 4K emulator that works with other Dells with no luck…!the best this monitor can do on PS5 is 1080p at 120 Hz

AirHu47

Feb 11, 2022 4:40 AM

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How are returns with Dell?

Sometimes restocking fee

airgreek

Feb 11, 2022 6:14 AM

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Quote from gmanvbva

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1ms vs 10-15 ms is big and noticeable in any gaming that requires quick reactions/responses (fps). And that's if the TV supports some type of low latency/gaming mode. If not you can easily get 35-45 ms or more from normal picture modes. And input lag in that range is huge.

Edit> reply meant for the other post

I just bought a 32" Odyssey G7 Gaming Monitor LC32G75TQSNXZA for $506. If I hadn't, I would jump on this.

From where?

jbg1

Feb 11, 2022 6:18 AM

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jbg1Feb 11, 2022 6:18 AM

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I have this monitor since September it released in late July 2021 I believe …paid $400…then I paired it with some Logitech speakers for $20 more for when I don't wanna use my headset. It's the best setup I ever had

I play Xbox series x of course…1440p and it supports variable refresh rate so I'm playing games like dying light 2 at 120hz. It has different picture settings, standard, fps, sports, moba etc…have the refresh rate set to extreme and it doesn't cause any issues, many reviews also said it runs at extreme with no issues…I have no complaints and I would totally buy it again….

If you have series x for $300 this is a hell of gaming monitor that should last you years.

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Fruuggie

Feb 11, 2022 10:53 AM

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Biggest difference to the S3222HG model? https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...ccessories

gmanvbva

Feb 11, 2022 11:15 AM

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Quote from airgreek

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From where?

Samsung directly. On sale for $599 - EPP -5% cancellation trick. $506.70 total.

https://www.samsung.com/us/comput...g700nnxza/

TheAnarchist

Feb 11, 2022 11:17 AM

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Quote from Fruuggie

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Biggest difference to the S3222HG model? https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...ccessories

FHD vs QHD

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TroyF9495

Feb 11, 2022 1:04 PM

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For starters I got the DGM for $330 before it went down to $300 and it came used (ripped box/box handle, not sealed by BB, opened packaging) but looking at reviews the overall build quality and degree to which you could tilt the monitor was better with the DGF, the DGM was slightly better for gaming. They're both great monitors but it is way easier to adjust settings on the DGM with the joystick controller than pushing 6-7 buttons and remembering which button does what and taking care not to hit the power.

I have the 27" inch version. Dell actually has a software you download from their website where you don't use the back buttons for screen settings at all. In case someone didn't know. Way easier than even the joystick on the back(which I also enjoyed), but the software made fine tuning everything extremely easy. Just Google Dell (insert model number) monitor software. Straight from Dell website, not 3rd party.

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aparoche

Feb 11, 2022 1:15 PM

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Quote from SnowDeath

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It doesn't support it, but a lot of 1440p monitors will run downscaled when PS5 is set to 4k. I have not tested this exact monitor and it's not on any of the lists that I have come across, so I would definitely research it more. The Ultragear 32GN650-B we have works great with the PS5 and frequently goes on sale. The tiny list of PS5 games that support 120Hz is almost more concerning.

I have both. This monitor will only run in 1080p with a PS5, because PS5 doesn't support 1440p. Awful. PS5 sucks compared to Xbox Series X. However, this is still a nice monitor for PC and Xbox gaming at $300 and you can pricematch at Best Buy.

Last edited by aparoche February 11, 2022 at 05:17 AM.

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