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Jul 12, 2024 7:32 PM

34" Alienware Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

$700

$1,100

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(Or Less) + Free shippingat Dell Technologies
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Dell Technologies has 34" Alienware Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3423DWF) on sale for $699.99 (or Less for New Customers). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: New customers may receive an additional 10% off via email sign up; this email sign up offer is only good for new Dell customers (email typically arrives within ~1 hour).

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3440x1440
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz (DisplayPort) or 100Hz (HDMI)
  • Panel Type: Quantum Dot OLED
  • Curvature: 1800R
  • Response Time: 0.1ms gray-to-gray
  • Contrast Ratio: 1M:1 (typical)
  • Adaptive-Sync Technology: AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
  • VESA Mountable: 100x100mm
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 2x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 2x SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) downstream port
    • 2x SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) downstream port
    • 1x SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) upstream port
    • 1x Audio line-out port (rear)
    • 1x Headphone-out port (bottom)

Editor's Notes

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  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Dell based on over 1,600 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • You can view Dell's Return Policy here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Written by iconian | Staff
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Dell Technologies has 34" Alienware Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3423DWF) on sale for $699.99 (or Less for New Customers). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: New customers may receive an additional 10% off via email sign up; this email sign up offer is only good for new Dell customers (email typically arrives within ~1 hour).

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3440x1440
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz (DisplayPort) or 100Hz (HDMI)
  • Panel Type: Quantum Dot OLED
  • Curvature: 1800R
  • Response Time: 0.1ms gray-to-gray
  • Contrast Ratio: 1M:1 (typical)
  • Adaptive-Sync Technology: AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
  • VESA Mountable: 100x100mm
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 2x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 2x SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) downstream port
    • 2x SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) downstream port
    • 1x SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) upstream port
    • 1x Audio line-out port (rear)
    • 1x Headphone-out port (bottom)

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Dell based on over 1,600 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • You can view Dell's Return Policy here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Jepoyjepijep
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Do not buy this monitor...I have the exact same one and it started flickering on and off after 4-5 months. Called support and they don't care about you. Put you on hold for 2 hours, tell you its your PC and not the monitor (would also try to blame the power cord, power socket, DP cable, HDMI cable - literally everything). Will lie to you and say they don't have the option to call the manager and eventually they do. So at the moment, I have a $700 monitor that I really don't have a warranty for. There's a reason they are discounting this a lot. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. It's sad, I have owned Alienware/Dell products for a while but after what I have just gone through - I will never buy another alienware/dell branded product. If someone from Dell can reach out to me I would be glad to file my formal complaint.

Edit: Yes, literally changed everything. Even reformatted PC. Used my laptop, still the same effect. Plugged in a different monitor, 0 issues (ironically a Dell monitor).
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j.fuze
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and, importantly, has user-upgradable firmware
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Pyrocumulous
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Model AW3423DWF, which is the 165hz AMD FreeSync Premium Pro version.
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Jul 13, 2024 4:24 PM
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ArexnibaJul 13, 2024 4:24 PM
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Quote from scott.sd View quoted comment :
My $250 Staples 34" LG made my eyes very tired and I don't know why. Anyone know if this monitor has any tech that eyes might be sensitive to?
I have sensitive eyes tooā€”Astigmatism, cataract and chronic dry eyes. Been using it for 2 years and love it. Because of the curved monitor, you see screen at any angle. The nightlight feature from windows helps when it's dark. Even more wonderful when you get the flexible mounts so you can adjust it accordingly to make it more comfortable
Jul 13, 2024 4:27 PM
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BoastfulLumber1171Jul 13, 2024 4:27 PM
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Quote from scott.sd View quoted comment :
My $250 Staples 34" LG made my eyes very tired and I don't know why. Anyone know if this monitor has any tech that eyes might be sensitive to?
Sounds like PWM on brightness. It's fast-flickering to the point that you unconsciously perceive a darker image
Jul 13, 2024 4:28 PM
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BryanB5769Jul 13, 2024 4:28 PM
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Quote from Jepoyjepijep View quoted comment :
Do not buy this monitor...I have the exact same one and it started flickering on and off after 4-5 months. Called support and they don't care about you. Put you on hold for 2 hours, tell you its your PC and not the monitor (would also try to blame the power cord, power socket, DP cable, HDMI cable - literally everything). Will lie to you and say they don't have the option to call the manager and eventually they do. So at the moment, I have a $700 monitor that I really don't have a warranty for. There's a reason they are discounting this a lot. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. It's sad, I have owned Alienware/Dell products for a while but after what I have just gone through - I will never buy another alienware/dell branded product. If someone from Dell can reach out to me I would be glad to file my formal complaint.

Edit: Yes, literally changed everything. Even reformatted PC. Used my laptop, still the same effect. Plugged in a different monitor, 0 issues (ironically a Dell monitor).
You have to download custom resolution utility and change the freesync lower range up to 100 or more. Keep the high end at 165.
It's a freesync issue.
Last edited by BryanB5769 July 13, 2024 at 09:38 AM.
Jul 13, 2024 4:30 PM
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BoastfulLumber1171Jul 13, 2024 4:30 PM
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Quote from Jepoyjepijep View quoted comment :
Do not buy this monitor...I have the exact same one and it started flickering on and off after 4-5 months. Called support and they don't care about you. Put you on hold for 2 hours, tell you its your PC and not the monitor (would also try to blame the power cord, power socket, DP cable, HDMI cable - literally everything). Will lie to you and say they don't have the option to call the manager and eventually they do. So at the moment, I have a $700 monitor that I really don't have a warranty for. There's a reason they are discounting this a lot. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. It's sad, I have owned Alienware/Dell products for a while but after what I have just gone through - I will never buy another alienware/dell branded product. If someone from Dell can reach out to me I would be glad to file my formal complaint.

Edit: Yes, literally changed everything. Even reformatted PC. Used my laptop, still the same effect. Plugged in a different monitor, 0 issues (ironically a Dell monitor).
I've had mine for over a year now with no issues. I wasnt going to discredit your experience, but you're being too dramatic insinuating that buyers will have the same one
Last edited by BoastfulLumber1171 July 15, 2024 at 05:40 AM.
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Jul 13, 2024 4:31 PM
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DDN731Jul 13, 2024 4:31 PM
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Quote from j.fuze View quoted comment :
and, importantly, has user-upgradable firmware
I have the DW version and we can now upgrade firmware as well. You just need an nvidia GPU, unfortunately https://www.dell.com/support/home...erid=k0phf
Jul 13, 2024 4:33 PM
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Jul 13, 2024 4:36 PM
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JepoyjepijepJul 13, 2024 4:36 PM
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Quote from BryanB5769 View quoted comment :
You have to download custom resolution utility and change the freesync lower range up to 100 or more. Keep the high end at 165.
Will try, thanks!

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Jul 13, 2024 4:38 PM
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j.fuzeJul 13, 2024 4:38 PM
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Quote from BoastfulLumber1171 View quoted comment :
I've had mine for over a year now with no issues. I'm wasnt going to discredit your experience, but you're being too dramatic insinuating that buyers will have the same one
This has also not been my experience with Dell. I've purchased several of these monitors and one started turning itself off as well. Dell replaced it immediately
Jul 13, 2024 4:39 PM
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BryanB5769Jul 13, 2024 4:39 PM
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Quote from Jepoyjepijep View quoted comment :
Will try, thanks!
Let me know if it works for you or you need some more help navigating through the app. It's kind of daunting if you haven't tinkered.
Jul 13, 2024 4:46 PM
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JepoyjepijepJul 13, 2024 4:46 PM
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Quote from j.fuze View quoted comment :
This has also not been my experience with Dell. I've purchased several of these monitors and one started turning itself off as well. Dell replaced it immediately
When did you deal with Dell. I too was fond of their products but my experience was so poor that it really turned me off
Jul 13, 2024 5:00 PM
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woymfsu03Jul 13, 2024 5:00 PM
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Quote from Jepoyjepijep View quoted comment :
Do not buy this monitor...I have the exact same one and it started flickering on and off after 4-5 months. Called support and they don't care about you. Put you on hold for 2 hours, tell you its your PC and not the monitor (would also try to blame the power cord, power socket, DP cable, HDMI cable - literally everything). Will lie to you and say they don't have the option to call the manager and eventually they do. So at the moment, I have a $700 monitor that I really don't have a warranty for. There's a reason they are discounting this a lot. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. It's sad, I have owned Alienware/Dell products for a while but after what I have just gone through - I will never buy another alienware/dell branded product. If someone from Dell can reach out to me I would be glad to file my formal complaint.

Edit: Yes, literally changed everything. Even reformatted PC. Used my laptop, still the same effect. Plugged in a different monitor, 0 issues (ironically a Dell monitor).
Have you updated the firmware? Ver. M3B107 is the latest available. I recall a few firmware updates having this issue as a point in the firmware notes. I have this monitor and the only issue i had with it was the colors were off but it was my fault as I had the wrong color profile activated haha. Dell was going to send me a new one after about 30 minutes of troubleshooting though. While they're support is thorough i would say, they usually take care of it in the end. Definitely try and reach out again either through chat. They seem to be easier to deal with in my experience. The chat agent might end up just calling you like me. Hope it works out.
Jul 13, 2024 5:10 PM
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JepoyjepijepJul 13, 2024 5:10 PM
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Quote from woymfsu03 View quoted comment :
Have you updated the firmware? Ver. M3B107 is the latest available. I recall a few firmware updates having this issue as a point in the firmware notes. I have this monitor and the only issue i had with it was the colors were off but it was my fault as I had the wrong color profile activated haha. Dell was going to send me a new one after about 30 minutes of troubleshooting though. While they're support is thorough i would say, they usually take care of it in the end. Definitely try and reach out again either through chat. They seem to be easier to deal with in my experience. The chat agent might end up just calling you like me. Hope it works out.
Yes. They updated on July 9th...When did you deal with them?
Jul 13, 2024 5:16 PM
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GoGo98102Jul 13, 2024 5:16 PM
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Quote from LuvChicken View quoted comment :
I wish it had G sync.
I have a few Oled monitors. They all flicker in dark/gray area of the screen when playing games. I had to turn the g sync off to stop that from happening. It's a very common issue with Oled monitors.
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Jul 13, 2024 5:17 PM
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Jul 13, 2024 5:17 PM
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These are cool as long as you keep direct light off of them. If you alllow direct light on them it washes out the contrast and that can be a real issue. I sold mine when it was happening to me and rtings found it was common with QD-OLED panels.

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Jul 13, 2024 5:19 PM
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woymfsu03Jul 13, 2024 5:19 PM
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Quote from Jepoyjepijep View quoted comment :
Yes. They updated on July 9th...When did you deal with them?
This was in February. I had owned it over 3 months already when my issue that I caused happened. Double check the firmware on the monitor and make sure it's 107. If it is try flashing it again. And if none of those work initiate a chat with them. i think they're closed on the weekends but it should have 3 years warranty from the date of purchase.

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