My 1901FP works great for gaming (including the latest/greatest games ... Halo currently), DVD movies, etc.  Make sure you are using the latest drivers for your video card and all your settings for the monitor are correct.  The auto-adjust button would be a start.  The newer 2001FP has a faster response time than our 1901s, but it is very expensive.

Interesting messages. I am going to get a new flat panel monitor but think I will stick w/ a 17" or 18" size even though I don't do the games much but have been wondering about advantages and disadvantages to the larger screen sizes.
Thanks for the postings.
Perkyd

I also had the 1901FP and while I will admit the game play wasnt too great (due to ghosting issues), the actual screen itself looked great for everything else.

now, the game play thing didnt bother me too much cuz I didnt play games that often anyways.

yup, thanks all - good advice so far !

Ive just bought a 1901FT monitor and i must say it is outstanding!  I use it for everything possible from Office apps to game play and i have had nothing but great results from it!

One question, just to put my mind at rest, what is the best resolution to run this monitor at?

Thanks, Mark from the UK

Thanks Jesse, it's appreaciated.

marky313,

Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.

To answer your question about the best resolution.

Setting the Optimal Resolution: Dell™ 1901FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide

For optimal diplay performance while using the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1280 x 1024 pixels by performing the following steps:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel window, and then click the Settings tab.
3. In the Desktop area, move the slidebar to 1280 by 1024 pixels. Then click OK.
4. Recommended frequency for best performance is 60Hz.