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Title: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Quarzac on Thu, 08 August 2013, 03:24:50
Looking for a Dell Ultrasharp/similar monitor. Wanting 24"-27", resolution of 1920 x 1200 or 2560 x 1440. No dead/stuck pixels please. Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 08 August 2013, 03:30:57
Check out mkawa's sale thread: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46581.msg984469#msg984469
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 08 August 2013, 05:59:31
pinged you brodar
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: loller7 on Thu, 08 August 2013, 07:19:26
Where do you live?! I got a U2713HM.
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Quarzac on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:18:25
Kawa's is sold, loller lives in Germany. Still looking!
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Xenderwind on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:25:44
could get a korean monitor, i love my qnix
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: omegatony on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:35:32
could get a korean monitor, i love my qnix

Got myself a Crossover. Recommended.
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: calavera on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:38:40
Interested in a Benq FP241W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014124)? 1920x1200, 24" S-PVA panel located in los angeles area.
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Sniping on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:44:48
Qnix all the way!
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: omegatony on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:52:18
Qnix all the way!

The Qnix looks sexy! Did it just release?
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Sniping on Thu, 08 August 2013, 22:56:47
Qnix all the way!

The Qnix looks sexy! Did it just release?

Well, it became popular in around March. I picked mine up around April or so. They're pretty much the only affordable OC'able 1440p monitors right now, and the colors out of the box are unparalleled. It's quite the steal atm
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: omegatony on Thu, 08 August 2013, 23:49:03
Qnix all the way!

The Qnix looks sexy! Did it just release?

Well, it became popular in around March. I picked mine up around April or so. They're pretty much the only affordable OC'able 1440p monitors right now, and the colors out of the box are unparalleled. It's quite the steal atm

Whoops, sorry for Hijacking the thread. Got carried away  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Quarzac on Fri, 09 August 2013, 01:31:11
Qnix all the way!

The Qnix looks sexy! Did it just release?

Well, it became popular in around March. I picked mine up around April or so. They're pretty much the only affordable OC'able 1440p monitors right now, and the colors out of the box are unparalleled. It's quite the steal atm

Whoops, sorry for Hijacking the thread. Got carried away  :rolleyes:
No problem. Turns out most high res panels require DVI, which my laptop doesn't have, so I think I'm out of luck for now anyways.
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: omegatony on Fri, 09 August 2013, 02:45:00
Qnix all the way!

The Qnix looks sexy! Did it just release?

Well, it became popular in around March. I picked mine up around April or so. They're pretty much the only affordable OC'able 1440p monitors right now, and the colors out of the box are unparalleled. It's quite the steal atm

Whoops, sorry for Hijacking the thread. Got carried away  :rolleyes:
No problem. Turns out most high res panels require DVI, which my laptop doesn't have, so I think I'm out of luck for now anyways.

You don't want to use an adapter? I'm sure you can use a DVI to VGA adapter.
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Quarzac on Fri, 09 August 2013, 03:46:21
Qnix all the way!

The Qnix looks sexy! Did it just release?

Well, it became popular in around March. I picked mine up around April or so. They're pretty much the only affordable OC'able 1440p monitors right now, and the colors out of the box are unparalleled. It's quite the steal atm

Whoops, sorry for Hijacking the thread. Got carried away  :rolleyes:
No problem. Turns out most high res panels require DVI, which my laptop doesn't have, so I think I'm out of luck for now anyways.

You don't want to use an adapter? I'm sure you can use a DVI to VGA adapter.

Apparently a lot of the Korean panels are pretty picky and all but require dual link DVI. I got an offer for a U2410 though, and  that works with VGA.
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: meiosis on Fri, 09 August 2013, 03:54:27
Qnix all the way!

The Qnix looks sexy! Did it just release?

Well, it became popular in around March. I picked mine up around April or so. They're pretty much the only affordable OC'able 1440p monitors right now, and the colors out of the box are unparalleled. It's quite the steal atm

Whoops, sorry for Hijacking the thread. Got carried away  :rolleyes:
No problem. Turns out most high res panels require DVI, which my laptop doesn't have, so I think I'm out of luck for now anyways.

You don't want to use an adapter? I'm sure you can use a DVI to VGA adapter.

Apparently a lot of the Korean panels are pretty picky and all but require dual link DVI. I got an offer for a U2410 though, and  that works with VGA.

DVI is much better than VGA, in the long run your investment will pay off if you purchase a VGA to DVI adapter, and get a nice monitor. VGA to DVI adapters are like $5 on ebay :P.
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: alaricljs on Fri, 09 August 2013, 08:27:18
Those "DVI to VGA" adapters that are $5 are VGA to DVI-A  which is to say 1 analog connector type to a different analog connector type.  It doesn't make it a DVI-D signal.
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: MTManiac on Fri, 09 August 2013, 09:38:15
Those "DVI to VGA" adapters that are $5 are VGA to DVI-A  which is to say 1 analog connector type to a different analog connector type.  It doesn't make it a DVI-D signal.

Yep, plus they are VERY finicky about even using a single link dvi cable, so you can try your luck with a dvi-vga adapter, plus the signal lost in converting between digital and analog, and the 1600x1200 issue some people have with vga signals not going 1080p, and well I could go on with a list of issues people have doing this, but you could get lucky!
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Quarzac on Fri, 09 August 2013, 16:37:10
Yeah, I've just come to terms with the fact that unless I get a desktop out here, I'm not going to have a huge monitor anytime soon. Why do they make laptops with VGA instead of DVI in days like these?
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Thechemist on Fri, 09 August 2013, 17:34:21
Yeah, I've just come to terms with the fact that unless I get a desktop out here, I'm not going to have a huge monitor anytime soon. Why do they make laptops with VGA instead of DVI in days like these?

Do you not have an Hdmi / mini-Hdmi  or DP / Mini-Dp port on your laptop? Only the Vga port?
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Xenderwind on Fri, 09 August 2013, 17:48:33
Yeah, I've just come to terms with the fact that unless I get a desktop out here, I'm not going to have a huge monitor anytime soon. Why do they make laptops with VGA instead of DVI in days like these?

Do you not have an Hdmi / mini-Hdmi  or DP / Mini-Dp port on your laptop? Only the Vga port?

hdmi and vga should be fine till 1080p, but 1440p requires dual link dvi or a display port(i think active?)
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 09 August 2013, 18:30:44
You could always pick one of these up for great customer service:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=ips+monitor

They have versions with multiple input options.  I highly recommend not using VGA for your signal, as the difference in quality is noticeable (colors are more dull through VGA and sharpness not as good).
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Quarzac on Sat, 10 August 2013, 13:33:50
I've got an HDMI port, but I don't know if it works- the last time I tried to use it I had a lot of trouble. Although I'll probably try it, because I definitely notice the difference between VGA and DVI.
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: Sniping on Sat, 10 August 2013, 13:44:06
I'm pretty sure most laptops can't support 1440p monitors.
Title: Re: [WTB] High Res IPS Monitor
Post by: metafour on Sat, 10 August 2013, 15:16:51
I'm pretty sure most laptops can't support 1440p monitors.

My 2011 MacBook Air can