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144hz (72 comments)

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Posted by _gory @ 18:56 CST, 3 March 2014 - iMsg

Hi,

I'm considering switching from a Samsung 2233rz to the one below.

Iiyama ProLite GB2488HSU specifications:

Diagonal: 24-inch
Native resolution: Full HD (1920x1080)
Response time: 1 ms
Maximum refresh rate: 144 Hz
Signal inputs: DVI-DL, DisplayPort, 2xHDMI
USB HUB: 2 outputs (vs. 2.0)
Height adjustment: 130 mm
Warranty: 3 years on-site
Other features: VESA, speakers, headphone connector

http://hexus.net/tech/news/displays/66753-iiy...g-monitor/

What do you guys think about this incoming monitor?

Edited by _gory at 18:56 CST, 3 March 2014 - 19916 Hits

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<< Comment #1 @ 19:16 CST, 3 March 2014 >>

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nvc

i'll have that monitor soon

<< Comment #6 @ 04:32 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #1

Write us some feedback here! getting closer and closer to CRT feel ;)

<< Comment #30 @ 09:29 CDT, 22 March 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #1

Any news on that?

<< Comment #60 @ 11:31 CDT, 9 April 2014 >>

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nvc - Reply to #30

just got it 5minutes ago

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lf1b1fpo0560zto/ben...y%20s3.rar

i don't have much time to play with it this week, but i took an unnacurate method of comparing it with the benq and it looks pretty close using snapshots on my galaxy s3 camera.

Edited by nvc at 11:32 CDT, 9 April 2014

12%

<< Comment #61 @ 10:54 CDT, 11 April 2014 >>

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nvc - Reply to #60

I played some FFA on it today, have to say, prefer it to the benq as there's less inverse ghosting (overdrive option is preset at 144hz and cannot be changed), but then there might be little to no difference in terms of input lag: http://www.twitch.tv/dignitasnvc/c/4047308

<< Comment #63 @ 07:19 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #61

Jesus Christ I was waiting for your quick opinion on that monitor :D thank you!!!

What about colours? without downloading the profiles and after you did (if you did).

<< Comment #62 @ 07:06 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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GogettO - Reply to #60

Iiyama colors seems to be washed out

<< Comment #64 @ 07:23 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #62

But "specialized" reviews said they are the same level as the other panels (benq/asus) without further details though :/

<< Comment #67 @ 09:15 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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nvc - Reply to #64

The blacks are definitely not as deep as the BenQ equivelant, even the other 27" Iiyama monitors (GB2773HS), but once you lower the Black Tuner from 0 to -3/-4/-5, lower the brightness from 80 to ~55 and mess with the color temperature or RGB it's decent. The XL2420T, VG248QE and this GB2488HSU are all close though and they all need some tuning out of the box, but with the Iiyama I suspect it's to do with the backlight implementation more than the panel, so it could vary from monitor to monitor, but as a gaming screen at the right price it's a valid option. I'm personally sticking with it. My old XL2411T didn't have display port, which is a nice option to have with the Iiyama at the price it retails for. That and it's so close to everything else that i need not use anything else anyway.

Disclaimer: I am unable to accurately test for input lag, you'll need tftcentral.co.uk or prad.de for that, but I've had no problems.

<< Comment #68 @ 09:24 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #67

Thanks.

<< Comment #69 @ 12:33 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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ihve - Reply to #64

considering the benq colors are worse than game boy color, this is no achievement.

<< Comment #2 @ 02:57 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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acid_reptile

Am i right thinking that i need 144+ FPS in any game i play, as 144hz is the only native setting?

On the 2233rz theres still 100hz and 110hz mode (60hz feels much worse as on other 60hz displays and 75hz doesn't exist)

<< Comment #3 @ 03:19 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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tbone - Reply to #2

You will probably be able to set it to 100, 110 and 120, as it runs at 120hz for lightboost.

<< Comment #19 @ 16:14 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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acid_reptile - Reply to #3

Ah thanks. good to know.

But still, im not sure if i could stand 16:9 @ only 24" That would be a decrease in height compared to 2233rz.. I think one has to compromise.

<< Comment #52 @ 02:52 CDT, 3 April 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #19

That is the problem, i'm selling it just because of the size/ratio.. i'll keep the 2233rz for now.

<< Comment #4 @ 03:33 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #2

144 fps at least for optimal experience, less isn't bad.

<< Comment #5 @ 04:01 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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h8m3

I'd say that benq XL*Z series are better due to in-built 144hz strobing
also previous iiyama monitor had comparably higher input lag than it's competitiors

Edited by h8m3 at 04:02 CST, 4 March 2014

<< Comment #7 @ 04:50 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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koOma - Reply to #5

do u have to do anything to activate the strobing and does it only work with 144hz?

<< Comment #8 @ 04:53 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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nvc - Reply to #5

Specs say this has direct drive to remove input lag, some people dont like strobing.

<< Comment #10 @ 06:22 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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h8m3 - Reply to #8

Benq also got instant mode
As for strobing there haven't really been properly strobed screens on the market yet to say whether someone really dislikes it. Anyway it's just an additional option for the same cost.

<< Comment #12 @ 06:52 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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nvc - Reply to #10

it's lightboost done without additional software, it's just more convenient that it's on the monitor itself. I agree on the price front though, Iiyama should come in at lower. That said, BenQ have always fallen short when it comes to response time (overdrive trailing), so for those not using lightboost/strobing the ASUS and perhaps Iiyama could be a better alternative. Iiyama have always done well in that department, just with slightly higher input lag which has been addressed like i mentioned.

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/images/pixperan/iiyama_g2773hs.jpg

<< Comment #13 @ 07:58 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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h8m3 - Reply to #12

since 2411t the new middle 'high' AMA value works fine tbh, still not perfect, but way better than it was before. At the same time such an aggressive overdrive makes benq screens the most responsive ones comparing to others.
Lightboost aint really optimized for 2d blur elimination with it's driver input overhead, color tint, scanlines on benq's, etc. By the way so far vg248qe actually has been a better lightboost screen, most people i've asked who tried both asus and benq including decent quakers like noctis or winz say that Asus has a better and more noticiable antiblur effect, so most people who tried it there left it activated, whereas benq users are 50/50. And now there is a proper strobing in newer models which is moreover available at 144hz.

<< Comment #22 @ 21:06 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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nvc - Reply to #13

BenQ have removed the advertisement of <0.001 frames of input lag with the XL2411Z, it is still there for the XL2411T.

<< Comment #23 @ 02:10 CST, 5 March 2014 >>

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ogdiabz - Reply to #22

Typo on pcmonitors.info

It's still there on the XL2411Z but its not on the XL2420Z.

<< Comment #17 @ 11:28 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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T1E ' - Reply to #10

what is strobing?

<< Comment #9 @ 04:56 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #5

Isn't this one native 144hz? I see the price is equivalent 310� vs 320�.

<< Comment #11 @ 06:46 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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ogdiabz - Reply to #9

I've just bought one (BenQ XL2411Z). Will review it in a few days.

<< Comment #14 @ 08:12 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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vinkieee - Reply to #11

I wanna also buy one, looking forward to youre review.

Now i have an iiyama crt, hoping that the benq will come close to that or maybe even better..

<< Comment #20 @ 17:07 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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Freiya - Reply to #14

I wouldn't count on that.

<< Comment #15 @ 08:39 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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GogettO - Reply to #11

Looking forward to read your review aswell.
Aren't you worried about that strobe-miss timing bug?

Source: www.blurbusters.com/benq-xl2720z-bug-in-strobe-timing-fix-coming

<< Comment #16 @ 09:40 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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ogdiabz - Reply to #15

It should be fixed in the newer manufactured models, and apparently the 2411Z were the last ones to be manufactured, so I'll check the firmware manufactured date, but I'm quite confident it'll be one of the newer ones. If not I can send it back :)

<< Comment #24 @ 22:53 CST, 5 March 2014 >>

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ggnore - Reply to #5

Can vouch for that! Got myself the xl2411t and it's awesome. Been hitting consistent 60% rg in lots of duels ;)

Takes a bit of tweaking mind you colour wise. But once you got it the way you like it, it's a dream to use.

<< Comment #18 @ 15:06 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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Zhinky

Been thinking about getting a 144hz monitor myself, but i just can't decide if it's worth it to get one with g-sync or not. :/

Edited by Zhinky at 15:07 CST, 4 March 2014

<< Comment #21 @ 18:08 CST, 4 March 2014 >>

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Kokain - Reply to #18

Wait for a proper G-sync test when it hits the market. Better rely on user experience than reviews, but somehow g-sync sounds like proprietary version of lightboost. I somehow doubt it will be the savior of flat panels

<< Comment #25 @ 02:28 CST, 6 March 2014 >>

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Pushpabon - Reply to #21

g-sync is more than lightboost, it gives you the smoothness of vsync without the input lag (if your fps is below your hz, which it is if you play anything newer than q3). Too bad it's nvidia's proprietary garbage, it should be universal and an open standard.

<< Comment #26 @ 05:49 CST, 6 March 2014 >>

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Zhinky - Reply to #25

So i take it g-sync would be pretty much useless for quake then? But worth it for most other things?

<< Comment #27 @ 06:31 CST, 6 March 2014 >>

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Samuel_Davy - Reply to #26

Yep, could be good for GPU intensive games with low framerate like Crysis and such where the framerate is low and fluctuates a lot. Not sure if it is totaly useless with quake tho.

<< Comment #29 @ 17:51 CST, 6 March 2014 >>

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Pushpabon - Reply to #26

Well are you sure you're never going to play a game where you can't get a stable fps equaling your Hz? I play many games where I can't get such high fps. For quakeworld or quakelive it's totally useless afaik.

<< Comment #28 @ 13:52 CST, 6 March 2014 >>

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pecka_ - Reply to #18

looks like vg248qe with gsync module (gsync off) has fastest frame processing time at the moment. last test at link

Edited by uber9petska at 18:53 CST, 6 March 2014

<< Comment #31 @ 09:50 CDT, 22 March 2014 >>

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nemecel

Im worried about color quality rather than 120hz vs 144hz. The colors on the 2233rz are so mediocre, I cant play dark games on this thing.
The question is: Is this monitor much better color wise?

<< Comment #32 @ 12:14 CDT, 22 March 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #31

Who cares about colors? :D

<< Comment #35 @ 07:01 CDT, 23 March 2014 >>

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nemecel - Reply to #32

Anyone with eyes

<< Comment #33 @ 21:12 CDT, 22 March 2014 >>

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ogdiabz - Reply to #31

go with asus vg248qe

<< Comment #34 @ 21:51 CDT, 22 March 2014 >>

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chace - Reply to #33

That is what I am using and the colors are not very good. The benq monitors are supposed to have the best color and black level out of the 144hz moniters.

<< Comment #55 @ 04:38 CDT, 3 April 2014 >>

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steffo - Reply to #34

er... xl2411t colors suck hard

<< Comment #36 @ 10:20 CDT, 24 March 2014 >>

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chickenfluGR

iyama GB2488HSU is VERY cheap in the uk !

around 165gbp, any ETA on that review yet ?? :)

<< Comment #37 @ 10:27 CDT, 24 March 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #36

Wow!! Any link to webstore?

<< Comment #43 @ 03:48 CDT, 25 March 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #36

French website Lesnumeriques.com did their review of that monitor :D

I think if you can't afford the Benq or Asus models, this one is not a bad choice, they gave it 5 starts (5/5) ROFL. We need Chief Blurbuster to review that, I will try to ask him.

The reactivity of the monitor is better in 120hz compared to 144hz, this is because there is no overdrive mode in 144hz sadly.

It's not bad, but it's just a shame.

You have DVI-D, HDMI ports and Display port so it's not a problem here.

And the colours are more than decent, it's at the same level as the other TN panels and IPS they said. You can download profiles files of course.

But if you want more (gsync, 3D, also some issues with ghosting in 144Hz, etc) maybe you should get another monitor.

Source: http://www.lesnumeriques.com/moniteur-ecran-l.../test.html

(I translated in English with Google to see, it's decent to read if you don't understand French)

Edited by zb0t at 03:49 CDT, 25 March 2014

<< Comment #38 @ 10:41 CDT, 24 March 2014 >>

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chickenfluGR

http://geizhals.de/eu/iiyama-prolite-gb2488hs...78617.html

stuff-UK.net , micom and cbc computers do no ship outside of UK afaik.

<< Comment #39 @ 12:14 CDT, 24 March 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #38

Then order it and send it to me. You'll have an extra 10� for that ;)

I'm serious.

Edited by _gory at 12:18 CDT, 24 March 2014

<< Comment #40 @ 15:37 CDT, 24 March 2014 >>

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chickenfluGR - Reply to #39

i live in Greece, not in UK, it will cost me 210 euros to get it delivered to my door + 30 euros to send it over to france, sorry mate :)

<< Comment #42 @ 03:36 CDT, 25 March 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #40

I think he meant he will ship it to you, UK > France > Greece.

Am I right gory?

<< Comment #44 @ 05:24 CDT, 25 March 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #42

No, but as Beet said and chickenflu, stuff-uk delivers to france. I'll order it asap.

<< Comment #45 @ 07:19 CDT, 25 March 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #44

ok xD

<< Comment #41 @ 02:29 CDT, 25 March 2014 >>

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Beet - Reply to #39

http://www.stuff-uk.net/hi_deliverycarrage.aspx

Seems they deliver all over the world. �11.07 to France.

<< Comment #46 @ 08:13 CDT, 25 March 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #41

Ordered 1 hour ago.

<< Comment #47 @ 08:38 CDT, 25 March 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #46

Can you do a test please? And what is your current monitor? So we can compare with your previous experience too?

<< Comment #48 @ 11:16 CDT, 25 March 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #47

Samsung 2233rz = current.
IIYAMA GB2488HSU = ordered.

<< Comment #53 @ 02:53 CDT, 3 April 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #47

Screen is really good but I just don't like the 16/9. Too flat for me.

<< Comment #54 @ 04:31 CDT, 3 April 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #53

Ok, so will you keep it, or you wanna change? D:

<< Comment #56 @ 05:41 CDT, 3 April 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #54

I keep my 2233rz, and I sell the iiyama.

<< Comment #57 @ 03:31 CDT, 5 April 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #56

Gory sorry to ask again, but the only reason you sell the iiyama is because you prefer 16:10 over 16:9 right? But about the performance of the monitor, the iiyama is good compared to your Samsung?

I prefer 16:10 too but they don't do it anymore :(

<< Comment #58 @ 06:45 CDT, 5 April 2014 >>

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_gory - Reply to #57

Yes. Screen is perfect except 19/9

<< Comment #49 @ 07:31 CDT, 29 March 2014 >>

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Anonymous (80.140.118.228)

ordered my GB2488HSU-B1 yesterday :)

hope it works on my iMac with Displayport cable.

<< Comment #59 @ 07:30 CDT, 5 April 2014 >>

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Fr0zzen - Reply to #49

I'm not sure Display Port Supports 144 hz

<< Comment #66 @ 08:39 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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h8m3 - Reply to #59

it does

<< Comment #70 @ 14:27 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #59

Display port bandwith > Dual DVI, HDMI, VGA

It's smaller too *_*

DP limit is 4K@60Hz, which means it should be able to do 1920x1080@240Hz, therefore taking 4.2ms to upload a FullHD frame. Dual Link DVI limit is 1920x1080@144Hz, taking 7.9ms.
I'm not sure if the transmit speed is fixed or changing according to monitor refresh rate. I will try to measure actual values.
->>
Actually, using both channels, the DisplayPort math indicates you can theoretically do 4K at nearly 100Hz over DisplayPort, and if you decimate chroma a bit (e.g. 4:2:0), you may be able to do 4K 120Hz over DisplayPort.

DisplayPort is 17.28 gigabits per second total over both channels.
4K 60Hz is only 11.9 gigabits per second. Even with error correction overhead, there's still room for a higher 4K refresh rate.

My math shows you can deliver a 1080p frame in about 2.5ms rather than 4.2ms, if pushing the max limit of DisplayPort 1.2. The future 1.3 will allow 1080p in a mere 1.2-1.5ms, almost hitting the theoretical 1000fps @ 1080p -- maybe possible with decimated chroma :-)

Source: Chief Blur Busters

Edited by zb0t at 18:26 CDT, 12 April 2014

<< Comment #72 @ 19:53 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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pecka_ - Reply to #70

"DL-DVI is overclockable to dotclocks necessary for 2560x1440p 120Hz, which is roughly equivalent in dotclock to 1920x1080 240Hz. So, 1080p 240hz isn't part of DL-DVI spec, but it's overclockable to get there."
Chief Blur Buster @ http://forums.blurbusters.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=48#p614
that overclock of dotclock enables easily.

Edited by uber9petska at 19:55 CDT, 12 April 2014

<< Comment #50 @ 07:42 CDT, 29 March 2014 >>

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Pawulon

I would love a 120+hz IPS 16:10 screen, sadly they don't exist yet (120hz IPS, except some korean ones from unknown brands) and won't happen anymore (16:10). :(

Edited by Pawulon at 07:43 CDT, 29 March 2014

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<< Comment #51 @ 08:37 CDT, 29 March 2014 >>

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chace - Reply to #50

There are ips panels that are overclockable to 120hz. There is an article about them here http://www.blurbusters.com/overclock/120hz-1440p-ips-monitors/ I should state most of them have 6ms response time.

Edited by cha0tic90 at 08:39 CDT, 29 March 2014

<< Comment #65 @ 08:32 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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thuNDa

btw. 144hz, they should already release the lots of g-sync monitors, which were supposed to be available Q1 actually. :(

<< Comment #71 @ 18:37 CDT, 12 April 2014 >>

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zb0t - Reply to #65

The DIY kits were sold out, and apparently it's available again, but it's still only for the Asus VG248QE, that's all we have. If you don't want this monitor then you gotta wait. You can also get the kit mounted already with it, but you pay almost double...

Kit = $299
Monitor + kit mounted = $499

Edited by zb0t at 18:40 CDT, 12 April 2014

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