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Qnix 96hz profile for 6500k color temperature and 2.2 gamma
These use PLS panels from Samsung=Samsung's version of IPS=wide viewing angles, no horizontal/vertical gamma shift and the same glow problems.
The matte version has the same semi-glossy (lightest matte coating) as the other 2560x1440 PLS panels!
This is a compilation of macro pictures of monitors pixels to show the effect of different kinds of coatings (glossy, glass and the various matte coatings). The Dell U2711 uses the most aggressive (thickest) matte/anti-glare (AG) coating while the 27Q LED-P is glossy which is why the pixels look so much clearer. Aggressive AG is the most common type of coating, especially on IPS.
http://www.overclockers.ru/images/lab/2013/05/02/1/23_kristaleffect_big.jpg
The following AH-IPS and PLS have semi-glossy coating (lightest matte coating) Q2710, EA244WMi, U2713H, U2413H, U2713HM, VP2770, PB278Q, S27A850D and S24A850D
To remove the stand the display must be taken apart, TFT Central's DGM IPS Review has a guide (they use the same casing)
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dgm_ips-2701wph.htm
Overclock.net Club Thread
Reviews
=DEAD='s Review from Overclock.ru (in Russian)
User Impressions
Read Godmachines's QX2710 Evolution 2 impressions here
rune3400's review
HyperMatrix (at 120Hz.net) review
Written Review
This post is the victim of continuous updating by moi:
Qnix 96hz profile for 6500k color temperature and 2.2 gamma
These use PLS panels from Samsung=Samsung's version of IPS=wide viewing angles, no horizontal/vertical gamma shift and the same glow problems.
The matte version has the same semi-glossy (lightest matte coating) as the other 2560x1440 PLS panels!
This is a compilation of macro pictures of monitors pixels to show the effect of different kinds of coatings (glossy, glass and the various matte coatings). The Dell U2711 uses the most aggressive (thickest) matte/anti-glare (AG) coating while the 27Q LED-P is glossy which is why the pixels look so much clearer. Aggressive AG is the most common type of coating, especially on IPS.
http://www.overclockers.ru/images/lab/2013/05/02/1/23_kristaleffect_big.jpg
The following AH-IPS and PLS have semi-glossy coating (lightest matte coating) Q2710, EA244WMi, U2713H, U2413H, U2713HM, VP2770, PB278Q, S27A850D and S24A850D
To remove the stand the display must be taken apart, TFT Central's DGM IPS Review has a guide (they use the same casing)
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dgm_ips-2701wph.htm
Overclock.net Club Thread
Reviews
=DEAD='s Review from Overclock.ru (in Russian)
User Impressions
Read Godmachines's QX2710 Evolution 2 impressions here
rune3400's review
HyperMatrix (at 120Hz.net) review
wntrsnowg from Overclock.net said:
The Korean PLS Monitor Club
IPS Korean monitors have been around for awhile now, but with increasing popularity their prices have risen. Overclocking variants cost even more.
Out of this comes new Korean variants using the Samsung PLS screen, specifically the Qnix and the X-star, which offer the same (if not better) image quality and have varying amounts of overclock-ability up to 120 Hz.
This thread is here to show appreciation, facilitate discussion and offer a support database for these monitors. Please be helpful to others, and give rep when its due
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Monitor Information
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Q: Does the monitor overclock?
A: Yes. Every monitor that has been tested to OC has been able to over 60 Hz. However, there are varying amounts of overclock-ability, with the current reported max being around 135 Hz.
Q: Can I buy a monitor that will OC to 120 Hz, guaranteed?
A: No, not as far as I know. There are theories that monitors sold by certain sellers have a better chance to OC higher, but it is random.
Q: Should I buy an X-star or Qnix (Which one OC better?
A: Short answer: Choose whichever one you want.
Long answer: They have the same screen, (both samsung PLS), and look almost identical other than their logo. Neither one has been proven to be clearly better, at this time. There are some reports of the X-star having different processing boards (but same screen) and thus having lower OC-ability. There are exceptions to this, however, which lead the general consensus to believe that they have the same OC-ability, and that is random.
Q: Can i remove the stock stand (base and stem) and mount the monitor?
A: Yes. Both the qnix and x-star have 100mm vesa mount pattern, so mounting is possible. Removing the base is easy (unscrew the thumb screw on the bottom), but removing the clear stem requires opening the monitor casing and unscrewing it. There are multiple videos and pictures below in the "Monitor fixes, support, help" area describing how to open the monitor casing. Once the monitor casing is opened, it is easy to see how to unscrew the screws holding in the base stem.
Q: How much will I have to pay in shipping fees, VAT, etc.?
A: Look at the expandable section below titled "VAT, Fees, Taxes by Country"
This section is a work in progress
*It should be noted that the listed Response time of the Qnix is 6ms, where it is reported to actually be 8ms*------------------------------------
Monitor Fixes, Support, Help
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This was copied from the Yamakasi Catleap Monitor Club thread. Big thanks to their OP ScribbyDaGreat for compiling such a great list!
Australia/NZ: from evangelionstar
I am from Australia but also familiar with New Zealand's limits too.
There is no tax or duties payable in Australia for an item via post or courier so long as the total cost is below $1000. Its very straight forward. Value under $1000 and your all set.
For Nz its around $400 or so (from memory). Basically if the charges of Duty + GST is less than $60NZD then nothing is payable.
Canada: from keveinsbane
In Canada, there is no Customs or duties for complete LCD colour monitors.
There is no tax on "gifts" valued at <$60, and no tax on any items < $20 value. Tax in Canada varies depending on your province.
My monitor was marked as a $30 value, and I paid no taxes or duties on my purchase.
Estonia: from skypc
Ordered Catleap to Estonia from Green-sum. Green-sum stated on invoice the worth of te monitor as 30$ and the shipping price was about 110$. Tax was calculated from worth stated on invoice + shipping price and I had to pay 25% from this sum, $140.
France: from charlesk
So I'm from France and I paid for a 311€ ($406) monitor :
customs duty : 43 €
VAT : 69€ (19.6%)
filing fees : 21€
total : 133€
So here is what happened :
- the parcel got stuck in customs, reason : no invoice
- 1 week after I received a letter from the customs. They asked for an invoice and the paypal receipt
- I asked dreamseller for the invoice, he said that he could make one with the value I wanted, but I didn't want to fake the paypal receipt so I declared the real price.
What I just did for a new order (dreamseller) :
- I asked him to join an invoice with a credible value in the parcel ($200), so that the parcel can go trough customs without them contacting me.
- with this, VAT should be lower, but I don't know about the other two taxes, I'll see.
Japan: from mumbles37
No customs or import fees to Japan
Netherlands: from djankie
Custom fees with green sum : 35.81 euro.
Custom fees with samsungDC or something; 43,41
Sweden: from slaktfarfar
After my Catleap got stuck in customs i had to pay 25% of what i paid for the screen ($394) which was $98.
I bought mine from Green-sum.
And i know another one ordering from green-sum also had to pay taxes.
But another guy ordering from dcsamsungmall didnt have to.
green-sum used EMS and dcsamsungmall used fedex maybe thats was because.
U.K.: From whybother
Marked at £30 the customs fee will simply be VAT or £6. The shipping company also charges a fee tho.
http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/
Monitors imported to the UK:
Value <£135 = 20%
Value >£135 = 14% (Duty) + 20% of Value + Duty
Plus shipping company fee.
http://www.dutycalculator.com/help_...any-extra-charges-from-the-shipping-provider/
If the monitor was marked with a value of £250 and shipped via Royal Mail, your total customs fee would be £100. Gotta love this country...
If marked as a gift and less than £36 there should be no customs charge tho.
Nvidia card owners don't need any driver patch to overlock.
AMD card owners need to patch their driver. Download and follow the instructions here
Nvidia and AMD:
Then download and create some profiles, use this utility:
http://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-Custom-Resolution-Utility-CRU
To use the utility above, copy the stock 60Hz profile, then make a new profile and paste, then just editing the refresh rate number at the bottom. Once that's done and you reboot you can go into AMD Catalyst Control Center (CCC) change the refresh rate.If none of the below work out for you, you can try and experiment with using the color calibration profiles found here at tft central. Some of the stock PLS monitor profiles might work out for you, like the Samsung S27B970D
Some wise words about choosing the 'right' color calibration profile:This is a solution I found to stop the screen from being able to move inside the monitor casing, aka "Panel Play." It also solves the screen image from being cut off on the bottom by having the screen sit higher inside the monitor casing. It is a simple fix only requiring a flat-edged tool (screw driver), some patience and some electrical tape.
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