27" QNIX QX2710 Evolution 2 impressions

atom, I would not stress these monitors more than 96hz. from what I've read they don't last long if you do.
 
TroyX said:
you want me to look for all the posts people posted where they claimed that their monitors crapped out for running 120hz for too long? rofl
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yeah, because i haven't seen anyone say anything like that. in fact, the only posts i've seen are stating that there are either no adverse effects or they're unknown because the monitors haven't been on the market long enough.
 
Just got mine from ebay (bigclothcraft) and here are my thoughts/results:

- Heavy backlight bleeding, but not noticeable unless dark
- Heavy light lines over the right side of the monitor, but not noticeable unless dark
- No deal pixels
- Overclocks to 96hz without an issue.

Overall, I'm fairly impressed. It's my first time moving to 1440. I have it side-by-side with my old TN panel and I don't imagine going back... even if it's 120 hz. Still, there are some flaws, but really... I can't complain for $380. Perhaps I'll pick up a legit screen some other time, but this will definitely do for now.
 
Hi all, I have some questions regarding overclocking the X-Star / Qnix:

1. I have Nvidia, which version of the pixel clock patcher (nvlddmkm-patcher.exe or nvlddmkm-patcher-full.exe) should I use?

2. Has anyone updated to the newest Nvidia driver yet? Should I reset back to the stock refresh rate before updating to the newest driver?

Thanks
 
Erudito87 said:
You got a curved display? awesome lol sorry i couldn't help myself.

Would any overclocks to this monitor get messed up with gpu driver updates?
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no

driedupfish said:
Hi all, I have some questions regarding overclocking the X-Star / Qnix:

1. I have Nvidia, which version of the pixel clock patcher (nvlddmkm-patcher.exe or nvlddmkm-patcher-full.exe) should I use?

2. Has anyone updated to the newest Nvidia driver yet? Should I reset back to the stock refresh rate before updating to the newest driver?

Thanks
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1. i didn't have to use a patcher with my 770
2. yes. no, it doesn't matter.
 
Odellus said:
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1. i didn't have to use a patcher with my 770
2. yes. no, it doesn't matter.
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Okay you didn't have to patch your card, but how do you get your desired refresh rate to even show up on the Nvida Control Panel? I am assuming you have to use the CRU then? Some people suggested to just overclock using the Nvidia Control Panel, but how do you get, say 96 hz to show up without using the CRU.
 
driedupfish said:
Okay you didn't have to patch your card, but how do you get your desired refresh rate to even show up on the Nvida Control Panel? I am assuming you have to use the CRU then? Some people suggested to just overclock using the Nvidia Control Panel, but how do you get, say 96 hz to show up without using the CRU.
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NVIDIA CP -> Change resolution -> Customize... -> Create Custom Resolution... -> Refresh Rate

cru is for games that don't use the desktop setting.

it'll look like this after

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Odellus said:
NVIDIA CP -> Change resolution -> Customize... -> Create Custom Resolution... -> Refresh Rate

cru is for games that don't use the desktop setting.

it'll look like this after

JwrfMm7.png
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Okay, thanks. Which method do you think is better? Using CRU or the Nvidia control Panel?
 
driedupfish said:
Okay, thanks. Which method do you think is better? Using CRU or the Nvidia control Panel?
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like i said, cru is for games that don't use the desktop setting. they aren't interchangeable. if the game is older or runs on a more locked down engine or whatever, you have to use cru and make the 96/120 hz resolution the native resolution.

from my experience with this monitor so far, cru won't let me see the higher refresh rates in windows but nvidia control panel will. and to get 120 hz in games i have to set it to it on the desktop and then launch the game if the game doesn't have launch options.

you should do that anyway though, because you're going to have to alt tab to fix the gamma. i haven't done any measurements but it seems like ~1.15 in nvidia cp looks normal. also, from what i know, the gamma shift gradient from left to right at higher refresh rates isn't fixable.
 
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anybody from canada ordered this monitor? how much customs fees did you end up paying? did the seller mark it as 'gift'?
 
Odellus said:
doesn't overclock and has more input lag. shouldn't buy from newegg either. ebay sellers are better.
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May as well recommend me a monitor. I've already commented in another thread I posted under [H]otDeals for the Yamakasi Spartan 301.

Just looking for a good high-resolution monitor that's also affordable. I don't care about overclocking, I do play games, watch movies, but the name-brand 1440p monitors come in north of $500 or $600.

The Korean ones seem like a better deal.

Input lag? I have read very little about it regarding the Korean monitors-- something about that those with multiple inputs have increased mouse lag. It's buried either in this thread or another forum.

Even the 2560x1600 monitors from green-sum look tempting especially that $399 Spartan 301. I have money saved up meant for a computer build, so deciding to use it on a new display instead.
 
octoberasian said:
May as well recommend me a monitor. I've already commented in another thread I posted under [H]otDeals for the Yamakasi Spartan 301.

Just looking for a good high-resolution monitor that's also affordable. I don't care about overclocking, I do play games, watch movies, but the name-brand 1440p monitors come in north of $500 or $600.

The Korean ones seem like a better deal.

Input lag? I have read very little about it regarding the Korean monitors-- something about that those with multiple inputs have increased mouse lag. It's buried either in this thread or another forum.

Even the 2560x1600 monitors from green-sum look tempting especially that $399 Spartan 301. I have money saved up meant for a computer build, so deciding to use it on a new display instead.
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if you don't care about overclocking then the only other deciding factor is the ports available. if you need hdmi or displayport, you're going to have to pay around $400 instead of ~$300. something like this or this.

personally, i think paying $400 or more for one of these when you aren't even going to be overclocking is a waste and you'd be better off just spending more on a namebrand monitor that you'll never have to worry about.
 
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Odellus said:
personally, i think paying $400 or more for one of these when you aren't even going to be overclocking is a waste and you'd be better off just spending more on a namebrand monitor that you'll never have to worry about.
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In a simple phrased answer, what is the point of overclocking a monitor again to 96Hz or 120Hz? Other than reduced input lag.

I've been playing games on a 60Hz monitor-- CRT and LCD-- for many, many years already. With all this talk about G-Sync, FreeSync, and 60Hz supported 4K displays, it seems the increased refresh rate is necessary for certain types of games like FPS.

I'm no competitive gamer. I play games but I have yet to notice any sort of input lag on a 60Hz monitor. If anything, I'd blame any sort of input issues on my keyboard before the mouse.

I have issues, however, with movies at 60FPS as I mentioned in another thread. They look too lifelike and look as if I was watching a live-action play than a movie. If I wanted to watch a play, I'd go to the theatre. And, special effects and CG look more fake at higher framerates.

All I ask is an affordable, high resolution monitor. If it's going to be the $799 Lenovo 4K at 60Hz that's TN coming out in a few months or a cheap Korean at 1440p or 1600p, that will be fine with me.

I currently use a 1680x1050 Acer x223w LCD monitor and have not had any issues with it. But, I'd like something that's much higher resolution now. I have money saved up, but nothing for $1000-plus 4K display such as the 24-inch Dell model.

If there are significant benefits to overclocking a Korean display to 96Hz or 120Hz besides gaming, I'd like to hear it. These monitors are a lot cheaper than what ASUS, LG, or Dell sell theirs for at the same resolution. To me, that's getting my money's worth if I can get a $400 Korean monitor for what the name brand would charge for $100 to $300 more.
 
octoberasian said:
In a simple phrased answer, what is the point of overclocking a monitor again to 96Hz or 120Hz? Other than reduced input lag.
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smoothness. you are seeing twice the amount of frames at 120 Hz. like i said, if you need the extra ports then go ahead and buy one of those models IF you want a korean 1440p right now. if you don't need those ports, and a single DVI port will do the job for you, i suggest you go for one of those because then you'll be able to see 96-120 Hz for yourself.

acer monitors are pretty damn low end, so going from that to one of these would be an ENORMOUS upgrade, you can't really go wrong.

you just need to decide what you want. do you want a Korean monitor, do you want to wait for the cheaper 4K displays, or do you want a name brand 1440p display?
 
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Odellus said:
smoothness. you are seeing twice the amount of frames at 120 Hz. like i said, if you need the extra ports then go ahead and buy one of those models IF you want a korean 1440p right now. if you don't need those ports, and a single DVI port will do the job for you, i suggest you go for one of those because then you'll be able to see 96-120 Hz for yourself.

acer monitors are pretty damn low end, so going from that to one of these would be an ENORMOUS upgrade, you can't really go wrong.

you just need to decide what you want. do you want a Korean monitor, do you want to wait for the cheaper 4K displays, or do you want a name brand 1440p display?
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I'll go with this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Perfect-Pix...-27-2560x1440-PLS-Monitor-Matte-/111073520913

$339 and I'll overclock it.
 
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IPS LED MONITORS sells the Qnix & offers a 14 day no hassle return+exchange policy but the buyer pays for shipping. Better to spend a bit more and buy from them vs. eBay if you live in North America.
 
Do these use PWM? I've heard conflicting things and some reviews are getting a bit dated.

Sorry if it gets asked a lot, but I'm having a tough time searching.
 
How much bigger are these 27" monitors over 24" 16:10 monitors?
 
Hulk said:
How much bigger are these 27" monitors over 24" 16:10 monitors?
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Dell U2412M - 14.2 inches x 21.9 inches x 7.1 inches
QNIX QX2710 - 18.9 inches x 25.2 inches x 6.7 inches

raygun said:
Do these use PWM? I've heard conflicting things and some reviews are getting a bit dated.

Sorry if it gets asked a lot, but I'm having a tough time searching.
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http://wecravegamestoo.com/forums/m...0-matte-overclock-able-pls-2.html#post1016114

Either my Qnix QX2710 does not use LED PWM Dimming or it uses a frequency so high it is not perceivable on camera.
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Hulk said:
How much bigger are these 27" monitors over 24" 16:10 monitors?
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http://www.displaywars.com/27-inch-16x9-vs-24-inch-16x10

IRL Example

raygun said:
Do these use PWM?
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I tested 2 QX2710's (Glossy & Matte) & they either don't use PWM or use a super high frequency which can only be measured with an oscilloscope, however none of the PLS panel tested thus far has used a super high frequency. PLS panels either don't use PWM or have low frequencies until proven otherwise. A friend of mine also tested the matte version using the camera method and could not detect PWM but the matte QX2710 =DEAD= reviewed had a low, 180hz frequency.
 
anyone know how to remove the glass, or if it it's even possible to? it's getting extremely irritating to deal with. dark scenes are nearly impossible to look at, and ncx was right about blacks looking grey.
 
Just ordered a Qnix after hours of reading up on these things. Looks like best bang for your buck.
 
Just thought I would add another positive thing to say about these screens. WOW this thing looks way better than my ASUS VH283H, Games are smooth and look awesome on this thing, my only gripe is the darks and pretty dark, come color tweaking will fix that though. I bought the non pixel perfect version from accessorieswhole on ebay, it was shipped out Monday night and arrived yesterday, no dead or stuck pixels and very very very minimal backlight bleed (YMMV). I can't wait to OC it to 96hz. I was hoping my GTX 760s would push it better, but I guess it is double the resolution of 1080p. MWO has a low fps of around 42 and a high of about 55, so there isn't much fluctuation which is good, that is at full 1440p with everything maxed out.
 
You'll love it. I love mine. Sadly I'll probably have to sell it soon since the lack of other inputs is getting limiting.
 
I ordered one of these off of Amazon for $307 shipped and received it today. I am running it off of an AMD Kevari A10-7850K and I must say that I am more than impressed. Not a single dead pixel and I did a mild OC to 75hz just to start without a single issue. I bought this for doing my college homework rather than gaming, as I needed a large screen with a very high resolution so I can have several windows open at once. Best $307 I have spent in quite some time.

Just thought I would add my experience to the mix.
 
After reading the whole thread I ordered the SE edition from Accesorieswhole and got a right dud :(

Stuck red pixel right in the middle of the screen and at least 5 big pieces of dust around it:

http://imgur.com/2b8P14L

http://imgur.com/AOtTGYU

Each piece of dust is around 5 pixels big and very perceivable. Also, the monitor suffers from terrible horizontal banding:

http://imgur.com/xQrE3T2

I was prepared to get some stuck/dead pixels or backlight bleed but this is too much - it equals getting a monitor with +25 dead pixels in the centre part of the screen.

The only good sides are no backlight bleed and great uniformity. Also, the monitor overclocks to 96Hz but doesn't want to go above that. Tried better quality DVI-D lead with the same result. It simply refuses to go above 96Hz even though the auction clearly mentions 120Hz.

Already opened a case on eBay but haven't received any reply yet. Has any of you had to return one of those monitors from the UK? How do I go about getting my tax back?
 
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