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    ViewSonic VP2770: 2560x1440 Semi-Glossy PLS

    I sampled the color from the forum and put it into Photoshop at full screen. There are in fact very faint horizontal lines like you mentioned, but you have to really really be looking. They resemble banding lines to me, though we know they are not. I don't think it's something anyone would...
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    ViewSonic VP2770: 2560x1440 Semi-Glossy PLS

    I appreciate the response kenox! I just received my 4th VP2770 and I finally found a keeper! The panel is near perfect albeit not 100% consistent across the screen. Thankfully the slight inconsistency is not noticeable in day to day usage like my previous 3 were, so I am happy with it...
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    ViewSonic VP2770: 2560x1440 Semi-Glossy PLS

    I've gone through 3 different VP2770's now. Each one with various problems. The first had numerous dead pixels. The second and third had very noticeable uniformity issues. On a white screen (google for instance) the left side of the screen was noticeably a warmer white than the right...
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    Microcenter (Tustin) doesnt do price matches anymore?

    Just went in there today to see if they'd price match this with this. Didn't happen. Then I spent a good hour in Fry's getting them to price match MC's price ($179.99) on a 2500k. Went through 3 different level managers. Almost wasn't worth the time...
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    New build - Need advice finalizing things.

    I'll take the advice from both of you and stick with the 1333. Last question about RAM, is worth it to spend the few extra bucks for tighter timings? I'm assuming no based off the benchmarks.
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    New build - Need advice finalizing things.

    According to this article, http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/memory/2011/01/11/the-best-memory-for-sandy-bridge/12, they basically state that 1600Mhz RAM is the 'sweet spot' for sandy bridge. Since I'm obviously new to the SB platform, could you explain why you recommend 1333Mhz RAM over...
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    New build - Need advice finalizing things.

    Oh wow! I wasn't aware of that. That should cut off a good bit of money if I can find all the parts. Thanks for the info! :D
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    New build - Need advice finalizing things.

    Thanks for the input tiraides. - I was unsure about the RAM speeds for this build and was merely thinking, bigger = better. I will look for some other RAM and edit this post for further input. Feel free to suggest! :) Edit: Regarding 16GB of RAM, is there a difference between purchasing 2...
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    New build - Need advice finalizing things.

    Questions: ------------------------------------ 1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Photography work (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.), gaming, web browsing, other basic tasks... 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? ~$1500 total 3)...
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    HP ZR24w

    Thanks for the heads up! :) I just bought mine from their retail store a couple days ago. I hope they honor the rebate even though I didn't buy online. Mailed off my rebate today. I've been stiffed on rebates before, even after sending proper information multiple times. We'll see how this one...
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    HP ZR24w

    Also picked one of these up today locally... Goodbye TN; never going back. It's like a completely new computing experience. Awesome purchase in my book. No issues with dead pixels, backlight bleed, or buzzing that I've noticed. EDIT: Ugh... after more use I've noticed 2 dead pixels that I must...
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    Gamer / Amatuer Photographer: Need Recommendations

    Very cool! I found a fairly local place that has the HP in stock. I'll probably a ride over and check it out in person. OldSchool, did you have any issues concerning backlight even-ness, dead/stuck pixels, or things of that nature? I know it's pretty much luck of the draw, but I'm curious...
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    Gamer / Amatuer Photographer: Need Recommendations

    Haha, you've just about sold me too! Any comment on motion blur in games or movies/videos?
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    Gamer / Amatuer Photographer: Need Recommendations

    After spending nearly all day reading about monitors, I think I'm pretty set on the HP ZR24W. However, I'm a bit worried about the responsiveness/input lag coming from a pretty quick TN panel. I regularly play non-pro competitive pick up games in FPS games such as TF2 and CSS. According to...
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    Gamer / Amatuer Photographer: Need Recommendations

    Took a look at them.. I have to say, BenQ does make some sleek looking displays. Unfortunately it looks like all of their new stuff is 16:9. I'm not quite ready to give up the vertical space coming from a 16:10.
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