PC Gaming Upgrade Thread "The Last Jed Ti"

Greg Hook

From the little research I've done, all there is available is one eBay model from china. Nothing from the likes of Dell etc.

stooeh

Wait, what?

I have a Crossover 27" monitor myself - must try this out!

majnu

There are lots of guides online, but overclocking anything reduces the lifespan. So bear that in mind.

The downsides are is that there is more motion blur, increased image retention and the monitor darkens when overclocking.

Sniper Ash6

You're not selling that very well

Is that even worth it then?

TheNameIsJambo

It's overclocking isn't it? How can we go through life knowing that we own hardware that ISN'T overclocked?

majnu

Just being honest with what the cons are or at least what I've noticed.

Image retention and motion blur is there for the trained eye and more compared to 120hz TN panels, but the average person can still play without noticing any of it.

Getting a monitor calibrated will solve the dimming issue.

Here is a review of mine:
Qnix QX2710 Review: 2560x1440 Matte Overclock-able PLS - Page 2

HowitzerUK

Something I've been wondering recently, why is v-sync and fixed refresh rates on monitors still a thing? With CRT's it was because if the little bits of phosphorous didn't get a hit from the electron beam they would dim. But an LCD pixel will stay as it is until it's told otherwise, so why can't the monitor just display the complete frames as and when they arrive? I can understand having a maximum refresh rate, but v-sync shouldn't be a problem any more, should it?

RandomLee

Is it not because most monitors are still 60Hz, but a lot of modern games can push more than 60fps, and then you get tearing as the monitor tries to catch up? That's my very limited understanding of it anyway, and most likely wrong!

I prefer capping the fps than using v-sync, if I can.

Our Year

now they have thrown 144Hz into the monitor mix ..what does that give ?

GMC79

Ordered new rear fan, Scythe Gentle Typhoon 1850rpm. My old coolermaster led one droaning slightly and sick of the blue lol
Better be good for £18 del.