Samsung or QNIX PLS 1440p monitor?

[danfly]

At Microcenter they're selling this monitor, open box for $378+tax:

http://www.microcenter.com/product/391186/SyncMaster_S27A850D_27_LED_Monitor?ob=1

I was considering picking up a QNIX monitor off of eBay for $299 shipped, but I noticed this Samsung has a USB 3.0 port, as well as 2 DVI and a DisplayPort input. It has built in scaling as well and a nice stand. The warranty would also be nice.

Is it worth almost $100 more to you to purchase this Samsung over a cheap eBay monitor?

And does anyone know if this is the same PLS panel as used in those eBay monitors?

 

[QuantumPion]

The monitors with multiple inputs have bad input lag. Stick with the DVI-only version for gaming.

 

[Z15CAM]

The monitors with multiple inputs have bad input lag. Stick with the DVI-only version for gaming.

Plus you can't OC the Samsung PLS Screen with multiple Input Ports. Stick with the Single Dvi-D Port and recommend Monoproce 24AWG Cable if you intend to go the 120Hz QNIX 2510 Evo II Matte Samsung PLS Display route as follows:

For approx +or - $300 for a South Korean QNIX 2510 Evo II Matte display off Greensum on eBay plus another $30 for the Monoprice 24AWG DVI-D Cable - Add Tax and Shipping - You will not regret it ;o)

BEST deal on the Market today for a 1440p Samsung 120HzPLS Display.

 

[danfly]

Thanks for the input. Right now I'm running an old Dell 3008wfp and I'm not bothered by the input lag on DVI-D at all. However the higher refresh rate *would* be nice.

I suppose that I could keep the big 30" around for "mainstream" tasks, or where I need to scale, and use the QNIX for a high res secondary monitor.

 

[Throckmorton]

It's open box because it's a piece of crap that somebody returned. The Microcenter in Houston had a stack of those "Korean IPS" monitors that had been returned. BTW they're not Korean, they're made in China.

 

[biostud]

why do you want to go from a 2560x1600 30" to a 2560x1440 27" ?

 

[Z15CAM]

Should I add that you may require either a 290 or 290X with at least a SB 2500 all under water.

 

[Capt Caveman]

I just ordered an Overlord Tempest 27" IPS 1440p monitor. Get it on Tuesday.

 

[Shamrock]

The QNIX has a Samsung PLS core, so it essentially IS a Samsung monitor.

 

[Z15CAM]

I just ordered an Overlord Tempest 27" IPS 1440p monitor. Get it on Tuesday

You just wasted $260 that could have been put towards Water Cooling.