Posts by Arthur Anderson10

wiredotter14 said:I’m hoping they honor the warranty immediately. I plan to buy this through my company, so I won't have that standard 14-day return window available.

If you're within those first 14 days and the monitor dies, you shouldn't have any trouble getting a replacement. Still, there's always a "but..." so definitely check the policy before buying.

I just ordered a Dell SE2719HR IPS led monitor. It's just FHD, so we'll see if that bothers me. The price was only $400 and it comes with a 5-year warranty, unlike Samsung which has 3 years or General Electric which only offered 2.

Hopefully, luck is on my side. If the FHD isn't enough for me, I'll just go back to a Samsung model and hope for a functional unit.

wiredotter14 said:It’s great that you posted that review for the Samsung 32. I’m actually thinking about picking one up myself. 😁

Just wanted to let you know my monitor died today, so I'm heading back to the store tomorrow to return it.
I got some weird artifacts on it; certain spots on the screen just lit up strangely.

I picked up a Samsung 32 today to see how it performs. Here is my first impression after two hours of testing settings and gaming.

It is significantly better than the General Electric model I returned earlier today. I might have just grabbed a bad unit from General Electric, but this Samsung should technically have a worse picture since it costs the same or even less—I actually got a gift card for my next purchase. It has a larger screen, so logically it should be more expensive or sacrifice something else. While it does have thicker bezels and a cheaper stand, the image quality beats the General Electric.

The graying effect around the edges persists, though it is less noticeable than on the General Electric. We have to account for the fact that this screen is about 5 inches wider than the General Electric; you have to move your head more, so the edge distortion isn't always in your direct line of sight.

Backlight bleed is still present on the Samsung. It glows in the dark during black scenes, but the light distribution is much more uniform. On the General Electric, the bleeding was heavily concentrated in the bottom left corner.

The colors on the Samsung are much easier on my eyes. Increasing the brightness and contrast doesn't cause that blue tint shift I experienced with the General Electric.

Viewing angles are similar, but the colors stay much more vibrant here. With the General Electric, the image almost turned black and white if you looked at it from the side.

The size is my only real concern. However, based on past experience, you get used to a large display very quickly. I will decide soon if I keep it.

If I had bought this one first, I definitely wouldn't be considering a return. The picture is great; it's just the scale.

General Electric has a much sleeker design. Their bezels were only a few millimeters wide, whereas the Samsung has bezels nearly half an inch thick or more.

General Electric included an HDMI cable, but the Samsung comes with both HDMI and DVI cables.
General Electric uses an external power brick, which I found annoying. The Samsung has internal power, though that makes the bottom of the monitor thicker.

The 2560x1440 resolution is perfect for this Samsung 32. Everything looks great at 100% scaling. On a 27" monitor, that resolution felt too small for my taste, forcing me to use 120% scaling.

Looking at the big picture, the General Electric isn't worth it$500 but the Samsung is. I might pick up another Dell just to see if I can find a better picture in a smaller size, though after using this 32", going back to 27" will be difficult.

Now I can finally watch two movies at once—one for each eye.🙂

Samsung Q3279VWFD8

You mentioned that the $1000"
BenQ 32-inch QHD monitor (AMVA LCD panel) costs nearly
I am actually looking for a 27-inch monitor, and FHD is fine. Do you have any recommendations within that same price range of about $300?
This General Electric model is way too washed out. I would honestly rather stick with my old Samsung monitor than switch to something like this...
I am considering ordering three or four monitors just to test them at home and return the ones I don't like, but that feels a bit shady...
The issue is that while you can check TVs in a store, monitors are rarely hooked up so you can actually see what you are buying. You can't tell which one is better just by reading the spec sheet...

Now I am looking at those BenQ monitors, but even they have a 27" model priced at $433 for an IPS panel. Specifically the BenQ LED IPS monitor BL2780. Honestly, I have no idea which brand to trust right now. I thought buying an IPS panel meant I was done with light bleed and that the image would actually look decent from different angles. But looking at this General Electric screen, if I move my head just five centimeters to the left, the right side immediately turns gray😢—even my 15-year-old TFT couldn't do that—and I really didn't expect an IPS screen to react so drastically to slight head movements...
In the end, I guess I've become a demanding user. I expect today's monitors to produce a better picture than a ten-year-old monitor that cost the exact same amount back then. It wasn't some high-end beast when I bought it, either. Is technology actually moving backward?

Regarding the video, that Samsung looks like it's stuck in store demo mode. Even the Samsung isn't great. It looks like it's in an ECO mode with low contrast, muted colors, and poor gamma... though it's still much more tolerable than the Samsung picture. I am convinced that either the Samsung is defective, poorly calibrated, or stuck in some kind of TURBOHDRSONIC mode.

Purchased. The Dell UltraSharp is a solid choice. $500.

Here are the specs for the Dell UltraSharp. It’s a 27-inch, 16:9 display with a crisp QHD resolution. The OLED panel delivers great viewing angles at 178° and hits 250 cd/m2 brightness with a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Response time is a solid 4 ms. Connectivity includes D-Sub, HDMI, and DisplayPort. This is a sleek, black, flat monitor featuring a tilt stand and a 75 Hz refresh rate. It’s also equipped with Energy Star certification, NVIDIA G-Sync, Flicker-free technology, and Night Shift.e

Here is my experience. I am completely disappointed with this monitor. I'm returning it tomorrow. Up until now, I was using a Samsung monitor.

This General Electric monitor with its IPS panel doesn't even come close to an Apple when it comes to color accuracy. The viewing angles are pretty rough, too. Sure, you can see the image from the side, but the colors look completely washed out. As soon as you move away from the center, the vibrancy just dies. Even sitting only 15 inches away, I’m seeing a gray tint around the edges. Plus, if I watch something in a dark room, the backlight bleed is so bad it's like having a lamp turned on in the room even when the screen is black. 😢 Honestly, this doesn't even feel like an IPS panel. Usually, you only see these kinds of issues on TN screens. I tried playing around with the settings to fix it, but raising the contrast from 50 to 60 or higher just causes the screen to shift drastically into blue tones. It’s a disaster. While the monitor looks decent physically, I expect high-quality picture performance from a display, not just a nice stand.
Evopar shows how it looks in photos, but seeing it in person is even better.



Maybe I'm expecting too much from an IPS panel.

I'm back on the hunt for a new 27-inch monitor again. $667 I don't mind spending a little less either.🙂

I'm not looking for a gaming rig, but I need at least a 75Hz refresh rate. Image quality is my priority, especially for reading in a browser and viewing static images. I might run a game here and there, but mostly I just play strategy titles.
Whether it's IPS VA or something else doesn't really matter to me. As long as the picture quality is solid and the colors are accurate, I'm happy. This particular model fails on both counts; the image isn't great and the colors aren't true to life.

I have an old Dell at work, and honestly, I love the picture quality. The colors are a bit more vibrant, but I'd much rather have that than the washed-out look on this General Electric.

I'm looking into trying out some Dell 27-inch models, but this JAOC one has definitely caught my eye.

The AOC 27G2U5/BK features an IPS panel. Looking for a solid gaming monitor? You need to prioritize performance. Focus on refresh rates and response times to stay ahead of the competition. A high-quality display makes all the difference in immersion. Make sure you check the color accuracy and brightness levels before buying. It is an investment in your setup.

Looks like I've got a fast one in the group too. The AOC 27G2U/BK is a solid choice. It delivers great performance for the price point. If you need a reliable setup, this monitor gets the job done without any fuss. Highly recommended. Aside from the 144Hz refresh rate—which I'm not sure I actually need—I don't see many other major differences. If this one offers better image quality along with that frequency, I'll happily drop the extra $300.$133 More details on that higher-end model.

And there it is. The AOC Q3279VWFD8 is a solid choice. It gets the job done without any unnecessary fluff. If you need reliable performance, this is a dependable option. I'm looking at a few LED monitors right now. One of them feels a bit too large for my setup, but if the picture quality is truly top-tier, I don't mind the extra size.

I don't get why this cheap Dell 75Hz IPS is even being discussed. The Dell SE2719HR is a solid choice. It performs exactly as you would expect from a reliable brand like Dell. It’s a dependable option for everyday tasks.

I’m returning this General Electric monitor. It’s marketed as QHD, but I’d much rather spend my money on an FHD display with great color accuracy than deal with a 2K screen that looks washed out.

If there’s a Dell model in this price range, I'd love to hear from anyone who has actually used one. Any recommendations?

Alex Barnes93 said:Closed down because of COVID-19.

???
Is this some kind of joke?

The search function isn't working for me either, whether I'm looking for my own posts or someone else's...

crimsonstag84 said:If you leave the whole case sealed, it’s going to overheat. That specific case doesn't even have a single fan installed. You'll get much better cooling with more fans, cleaner cable management, and more room. Plus, it won't be made of thin metal that bends if you look at it wrong. 😬

P.S. This build could be organized a bit better. Does it really have to be from Amazon? You could go with an Intel Core i5 4440/4460 and pair it with an R9 280.

It doesn't have to be Amazon. I actually stopped by their store today and half the stuff they list isn't even in stock. 😢

So, can the i5 4440 handle an R9 280? And can I stick with the power supply I mentioned earlier?
How much better is the R9 280 compared to the MSI Radeon R9 270X?

I am definitely sticking with Intel and I am definitely going with an R9. I'm looking at other retailers now where I can find everything in one place. Amazon is out—most of what they show wasn't there when I checked today.

Timothy Kim60 said:Yeah, it should work fine.

Just consider picking up a higher-quality case if you can afford it. It feels a bit out of place in such a solid build. Even those cheap entry-level ones from Dell, like the Inspiron series, feel more substantial ($100 range).

I don't really get the whole case thing. What actually makes a case "high quality"? I'm not worried about thin metal since the PC sits under my desk and you can't see anything but the front panel anyway. Side vents don't matter much either because it's tucked away, leaving only the front and back exposed. I looked at some $50 options$100 but didn't see much benefit other than extra slots for HDDs or CD drives that I don't even use...

Could someone explain this? Money isn't an issue, $33 it's more about🙂

Thanks for the reply.

I’d like an opinion on whether this power supply can handle my current build.
XFX CoreEdition 80+, 450 W

SKU: 074863 - Gigabyte GA-H97M
SKU: 067450 - Intel Core i5 4670, Haswell, 3400 MHz, Socket 1150
SKU: 071599 - MSI Radeon R9 270X, 2 GB GDDR5
SKU: 053808 - Kingston 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3, 1600 MHz HyperX, DIMM
SKU: 068670 - 120 GB SSD, Samsung 840 EVO, 2.5", SATA III, MZ-7TE120BW
SKU: 055809 - MS Industrial Taurus Case, no PSU included
SKU: 063273 - XFX CoreEdition 80+, 450 W
SKU: 063976 - LG GH24NS95, SATA DVD burner