BenQ XL2411T 24-Inch Full HD Gaming Monitor

se_vietboi said:
I don't understand, how comes the ports at the back of the 7970 Lightning looks unmistakably like dual link? Same as the 7950.
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There is probably a switch on the GPU to allow for 120Hz to be used through the inputs, look on the side of it.
 
John Mathewson said:
Iv'e heard other 7970's have a switch but don't think the lightning has,can't find 1?
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Are you using the DVI-D cable that the monitor comes with?

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Wow, that's messed up. Every source I've read (including MSI site) has said that the MSI 7970 Lightning does not actually have a Dual-Link DVI port, only Single-Link. So you're right... unlucky man. You should look at returning the Benq XL2411T and instead pick up the ASUS VG248QE 144hz monitor when that's released, as you should then be able to use display port 1.2 to output 144Hz at 1920x1080 (i think). That or spend a ridiculous amount on a new GPU. I can't beleive MSI have missed the mark with this card, they've included Dual-Link DVI's on their Lightning Nvidia GTX 680.
 
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My bad. I was reading this topic and didn't notice the Signature of PCM2.
So his test is online. I have to read it once more. I don't get if it's better or not of the xl2420t or if the brigtness is realy to strong.
 
nuxator said:
My bad. I was reading this topic and didn't notice the Signature of PCM2.
So his test is online. I have to read it once more. I don't get if it's better or not of the xl2420t or if the brigtness is realy to strong.
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The main advantages over the XL2420T are the 144Hz refresh rate and improved AMA configuration as explored in the review. The image is similar, perhaps a little extra depth in places and better colour balance depending on how you configure it. The brightness thing is quite subjective, depending on your own eyes and your room lighting. For most users and as a gaming monitor it isn't overly bright if you dim the brightness. On the other hand it is difficult to balance flashy colours with comfortable brightness under many settings. And if you`re at all sensitive to PWM flickering the low brightness settings will intensify this.
 
Well i decided to go for it don't know if i will replace my U2410 or have them both running side by side but i hope i feel the difference in fps games since i mainly play that and have been used to 60hz since i started gaming o.o
 
Ha thanks for the review PCM, however it's confused me even more as to which one to buy. Hm. If you had to choose, which would you choose to have?
 
Curses!

I can't choose between this XL2411T and the XL2420T now :( going to be hopefully purchasing in a week's time.
 
So asumming you are A Simmons!

For purely FPS gaming would you set the AMA to high or premium?

From your review it seems like high is a better balanced choice?
 
^decaP said:
So asumming you are A Simmons!

For purely FPS gaming would you set the AMA to high or premium?

From your review it seems like high is a better balanced choice?
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Yes that's me (author of the review). High produces superior results - it doesn't cause any additional input lag or 'conventional trailing' compared to Premium and seems to simply reduce the overdrive trailing. It would be my choice without question.

@Rossi

I know there is an awful lot to digest and the fact that the XL2411T got a lower score in the end is confusing. That isn't really because it is a worse monitor (far from it) but simply because there were some issues that I would have liked to see BenQ address in the year since the 20T was released. The matte screen surfaces now used on modern IPS and PLS panels are much more pleasing to my eyes. AUO/BenQ have used it in the past for their VA panels so it is high time they adopted it more broadly. It is very nice that they have managed to reduce the overdrive trailing (that's great) but it is still there which may bother some people. The 144Hz mode is certainly nice and given this plus the reduced overdrive trailing I would personally go for this one over the 20T purely for gaming.
 
I wish somebody would just hurry up and release a real 120hz IPS display - they are loooooooong overdue. I'm not buying another monitor until these are available.
 
PCM2 said:
Yes that's me (author of the review). High produces superior results - it doesn't cause any additional input lag or 'conventional trailing' compared to Premium and seems to simply reduce the overdrive trailing. It would be my choice without question.

@Rossi

I know there is an awful lot to digest and the fact that the XL2411T got a lower score in the end is confusing. That isn't really because it is a worse monitor (far from it) but simply because there were some issues that I would have liked to see BenQ address in the year since the 20T was released. The matte screen surfaces now used on modern IPS and PLS panels are much more pleasing to my eyes. AUO/BenQ have used it in the past for their VA panels so it is high time they adopted it more broadly. It is very nice that they have managed to reduce the overdrive trailing (that's great) but it is still there which may bother some people. The 144Hz mode is certainly nice and given this plus the reduced overdrive trailing I would personally go for this one over the 20T purely for gaming.
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Thank you for your professional opinion on the two. Much appreciated.

Do either of the monitors come with a DL-DVI cable?
 
I think they both come with a DL-DVI cable. The XL2420T certainly does and my XL2411T 'review sample' did anyway.
 
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