Which LCD? Catleap 27 1440p vs UltraSharp u2412m

[hatim]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-YAMAKAS...0221?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item20c4a6829d
VS

The Dell UltraSharp on Iamextreme.

They are both about the same price shipped. I've never imported something as big as a monitor, what are my chances with customs? Some guy at Iamextreme forums got away with paying 5000 for the same. Ebay ships via a reputed tracked courier so I should eventually get it.

Also, I am using a GTX 470. Worth getting a 1440p display? Reading online reviews--it's gorgeous.

Thoughts? The cons about getting the Catleap is obviously customs, warranty and the possibility of dead pixels.

 

[thugangel123]

A GTX 470 definitely won't be enough for that resolution even running some not so demanding games. The vram alone will choke.

From what I read sometime ago the catleap uses rejected apple cinema display panels and the apple monitor costs like 3x more so for that price a couple of dead pixels shouldn't worry you. I'd say bite the bullet and order it if the shipping is handled carefully.

 

[Hassan Aftab]

New YAMAKASI CATLEAP Q270 SE 27" LED 2560X1440 WQHD DVI-D Dual Computer Monitor | eBay
VS

The Dell UltraSharp on Iamextreme.

They are both about the same price shipped. I've never imported something as big as a monitor, what are my chances with customs? Some guy at Iamextreme forums got away with paying 5000 for the same. Ebay ships via a reputed tracked courier so I should eventually get it.

Also, I am using a GTX 470. Worth getting a 1440p display? Reading online reviews--it's gorgeous.

Thoughts? The cons about getting the Catleap is obviously customs, warranty and the possibility of dead pixels.

My vote is for Dell Ultrasharp. A really nice LCD and relatively easier on the eyes if you are to use it as a monitor and NOT a television setup.

Plus, it saves you customs, shipping and legal fees associated with buying something from abroad. Not worth taking the risk in my opinion.

 

[hatim]

It seems like the duty on these things is about 35% so I should be prepared to pay about 10,000 in a worst-case scenario. Then the chances of dead pixels and needing a new card(s) to play any newish game on the native resolution... hmmm?

 

[shad0w]

If I were you I'd go for the Catleap, higher resolution, faster refresh rates, bigger screen size in the same price range :O, I don't see why not! even for 5-10k more!

 

[GhaniKhan]

Dell Ultrasharp is Best Choice bcz there is no Risk in Getting it here in Pakistan while importing an LCD is Bad Risk

 

[shad0w]

^Don't listen to him he's an advertiser of IMX

 

[hatim]

What about my graphics card? What do I need to run 1440p?

 

[iameXtreme]

I wont say what to get but will you get warranty claim on the catleap?

 

[StrikerX]

What about my graphics card? What do I need to run 1440p?

GTX 680/HD 7970 GHz Edition

 

[hatim]

I wont say what to get but will you get warranty claim on the catleap?

They do have a 1 yr warranty but I'm guessing I will have to pay for shipping. There is no guarantee for dead pixels. As for the Ultrasharp: does Pakistan have a Dell service centre? How will the warranty work?

I don't mind taking the risk--it's just going to cost me 2x if I have to upgrade my graphics card. More pixels is always good when not gaming, but almost no new game will run at native resolution.

Can't decide.

---------- Post added at 09:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 PM ----------

GTX 680/HD 7970 GHz Edition

My wife will kill me if I drop 50k+ on a graphics card

 

[StrikerX]

They do have a 1 yr warranty but I'm guessing I will have to pay for shipping. There is no guarantee for dead pixels. As for the Ultrasharp: does Pakistan have a Dell service centre? How will the warranty work?

I don't mind taking the risk--it's just going to cost me 2x if I have to upgrade my graphics card. More pixels is always good when not gaming, but almost no new game will run at native resolution.

Can't decide.

They do have a service centre here AFAIK.

My wife will kill me if I drop 50k+ on a graphics card

That's your problem

 

[hatim]

I just ordered a Crossover (same panel as the catleaps). Hopefully I will get it by the end of this week. Will keep this thread updated and try and do an unboxing. I'm thinking of keeping the GTX 470 since it's almost as fast as a 7850 when overclocked. Those games that don't play well--I will use 1:1 pixel mapping to play on 20" at 1080p. Good idea?

 

[Lycan]

20" lcd is not for 1080p display technology.

 

[hatim]

20" lcd is not for 1080p display technology.

Obviously you didnt understand what i said.

 

[furball]

I just ordered a Crossover (same panel as the catleaps). Hopefully I will get it by the end of this week. Will keep this thread updated and try and do an unboxing. I'm thinking of keeping the GTX 470 since it's almost as fast as a 7850 when overclocked. Those games that don't play well--I will use 1:1 pixel mapping to play on 20" at 1080p. Good idea?

most of the games will play fine on 1440p . i play games at 1440p using oc 6950 recently end batman Ac. witcher 2 was making problem in cut scenes it need more then 1 gb vram . In game play it was giving 30 frames .

 

[hatim]

I think I'm going to be ripped off by customs! The seller told me he was going to ship by DHL, but he used EMS instead. I'm already trying to arrange 10000 customs charges.
I told him to send it as a gift worth $95. Will that help?

 

[Lycan]

Obviously you didnt understand what i said.

what did you mean?

 

[hatim]

what did you mean?

If I play on 1080p on my a 27" 1440p monitor without scaling, only 20" will be displayed.

 

[mave3]

thats a good idea [MENTION=21142]hatim[/MENTION]....
do let us know when u get the merchandise...