(Reviewed) $400 2560x1440 IPS no-AG 90hz+ Achieva Shimian QH270 and Catleap Q270 - Page 131

I think that's a given. If you have a 3ghz processor and run it at lower voltage and 2ghz, it'll last longer. If you up the voltage and run it at 4ghz, it'll die sooner. If you run it at 3.2ghz and don't up the voltage, you're still going to kill it sooner. But in all those scenario's, how much of an effect each action has, is different.

So in short, yes. Running it at 100hz while it's intended to run at 60hz will kill it sooner. But probably not proportionally sooner. ie. Just because it's running 66% higher hz, doesn't mean a 5 year lifespan turns into a 3 year lifespan. It could turn it into a 4.5 year lifespan. Or...we never know...it could make it a 1 year lifespan. There are always risks and known reduced lifespan for all items we OC. I have a CPU that can't run on default bios settings anymore. It will only work if I up the voltage to it. Thanks to years of OC'ing. Video cards and CPU's see a quicker reduction in performance output over time as well, the more you OC them. But...this is overclock.net. We kinda like doing this sort of thing. And the risk involved is what makes it all so much fun. Because due to that risk, the majority of people won't do the same, and can't tout the same level of performance as we get from our gear. Even if our gear doesn't last as long.

To recap, yes. Shorter lifespan. No idea how much shorter. But regardless, well worth it. Can't beat an IPS 2560x1440 100hz display for $374 shipped...really...

Cheers.

Catleap has better stand but Achieva Shimian has VESA mount.. cant decide =(

i will most likely get the Achieva Shimian though. the temper glass looks so nice.
would such if it broke though..

does anyone know which monitor comes in HDMI?
Edited by Coolwaters - 3/7/12 at 3:04am

I don't think any of the cheap ones come with HDMI, it's just the 700$ models that come with HDMI.

If you're looking for a nice stand, wait till the end of the week so Dreamseller will sell Cross-Overs, much better stands imo lol

What kind of adapter do you need for US 120v?

I know it's a lot of info, but most is on page one. You just need a normal PSU or monitor plug to plug into the brick they supply you with.

Anyone ordering on ebay should leave OCN in the feedback for the sellers for other's to see that you had a good purchase with them.

I'm still on the fence about getting one. Mostly as I'm not sure how well my HD6850 will push that res for games..

No, I think you are wrong. I haven't seen neither with my own eyes, but some people have gotten Catleaps that lean on one side.

lol im not wrong at all. i said better..
not the best.

Whatever, for me if a stand can't keep the monitor level, it's worthless.
When I get my Shimian, I'll tell you guys what I think of the stand.

Getting this monitor is a little like playing poker... peeking down and seeing that you got POCKET ACES! How the hell could you not go ALL IN???

The calculated risk is about the same... so I also ordered a Catleap

Here's to smoking my GPU's!!!