Question 1

Is this a glossy monitor?

Accepted Answer

If you mean the outer frame yeah it has a gloss to it. The screen itself no

Question 2

DVI-D or DVI-I? Overview seems to indicate DL-DVI-I but then the specifications list a DL-DVI-D cable.

Accepted Answer

It has a DVI-I port but the DVI-D cable is included DVI-I has both analog and digital signal, DVI-D digital signal only. DVI-D can be used on both DVI-I and DVI-D but DVI-I cable can only be used on DVI-I ports. This is most likely so the vast majority of consumers can use it, and not create the scenario where the consumer thought they could use it, but now they need a new cable because they have an incompatible vid card.

Question 3

Is it possible to get over 60hz while using the HDMI port on this monitor?

Accepted Answer

No it requires the use of the DVI port to get 144+hz

Question 4

I'm looking for a monitor suitable for both hardcore gaming and graphics design. How is the color and greyscale accuracy? Are the blacks truly black, and is there any problems with backlighting?

Accepted Answer

It's definitely not a graphics design monitor. Really more geared towards gamers. This monitors focus is more on the high refresh-rate for higher frame-rate gaming than it is for true colors or high resolution.

Question 5

Will this come with a dual DVI or Display Port?

Accepted Answer

It comes with Dual DVI cable.

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