Hm, interesting to note that according to the AOC website the AOC U3277PWQU is only an 8-bit panel using FRC to achieve 10-bit:
http://us.aoc.com/product_feature.php?id=28
In case the link isn't allowed, these quotes show where it specifically states that the VA panel being used is 8-bit and achieves
10-bit through FRC:
'VA Panel for Wide Viewing Angles
VA panel gives 178/178 degree viewing angle while maintaining consistent
image quality and colors from all viewing positions. VA panel has true
8-bit color depth that results in incredible color accuracy.'
and
'Over 1 Billion Colors
U3277PWQU "10-bit" panel (8-bit + FRC) boasts 1.07 billion colors. The
Frame-Rate-Control (FRC) technology is used to enhance the color depth
of the 8-bit panel and boosting the normal 16.7 million colors found in
most displays, to 1.07 billion colors.'
This was missed in the original Tom'sHARDWARE review.