Is it normal for TN panels to have a grainy look?

[broidk]

I just got a refurbished BenQ XL2420z monitor and it has a grainy buzz and I have no idea if that's normal. It's very noticeable with Flux turned on(Blue light reduction or remover? I don't really know). Less with it turned off. The only settings I have messed with is the brightness setting. Are these weird things something I can fix in settings so that when I play games like BF4 and Fallout 4 on ultra, they don't look weird. Also the cable I am using is DVI-D dual link.

 

[10tacle]

Well you are always taking a gamble with a refurb. Have you tried getting a display port cable and see if it makes any difference? You don't state if you are running at 144Hz which HDMI will not do. Have you tried running HDMI or display port if your video card supports either/both of those outputs?

 

[broidk]

I have it hooked up to my parents computer they built like 7 years ago and only has DVI ports. I haven't built mine yet, though I will this weekend. I will be trying to run at 144hz because CS:GO and all(I have sapphire r9 390). But, I will be playing other games like Fallout 4 and the Witcher 3 and want it to actually look decent.

 

[koffeeshop77]

on the TN panels they seem to have a bluish sometimes, it also helps the panel to dis able any motion blur you have in your games and that will take the grain away and may make it look better.
also caution, some panels from benqQ where recalled due to the TN panels so if you still have the 30/90 day return policy you might want to return it if you are already noticing problems, it was in the REV1 editions, I thing you may also be able to fix it with the monitor itself with a bios update. I read it awhile ago so you may have to look it up your self, the newer revs of the benqs are excelt however and very good display's.

I believe I saw the review on amazon if I recall correctly and I bet you can look up how to flash the screen on youtube if it isn't a straight forward process.

 

[koffeeshop77]

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Preeminent Gaming Monitor But Needs Some Love
By Rhynocerous on October 14, 2014
Verified Purchase
The is the best monitor out there for gaming. As pointed out by other reviewers, I was extremely unhappy with the factory-default FPS1 settings (especially when coming from a Viewsonic 23" IPS panel). I thought the monitor was a dud or I hadn't plugged in my DVI cable correctly. After searching for people with the same issue, I found this link which has changed my entire outlook on the monitor: https://pcmonitors.info/reviews/benq-xl2420z/

Make sure you look at the section about .icc profiles as the 120Hz profile works like a charm for me.TN panels are fast, but don't have the color reproduction or viewing angles that IPS panels can produce. They are basically having to "overclock" the monitors refresh rate to get 100-144 Hz, and this makes colors "washed out." As others have pointed out, this monitor is not meant for photo editing or accurate color representation, it is meant to be a gaming monitor and in that category it shines. The high refresh rates, motion blur tech, USB hub, S-switch, low blue light, incredibly adjustable stand (included with hook for your headphones!) and many other built-in features set this monitor apart from the others (gaming is in the details as BenQ says). The ASUS VG248QE is also supposed to be a good gaming monitor, but I found the BenQ XL2420Z for only $279.99 and so I jumped on it and I'm really happy I did so. I plan on getting the nVIDIA glasses for 3D as well and this monitor is nVIDIA Vision 2 ready.

If you're looking for great colors and angles, buy an IPS monitor. If you want the fastest, feature-rich, customization, truly professional gaming monitor, look no further than the XL2420Z. If 24 inches is too small for your tastes, go with the XL2720Z but the 1920x1080 gets a little grainy above 24 inches for my tastes. Just keep in mind when you first use this monitor, it's not going to look good. It just took a little love to get it to be the best gaming monitor I've owned.

 

[broidk]

I alos notice it's like anti aliasing is turned off.. Like everything seems rough around the edges

 

[koffeeshop77]

https://pcmonitors.info/reviews/benq-xl2420z/

in case you did not see this link. ... gives you a very discriptive setting layout and resolve please look this over.

 

[broidk]

Oh no... I read the entire thing... I have adjusted things and the rough edges aren't as bold but still noticeable.. Not by much though.

 

[koffeeshop77]

wait ? you havent hooked you new pc up ? you hooked a 7 year old pc up?
fix yor pc and max out that screen then come back. the rough edges are prolly cause of double pixels or no aa you should hook you modern pc up to it first that is what makes it the screen is merly a mirror into what you have buitlt and 7 years ago they did even think of 2k@ 144 they were bussy worried how to compress1080p so people could watch tv on cable.

 

[broidk]

Ok, honestly though that article helped a lot and when I do hook up my new PC, if there is anything wrong with the picture I will definitely be referring to it.