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How to properly calibrate a monitor without a tool ?

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Hey guys,

 

I recently got myself an Acer XB270HU provided with a TN panel (I didn't want to deal with IPS glow). Before I ask my question, the monitor is great. No backlight bleed, and it works perfectly.

 

How can I calibrate the color/contrast and brightness parameters correctly without a calibration tool ?

 

I just tuned down the brightness a bit because out of the box config was a bit too high.

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http://www.overclock.net/t/1549176/official-acer-predator-xb270hu-owners-club
 

 

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Guides:

- Monitor Calibration Suggestions
TFT Central Recommended Optimum Settings:

eColor mode
User

Brightness
24

Contrast
50

Gamma
2.2

Color Temp
User

RGB
50, 45, 46

TFT ICC Profile
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/icc_profiles.htm


How to install and activate the profile here
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/icc_profiles.htm#install

 

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7 minutes ago, ThomasD said:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=how+to+calibrate+monitor+by+eye&go=Submit&qs=n&form=QBLH&pq=how+to+calibrate+monitor+by+eye&sc=0-31&sp=-1&sk=&cvid=9BFC459583DA4406AF13D88ADEEDD8B8

http://bing.lmgtfy.com/

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44 minutes ago, MrBucket101 said:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1549176/official-acer-predator-xb270hu-owners-club
 

 

 

Unfortunatly, these settings are for the IPS panel version :/

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Any other ideas ? =)

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You don't, ever panel will be different and therefore taking another reviewers settings might make your screen look awful (looking at any X34 review)

If it is really bad on stock setup just adjust it by eye. 

 

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Good question. When I bought my BENQ XL2430 it took me days to find the right settings for me. 

 

The problem I have is I adjusted GPU settings because frankly, if I followed someone else's guide for my specific monitor it would be too bright or too washed out...

 

Now it's just fine but I'm gonna look at the links in this topic and see if they even mention windows/GPU image settings.

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