Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (Cloudz00x)

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:54:07 GMT

killuchen

I remember there was a dealer on ebay that sells them. I forgot the link

All the major sellers, Red-cap, BCC, AccesoriesWhole and more are sending the appropriate Power brick and adapter for your country. So there is no need to purchase a 3rd party brick. Just make sure whoever you buy from that you clearly state if your intent is for the 60hz monitor, to have the GREEN PCB instead of the BLUE. The blue PCBS are known for the mosfet to burn out. The green PCBS have a better build quality and more mosfets to deal with heat. So inquire about that before you buy. If you get a Blue or TEAL you will eventually burn it out and then have to contact your seller about a replacement.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (vlenbo)

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:36:00 GMT

Thanks Junkboy, I found my problem. It IS my PCB, but the area where I connect the dvi-d link is where the problem starts. When I push the slot upward, it actually moves and doesn't stay in place. It is easily swayed by the cable that is connected to it or my hand itself. I placed an object to push the slot up and preventing it from moving back to its place. What I mean by that is that the dvi-d slot is loose. It wasn't that way I THINK, but an observation I made was that when I move it up, the signal is stronger and better. If I let go and leave it back to its place, the signal is horrible. This leads me to believe that originally it was up all the time, then by the removal of the cable, it must have gone down, and it became loose. Does this mean I have to buy a new monitor? I tried taking the monitor apart, but I was afraid of breaking it when I couldn't take the back off. I think it even made image quality worse when I let the slot loose. There are black spots on the screen instead of black screen flash like the video shown.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (matteedo)

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:28:24 GMT

Just solved my catleap stand issue. If you remove the base and place a washer on the screw between the base and stem on the side it sags to, it makes the monitor sit more level.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (bigbrag)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:57:14 GMT

I have a brand new power brick if interested. I bought one for my catleap that died and it turned out the power brick was fine, my catleap was just dead. Luckily I had a square trade warranty and they covered the cost of the catleap. I still have the new power brick though, and it was much nicer than the original that came with the catleap.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (_Nite_)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:21:39 GMT

killuchen

I remember there was a dealer on ebay that sells them. I forgot the link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A...mp;hash=item20cbc6b1ab

it was in the ops orginal post

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (killuchen)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:45:32 GMT

I just have the regular Catleap lol. But yea there is a risk when buying one of these. I'm hoping it's just the power brick.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (Cloudz00x)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:36:32 GMT

killuchen

Hey guys, I purchased my catleap back in July. Today my monitor started acting up. When it's off the red LED blinks and my monitor will make a blinking/clicking noise. My power brick also blinks green. The only way I'm able to turn my monitor on is if I unplug and replug it back into the power outlet. Is my brick going bad or is it my monitor?

Don't get me wrong great monitors specifically for the 1440p and 120hz capabilities, but this is exactly why I don't buy one of these catlips and other 3rd party monitors. I understand low cost and specs compared to mainstream monitors but the problems that can arise from these range in the high numbers. PCB boards burning out, over-volting from brick, removing the cable from the dvi port to many times. Just to many to count. Hope you fix your problem though.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (killuchen)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:33:27 GMT

I remember there was a dealer on ebay that sells them. I forgot the link

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (loveha)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:14:37 GMT

I would go out and buy another brick.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (killuchen)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 05:42:03 GMT

Hey guys, I purchased my catleap back in July. Today my monitor started acting up. When it's off the red LED blinks and my monitor will make a blinking/clicking noise. My power brick also blinks green. The only way I'm able to turn my monitor on is if I unplug and replug it back into the power outlet. Is my brick going bad or is it my monitor?

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (Junkboy)

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:38:11 GMT

vlenbo

The guy who uploaded the video with a problem on his monitor did a new one. He finally did the specs right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY4U1gqMtmYv I had a similar problem like this, but all I did was move the monitor and it fixed itself. Though it does come back sometimes. Anyone know the reason for this? Damaged pcb perhaps? Or the monitor is dying maybe?

No idea, first time I've seen that. The most common problems people have tend to be the power bricks and the buzzing sound on white pages which both can be fixed.

He says he removes the DVI cable a lot and with his prior knowledge of the issue it's like the person who keeps picking at the scab and wonders why he gets an infection and the wound doesn't heal (not that it would've healed in this case). He should've sent it back the second he saw a potential issue especially if he was planning to move it around and unplug it as frequently as he claims.

Most of us owners don't even unplug them that much so we wouldn't know if this is just overuse but I would say as of now seems like a rare occurrence for the most part, get back to me in a couple of years and I'll let you know how mine's doing. :D

I would say just to make sure the cable is in tight and not to move it around too much, other than that (assuming that you can't return it) Scribby should eventually start selling OC PCB's for the monitors so if anything acts up don't toss it and hope that a PCB swap fixes it and allows you to OC that sucker at the same time.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (vlenbo)

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:45:11 GMT

The guy who uploaded the video with a problem on his monitor did a new one. He finally did the specs right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY4U1gqMtmYv I had a similar problem like this, but all I did was move the monitor and it fixed itself. Though it does come back sometimes. Anyone know the reason for this? Damaged pcb perhaps? Or the monitor is dying maybe?

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (Junkboy)

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:49:40 GMT

garetjax

If it's too good to be true, it usually is. Geez.

And the overclocking or higher refresh rate of the monitor? Come on guys. Do some research and be diligent in knowing what you are getting. All this hoopla about 120Hz and 240Hz is a bunch of marketing hype. Educate yourselves on the technology and know what you are buying and doing.

O.o the specific batches (mostly) do output 120hz if the card and cable allows, artifacts and scan lines depend on luck of the draw in some cases, but the fact that they're smoother than 60hz is pretty much undisputed.

Cloudz00x

So my question is, Where can you now buy a Yamakasi Catleap Q270 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS With the ability to be OVerclocked to 120hz or is already overclocked. Can be SE or Non-SE. Link if any?

Been researching monitors and came across these. Was gonna bite the bullet on the Samsung S27B970D 2560x1440 60hz monitors. But very interested in the Catleaps since I get close the to the same quality with 120hz at a cheaper price.

The only place that has them or gets them in stock is Scribby and Hyper's site;

http://120hz.net/

Unfortunately you missed the last batch by about a week and a half.

I will say scribby is starting up his own brand of monitors that will be OC-capable and will use A grade panels instead of the A- panels used in catleaps/crossovers/Shimians ect. *Please note Scribby will be selling OC and NON OC models so check for the OC at the end of the model*

http://www.overlordcomputer.com/default.asp

Good luck with your decision!

I will say with the Tempest monitors you won't have to open your monitor up just to remove the stand, and risk scratches, just to use a vesa mount like some of us suckers who bought Catleaps did. :p

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (garetjax)

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:07:26 GMT

If it's too good to be true, it usually is. Geez.

And the overclocking or higher refresh rate of the monitor? Come on guys. Do some research and be diligent in knowing what you are getting. All this hoopla about 120Hz and 240Hz is a bunch of marketing hype. Educate yourselves on the technology and know what you are buying and doing.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (Cloudz00x)

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:31:15 GMT

So my question is, Where can you now buy a Yamakasi Catleap Q270 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS With the ability to be OVerclocked to 120hz or is already overclocked. Can be SE or Non-SE. Link if any?

Been researching monitors and came across these. Was gonna bite the bullet on the Samsung S27B970D 2560x1440 60hz monitors. But very interested in the Catleaps since I get close the to the same quality with 120hz at a cheaper price.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (omning)

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:20:53 GMT

Oh wow there is just too much information in this thread (and the OCN one) to process. Quick question- which one of these 27" 1440's have the smallest bezel? Just went SLI on my rig and now I'm craving more then just my current single 1080p monitor. I have a deep seeded need for 3 of these :)

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (emepror)

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:24:45 GMT

supposedly the prices will come down, you can always get a achevia shimian like i did

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (jrodil)

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:43:35 GMT

Whoah! I just noticed, the Yamakasi's got more expensive compared to last May 2012???

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (jrodil)

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:40:37 GMT

RobertD92

My catleap arrived yesterday, I purchased it from green-sum
It was working good up until I turned it off and went to bed.
When I woke and tried to turn it on though its only lighting up black and staying that way.
I checked all the cables and tried plugging my old monitor into the computer and it worked fine.
This sucks, I hope getting a replacement isnt to much of a hassle or cost to much

Is it most likely the power brick or DVI cord it came with?
It was working fine yesterday though, I don't understand.

Do you have another monitor to test it on?

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (TheZone)

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:22:08 GMT

For the people that bought this fake multi 125HZ that skips frames and only run at 60HZ only.Email BCC he will try to make it right for you at least he did for me.This is the monitor ebay page if you don't have it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Overclockable-Yamakasi-Catleap-Q270-Multi-2560x1440-WQHD-S-IPS-LED-Monitor-HDMI-/140763967660?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item20c62fb0ac#ht_20862wt_1163
I know that other people made deals with him to kept the monitor and he gave them some money back this is there post at the 120.net.
http://120hz.net/showthread.php?590-Bigclothcraft-are-good-Guys
I now will buy again from BCC on ebay as he cares about the products he sells and to the people he sells to. I was pass my 45 days to return it i was at 70/80 days and he still took it back also he stands to loose alot of money.I do know this Witch yamakasi did nothing for me they wouldn't even email me back and others this is not a way to run a company i will never buy a Witch product again.
Thank you BCC
If you have a product i want on Ebay Ill always buy from you Again.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (TheZone)

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:16:36 GMT

ok i got a email from scribby the pre/sale will start 9/4/12 for the Overlord Tempest http://www.overlordcomputer.com/ but shipping wont start till mid-oct maybe a little earlier but ill pay now and wait it's np for me.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (RobertD92)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:11:35 GMT

My catleap arrived yesterday, I purchased it from green-sum
It was working good up until I turned it off and went to bed.
When I woke and tried to turn it on though its only lighting up black and staying that way.
I checked all the cables and tried plugging my old monitor into the computer and it worked fine.
This sucks, I hope getting a replacement isnt to much of a hassle or cost to much

Is it most likely the power brick or DVI cord it came with?
It was working fine yesterday though, I don't understand.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (dukenuke88)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:59:07 GMT

Sorry if this has already been answered....But I would like to know...for those with the overclock-able version of the monitor....is it actually safe to overclock it? I'm just wondering why Asus/Samsung/Acer all have 120hz guaranteed monitors....whereas Catleaps are defaulted at 60hz, and you must "overclock" it to achieve higher hz....call me paranoid, but there must be a reason for this? I figure its not within Catleap's spec to do this....I just want to make sure my monitor won't blow up

Thanks in advanced

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (Bo_Fox)

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:51:39 GMT

Cool, thanks! I've been a die-hard high-refresh fan ever since before LCD's came out at 60Hz, sticking to a pair of my old Sony GDM-FW900 24" CRT's, enjoying 2048x1280 @ 90Hz, 2560x1600 @ 68Hz, and 1440x900 @ 120Hz (Stereo 3D) for many years now. About time.... about time........

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (TheZone)

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:18:59 GMT

Sry i forgot scribby told me once the pre/sale starts it will take 3/6 weeks for shipping but you will get this if you do a pre order

Overlord Tempest X270OC
How much are these and will there be a pre-order bonus?
The Tempest X270OC is 439.99 + $25 for pixel perfect. The first 450 pre-orders will receive a pixel perfect Tempest for the base price of $439.99. That's basically your shipping cost if you live in the United States!
So it almost free shipping-----shipping should be $25.00/30.00 anyway

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (TheZone)

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:11:29 GMT

Bo_Fox

jose1980

TheZone

The OverLord Tempest are almost here ill be selling my yamakasi and buying one of these http://www.overlordcomputer.com/category_s/1817.htm better panel then the catleaps better monitor too.

I was about to pull the trigger on a Catleap... but then started reading about the Tempest, it looks very promising. I think i will wait for it instead.

When is Tempest supposed to come out?

what im told pre/sale will start fri 8/31/12 what time i don't know here the web page for ithttp://www.overlordcomputer.com/ scribby away right now and i think hes comming back Thur.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (MaelstromOC)

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:28:55 GMT

I'd love a Tempest if I knew I could get it to even just 100hz. I'll definitely be watching and waiting to see what type of luck people have with the OC models. I'd hate to pay a premium to get the same thing I currently have basically!

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (Bo_Fox)

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:15:41 GMT

jose1980

TheZone

The OverLord Tempest are almost here ill be selling my yamakasi and buying one of these http://www.overlordcomputer.com/category_s/1817.htm better panel then the catleaps better monitor too.

I was about to pull the trigger on a Catleap... but then started reading about the Tempest, it looks very promising. I think i will wait for it instead.

When is Tempest supposed to come out?

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (Clergy)

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:13:42 GMT

It looks as though the price went up quite a bit. Green-Sum which is where I bought mine is now selling them for $430, and I bought mine for $315 a little over a month and a half ago, ouch.

Re:Yamakasi Catleap 27" LED 2560x1440 WQHD S-IPS for around 350 bucks (jose1980)

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:19:51 GMT

TheZone

The OverLord Tempest are almost here ill be selling my yamakasi and buying one of these http://www.overlordcomputer.com/category_s/1817.htm better panel then the catleaps better monitor too.

I was about to pull the trigger on a Catleap... but then started reading about the Tempest, it looks very promising. I think i will wait for it instead.