IPS Monitor -Help for purchase

[momoffduty]

Arrived yesterday and now that it is at room temp ready to hook up. A few 101 Q's.

A few cables came with the monitor. Should I use the DVI or the D-Sub? Isn't the D-Sub the same as VGA?

The monitor does have audio, but since I have speakers will not use that option.

No HDMI cable shipped, but does have that option. Guess I need to get one.

There is a USB 3 cable because of the USB 3 ports. But, wondering if best to keep the setup I have now with the USB 3 extender plugged into the back of the computer. Would that be faster than using the ports on the monitor?

Thanks.

EDIT:
From the set up info:
For the best picture quality set your LCD display timing mode to:
VESA 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz (DVI/Display)
VESA 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (HDMI)
VESA 2048 x 1152 @ 60 Hz (D-sub)

[Chris B]

DVI - and set you desktop to that resolution. You shouldn't need an HDMI cable.

[Peru]

A few cables came with the monitor. Should I use the DVI or the D-Sub?
The DVI may give better quality, depending upon the source.

Isn't the D-Sub the same as VGA?
Yes.

There is a USB 3 cable because of the USB 3 ports. But, wondering if best to keep the setup I have now with the USB 3 extender plugged into the back of the computer. Would that be faster than using the ports on the monitor?
Certainly not slower.

[momoffduty]

Thanks for all of the help. Crispy colors!!!! The monitor came pre-calibrated. How do I save the settings? It does seem a tad bright. I plan on calibrating with the Spyder based on my room ambient light.

[Chris B]

I would be very interested in a mini review a someone who is not used to reviewing monitors all day. Is the difference noticeable - What about in day to day use? Any downsides? Does it just become the norm until you look at another monitor and it just looks flat?

Thanks.

[momoffduty]

Chris, I will post a mini review in about a month. I am curious how the calibration works with the Spyder. So far, things seem a tad bright and saturated. Maybe that is coming from the older TN monitor?