Dell U2711 in a Mac Pro - Best Callibration settings?

Hi guys. This is my first Post. This message is to ask if anyone has a really good calibration setting for this monitor DELL U2711. I purchased this monitor 1 month ago and want the best settings to use it in a Macpro 3.1. Im a graphic designer and also use after effects and final cut for motion graphics.
If anyone has good settings to recommend it would be great.
Thanks a lot!!

If you think calibrators are too expensive and if your not using it professionally for mission critical work,
then check out the Huey Pro. Because even a cheap calibrator is better than no calibrator.
http://www.buy.com/prod/pantone-huey-pro/q/loc/105/204305370.html
Edit. Just realized you'd be using it for Professional use so you'd probably want a higher grade one.
Though I would still recommend it over using ready-made profiles.
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