Pixel distortion when switching resolutions

I just hooked up a new LCD monitor via DVI. When swithcing resolutions as I do fairly reguarly when I play games I sometimes get distortion in some pixels. If I power cycle the monitor it corrects the problem. I'm wondering if this is something I should be concerned about - did I get a lemon monitor?

>Any suggestions would be very much valued.
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