Desktop Computers

So what's the sweet spot for wide screens? 32"?

I really like my dual screen functionality but having that huge gaming monitor would be sweet. But it also kinda feels like dudes that still SLI video cards. Yea, it works, and it's cool when it does but you're still gonna be better off just going dual screen.

Would be a decision between a single ultra wide and a dual screen setup of 144hz, 27", one with adaptive sync, the other not to save money.

I have a 35, 32, and a 27 and the 32 to me was the best. I use my 35 currently for the HDR and Freesync tho.

Crone said:

So what's the sweet spot for wide screens? 32"?

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I think this might vary according to a person's peripheral vision, and I would check this out in person before buying.

For me, ultrawide didn't make a positive difference until 34", and I really only liked it for first-person shooters.

I don't feel like my dual screen 24" is too small. I'm considering going dual 24" , 144hz, and then the question is, on a 24" , do I still go 1440p? Or am I just fooling myself, and I don't know what I'm missing?

And then there's the question of , if I'm going Adaptive Sync (not sure if Gsync or Freesync yet), and then 2nd monitor not, since it's backup, what 2 monitors would go best together? I don't see that many that have Adaptive Sync versions, and non versions.

FML , this decision is going to take some time to research it through.

Dom said:

24" 1080p is sub 100 PPI which is pretty dogshit. Go with 1440 unless you have specific performance concerns (while including the higher refresh)

There's no point in going with gsync now unless you like setting money on fire. (provided you have a turing or pascal gpu) Just get two freesync preferably of the same model.

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24" , 1440p, 144hz, Freesync. Sounds easy enough...

Question.

If I already have a watercooler installed, and want to replace it with a 360mm setup. Do I need to replace the bracket that holds the cooler? I mean are these stock?

For anyone curious, the PG279QZ is a legit refresh of the Q (it seems a little shady atm since it's only on amazon and it's flagged). It looks so good actually that the 278q i have sitting next to it looks like shit now.

tower said:

For anyone curious, the PG279QZ is a legit refresh of the Q (it seems a little shady atm since it's only on amazon and it's flagged). It looks so good actually that the 278q i have sitting next to it looks like shit now.

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And this is my problem. I want dual screen. But I'm not paying $600 for a 2nd monitor that won't ever have games being played on it. Hrmm. True, if I go Freesync it won't cost as much.

Dom said:

Just a heads up for people who want dual-screens just to use for watching videos or whatever. There's a really nice program called OnTopReplica that uses Win10's window preview feature to show a mini window of another window that can stay on top of everything else. So you can have a mini version of your firefox or whatever else up in the corner (or elsewhere) while you do other shit without it being minimized or interfering with things.

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Brilliant, and so many configuration options, thanks!

Big Phoenix said:

Do you have all in one cooler like that already or fi you have a custom loop? AIOs like that just mount into standard fan slots so theonly thing that matters iis ifyou have enough slots and clearance for it.

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It's an AIO. The processor cooler is siting on what looks like a bracket, to hold it in place. Basically I don't want to have to remove everything. Just unscrew the cooler. Remove the radiator and fans. Plop down a new cooler...install the radiator and fans again.

The new NV driver has landed. Can't wait to see if the VRR support actually works on my Freesync LG Widescreen.

WHQL 417.71 Driver

Just finished some testing the new driver, using the NVIDIA pendulum Demo, and also SoTTR Trial Benchmark Demo (I don't own the game). FYI, my current monitor is the LG Ultra-wide 34UM69G (DP1.2, 75Hz refresh, Freesync range 40 to 75Hz), and is NOT on the "validated" list of G-Sync Compatible monitors.

In the NV Pendulum demo, you can run 60, 50 and 40 FPS tests, or pick a number using the sliders. Ran smoothly with no evidence of tearing, stuttering, or flickering that I could see.

In the SoTTR Benchmark, I manually cranked every setting up to max, to ensure that the test was constantly dipping below 75FPS (default refresh). It went as low as the high 50s a couple of times, and mostly was fluctuating all over the 60s and 70s.

I ran the benchmark multiple times, and all I have to say is HOLY SHIT. Absolutely as smooth as silk, without the slightest hint of a glitch or pause the entire time.

I can't believe just how good that was. It looked flawless, and I can finally see what all the fuss is about with VRR. Thank you NVidia, and also fuck you for taking so bloody long!