Gaming and general purpose monitors
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1080p doesn't upscale to 1440p very well (unless using FSR,) however it upscales perfectly to 4k, regardless of method. So there's no need to keep a 1080p dinosaur TV around for that.
PS5 games are all made with 4k devices in mind, usually have resolution outputs/target frame rates in the options.
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Samsung might have a problem with its new OLED TV's sub-pixels
Do Samsung Display’s QD-OLED sub-pixels cause color issues? It sure looks like it
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Spent a couple of weeks earlier this year gaming on my older LG OLED at 4k/60 and fell in love. Since then also built a rig with a 5950x/3080ti and so I want to make use of the hardware and run 4k. Due to the house layout, and my oldest daughter deciding it was time to have her own room I lost the use of the OLED, but I want to replace my 34" Ultrawide with a 4k screen.
Should I just be looking at one of the newer OLED's? or are 32" 4k panels coming along pretty well?
Should I just be looking at one of the newer OLED's? or are 32" 4k panels coming along pretty well?
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Gigabyte M32u is a great 4k under $800
Gigabyte M32U Review
The Gigabyte M32U is a 32-inch 4k mid-range gaming monitor. It has several gaming-focused features, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, a 144Hz refresh rate, and FreeSync a...
www.rtings.com
the only real downside is it's 32" which is a bit small to really get the most out of 4k (depending on your use case and ergonomics)
My buddy bought it and he's glad he did, but I'd probably hold out for the new LG 42" C2 4k coming out in about a month or so.
LG announces 2022 OLED TV pricing: new 42-inch size costs $1,399
LG’s latest OLEDs start shipping in March and April.
www.theverge.com
it's right in the sweet spot, as 48" is a bit big for most desktop gaming, 32" feels a bit small, and ultrawide is hit and miss for many reasons.
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What mount would you use for the 42"? Does LG get fancy with it and do any kinda VESA plate mounting or just standard TV bolt to the wall mounts?
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Doesn't this seem like the better choice? Unless you just can't do 48", which I get, but fuck... $1050 for 48", and it has G-sync with 4k/120hz. I guess if those extra 6" really made it unusable for you on a desk?Gigabyte M32u is a great 4k under $800
Gigabyte M32U Review
The Gigabyte M32U is a 32-inch 4k mid-range gaming monitor. It has several gaming-focused features, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, a 144Hz refresh rate, and FreeSync a...
the only real downside is it's 32" which is a bit small to really get the most out of 4k (depending on your use case and ergonomics)
My buddy bought it and he's glad he did, but I'd probably hold out for the new LG 42" C2 4k coming out in about a month or so.
LG announces 2022 OLED TV pricing: new 42-inch size costs $1,399
LG’s latest OLEDs start shipping in March and April.
it's right in the sweet spot, as 48" is a bit big for most desktop gaming, 32" feels a bit small, and ultrawide is hit and miss for many reasons.
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no questions asked, Ergotron HX. super solid on desk or wall. it's like dentist office hardware strong.
My desk is 26" deep, and I can't wall mount in my current position, so my only option is to desk mount, which puts me about 28-32" away from the screen.
My 38" ultrawide is 35" wide and 15.5" tall, and is pretty large and quite bright in my field of view. the LG C1 is an awesome TV/montor, but it's another 7" wide and 10" tall, which actually ends up making me track across the screen significantly, not to mention is just super friggin bright.
I think the 42" C2 is about 1.5" wider and 7" taller than the 38 ultrawide, which just "restores" the missing aspect ratio at the same footprint.
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Yea. That makes sense. I suppose if the $400 doesn’t make much difference it’ll be a great fit for a lot of gamers.
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Likely no mount if it's just going to be on my desk. Which means it can't go up and down. I don't think you could use the Ergotron mount because the 42" has a 300x200 VESA screw pattern.
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Was just googling and saw the same thing.
I’m still trying to get a hybrid desk going that supports a recliner chair. I think having the screen on an arm would be pretty sweet.
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Interesting, I hadn't caught that.
Couldn't you use an adapter plate btwn the arm and the monitor?
VIVO Steel VESA LCD LED TV Mount Adapter Plate Bracket for Screens 32 to 55 inches, Conversion Kit for VESA up to 400x200mm, MOUNT-AD4X2
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I really wanted to try a curved ultrawide, and I ended up getting a Monoprice Dark Matter to try out ( Dark Matter by Monoprice 34in Curved Ultrawide Gaming Monitor - 21:9, 3440x1440p, UWQHD, 165Hz, 1500R, VA - Monoprice.com ). So far this has been a mistake! It is 165hz, but I seem to be really sensitive to black smearing. I can hardly play a game with the monitor. It also has some weird issues like response time (overdrive) being disabled if I have it at 165hz. If I drop down to 144hz I can adjust it, but it doesn't seem to do anything. I love the curve, but the smearing is a deal breaker. How much of a difference will I notice not having a curve if I go with a 34" ultrawide IPS flat? I can actually get the HP x34 for $400, which is a 165hz flat IPS (some reports that it has the same panel as the m34wq). Thoughts?If you're looking at budget ultrawides I would go with either of these instead.
Acer Nitro XVO Series XV340CK Pbmiipphzx 34" 21:9 144 Hz HDR FreeSync IPS Gaming Monitor
Buy Acer Nitro XVO Series XV340CK Pbmiipphzx 34" 21:9 144 Hz HDR FreeSync IPS Gaming Monitor featuring In-Plane Switching (IPS) Panel, HDMI | DisplayPort Inputs, 3440 x 1440 UW-QHD Resolution, 1000:1 Static Contrast Ratio, 250 cd/m² Brightness, 178°/178° Viewing Angles, 1 ms Response Time (VRB)...www.bhphotovideo.com
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The general rule for monitors is that if it's not rated on rtings.com or reviewed on tftcentral, don't buy it.
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Mist QFT.
Don't go off res and expect to find a gem. Follow the advice of the unbiased pros that test these things to high standards
Rtings has a great "best monitors" roundup, including ultrawides.
more $ is not always better, but $399 for a 34" ultrawide should smell like trouble from a mile away.
Don't go off res and expect to find a gem. Follow the advice of the unbiased pros that test these things to high standards
Rtings has a great "best monitors" roundup, including ultrawides.
more $ is not always better, but $399 for a 34" ultrawide should smell like trouble from a mile away.
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The 4 Best Ultrawide Monitors - Spring 2024: Reviews
The best ultrawide monitor we've tested is the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95, which is versatile for different uses. It's a super ultrawide monitor with a 49-inch screen and a 32:9 aspect ratio, equivalent to placing two 27-inch monitors side by side.
www.rtings.com
Gigabyte M34WQ (flat 34" ultrawide 144hz) @ $570
Dell S3422DWG (curved 34" ultrawide 144hz @ $499
both solid.