Ultra Wide Monitors

tusk · 14-12-2020 3:57pm

deconduo wrote: »

From Amazon? Ordered mine on Black Friday and got it on Saturday so ~2 weeks lead time it seems. Definitely worth the wait though

Yeah Amazon. Now it's saying it's in stock on the page, but still no dates. Ordered on the 8th.

If i cancel and go for the other one, it will be here by the 22nd.

mossym · 14-12-2020 4:00pm

kearneybobs wrote: »

Looks nice. How do you find the curve UW screen with the vertical screen beside it? Have you always had a vertiacla monitor? Kind of tempted to repurpose my AOC G2460p that way.

I've gone with the curved Iiyama 34"
https://www.box.co.uk/iiyama-G-Master-Red-Eagle-GB3466WQSU-B1-_2961160.html

never used a vertical before, taking a bit of getting used to it alright, but this is also my wfh setup so have my work laptop configured to used it all as well and it is very handy for email/documents. have the other 27 now on the other side of the UW so find myself using all 3

ForestFire · 14-12-2020 8:29pm

ED E wrote: »

This is the way.

This is the way.

Dcully · 15-12-2020 4:16pm

So im considering a new monitor, currently have a Dell S2716DG 27" 2560x1440 G-Sync 144Hz and its been fantastic but im thinking something bigger for immersion.

A quick glance around i keep seeing two mentioned for what im willing to pay ie €600 approx.

Gigabyte G34WQC
Iiyama GB3466WQSU-B1 [im worried about flickering issues]

I see the Dark Matter mentioned which also looks good.
I also spotted this AOC CU34G2X/BK 34 , i had an AOC before and it was excellent.

Open to suggestions.

Samuel T. Cogley · 15-12-2020 4:23pm

Iiyama is the only one I'd be relatively happy that the flicker is fixed. It only seems to be an issue under 48FPS where Freesync doesn't work anyway. I fixed the flicker on my Dark Matter 34" in Cyberpunk and TW:WH2 by lowering the refresh to 120Hz. I have a sneaking suspicion that if I dropped below 40FPS @ 120Hz it would start up again.

€600 is a lot to be paying for this class of monitor though. I had the Iiyama ordered for under £400 delivered and cancelled it for the Dark Matter @ €356.

yoshiktk · 15-12-2020 4:28pm

Dcully wrote: »

So im considering a new monitor, currently have a Dell S2716DG 27" 2560x1440 G-Sync 144Hz and its been fantastic but im thinking something bigger for immersion.

A quick glance around i keep seeing two mentioned for what im willing to pay ie €600 approx.

Gigabyte G34WQC
Iiyama GB3466WQSU-B1 [im worried about flickering issues]

I see the Dark Matter mentioned which also looks good.
I also spotted this AOC CU34G2X/BK 34 , i had an AOC before and it was excellent.

Open to suggestions.

Put all names in jar and pick up one blindly?

They all have their pros and cons, most of the UW in this price use the same VA panel, besides the Dark Matter and Iiyama GB3461. First use Samsung dot panel, should have better backlight and second use IPS.
I went with GB3461 as I need flat screen for work, besides that not much to complain, some IPS bleed and uneven backlight glow but for that price, 400€ cant really say a bad word.
Like Kiki mentioned earlier, theres gonna be CES in January, some new UW could show up. There are already some leaks, like AOC 49 UW. If You are not in a hurry maybe it would be better to wait?

Dcully · 15-12-2020 4:33pm

Yes waiting might be an option, until i get itchy feet again :P

Having said that the dark matter at that price is hard to ignore if i could actually get for that price.
I am also tempted to stick with 16:9 2560x1440 maybe in a bigger curved screen.

vintagecosmos · 15-12-2020 8:00pm

tusk wrote: »

Yeah Amazon. Now it's saying it's in stock on the page, but still no dates. Ordered on the 8th.

If i cancel and go for the other one, it will be here by the 22nd.

Word of warning if Brexit happens and delivery is in January you might get hit for VAT/Duty etc.

tusk · 16-12-2020 11:18am

literally just saw this and was about to get them to ring me and the delivery date updated to 2nd of jan. What will this mean for me?

yoshiktk · 16-12-2020 12:03pm

tusk wrote: »

literally just saw this and was about to get them to ring me and the delivery date updated to 2nd of jan. What will this mean for me?

Possible €€€+ to pay. Its unknown really, some say there wont be any duties some say opposite.
How much was the monitor?

tusk · 16-12-2020 12:10pm

yoshiktk wrote: »

Possible €€€+ to pay. Its unknown really, some say there wont be any duties some say opposite.
How much was the monitor?

around 1200 pound.

I could cancel and get the CRG90 with a guaranteed delivery of 28th of Dec if absolutely necessary

yoshiktk · 16-12-2020 12:15pm

tusk wrote: »

around 1200 pound.

I could cancel and get the CRG90 with a guaranteed delivery of 28th of Dec if absolutely necessary

With possibility of 21% flat vat added, not counting the duties I would think about canceling order.
My that just my opinion, there so much mess with brexit that we cant say for sure what will happen.

tusk · 16-12-2020 12:31pm

Have just been on to amazon. They've not been able to shed any light on the situation.

deconduo · 16-12-2020 2:41pm

tusk wrote: »

Have just been on to amazon. They've not been able to shed any light on the situation.

I was worried about this as well, but in theory you shouldn't have anything extra to pay even with a no-deal. You would have paid Irish VAT already ordering directly from Amazon and monitors are exempt from duty.

https://www.moneyguideireland.com/irish-customs-duty-on-uk-online-purchases.html

tusk · 16-12-2020 4:51pm

I went to cancel and just order the crg90, but couldn't cancel. so looks like we'll just have to wait and see.

jasonhn · 21-12-2020 3:17pm

Hi guys,
Im on the hunt for a ultrawide, the monoprice looked a great deal but looks like its sold out everywhere. Gigabyte to me looks another one but seems out of stock, any suggestions for what I should pick up?

Samuel T. Cogley · 21-12-2020 3:27pm

jasonhn wrote: »

Hi guys,
Im on the hunt for a ultrawide, the monoprice looked a great deal but looks like its sold out everywhere. Gigabyte to me looks another one but seems out of stock, any suggestions for what I should pick up?

I'd say add the Iiyama GB3466WQSU-B1 to the list, probably the pick of the bunch for overdrive settings and apparently they've fixed the flicker problem these panels have.

jasonhn · 21-12-2020 3:31pm

I was looking at that, forgot to add it, just trying to find the best price and possibly avoid buying from the UK

kearneybobs · 22-12-2020 11:48am

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

I'd say add the Iiyama GB3466WQSU-B1 to the list, probably the pick of the bunch for overdrive settings and apparently they've fixed the flicker problem these panels have.

I have the Iiyama curved screen. Got it as an early Christmas present yesterday. Still tinkering with the settings. There is a very faint black smear when the image it REALLY dark but REALLY happy with it having come from a dual screen setup with an IPS and TN (gsync) panel.
Based on what I'm reading online I'm also running the latest firmware too.

Have been playing Cyberpunk on it and looks really nice.
I saw on some forum (possibly boards) that someone experienced the flickering in Crysis Remastered. Loaded up Crysis and low and behold the screen flickered on the loading screen. That is it. Not on the main menu and not in game. The odd thing is that the screen only flickered at the edges where the loading screen didn't cover (as if the loading screen was letterboxed). If the flickering only happens on loading screens then I'm happy with that then but I've yet to try it on multiple games. I've heard of flickering on in game FMV so will see if that happens.
From what I've read too the flickering will disappear when I turn off freesync. Using a 2070 Super.

Overall really happy with it but yet to see if the flickering is a problem for me that would make the screen unusable for me.

kearneybobs · 04-01-2021 2:13am

Just a follow-up with the flickering issue I've noticed on the Iiyama curved 32".
I've noticed it on Crysis an no other games and only realised it was happening on the loading screen. But the loading screen is letterboxed and the only portion of the screen that flickers is the area outside the letterbox. I recorded the screen via Nvidia instant-replay and it's recording the flickering which implies it's not the screen that's flickering, but the game.

So fare really happy with it. Scrolling through text had a noticeable smear/trail depending on the text/background colour combination but certainly not a deal breaker.

Samuel T. Cogley · 04-01-2021 8:33am

kearneybobs wrote: »

So fare really happy with it. Scrolling through text had a noticeable smear/trail depending on the text/background colour combination but certainly not a deal breaker.

Is Overdrive set?

Otherwise it could be black level smearing which is a "feature" sadly.

kearneybobs · 04-01-2021 12:38pm

I've Overdrive set to +1 which it the 4th level over overdrive (-2,-1,0,+1,+2)
I don't see a huge difference in the text trailing when scrolling when I change that so I think it's that smearing that's inherent with VA panels. It little bit jarring coming from a TN panel but love it for the price.

tusk · 04-01-2021 3:04pm

So my monitor still hadn't dispatched on the date of was set to be delivered. Got on to them and there was some mix up and it was delayed. Waiting for an update as to shipping. I'm a sad puppy.

tusk · 04-01-2021 3:26pm

Just got an email saying my order has been cancelled. Diiiiicks

Samuel T. Cogley · 04-01-2021 3:46pm

tusk wrote: »

Just got an email saying my order has been cancelled. Diiiiicks

Ah **** sorry to hear man!

tusk · 04-01-2021 6:11pm

In the process of trying to find an Irish store that will do something similar. Any suggestions welcome. also considering the lg cx 48 now

*runs

Headshot · 04-01-2021 8:41pm

Im debating to upgrade my monitor from 3440 x 1440 to 3840 x 1600p

Is that a big jump?

ForestFire · 04-01-2021 10:13pm

Headshot wrote: »

Im debating to upgrade my monitor from 3440 x 1440 to 3840 x 1600p

Is that a big jump?

From a pure resolution point of view probable not much at all to be honest. What is the current and new screen size difference, if any?

Of course there maybe lots of other factors also to consider

Refresh rate
Frame Sync
Color space
Blace levels

Etc.

Headshot · 04-01-2021 10:25pm

ForestFire wrote: »

From a pure resolution point of view probable not much at all to be honest. What is the current and new screen size difference, if any?

Of course there maybe lots of other factors also to consider

Refresh rate
Frame Sync
Color space
Blace levels

Etc.

I currently have a Dell Alienware AW3418DW (2yrs old) but debating of upgrading to ACER Predator X38P Quad HD 37.5"

Hyzepher · 04-01-2021 11:46pm

tusk wrote: »

In the process of trying to find an Irish store that will do something similar. Any suggestions welcome. also considering the lg cx 48 now

*runs

https://www.adverts.ie/22548187

Might be an option if you are in a bind - not my ad

K.O.Kiki · 06-01-2021 3:55pm

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/accessories-and-monitors/monitors/gaming/Y44w-10A18434LY0-43-4inch-Monitor-HDMI/p/65F2RAC1UK

More temptations.
10% off with sign-up coupon.

Wonda-Boy · 06-01-2021 5:47pm

Lads would a monitor with the res. 5120x1440 be lost on the RTX3090, or would I be better off getting a 4K screen.

I really want a 32" as the 27" is not much of an upgrade over the 24" I had but the performance and picture is...but that Samsung Oddy Screen is pure PC PORN.

BloodBath · 06-01-2021 6:14pm

The G9 is the best monitor on the market. Go for it.

buzzerxx · 06-01-2021 6:31pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Lads would a monitor with the res. 5120x1440 be lost on the RTX3090, or would I be better off getting a 4K screen.

I really want a 32" as the 27" is not much of an upgrade over the 24" I had but the performance and picture is...but that Samsung Oddy Screen is pure PC PORN.

If i had a 3090 i would deffo go for a 4k despite the fewer frame rates you would get.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C2DnfPTcmE

tusk · 06-01-2021 7:32pm

Ended up going for the cx48

Its big and it's beautiful but I couldn't wait any longer for the odyssey

06-01-2021 7:49pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Lads would a monitor with the res. 5120x1440 be lost on the RTX3090, or would I be better off getting a 4K screen.

I really want a 32" as the 27" is not much of an upgrade over the 24" I had but the performance and picture is...but that Samsung Oddy Screen is pure PC PORN.

I have the 32" G7. Go for it. Amazing panel.

Wonda-Boy · 06-01-2021 8:20pm

BloodBath wrote: »

The G9 is the best monitor on the market. Go for it.

Seriously? That good....:eek:

Where would be the best place now to get one...dont think it would be much dearer new then buy the one on adverts.

Would 49" not be overkill, biggest monitor I ever had is my current 27" flat....it would prolly take an age to adjust to it....not too mention needing a new desk lol.

pillphil · 06-01-2021 8:43pm

tusk wrote: »

Just got an email saying my order has been cancelled. Diiiiicks

Did they say why? Been waiting a week for a monitor to be dispatched, worried they'll cancel it too.

Buttros · 06-01-2021 9:06pm

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/iiyama-g-master-gb3466wqsu-b1-34-3440x1440-va-144hz-1ms-freesync-premium-curved-ultra-wide-gaming-m-mo-13k-iy.html

Looking at pulling the trigger on this. Would be replacing two rubbish 20 inch FHD monitors I got from the office. 9 to 5 is mainly excel and other similar programs (ie lots of numbers). Have the laptop as a third screen atm and will remain.

I'll move my own pc in there away from my 5 year old OLED tv. Some casual games some evenings and weekends. Will pick up cyberpunk and AC Valhalla at some point. For now it's the division some fifa and whatever interests me from game pass.

The delivery information says only irish vat charged and no import vat to be paid by the customer. They are registered for vat in Ireland.

Any thoughts. Something else I should consider?
Thanks

quarryman · 06-01-2021 9:16pm

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/accessories-and-monitors/monitors/gaming/Y44w-10A18434LY0-43-4inch-Monitor-HDMI/p/65F2RAC1UK

More temptations.
10% off with sign-up coupon.

Unfortunately the reviews look poor enough:

The Y44w-10 is a deep-pocket purchase that doesn’t quite deliver on the value. You’re better off looking elsewhere, such as the larger Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ or the Samsung C43J890, or better yet, two high-end 27” monitors mounted together.

tusk · 06-01-2021 10:41pm

pillphil wrote: »

Did they say why? Been waiting a week for a monitor to be dispatched, worried they'll cancel it too.

zero information.

It was supposed to arrive on the 2nd and still hadn't dispatched according to the site, so I rang them. Your man said he'd refer it to investigations and they'd get it dispatched in the next 48 hours.

2 days later an email saying it was cancelled.

I rang again asking wtf happened. This time he said he'd have to refer it to an internal team and I'd get an email in a couple of days.

Next day I got an email saying 'for my security they could not deliver to my address' or some crap.

never gonna chance buying something like that from them again. horrible experience.

pillphil · 06-01-2021 11:02pm

tusk wrote: »

zero information.

It was supposed to arrive on the 2nd and still hadn't dispatched according to the site, so I rang them. Your man said he'd refer it to investigations and they'd get it dispatched in the next 48 hours.

2 days later an email saying it was cancelled.

I rang again asking wtf happened. This time he said he'd have to refer it to an internal team and I'd get an email in a couple of days.

Next day I got an email saying 'for my security they could not deliver to my address' or some crap.

never gonna chance buying something like that from them again. horrible experience.

balls. i used £200 of amazon vouchers as part of the payment. sounds like they might be useless to me for a while.

buzzerxx · 06-01-2021 11:28pm

tusk wrote: »

Ended up going for the cx48

Its big and it's beautiful but I couldn't wait any longer for the odyssey

You will need a deep desk for it. Nothing but good things said about the cx48 on youtube. Can you tell us where you bought it from?

tusk · 07-01-2021 12:07am

got it from power city. they have loads in stock.

Richersounds is a hundred quid cheaper but they've no stock and cant guarantee when they'll get one for u.

have to say i'm loving it so far. the stand is a pain because it's so deep behind the screen, so I'm wall mounting it.

a deeper desk would be nice, but I can't find anywhere to get a desktop other than the usual ikeas

Headshot · 07-01-2021 12:15am

tusk wrote: »

got it from power city. they have loads in stock.

Richersounds is a hundred quid cheaper but they've no stock and cant guarantee when they'll get one for u.

have to say i'm loving it so far. the stand is a pain because it's so deep behind the screen, so I'm wall mounting it.

a deeper desk would be nice, but I can't find anywhere to get a desktop other than the usual ikeas

Get a floor tv stand

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087DXRLG7/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A1IRXLRDFT847J&psc=1

tusk · 07-01-2021 12:17am

Headshot wrote: »

Get a floor tv stand

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087DXRLG7/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A1IRXLRDFT847J&psc=1

i'v already put 9 holes in my wall.

I can't let it beat me now

(but these are cool, wish I thought of that before I got my hands on the drill)

Headshot · 07-01-2021 12:20am

tusk wrote: »

i'v already put 9 holes in my wall.

I can't let it beat me now

(but these are cool, wish I thought of that before I got my hands on the drill)

Im dreadful with anything DIY like mounting stuff

Id love the CX48 but it's just to big for my desk. Gutted tbh:(

What id do to have a 43 inch version of it

tusk · 07-01-2021 12:29am

Headshot wrote: »

Im dreadful with anything DIY like mounting stuff

Id love the CX48 but it's just to big for my desk. Gutted tbh:(

What id do to have a 43 inch version of it

I'll be very honest. It is big.

But it's not ridiculously big that you can't use it.

My desk is 65cm deep. the stand pushes it out to about 12-15cms from the back edge. I currently have my desk pulled forward 5 or so cm. It's comfortable, but would be more comfortable if i could get that extra few cms back.

I saw it on top of what looked like an lg38 inch monitor, and didn't look much wider, so if you can get it at a reasonable distance with a wall or floor mount, you'd be good.

(feel like a drug pusher)

do it... do it...

buzzerxx · 07-01-2021 1:00am

tusk wrote: »

I'll be very honest. It is big.

But it's not ridiculously big that you can't use it.

My desk is 65cm deep. the stand pushes it out to about 12-15cms from the back edge. I currently have my desk pulled forward 5 or so cm. It's comfortable, but would be more comfortable if i could get that extra few cms back.

I saw it on top of what looked like an lg38 inch monitor, and didn't look much wider, so if you can get it at a reasonable distance with a wall or floor mount, you'd be good.

(feel like a drug pusher)

do it... do it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKQNcm771U0&t=336s

If i get one i would get a desk like the one in unbox therapy video above. ( forward to 17.37 )
Its more like a small dining room table, about 85cm deep i reckon.
Looking at him he is not doing any scanning ( head nodding) like i thought you would have to when looking at top and bottom of screen.

Wonda-Boy · 08-01-2021 9:51pm

Right guys looking for honest opinions on this one.....

I have the chance to get a new monitor at the moment its either one of these but thats because I am not that much in the know and its the only 2 that I have really seen thanks you HWUB video. Any others I should be looking at?

Or am I better of waiting if there is a new panel out shortly.....?

LG38GN950-G

38" 3840x1600 175hz IPS. (G Sync)

27GN950-B

27" 3840x2600 144hz IPS (G sync)

Any other monitors that are in the mix.....Personally I think I would prefer the 38" as the pixel difference is not huge and its a faster panel.

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