Monitor Discussion

[werbwub]

Saw that there wasn't a monitor/display thread despite it being a very important part of a setup so i decided to make one. What monitors is everyone here using?

 

[Fascist Frederick]

Maybe there was no thread on monitors because nobody has anything to say about them. Yourself included since you didn't say anything other than asking for someone else to start a conversation you want to have.

 

[King Fructose]

I use an LG C2 42 inch TV as a monitor and it is fantastic.

 

[In Memoriam]

I wondered about using a TV as a monitor. It’s the same thing, yeah? And TVs are dead cheap

 

[Toolbox]

I haven't switched from a 144hz gsync monitor from dell that I got years ago. Gsync or freesync are game changers if you haven't utilized them. I wouldn't bother using TVs as monitors because they lack features like this.

 

[King Fructose]

I wondered about using a TV as a monitor. It’s the same thing, yeah? And TVs are dead cheap

If you configure them right, lots of modern TVs can make great monitors. You have to turn off all the post-processing (usually by enabling game mode or something). There are also some pains if you go with an OLED panel like this, such as auto-dimming but it’s worth it for OLED.

I haven't switched from a 144hz gsync monitor from dell that I got years ago. Gsync or freesync are game changers if you haven't utilized them. I wouldn't bother using TVs as monitors because they lack features like this.

Some TVs do support G-Sync like the LG CX/C1/C2. I also run an application that can turn the TV on and off when I wake/sleep my PC. But if 120hz isn’t enough then you’re SOL with TVs.

 

[Toolbox]

Some TVs do support G-Sync like the LG CX/C1/C2.

Of course it's a grand minimum. Monitors are still going to be better for your money, unless you really think you need a much much larger screen.

 

[King Fructose]

Of course it's a grand minimum. Monitors are still going to be better for your money, unless you really think you need a much much larger screen.

Absolutely. It’s a highly autistic way of computing. I write software for a living so being able to see 100+ lines of code on a 4K display without the need for any scaling is what makes it worth it for me.

 

[Toolbox]

Absolutely. It’s a highly autistic way of computing. I write software for a living so being able to see 100+ lines of code on a 4K display without the need for any scaling is what makes it worth it for me.

So do you have this LG model in specific or was it just an example? If you do, what's your experience with their reliability? I haven't heard good things about LG but that might just relate to cheaper consumer end goods.

 

[King Fructose]

So do you have this LG model in specific or was it just an example? If you do, what's your experience with their reliability? I haven't heard good things about LG but that might just relate to cheaper consumer end goods.

Yeah I have the C2. Honestly I’m not sure about reliability yet since I’ve only had it for a month, but so far so good.

I am babying it a little since it’s OLED and there’s the risk of burn-in but supposedly you don’t have to worry too much about that if you leave the safety features on.

 

[adam_moche]

I'd recommend 2560x1440 monitors to someone wanting a new monitor. 2k monitors now seem to hit that sweet spot of price and quality. There are a lot of high quality 27' 2k monitors with 144/165 frames per second available for $300-400. The jump from 1k to 2k is large and you won't regret it.

But if you wish to wait for a while, we'll soon have some reasonably priced 4k screens

 

[Toolbox]

I'd recommend 2560x1440 monitors to someone wanting a new monitor. 2k monitors now seem to hit that sweet spot of price and quality. There are a lot of high quality 27' 2k monitors with 144/165 frames per second available for $300-400. The jump from 1k to 2k is large and you won't regret it.

But if you wish to wait for a while, we'll soon have some reasonably priced 4k screens

I was waiting for that when I got my 2k and it's probably been over 5 years. How are the prices really especially with trade being as it is?

 

[adam_moche]

I was waiting for that when I got my 2k and it's probably been over 5 years. How are the prices really especially with trade being as it is?

I know what you mean - so was I lol. But I recently bought my father a gigabyte m28u for $500. I think it's pretty good for its price. I can see prices reaching ~$400 within a couple of years.

 

[Toolbox]

I know what you mean - so was I lol. But I recently bought my father a gigabyte m28u for $500. I think it's pretty good for its price. I can see prices reaching ~$400 within a couple of years.

Oh wow that might actually be the price I'd had this monitor at back then, and it's basically got the same specs at 4k. Really though not sure how well I could drive the resolution, it's good the monitors are within a decent price range but hardware that could actually run it at it's max might be more expensive now rather than less. The performance balance is still too good at 2k.

 

[thebigjoel]

I use an Epson projector as my monitor. Works great since my walls are painted bright white, and I can adjust it as needed. Plus I can have some real fun movie nights.

 

[Chocolate Wombat]

Here's my preferred monitor:

Spoiler: Monitor Preference

The one I like to use is the USS Terror:

 

[Lathe]

I use a Samsung ultrawide monitor. It’s really nice for FPS’s with maxed FOV. Recently played through Blood with it.

 

[XYZpdq]

I use a cheap Element brand hd tv I got from walmart, but I don't do any high end gaming shit
it's about 19" tall on the screen, 30" wide, 1920x1080
I use a standing desk with it on the other side, works fine for everything I need.

 

[werbwub]

Maybe there was no thread on monitors because nobody has anything to say about them. Yourself included since you didn't say anything other than asking for someone else to start a conversation you want to have.

There is plenty to say about monitors. PPi,gloss vs matte, panel types, tv vs monitors, sizing, response times, subpixel layputs, input lag,etc. No need to be so hostile. I didn't bother saying anything seeing as how i use a 48 inch c1 which is something that 99% of people don't use.

Yeah I have the C2. Honestly I’m not sure about reliability yet since I’ve only had it for a month, but so far so good.

I am babying it a little since it’s OLED and there’s the risk of burn-in but supposedly you don’t have to worry too much about that if you leave the safety features on.

I'm using an lg c1. Burn-in probably isn't an issue unless you never turn your monitor off and blast it at 100% brightness. My c1 has 6k hours so far and I have no signs of burn-in. From what I understand, dead pixels are more of a problem now than burn-in.

 

[Fascist Frederick]

There is plenty to say about monitors. PPi,gloss vs matte, panel types, tv vs monitors, sizing, response times, subpixel layputs, input lag,etc. No need to be so hostile. I didn't bother saying anything seeing as how i use a 48 inch c1 which is something that 99% of people don't use.

Look at every other thread on this board:

Tesla Hate Thread: OP had something they wanted to say about the topic.
Linus Media Group Thread: OP had something they wanted to say about the topic.
Building a PC vs. buying one: OP had something they wanted to ask about the topic.
Your current and next phone.: OP had something they wanted to say about the topic.

Now let's look at yours: "Hey guys someone say something about monitors."

If you really just wanted to ask: "What monitors is everyone here using?" there is a stupid questions thread already. Your account is about 3 years too old to be doing this shit. You should know better.