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Right now my desktop uses 3x FHD displays. I'm building a new desktop as the parts roll in this week and I'm thinking of going to 2x 4K displays ~27-28 inches I browse the internet, stream sports/netflix, chat on IRC. I've been familiarizing myself with some of the stuff out there like gsync and refresh rates and I'm trying to figure out what a good way to go is. I'd like to game in 4K resolution and tomorrow a GTX 1080ti is being delivered so I guess I'll have the card for it. I'm not really a super serious gamer though, as far as how much time I can spend doing it. Just want stuff to look nice. I'm bad at video games so idk if I'd get much benefit from super duper input latency or whatever. My concerns right now are upgrading in size (running 22-23 inchers atm) and resolution. I don't do any photo editing or video editing and don't care about things like USB hubs or speakers or PIP. While I have 3 monitors I generally only use two (which is why I'm switching to two). The third one I use almost exclusively for watching TV etc on and I'm thinking I can probably accomplish the same thing on a larger and higher resolution monitor and eliminate the 'need' for the third. E: for example is there a reason given what i've said that i wouldn't be happy with 2x of the 28 inch 4k monitors here? https://morningsave.com/deals/aoc-computer-monitors-refurbished- Worf fucked around with this message at 08:51 on Dec 26, 2017 |
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Atomizer posted:
Fair nuff re: the refresh rate stuff. I've never used anything but whatever displays, the only 'nice' diisplay I've ever used as far as I know is on the xps13 I have. https://morningsave.com/deals/aoc-computer-monitors-refurbished- I assume that thats a pretty good deal (sub-$200) for that 28 inch UHD?
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Dec 26, 2017 08:54
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I've been thinking of going the 1440p route too because it seems to offer more options that contain gsync and are actually the size that i want, and I suspect that there probably isn't a gigantic difference in how games look at 1440p vs 4k though i have nothing to really base that on as far as UI scaling, i dont think any single program i uses has UI scaling problems. all i use is chrome and video games
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Dec 26, 2017 09:13
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I've never ordered from morningsave.com, whats their shipping like? the place order button comes before any mention of shipping times or anything lol.
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Dec 28, 2017 17:06
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Atomizer posted:So as Rexxed said, Morningsave is a "division" of Meh, which is the old Woot. Shipping is as it used to be: you place the order, and they generally get around to shipping something out within a week or so, but it's wildly variable. I've ordered more from Meh than Morningsave (and tons from Woot over the past decade+, both pre- and post-Amazon, but that's besides the point here) but have had two contrasting experiences from the latter: my second order was as you'd expect, but the first was awful. They took forever to ship something via the slow boat, and when it finally arrived after a total of about three weeks it was completely wrong; customer service eventually helped me out (refund only, they ran out of stock) but it took them a few days to respond every time, which was pretty ridiculous. Most of my experiences have been perfect, but this one really stuck out; it's not something that would prevent me from continuing to orders stuff from Meh/MS, but it'll always be in the back of my mind. Thank you for the feedback all. I think I will avoid this particular vendor for this purchase, if for no other reason than prime shipping. Also the item is only $230 for a new one vs 199 for a refurb so, pennywise and pound foolish etc
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Dec 29, 2017 16:36
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So I've been reading this thread and trying to internalize the info. I have a gtx1080ti married to a 8700k, I'm sort of gathering that even with that being said I might have trouble pushing 4k at a decent refresh rate while gaming (new games, ultra) with gsync and all that, but that I can grab a 1440p with gsync and uhm..good hertz.. and probably have a better experience? Then for my second/multitask monitor i can just do whatever? I recall a post about windows acting funky if its pushing 2 different resolutions, so maybe it would be smart to just grab 2 x1440 monitors, one thats great for games, and another thats going to be more apt for shitposting and memeing?
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Dec 29, 2017 17:18
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The idea of 144hz whatever whatever is appealing to me but I feel like I'd be leaving some graphics power on the table by not going for 4k with the system that I have  Been eyeing this https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-XB321HK-bmiphz-Widescreen/dp/B01A3N60A2 E: https://www.anandtech.com/show/11701/acer-and-asus-delay-their-4k-144-hz-gsync-hdr-displays-to-2018 seems like these might be something worth waiting for? my biggest difficulty is trying to decide between 144hz or 4K and they both sound pretty great sooo Worf fucked around with this message at 05:54 on Jan 7, 2018 |
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Jan 7, 2018 04:42
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I have a 1080ti and have no qualms throwing a second one in there tho Is that going to struggle doing aaa titles at 4k? Worf fucked around with this message at 10:34 on Jan 7, 2018 |
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Jan 7, 2018 10:31
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My entire setup is a waste of money since all i do is shitpost and talk on irc That isn't a helpful remark re: 4k on a 1080ti tho
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Jan 7, 2018 13:50
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Idk what that is and googling it comes up with an android app and other unrelated things E: took a stab and added nvidia to it and guessed right. In the mean time i still need a monitor so
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Jan 7, 2018 14:00
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This is a good answer. I have no problem waiting til summer to finish off this setup. So what would be a good stop gap? I have a secondary machine I can throw the 1080ti into when the new cards come out. In the mean time I guess something like a 27 inch dell 1440/144hz with gsync would be good? Cheap and will remain useful even after I upgrade to ampere.
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Jan 7, 2018 15:28
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im sure the manual will telly ou
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Jan 8, 2018 20:21
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dont you also have to be playing the game in full screen
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Jan 9, 2018 03:38
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DemonMage posted:A number of games are flakey using GSync in windowed mode though. So definitely swap to full screen if you're having trouble to eliminate that as a possibility. is there a list of these somewhere perhaps? i exclusively play games in windowed (windowed borderless @ native res) so i can easily do other stuff too
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Jan 9, 2018 04:20
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Thermopyle posted:I haven't noticed any games having problems with windowed gsync, but I'd give up gsync long before I gave up windowed borderless! Must be able to browse in the 60 seconds or whatever downtime between matches. this exactly
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Jan 9, 2018 16:43
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Atomizer posted:I have to ask, what's the point of windowed and windowed/borderless modes over fullscreen? I just Alt+Tab to get in & out of games (between rounds, or to consult guides, etc.) and don't have to worry about mouse capture issues or anything like that. Elentor posted:I alt-tab constantly multiple times per match and it can be pretty annoying over time. Between 1-3 seconds and a few milliseconds of delay there's no reason to choose the former. pretty much this. i dont differentiate playing games vs posting vs chatting or anything else i do when im not working- its just all things i do at the same time on different screens. the difference becomes considerably more pronounced on multi monitors, imo
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Jan 10, 2018 13:54
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Any idea if those monitor mounts would latch on to something like this? https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2617635/cosco-48-inch-vinyl-top-folding-table.jsp?pfm=rrrecs-pdp-gtab1 I have a secondary station set up and itd be kinda neat to use it on there. I figure it might if I put a small plank of wood for it to grab onto maybe? Idk, I've never had a monitor on anything but the stock stand.
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Jan 10, 2018 14:55
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FyreStar posted:Good question. I presume that table has a rim on the underside? If so, then it depends on how big that rim is. The underside clamp isn't as big as on the top side, and you have some wiggle room in terms of aligning it. Here's a couple images of one of mine: Thank you v much for taking and posting those
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Jan 11, 2018 15:14
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Jihad Me At Hello posted:What's the go to for a gaming 1080p? Would like to keep it under $300. Looking to drive it with a GTX 1060. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HSD6CBC/?tag=pcpapi-20 refurbed or the same thing new for $350. 24 inch/144hz/gsync
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Jan 12, 2018 14:03
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ive never heard of fullscreen exclusive mode but does it basically mean the computer will force the game to remain open on that screen so i can multi task in others without fuckery? to the benefit of increased framerates possibly?
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Jan 12, 2018 15:59
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What power supply do you have?
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Jan 12, 2018 18:47
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I was thinking maybe he's pushing more frames and poopin his psu  Same poo poo would happen to me back in the day when i strapped a gpu too big for my psu's britches E: also is this all haswell chips? I just set aside my old haswell machine to go to server duty, ffs Worf fucked around with this message at 18:57 on Jan 12, 2018 |
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Jan 12, 2018 18:52
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Thermopyle posted:That is not the relevant distinction. The distinction between "inconvenience" and "works as intended but not as end user wishes" is the relevant distinction. ah, so you're the one who designed some of my systems at work e: good news: they're working as intended
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Jan 13, 2018 04:51
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So in essence it sounds like theres no real reason to buy a monitor right now it sounds like. At least not one with gsync/144hz etc, if I can push 4k
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Jan 14, 2018 01:57
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SourKraut posted:I think ASUS and Acer did last year, saying later this year, but they're probably going to cost $1800-$2000+. Oh f that. I dont care enough
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Jan 14, 2018 05:14
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Scholtz posted:Can you push 4K @ >144fps, though? It sounds like the monitors are going to be like 1800-2k each so its moot- i'm not going to drop $2k on a first gen of a product like that, especially not a monitor
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Jan 14, 2018 15:53
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Vomik posted:Yeah I noticed that it was mostly LG pushing monitors with thunderbolt although that new dell 3818 has thunderbolt input. It’s god drat massive though at 38” which is both a pro and a con I guess, depending on desk measurements. I mean, if you buy a car too big for your garage it isn't really the car's fault
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Jan 15, 2018 17:55
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HanSpree IPS probably lol
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Jan 17, 2018 00:04
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RIP-S
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Jan 17, 2018 03:16
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Surprise Giraffe posted:Lawl. So its bullshit. I actually got one but will probably just send it back without taking it out the box. Thanks! i would A) open it and B) use it if it seems good
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Jan 17, 2018 15:39
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Dell 4K S2817Qr 28-Inch Screen for $279 new seems like a good deal yes? E: lol they dont charge tax either so that trigger= pulled If its viewing angle is too lovely for me ill return it but ive been wanting an el cheapo 4k screen as a secondary and this seems to fit that Worf fucked around with this message at 19:13 on Jan 22, 2018 |
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Jan 22, 2018 17:38
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If you tell us what you plan on using it for itll be easier to identify pros and cons for you
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Jan 22, 2018 19:17
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I've considered this and came to the conclusion that i was probably best off with a dell or hp all in one pc or something
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Jan 24, 2018 02:40
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i just bought a couple of dell monitors, is there a reason for me to use DP or HDMI over the other? right now i just have them both set up for DP one is a 144 hz/gsync one and the other is just a regular ol 4k
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Jan 27, 2018 23:35
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i bought a 2 pack of DP cables because i didnt know that both monitors would come with every single type of cable they supported lol ty dell, would buy again
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Jan 27, 2018 23:45
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If im running a 4k panel at 125% whats my effective resolution Im bad at math Also most other things
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Feb 3, 2018 20:56
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nice. its on a 28 inch dell panel i got for $240 new off amazon. its good for having up all the different websites and chats i use
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Feb 3, 2018 23:50
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whenever im depressed i just go to the mall and buy the latest iphone
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Feb 4, 2018 06:18
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I have a dell s2716 27/144hz It is decent and wasnt very expensive ($420 smoke hertz errday)
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Waltzing Along posted:Dell S2716DGR is pretty good, right? I have one as my gaming screen. My only complaints are about the usb ports on it are in a poopy spot imo. But who gives a poo poo. The stand/mount setup is top tier
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