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Curved Monitors
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Ah I remember the good old days when I had money to throw at all the toys too...I must be showing my age, until I read the thread title, I didnt even know there was such a thing. I used to think I was the muts nuts with a 58 inch 4k...curved screens, learn something new every day ^
My input.
I have a https://www.asus.com/us/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-SWIFT-PG348Q/
Driven by a https://www.asus.com/us/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING/
So G Sync all the way.
The platform is a comp based around a https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-MAXIMUS-IX-FORMULA/
Not an Asus fanboy. Just figuring that keeping everything within the ROG line should keep everything playing nice with each other.
The processor is an Intel i7 4077K
Is the curved monitor worth it?
Hell yeah!
I pull my chair up close to the desk and pull the monitor as close to the edge of the desk as I can. When playing at night, I turn the lights out in my computer room and put the head phones on. It is not as immersive as a VR setup, but pretty darn close.
I play at 4k and get 60 Hz refresh. Truth to tell, I've not tried lower resolutions to get higher frame rates. Given the rave reviews by Ashenfox, I just might have to drop the resolution down a bit to get the frame rates that the monitor can achieve to see what if it truly is worth it.
I have a https://www.asus.com/us/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-SWIFT-PG348Q/
Driven by a https://www.asus.com/us/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING/
So G Sync all the way.
The platform is a comp based around a https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-MAXIMUS-IX-FORMULA/
Not an Asus fanboy. Just figuring that keeping everything within the ROG line should keep everything playing nice with each other.
The processor is an Intel i7 4077K
Is the curved monitor worth it?
Hell yeah!
I pull my chair up close to the desk and pull the monitor as close to the edge of the desk as I can. When playing at night, I turn the lights out in my computer room and put the head phones on. It is not as immersive as a VR setup, but pretty darn close.
I play at 4k and get 60 Hz refresh. Truth to tell, I've not tried lower resolutions to get higher frame rates. Given the rave reviews by Ashenfox, I just might have to drop the resolution down a bit to get the frame rates that the monitor can achieve to see what if it truly is worth it.
Oculus Rift VR. I have 34" curved LG monitor that I play YouTube videos, access forums and INARA, and do other things on while I fly in VR. Works perfect on Founders Edition 1080Ti.
We have these at work and they're great, but I actually wonder if they are a bit too wide for some games. Being able to see everything without looking all around can be nice sometimes. Also it's a bit like being in a low roofed car; your view area is extremely wide, but there's no up or down are at all. It creates a ultra wide "letterbox" effect which is a bit unnatural.
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This was my conclusion also which is why I went large 4K because you have the vertical screen space as well as the width which is very important for sims and immersion. Sometimes it can be a bit much with FPS games but if you have a deep desk or the space is just distance yourself from the screen physically.
While I can see the benefits of gaming on a curved monitor (unlike a curved tv), for the price of a good one I can soon get a MS-licensed VR headset by Lenovo or Dell. And honestly, if it only was for ED I'd prefer the later.
I am running my games on a curved Samsung 3440x1440.
The curve is noticeable, but I am not sure it does much to your visual experience; the high resolution ultra wide 34" view does more than enough for that part. The curve is cool looking though
As a matter of fact, I have a set of Pimax 4k VR goggles, and I find myself playing Elite using my Samsung monitor more often than the goggles. (part of that reason is the hazzle of setting up the VR, part the convenience of alt-tabbing for info, reading the forum, etc)
The curve is noticeable, but I am not sure it does much to your visual experience; the high resolution ultra wide 34" view does more than enough for that part. The curve is cool looking though
As a matter of fact, I have a set of Pimax 4k VR goggles, and I find myself playing Elite using my Samsung monitor more often than the goggles. (part of that reason is the hazzle of setting up the VR, part the convenience of alt-tabbing for info, reading the forum, etc)
Yeah! I've played with 55" Samsung Curved Screens for 2.5 years. I sit right next to it which looks great, although my eyes might be a tad too close! Still though, after over 3100 hours, they're fine so I guess it's okay!
EDIT, for scale, the screen on the desk is 24"
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Curved, flat, whatever, if you're buying a screen for Elite, make sure it's 144hz with adaptive sync suited to your graphics card. Either Gsync for Nvidia or Freesync for AMD.
If you have a great graphics card it will give you gameplay smoother than you will have ever seen, unless you've seen someone else's 144hz monitor. Have you?
As for the virtues of flat or curved for sim type games... If it's big enough and it actually increases your field of view (purpose of curved) AT the correct distance, they are definitely superior to flat for immersion, but trust me on the adaptive sync, nothing matters more.
If I replace my 144hz monitor, it's gonna be with the ASUS 240hz monster. I can't ever go back to 60hz, and while I'd love an IPS display they just aren't fast enough for my tastes despite the godly color accuracy.
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I have a G-Sync monitor with a 144 hz refresh rate, but it's not curved. I can say I will not go to a 60hz screen willingly. I have spent some time looking a the 21:9 curved screens in a store and the 34" curved screens really draw you in. The only issue I have is that my Tobii Eyes won't work with that large of a screen and you can buy a VR headset for cheaper. Plus, I need to upgrade my GTX 970 to take full advantage of either.
I think this is one of those things that is highly personal. Remember that there are different amounts of curve. For example 3800R is fairly subtle whereas 1900R is quite steep. I have an Acer 34" curved 3440x1440 IPS 75Hz adaptive sync. Apart from some backlight bleed when the room lights are off I absolutely love it, but it only has a 3800R curve and I sometimes wish it was more curved - it means it's hardly noticeable on the desktop but too subtle to make a huge difference to games (but still better than flat). Like a couple of other people I actually prefer playing ED on it compared to the Rift - I'm a pixel junkie! It's worth trying to see some curved monitors in the flesh if you can.
Also, make sure you read reviews by people who know what they are talking about:
https://pcmonitors.info/acer/acer-xr342ck-highly-curved-3440-x-1440-freesync-monitor/
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/
Also, make sure you read reviews by people who know what they are talking about:
https://pcmonitors.info/acer/acer-xr342ck-highly-curved-3440-x-1440-freesync-monitor/
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/
on my acer x34 i use g-sync on and then fast sync, seems to be the best of all for me, 95hz refresh on mine (one of the first ones released).