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LG 34-inch Curved Ultrawide Monitor 34UC87M-B

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Psyckosama

Dec 1, 2016

Just a warning for people. This is not a gaming screen. It is not Freesync, it is not Gsync, it only has a 5ms refresh and is only 60hz.
It's big, its curved, and has high color fidelity. This is a screen for production use not gaming.

Dec 1, 2016

ukfan3108

Dec 1, 2016

PsyckosamaI own a LG 34UC87c (same monitor that is being sold, minus the thunderbolt ports) and an ASUS MG279Q (1440P, 144hz, IPS, Freesync, 1ms) monitor, and Unless I'm playing a competitive fast pace FPS game I prefer the Ultrawide monitor. For me I'll play overwatch on the 144hz display, but I will Play WoW, Cities skylines, Rocket League, GTA V all on the ultrawide.
So while yes it is not a gaming screen, you can still play games on it and have a enjoyable experience.

Dec 1, 2016

Gingerbreadman

Dec 1, 2016

PsyckosamaIs freesync really that big of a deal? I mean my gaming time is nonexistent right now, but I expect to my old FPS's that I used to play in my usual competitive spirits haha. Hmm.

Dec 1, 2016

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Adin_hernandez

Dec 1, 2016

PsyckosamaWhat would be a good gaming monitor from LG and is actually worth the money?

Dec 1, 2016

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Psyckosama

Dec 1, 2016

GingerbreadmanIf you have an AMD GPU you have no reason to not get a Freesync screen. It makes it MUCH smoother.

Dec 1, 2016

Psyckosama

Dec 1, 2016

Adin_hernandezIt depends on what you want to do, but the curved option really kicks up the price.
Also depends on your GPU.

Dec 1, 2016

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Gingerbreadman

Dec 1, 2016

PsyckosamaHmm, don't have AMD GPU but I can always switch... I guess I'll hold off for now, especially recent comments about it not being such a slick price. Thanks.

Dec 1, 2016

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kriva

Dec 1, 2016

PsyckosamaI guess that would depend entirely entirely on the games one would plan to play...

Dec 1, 2016

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Psyckosama

Dec 2, 2016

GingerbreadmanDon't switch just for switching's sake, but here's the thing with freesync vs. Gsync. Freesync is effectively embedded into the current display port standard. Its literally a drivers issue for most current gen monitors.
Gsync involved a discrete set of chips inside the monitor which normally kick the cost up another $100+ over comparable standard monitors.
One of the benefits of AMD's more consumer friendly practices. That and the only reason nVidia doesn't adopt freesync, which is an open standard, is the fact that they make money off Gsync.

Dec 2, 2016

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Psyckosama

Dec 2, 2016

krivaTrue. Slower games or those with lower requirements would do okay on this. But if you're doing games that require faster speeds and smoother gameplay, you'd probably want a screen with frame synchronization, and a higher reaction time.... and probably lower resolution unless you pack a monster GPU.

Dec 2, 2016

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Gingerbreadman

Dec 2, 2016

PsyckosamaYeah I can understand that. I've just personally seen any of the two with my own eyes, and I have never had a problem with 60hz. Everything I use is 60hz and it's fine for my gaming needs thus far. I would be interested to check these out to see if it's something I could appreciate. I'd say I have a good eye, but who knows. I saw a UC98? LG monitor. Someone commented that you can set your monitor to 75hz and take advantage of it that way, without it being freesync... Wonder if this is the case with just that one or all of them... This has been enlightening.

Dec 2, 2016

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RyVee

Dec 2, 2016

Psyckosama5 ms is fine for gaming. Honestly you only need less for highly competitive shooters like CSGO

Dec 2, 2016

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solBLACK

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Dec 2, 2016

GingerbreadmanOnce you try gaming on a 144hz monitor it's really hard to go back to 60hz. All these ultrawide monitors are really making it hard not to though. The experience you get while gaming on them is equal to that of a high refresh rate monitor.

Dec 2, 2016

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