3070 with an ultrawide

[callum c]

hi my new pc has arrived its got a 3070 and I'm wondering will that be good enough to run an ultrawide monitor. I'm looking at an lg 34 gn850 and im wondering if it will be too much for the pc. I don't know if it matters but its got a ryzen 5800x (if that effects anything)

if it isn't, is their any other monitors I should look at

thanks

 

[Martinr36]

@AgentCooper runs an AOC ultrawide on his 3070

 

[callum c]

ok thanks

 

[SpyderTracks]

ok thanks

Also, @MrWilson has an AOC Ultrawide now too, although I can't remember if he has the 3070 or 3070ti, but they're actually not that much different in performance.

Edit: Just double checked and it is with a 3070, his build review is here with pictures

One Happy Camper (5900x 3070)

After a long period of planning and consulting the gurus on here, I finally ordered my first PC from PCS. Went into build in 25 WD. Was unfortunate to have some issues on receipt with it failing to reboot after initial startup, but the process was impeccable. After a very knowledgeable member of...

www.pcspecialist.co.uk

I'm sure one of them will be along shortly to offer their opinions.

 

[MrWilson]

Similarly to AgentCooper, I have the AOC CU34G2X paired with a 3070. I haven't had any issues with it so far.
I had a look at the LG option when I was shopping for peripherals in June and I wasn't hugely enamoured in all honesty.
Comparing prices it's around £450 for the AOC display and closer to £800 for the LG display. For that you get an IPS panel over VA and faster response times as is typical of the LG panels. Personally I don't think paying close to double the price is worth it though, but that's my two cents. If you did decide to stick with the LG, the 5800x 3070 combo will be solid for gaming.

 

[MrWilson]

Here's an article from R8tings comparing the 2 monitors. I am happy to follow R8tings, they have a good testing methodology IMO.

AOC CU34G2X vs LG 34GN850-B Side-by-Side Monitor Comparison

The LG 34GN850-B and the AOC CU34G2X are both great gaming monitors with different panel types. The LG has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, while the AOC has a VA panel with higher contrast. Motion looks much better on the LG because it has a quicker response time, and it doesn't have...

www.rtings.com

 

[SpyderTracks]

Here's an article from R8tings comparing the 2 monitors. I am happy to follow R8tings, they have a good testing methodology IMO.

AOC CU34G2X vs LG 34GN850-B Side-by-Side Monitor Comparison

The LG 34GN850-B and the AOC CU34G2X are both great gaming monitors with different panel types. The LG has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, while the AOC has a VA panel with higher contrast. Motion looks much better on the LG because it has a quicker response time, and it doesn't have...

www.rtings.com

Just an instant addendum to that comparison to avoid any confusion for the OP, it states the AOC has adaptive sync, but it is in fact full Freesync, same as on the LG.