New Monitor Recommendations?

[PainterUK]

Full of optimism

Being pessimistic is less painful!

Luckily I have so much work that I don't have much time to think about it hehe

 

[SpyderTracks]

Being pessimistic is less painful!

Luckily I have so much work that I don't have much time to think about it hehe

I agree actually. I usually expect the worse and then am usually pleasantly surprised by the outcome

 

[ubuysa]

I agree actually. I usually expect the worse and then am usually pleasantly surprised by the outcome

All sailors know that one hopes for the best but prepares for the worst.

 

[AgentCooper]

I agree entirely. Whilst the waiting can seem a bit unbearable, I think the lead time has actually been pretty reasonable with the current global circumstances. And I'd rather wait for a top-notch product than have it rushed out with possible issues.

 

[PainterUK]

I'm just getting ready for the struggle that will be running the pc with a 1650 super on this screen

Just spoke to someone from PCS asking advise regarding a change I wanted to make and they confirmed the estimated build date is still the 30th.

 

[PainterUK]

Still in pre-production the struggle is real!

 

[AgentCooper]

You would get lower frame rates on an ultrawide with a 2070 super (still over 60), really need a 2080 Super to maintain around 100fps. That being said though, so long as you had gsync or freesync, that’s not necessarily a bad thing as on my gsync 4k monitor I only get about 40fps but it’s still buttery smooth. I’d say for the gain in peripheral view it’s probably worth it, and there are some incredibly good value ultrawides on the market for around £350, plus it gives you room to grow into with future gpu upgrades.

Just had a thought and hope to ask a technical/stupid question re: this post....

So I've got the AOC 34 inch as suggested. If I was playing a particularly GPU intensive game and the 2070S was struggling to push a decent fate of frames, would I notice an increase by manually switching from 21:9 to 16:9 on that screen? I'd obviously have to live with black bars at the side but thought that might make a decent stop-gap until the next generation of cards are available.

If that's a really idiotic question you are welcome to point and laugh.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Technical question for those in the know...

So, I've got my 34 inch AOC



Just had a thought and hope to ask a technical/stupid question re: this post....

So I've got the AOC 34 inch as suggested. If I was playing a particularly GPU intensive game and the 2070S was struggling to push a decent fate of frames, would I notice an increase by manually switching from 21:9 to 16:9 on that screen? I'd obviously have to live with black bars at the side but thought that might make a decent stop-gap until the next generation of cards are available.

If that's a really idiotic question you are welcome to point and laugh.

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You would indeed see an increase in FPS as it’s only outputting the lower 1440p pixels, so yes, that’s a viable option although kind of defeats the point of ultrawide

 

[AgentCooper]

You would indeed see an increase in FPS as it’s only outputting the lower 1440p pixels, so yes, that’s a viable option although kind of defeats the point of ultrawide

Thanks for clarifying this. I certainly hope to run ultrawide all the time but that's handy to know in case I'm getting headache inducing low frame rates on anything.

 

[AgentCooper]

Email from PCS just received... WE HAVE ENTERED THE BUILDING PROCESS!

 

[SpyderTracks]

Thanks for clarifying this. I certainly hope to run ultrawide all the time but that's handy to know in case I'm getting headache inducing low frame rates on anything.

Worst comes to the worst it’s still a good idea to get the ultra wide, just means you’ve got room to grow into it with further gpu upgrades down the line, there’s no downside.

 

[AgentCooper]

Worst comes to the worst it’s still a good idea to get the ultra wide, just means you’ve got room to grow into it with further gpu upgrades down the line, there’s no downside.

Thanks, the AOC ultrawide has been sat on my desk for a week now and it is patiently waiting to be joined by a freshly assembled PC. I've put in so much overtime recently that I should have it all paid off in a few months ready for the 30 series Nvidia cards.

 

[Alex0991]

Email from PCS just received... WE HAVE ENTERED THE BUILDING PROCESS!


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Was your build date today?

 

[PainterUK]

Email from PCS just received... WE HAVE ENTERED THE BUILDING PROCESS!


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YEEY!

 

[AgentCooper]

I know, right!?

Still in building at the moment so I ain't gonna be getting it until Sunday of next week but I'm mega-chuffed I've reached this milestone!

 

[PainterUK]

I know, right!?

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Still in building at the moment so I ain't gonna be getting it until Sunday of next week but I'm mega-chuffed I've reached this milestone!

Can't you send it somewhere else, friend or family, during the week?

 

[PainterUK]

Unfortunately not, because I opted for finance it has to come to my home address.

ah I see
I've ordered my keyboard, mouse and headset yesterday,

Corsair K95 Brown switches
Logitech G903 lightspeed
Logitech G935 7.1 lightsync

Only thing left is the the new GPU in a few months and may get a kit of wheel and pedals for racing.

 

[PainterUK]

Yes the idea is to get the Thrustmaster T300RS. That should be very good

 

[PainterUK]

Nice!

So looking at the build situation... I reckon you'll actually still end up getting your PC before I do, after all that! 😁

Ah probably.. if the testing goes well I guess. How is yours going? Still building or moved on to testing?

 

[PainterUK]

Nice I only have Assassins Creed

was thinking of amending the GPU but it is showing as orange.. not sure I’ll risk it.