Confoozed. Curvy or Straight?

Cavallino

Cavallino

Cavallino

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Hello folks.

So Im playing a bit of BF1 and F12018....

Currently have 3 X 24" setup and would like to go to one monitor setup.

Now I have my eyes on curved monitors but from what I can see here, a lot of people seem to be still going for normal flat panels at higher refresh rates etc.

I would love to hear your insights as to why go flat/straight over curved panels?

I noted the following potentials for myself.

LG 32GK850G

and

AOC AG352UCG6 black edition.

I will most probably upgrade my 1070, and main requirement is reasonable resolution and 100Hz + refresh rate and +30" screen size.
 
I like my curved monitor, but the truth be told it doesn't make a huge difference. You get a slightly better viewing angle of the side edges of the screen, but unless you're concentrating you don't really notice it.
 
The curve on an ultrawide, when sat in front of one, becomes almost imperceptible after a short while. As an X34 owner I can attest to that. For 16:9 a curve is pointless, but for 21:9, given the extra width, I think it's a plus. I've actually sat in front of a flat 21:9 and it has the opposite effect, with the edges of the screen almost appearing to go away from you.

You will find the vast majority of people who think a curved monitor is a bad idea haven't actually used one. It's only in instances where 100% pin-point accuracy might be required for professional needs that it MIGHT be an issue (architectural drawings for example). I use Photoshop on mine without any issues whatsoever though.

What is your budget as that may dictate your choice more than anything else. If you're sticking with Nvidia I would personally go with G-Sync if you can. It does help.
 
Cheers Starshock.

Legend said:
The curve on an ultrawide, when sat in front of one, becomes almost imperceptible after a short while. As an X34 owner I can attest to that. For 16:9 a curve is pointless, but for 21:9, given the extra width, I think it's a plus. I've actually sat in front of a flat 21:9 and it has the opposite effect, with the edges of the screen almost appearing to go away from you.

You will find the vast majority of people who think a curved monitor is a bad idea haven't actually used one. It's only in instances where 100% pin-point accuracy might be required for professional needs that it MIGHT be an issue (architectural drawings for example). I use Photoshop on mine without any issues whatsoever though.

What is your budget as that may dictate your choice more than anything else. If you're sticking with Nvidia I would personally go with G-Sync if you can. It does help.
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Thanks for your insights Legend.

Budget-wise honestly spoken I have not yet defined, but if the right monitor is out there with the right specs, I can be flexible.

Lets say I have £500 ish in mind but I can go up to a grand if need be.
(Bear in mind I also need to add on another 300-500 + sell my own GFX card to get a new card - again not yet decided on this.

Please note some years ago I did have a X34 (I think the later revision of the X34 - cant remember the character!) and I had some issues with the panel - namely the higher refresh rates and a "moire" type effect when using the monitor at +100Hz. I did ask about this on here but got mixed responses from "doesn't happen on mine" to "its a normal feature" (but quite annoying).
 
Cavallino said:
Budget-wise honestly spoken I have not yet defined, but if the right monitor is out there with the right specs, I can be flexible.

Lets say I have £500 ish in mind but I can go up to a grand if need be.
(Bear in mind I also need to add on another 300-500 + sell my own GFX card to get a new card - again not yet decided on this.

Please note some years ago I did have a X34 (I think the later revision of the X34 - cant remember the character!) and I had some issues with the panel - namely the higher refresh rates and a "moire" type effect when using the monitor at +100Hz. I did ask about this on here but got mixed responses from "doesn't happen on mine" to "its a normal feature" (but quite annoying).
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I have not noticed the moire effect on mine... I can't definitively say it's not there, but if it is it doesn't bother me. Mine does 100Hz also without issue. I've got the usual bleed in the corners but for the most part this doesn't bother me. All IPS panels will suffer from that to some degree.

I think your choice will come down to a compromise somewhere along the line, and also what your main intention of use is. Gaming or professional colour accuracy... if the latter, then an IPS panel is a must. If not then a VA panel is good. The LG 32GK850G is actually very good... if you can get one without fault. I returned two due to pixel/dust issues, and am back on my X34 now for the time being. I found it excellent otherwise though... pretty close to the X34 in colour accuracy after fiddling with the settings, better blacks and no bleed. Slightly softer due to the extra size at 1440p, but nothing you don't quickly adjust to.

Outside of that, under a grand I'm not sure what else I'd recommend. I've got my eye on the upcoming 34GK950G, but that's going to be over £1K.
 
I am gaming for sure but not anal about colour reproduction etc.
To be honest I think whatever I will go for would be a step forward from the Asus 24" that I bought 4 years ago....

34GK950G looks interesting any release date?

32GK850G has QC problems?

Other than the above, whatabout the AOC that I mentioned?
 
Cavallino said:
I am gaming for sure but not anal about colour reproduction etc.
To be honest I think whatever I will go for would be a step forward from the Asus 24" that I bought 4 years ago....

34GK950G looks interesting any release date?

32GK850G has QC problems?

Other than the above, whatabout the AOC that I mentioned?
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950G release should be September/October time... they haven't said yet but we should know soon hopefully.

I think any monitor these days runs the risk of QC issues... none seem immune from it... but my experience and few others both on here and elsewhere would suggest the 850G might have a bad batch or two floating around.

The AOC is OK... not a bad shout but not without its issues. Good review here... https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/aoc-agon-ag352ucg6-black-edition


willhub said:
Never liked the thought of a curvey, just seems weird, almost like a monitor trying to hug you.
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It's not like that at all... once you've spent any time in front of one, the curve becomes largely imperceptible, and it aids immersion vs the same size that's flat.
 
Does anyone have any direct experience of a 1500R screen vs these 1800R's?

The tighter curve is supposed to make that wrap around feeling more pronounced ..
 
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