Iiyama GB3461WQSU-B1 - Flat 34" 1440 144HZ 1MS IPS Freesync for <£400

LiE said:
I keep bouncing around different monitors. I did order the AW3420DW but when I saw this I cancelled. I'm waiting for B550 motherboards before I put a new PC together and I'll get a monitor then as getting it now would mean I can't test it fully. I'm leaning towards the LG 34GN850 now, I just don't like the price.
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Totally get where you're coming from. Been bouncing off LG, Alienware and Acer for a while. Looked at MSI's offering too.

I had my sights on the older Alienware AW3418DW. I noticed at certain points of the year Dell have a crazy discount where they bring the price down to like £600-£700 (well on the AW3418DW at least).

Love the spec of the LG @160Hz and nano IPS =)
Love the look of the Alienware and the idea of Dell warrenty =)
 
I'm kind of glad I didn't pull the trigger on this.

I've got 2 OLED TV's, and it's basically made me hold off on upgrading anything really as there's too many caveats with LCD's.
So I've got my 34" 2560x1080 144HZ monitor, and even though I want an upgrade I won't buy another LCD.
Same with my tablet and laptop lol.
 
Double07 said:
Well the XBOX One X can output at upto 120Hz and also has support for 1440p but only at an aspect ratio of 16:9, so 2560*1440. An UW monitor like this would display with black bars at either side of the image so not ideal for xbox gaming. Also, just because it can technically output the resolution and frame rate doesnt mean it will be that simple in reality as it will depend on individual titles in terms of compatabilty and the performance required to hit 1440p @ 120Hz isnt exactly insignificant so not all games are going to be able to perform at that level. I would say that an ultrawide monitor like this one though wouldnt be the best suited given that only 16:9 resolutions are supported.
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KungFuSpaghetti said:
I think the xbox is only 60hz, so not really sure high refresh would be any benefit. Not sure if consoles would support 3440x1440 either.
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I'm abit confused. The Xbox One X is at a ratio of 16:9 and I've seen normal monitors, not ultra wide, with the same ratio. I'm assuming that this will be okay with a 60hz refresh rate? Or a 120hz? I actually thought that it would support a 144hz refresh rate. 1440p? Doesn't the Xbox One X support 4k? (3840 x 2160) You learn something new everyday. What would you guys suggest then? :confused:
 
Lucy Hulford said:
I'm abit confused. The Xbox One X is at a ratio of 16:9 and I've seen normal monitors, not ultra wide, with the same ratio. I'm assuming that this will be okay with a 60hz refresh rate? Or a 120hz? I actually thought that it would support a 144hz refresh rate. 1440p? Doesn't the Xbox One X support 4k? (3840 x 2160) You learn something new everyday. What would you guys suggest then? :confused:
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3440 x 1440 is 21:9 and not 16:9. 1440p is generally used to describe 2560 x 1440 i.e. 16:9 ratio. You asked the question in a thread for a 21:9 monitor which is why people were commenting on that aspect ratio. Basically stick to a 16:9 monitor and you'll be fine with consoles.
 
Just set mine up, in perfect condition and image quality is very good. I'm actually moving from an Asus PG348Q to this, for the 144Hz and Freesync. I can tell you that the image appears identical to me and I'm usually quite picky (cannot go with anything other than IPS panels for documents due to eye strain and blurring of text). Need to get used to the lack of curve but I don't think this will take me too long. As others have noted, I found it very bright out of the box but this tends to be personal preference - I'm on 35/35 for brightness/contrast. I've found the build quality better than my PG348Q, namely because the awful back of the monitor on the Asus *really* let's it down.
 
FirebarUK said:
Just set mine up, in perfect condition and image quality is very good. I'm actually moving from an Asus PG348Q to this, for the 144Hz and Freesync. I can tell you that the image appears identical to me and I'm usually quite picky (cannot go with anything other than IPS panels for documents due to eye strain and blurring of text). Need to get used to the lack of curve but I don't think this will take me too long. As others have noted, I found it very bright out of the box but this tends to be personal preference - I'm on 35/35 for brightness/contrast. I've found the build quality better than my PG348Q, namely because the awful back of the monitor on the Asus *really* let's it down.
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There's still hope for me then! :D

You get yours from ocuk?
 
Even though i'm sending mine back because of the dead pixels i'd be tempted to try another one once they're in stock again. I've still been using the monitor the last 2 days before it goes back next week and it really is lovely. I'm dreading going back to my piece of poo 1440p 60hz AOC with its terrible glow, black levels etc..
 
I have to say I'm very pleased with this one. Amazing bit of kit.

EDIT: I have been asked on Reddit. For those on VESA mounts and arms, the weight of the screen alone is 7Kg
 
Seems like it should be ok then!

If I keep it, it'll be going on the arm and sit pretty far back so shouldn't have any problems either :cool:

*watch as I get a perfect panel and the arm breaks*

:p
 
Mine was a touch too warm. I'm running Red at 98, Green at 99 and Blue at 100 on 25 brightness and 50 contrast. A site I like to use for calibration is: http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/

If you aren't doing colour critical work then it doesn't matter if the image is accurate. Only that you're happy with it.
 
Phobos_ said:
Mine was a touch too warm. I'm running Red at 98, Green at 99 and Blue at 100 on 25 brightness and 50 contrast. A site I like to use for calibration is: http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/

If you aren't doing colour critical work then it doesn't matter if the image is accurate. Only that you're happy with it.
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I guess it must be really subjective for the average person as I have mine on brightness at 70 and contrast 60 on the normal colour profile. Based on previous monitors I always seem to like different settings to what is considered "good". To be fair my eyesight is pretty dire so its clearly got something to do with that but interesting to see most people saying its too bright off the bat and I find the opposite. Might be time for me to visit an optician post lockdown! :)
 
Captain said:
Is the general consensus at the moment to avoid this monitor until a rev.2 is out maybe?
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Sadly there doesnt seem to be a consensus given it seems to be either people getting almost perfect ones or smashed/damaged/awful ones. Not a great deal in the middle, and some of the problems clearly arent firmware related, they are related to being flung about in transit. Be that from production to UK, or your local delivery driver we will never know. Only issue that firmware update might address is the screen freeze issue that fizes itself with alt+tab or ON>OFF.

TLDR bit of a lottery but it does have a 3 year warranty so its pretty much up to the buyer if they want to risk 400 quid on that :)
 
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