LG 34GK950G, 3440x1440, G-Sync, 120Hz

eggcup · 22 Jan 2019 at 22:12

BubbySoup said:
So there are 2 B grade model F's in stock - but they are the same price and only come with 90 days warranty. I'm guessing they would be returns from people unhappy with bleed etc?

You would have to be drunk to buy one of them.

Twyst · 24 Jan 2019 at 18:51

eggcup said:
You would have to be drunk to buy one of them.

Its a gamble for sure, but equally it could be that the buyer just didn't like IPS glow coming from say a TN or VA panel.

Bias lighting really helps, and the circle on the G model is nice for that. I bought a 6500k luminoodle for my F model and couldnt be happier. I don't see any glow now.

YMMV of course.

JediFragger · 24 Jan 2019 at 19:30

Twyst said:
Its a gamble for sure, but equally it could be that the buyer just didn't like IPS glow coming from say a TN or VA panel.

I picked up one of the B-Grade F's from OcUK and it's absolutely stunning with allllllllllllmost zero glow (slight hint in the lower left, and I mean slight). Came from a perfect XB271HU and am so so happy, the nVidia Freesync driver (along with the Faster overdrive option) do an absolutely fantastic job with it. I came from the proper Acer Gsync as stated, really does feel the same maybe the merest hint that the Acer is faster but nothing in it, could be 165hz vs 144.

Couldn't be happier! You never really know why people send stuff back, could be something like it's too big for their space etc. Quick check for dead pixels and nothing, seen nothing since either.

I'm going to throw up a little impressions thread once OcUK get more stock

x3sphere · 24 Jan 2019 at 22:02

Not sure if this has been mentioned already but there's a firmware update available for the 34GK950F now. If you download the LG On Screen control app and have it connected via USB, it should prompt you for an update when launching the app.

Link for the app: https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34GK950F-B-gaming-monitor

After updating, I've noticed the FreeSync range is now 48-144 (used to be 55-144). Not sure what other changes it contains.

JediFragger · 24 Jan 2019 at 22:37

Thanks for the heads-up @x3sphere . Mine is running sweet as a nut so don't want to tempt fate, I'll leave it as-is

Bugbait · 26 Jan 2019 at 17:03

x3sphere said:
Not sure if this has been mentioned already but there's a firmware update available for the 34GK950F now. If you download the LG On Screen control app and have it connected via USB, it should prompt you for an update when launching the app.

Link for the app: https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34GK950F-B-gaming-monitor

After updating, I've noticed the FreeSync range is now 48-144 (used to be 55-144). Not sure what other changes it contains.

Strange, I only get the firmware update notification if I don't have the USB 3 cable connected. If I do then it keeps asking me to disconnect the "other" monitor. However, with just the display port cable connected the firmware update fails each time.

JediFragger · 26 Jan 2019 at 20:44

Thanks @Daniel - LG I installed the Onscreen software (hooked up the USB) and it updated the 34GK950F automatically (takes about 20mins if anyone wondering).

Good to know that LG is supporting it and fixing things that are possible with software

JediFragger · 26 Jan 2019 at 22:22

Also Gsync still working fine

fantasticCG · 27 Jan 2019 at 10:27

Is this monitor decent?

JediFragger · 27 Jan 2019 at 10:34

fantasticCG said:
Is this monitor decent?

It's excellent imo if you get a good one (now nVidia support the Freesync).

fantasticCG · 27 Jan 2019 at 10:51

JediFragger said:
It's excellent imo if you get a good one (now nVidia support the Freesync).

Wait the G-Sync works on there Freesync version? It past the test?

What’s the refresh rate out of the box 120Hz?

Bugbait · 27 Jan 2019 at 11:21

For those who have successfully updated the firmware on their 950F or even G, you used the included USB 3 A to B cable right? Still having the same issues as above. If the USB cable is connected I always see the error message: "The OnScreen Control update can be applied to one monitor only. Disconnect the connected monitor and try again."

I have disconnected the DP and USB cable from the GPU to the second monitor. I've tried cold booting the 950F, including unplugging the mains. Tried 4 different USB ports on the motherboard which all work perfectly with other devices. The only way the update will commence (but then always fail to progress) if is the USB cable is not connected.

Any ideas?

JediFragger · 27 Jan 2019 at 11:43

@Bugbait Daniel sent me the updated firmware if you'd like to update it manually? I noticed their was an option to do that (but I didn't need to, picked it up straight away).

JediFragger · 27 Jan 2019 at 11:44

fantasticCG said:
It past the test?

Yes, gaming. I came from an Acer XB271HU and it has exactly the same 'feel' as that so more than good enough for me! :cool:

Bugbait · 27 Jan 2019 at 12:47

JediFragger said:
@Bugbait Daniel sent me the updated firmware if you'd like to update it manually? I noticed their was an option to do that (but I didn't need to, picked it up straight away).

Thanks for the offer. Managed to get it working (well, at 70% at the moment) by connecting it to the other PC. Same cables, just different Nvidia GPUs (1060 vs 1080Ti) and motherboards.

JediFragger · 27 Jan 2019 at 13:49

Yeah, took about 20mins for me. Glad to hear finally did it

Twyst · 27 Jan 2019 at 18:44

I'm too lazy to goto the slow loading lg site. Can you post a summary of fixes it claims please?

JediFragger · 27 Jan 2019 at 19:42

Twyst said:
Can you post a summary of fixes it claims please?

AFAIK it reduces the input lag and extends the Freesync range from 55-144 to 48-155. Overall a general gaming improvement.

Twyst · 27 Jan 2019 at 20:08

JediFragger said:
AFAIK it reduces the input lag and extends the Freesync range from 55-144 to 48-155. Overall a general gaming improvement.

Didn't know it reduced lag as well. Not that I noticed any to start with. Thanks for the infos

Smrtka · 28 Jan 2019 at 08:00

JediFragger said:
AFAIK it reduces the input lag and extends the Freesync range from 55-144 to 48-155. Overall a general gaming improvement.

Jedi you have the 34gk950f version? What gpu you have ? I can see you got it back grade how much did you pay?