LG 34GN850-B 34" 3440X1440 NANO IPS 160HZ 1MS FREESYNC/G-SYNC

Too Tall · 21 Apr 2020 at 13:22

Been waiting for this to be released - https://www.lg.com/hk_en/monitor/lg-34GN850-B

34-inch UltraWide™ QHD (3440x1440) Curved
Nano IPS 1ms (GtG)
NVIDIA G-SYNC® Compatible
160Hz (Overclock)
VESA DisplayHDR™400

Currently on pre order with OCUK for £949 for May release. Which is comparible with the current 34GK950-F

Too Tall · 21 Apr 2020 at 18:08

oldbanana said:
1k for a nonhdr panel? No thanks ill stick to my OLED what are these. companies smoking?

But what is the refresh rate and input lag like of the C9?

Too Tall · 21 Apr 2020 at 18:14

Baddass said:
Totally different target uses and markets. Who wants a 65” TV on their desk if they are looking for a pc monitor?! Even if they are doing some gaming.

Exactly my thoughts, i've currently got a Predator X34a which has served me well, I would like a higher refresh rate and lower input lag for the FPS im playing more and more of.

I've got an LG OLED in the living room, the picture is beautiful but would never use it as my only monitor.

Too Tall · 22 Apr 2020 at 14:03

Cooper said:
I really don't know why anyone would be crazy enough to pre-order one of these, when ETA dates on LG monitors should be filed under 'great works of fiction'.

Exactly why i've pre ordered, I stand a good chance of getting any that do come in.

Too Tall · 28 Apr 2020 at 22:33

Official G-sync compatibility.
Hopefully a further improvement in motion handling.
Higher (overclocked) refresh rate,
Reduced power max consumption 80w vs 140w

Apart from that not that i can see from the spec sheet.

Too Tall · 10 May 2020 at 13:23

fizzy said:
Oh well, bought a 34GK950-F which arrived this morning anyway. Not fussed on the overclock, and was after freesync anyway. First freesync and >60hz monitor too. Quick blast on Borderlands 3 with freesync on and around 90-100 fps with tear free screen. Very nice. Plenty of tweaking to do to find the best settings for me.

How are you getting on with it?

Hoping that my 34GN850 will dispatch shortly

Too Tall · 26 May 2020 at 17:57

I've got one on pre order too.

Last I heard was that the distributor has provided a booking slot to LG of the 27th May.

Too Tall · 26 May 2020 at 20:04

I don't have a clue mate, fingers crossed though.

Too Tall · 28 May 2020 at 12:16

Mark Collacott said:
Thanks for the info Nik. Like I say I am without a monitor and was happy to wait for a few weeks for these. Hopefully will be worth it. It sounds quite promising though and hopefully you will receive them soon. I am happy to wait a while longer, just if it was likely to be weeks away then I will have to reconsider my options.

I’ll be patient for now. I am new to all this (so don’t know how the supply chain works in this area) so if I came across like I was criticising your efforts I apologise.

I believe 18 units have arrived today

Too Tall · 28 May 2020 at 12:32

Maybe the stock hasn't been booked in yet or they are all allocated.

I know I'm number 2 on the pre order list and my order still shows and "pre-order".

I'm optimistic to get it for the weekend/Monday.

My main issue is sneaking it past the mrs

Too Tall · 28 May 2020 at 13:31

Mines shipped

Too Tall · 29 May 2020 at 09:55

Just got mine

Too Tall · 29 May 2020 at 10:53

i'm up and running, need to change some settings to get the image more natural will report back then.

One dead pixel

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Too Tall · 29 May 2020 at 11:01

LiE said:
The panel lottery gods haven't been kind, where is the dead pixel?

I just gave it a rub with a soft cloth while running JScreenFix and its come to life

So all is well.

It was in the bottom left of the screen.

Too Tall · 29 May 2020 at 23:47

Mark Collacott said:
Well after a half days use, I think I have been blessed by the Panel Gods. No Dead Pixels. A very little IPS glow but barely noticeable. The colours are so vibrant and contrast appears great. I am very pleased.

I'm realy pleased with mine too, how have you tested for ips glow?

I got brighter portions in the corner but its due to the curvature, if i move my head it dissapears.

Too Tall · 5 Jun 2020 at 17:13

I thought bfi was there to reduce motion blur?

If the monitor has none then it would be a pointless feature i guess.

Too Tall · 8 Jun 2020 at 02:46

I'm over a week in with it now and I have to say i'm over the moon with it!

I can definately notice the improvement in refresh rate and response time over that of my old Acer X34a.

By now means a cheap purchase, but it will last me years to come.

Problem is ill need a 3080ti to push 160fps at high settings in the games I play ££££

Too Tall · 4 Jul 2020 at 16:08

I guess it depends how important the input lag and whether you can push the extra frames in games to make use of the refresh rate improvement?