LG 38GL950G - 3840x1600/G-Sync/144Hz

[Jonny93]

@Jonny93 thanks for being brave enough to pick up this monitor - it looks stunning and I hope you enjoy it!

I am enjoying it to the max. Thanks mate!

 

[tarsius]

I am enjoying it to the max. Thanks mate!

How is 160 Hz 8 bpc mode working for you? Are there any new observations?

 

[Jonny93]

How is 160 Hz 8 bpc mode working for you? Are there any new observations?

I've been using the monitor at 175Hz since day 1 but 160Hz with RGB 8bpc works just like 144Hz according to my testing. I think they didn't advertise the monitor as 160Hz native because the Gsync module needs overclocking to achieve that. Other than that it should be identical to using 144Hz.

 

[Minato]

Can't be long now surely, my money has burnt through my pocket and I'm on 3rd degree burns at this point

So LG don't sell directly meaning we're basically waiting for either OcUK or Rainforest UK to stock this right? And not a peep out of @Gibbo so...Denmark order before Brexit?

 

[spoffle]

I've been using the monitor at 175Hz since day 1 but 160Hz with RGB 8bpc works just like 144Hz according to my testing. I think they didn't advertise the monitor as 160Hz native because the Gsync module needs overclocking to achieve that. Other than that it should be identical to using 144Hz.

That sounds quite positive. I think this is definitely gonna be my next monitor. I'm happy with my existing 38" monitors bar the refresh rate.

 

[spoffle]

Because there will be issues and compromises to using it, and tangibly it offers no real benefit over 144Hz. If people NEED a super high refresh monitor, they will be using native 240Hz displays.

Because it will be running at 4:2:2 chroma and overshooting like hell with terrible black bleed trailing and will in affect be unusable but they can still claim its a 175Hz screen and that wikll be all that matters

I assumed the suggestion was that 175hz in general was just marketing.

 

[kingy10]

Acer have released the x38 P in china today its the same panel... A very surprising and quick release!

 

[spoffle]

Acer have released the x38 P in china today its the same panel... A very surprising and quick release!

That's even better. I've got 2x Acer 38" Ultrawides and one LG 38UC99 Ultrawide, but it's the Acer ones I use on my desk.

 

[SQHQ]

Acer with same panel https://www.tftcentral.co.uk/blog/a...ltrawide-panel-175hz-refresh-rate-and-g-sync/

 

[Squid Vicious]

Acer have released the x38 P in china today its the same panel... A very surprising and quick release!

That's excellent news! Surprised that they kept it so quiet though.
Let's hope they can get them into the market now for a bit of competition with LG.

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Acer have released the x38 P in china today its the same panel... A very surprising and quick release!

Think I'll prefer the Acer if it comes out at the same time or first, bet it'll be a little cheaper as well

 

[Greebo]

Think I'll prefer the Acer if it comes out at the same time or first, bet it'll be a little cheaper as well

Well if the price is set the same, the Acer panel is £240 cheaper in China than the LG so fingers crossed

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

What's the chance of taking delivery on either of these before xmas now?

 

[ToxicTaZ]

I have a question about the LG 38GL950G-B monitor ...

Running negative 3840x1600 10-bit @144Hz can it do 4:4:4 ?

It's rumored to be only 10-bit 4:4:4 @120Hz ?

So can it be full out 10-bit 4:4:4 @144Hz .....if it is most likely my next monitor ..... If not I'll go with more expensive ROG SWIFT PG35VQ

Please info help

 

[Jonny93]

I have a question about the LG 38GL950G-B monitor ...

Running negative 3840x1600 10-bit @144Hz can it do 4:4:4 ?

It's rumored to be only 10-bit 4:4:4 @120Hz ?

So can it be full out 10-bit 4:4:4 @144Hz .....if it is most likely my next monitor ..... If not I'll go with more expensive ROG SWIFT PG35VQ

Please info help

Nope. It can't do 10 bit RGB at 144Hz. Only at 120Hz but u could possibly do 130Hz with a custom resolution. Its DP1.4's max bandwidth.

 

[ToxicTaZ]

Max Bandwidth ??

So how does the ROG SWIFT PG35VQ do 3440x1440 10-bit 4:4:4 @144Hz and using the same Display Port 1.4a

Does it have to do with Resolution?

Could I downgrade the resolution from 3840x1600 to 3440x1440 would that allow me to run 10-bit 4:4:4 @144Hz ?

 

[Jonny93]

Max Bandwidth ??

So how does the ROG SWIFT PG35VQ do 3440x1440 10-bit 4:4:4 @144Hz and using the same Display Port 1.4a

Does it have to do with Resolution?

Could I downgrade the resolution from 3840x1600 to 3440x1440 would that allow me to run 10-bit 4:4:4 @144Hz ?

Yup its the resolution difference. U can use this tool to calculate the max u can get with DP 1.4: https://linustechtips.com/main/topi...&V=1440&F=120&calculations=show&formulas=show

 

[ToxicTaZ]

Yup its the resolution difference. U can use this tool to calculate the max u can get with DP 1.4: https://linustechtips.com/main/topi...&V=1440&F=120&calculations=show&formulas=show

Kool thanks

 

[muSashisf]

Yup its the resolution difference. U can use this tool to calculate the max u can get with DP 1.4: https://linustechtips.com/main/topi...&V=1440&F=120&calculations=show&formulas=show

How is the monitor, anything new to report? Are you sure that the monitor has a fan?

 

[Jonny93]

How is the monitor, anything new to report? Are you sure that the monitor has a fan?

I love it, nothing new to add. It just sucks that Windows doesn't automatically switch to 10 bit when HDR is enabled at 120Hz.

Yup there is a fan and it's a bit audible if u have a silent PC and no sound in the background but it doesnt bother me personally and it's always running at the same speed.