LG 38GN950-B

Cavallino · 15 Jul 2020 at 09:45

Picture not working above?

skuko · 15 Jul 2020 at 09:45

mlkmade said:
Can you explain why you want Vsync on w/ G-Sync?

Doing my research online says the reason is for when the refresh rate goes higher than the monitor's maximum refresh rate, it will kick in. Where as G-sync will kick in, within the monitors refresh rate range.

If I cap my frame rates to @ or below the native refresh rate, then wouldn't V-sync be pointless because my frames would never exceed the monitors max?

Also, I'm reading you turn V-sync off in game, but on in Windows. This is very confusing.

here you go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L42nx6ubpfg
watch the whole thing, very informative. also watch other videos from him, the guy is a very valuable resource.

Cavallino · 15 Jul 2020 at 13:55

Nice video skuko.

My 38GN950 has arrived. If I have time tonight will crack it open and give it a whirl.

viscolex · 15 Jul 2020 at 15:09

Cavallino said:
Nice video skuko.

My 38GN950 has arrived. If I have time tonight will crack it open and give it a whirl.

Congrats mate! If you don't mind me asking, did you get it from OCuK? Still waiting to get an update on my order...

Cavallino · 15 Jul 2020 at 16:43

No from another company Im afraid.

ghj3e456 · 15 Jul 2020 at 18:05

ghj3e456 said:
38GN950-B "black stain" defect (center of photo). When changing viewing angle I can tell the "stain" is a few layers deep and not near the surface. What is this called? Guess I'll be returning to costco :/

HIxI9XzjdyEA6qATzn-uEOR8BgqdHmD6a90KZ2NaVo6QMXIoPpjhC959K40iuCvMxO94FPC0QuJs5pt4D7bjKB9Y_ExTdkJKx7mGkGxg9skw8RYp2DD9hx_KJq46Gq9L1V9_Y9KHad66301SFaGkbxkXqIgc7YtLJGWxmfsAVWdiwKwgmQtep25pOTmy5C26JXLkBObEcs40hbHHFReLqDVtYSZXm0rMvMowtEPsqKubtVnO7yODKEyKuzluCaUMkiPEbWvsukzEt75M5Il9heieGdTk_fjLLbt5Se3morG6tZV2vsaq-iG4lr_8zw7JE1Qahiu9TNutE-bZEjyKx73-Znas_7tIQRCokl3Cdx5m4Td2X5t-AfL8bfB4j-6DHH6HHfCGE8YJ-QJVwcsPrBMbKNSzQg0zFdfrtpYQ7rzODD5OO_i04diuOectaJ50x2Uw4QTVcwuQhi8AsNMIO9P6xiK6tIRLl4i7QCJnbRwLR6RZ5PO66zjLfwYErG4IfFLmtm9RhZF3ZQ74piRNlxTkO4m5-I5-6T_bzs6epAmT0UglAZU6WPOnrGTYbUVdjRIukIrtmc_Qb5GN-lylZY1GuWsEWXtr7mrPbsMBcE7h4ELRm91tnY-jFt6t4C7vXFIe8EQZ7FqRZbiMdlFuGZqTKmUDtqmC7c7mwEZbKUOh5wRqplRNLHjAB4S8jw5elt_hjUU=s1528-w861-h1528-no

OK I've tried attached the image again. It's like a black dull spot somewhere beneath the front layer; maybe dust or something.

Cavallino · 15 Jul 2020 at 18:25

I still cant see the picture, all im seeing is a dark grey/blue no entry sign.

Unless that is the defect in question

?

ghj3e456 · 15 Jul 2020 at 19:50

Sorry about the failed photos. It looks like a smudge of grease or dust but it's inside so I can't clean it. Definitely will return the 38GN and probably motivate me to crack open the GL and make a better cooling solution.

Azrael1 · 15 Jul 2020 at 21:36

I wonder if the newly announced acer version of this will come out this year in the U.K.

XR383CKP as the predator x38 still isn’t out

Cavallino · 15 Jul 2020 at 22:45

I would be surprised if it does at this rate. No word of it yet.

On the other side, I justed tested this panel.
Very happy with it so far.

Tephnos · 15 Jul 2020 at 23:44

Cavallino said:
I would be surprised if it does at this rate. No word of it yet.

On the other side, I justed tested this panel.
Very happy with it so far.

You've been quite investigative about all the potential issues it could have, so be sure to report back in detail! I ended up holding off for a while so seeing more samples in the wild would be good.

Cavallino · 16 Jul 2020 at 00:59

Right off the bat, very happy, sometimes I think there could be a little vignetting (or just perhaps I am trying to find a problem where none exists!) but otherwise this is a very solid monitor and I honestly dont see any difference between it and the GL. Except of course this has no fan!
Im wondering about some people saying the stability of the monitor is not good, cant say I agree honestly, very solid for me!
The words "buttery" and "smooth" come to mind when I have the Gsync/adaptive sync on.
Will report more in the morning!

Cavallino · 16 Jul 2020 at 20:20

For reference, I had this and the GL side by side.
Overall I feel the GN does feel better.

One thing folks, if I overclock to 160Hz what would I be losing out on exactly?

Tephnos · 17 Jul 2020 at 01:16

Cavallino said:
For reference, I had this and the GL side by side.
Overall I feel the GN does feel better.

One thing folks, if I overclock to 160Hz what would I be losing out on exactly?

Nothing. You'd be stuck at 120Hz for 10 bit content anyway.

Azrael1 · 17 Jul 2020 at 07:11

Fantastic work to everyone for all the information. I can get an LG38 or a G9 as its my bday next month. Have to admit with all the issues its pushing me to a G9. But the LG38 does look nice as well ! decisions decisions.

Cavallino · 17 Jul 2020 at 14:33

Tephnos said:
Nothing. You'd be stuck at 120Hz for 10 bit content anyway.

Ah cheers Tephnos, is there any reason why I wouldnt want to switch on 160Hz?
Doesnt seem like there is any reason not to?

Tephnos · 17 Jul 2020 at 15:37

Cavallino said:
Ah cheers Tephnos, is there any reason why I wouldnt want to switch on 160Hz?
Doesnt seem like there is any reason not to?

No reason not to, the vast majority of content is all made for 8bit anyway.

Azrael1 said:
Fantastic work to everyone for all the information. I can get an LG38 or a G9 as its my bday next month. Have to admit with all the issues its pushing me to a G9. But the LG38 does look nice as well ! decisions decisions.

What issues? The G9 has been recalled due to something like the adhesive coming off the panel!

Azrael1 · 17 Jul 2020 at 21:09

Tephnos said:
No reason not to, the vast majority of content is all made for 8bit anyway.

What issues? The G9 has been recalled due to something like the adhesive coming off the panel!

Ahh sorry i was worried about the fan noise and failing. I know some of you are on your second or third panel.

I love the samsung 49 series always have since I had the very first gen and the second gen.

Va blacks are big plus for me . The fact the G9 is £500 cheaper RRP wise as well against the 38 GL

Tephnos · 17 Jul 2020 at 21:54

Azrael1 said:
Ahh sorry i was worried about the fan noise and failing. I know some of you are on your second or third panel.

I love the samsung 49 series always have since I had the very first gen and the second gen.

Va blacks are big plus for me . The fact the G9 is £500 cheaper RRP wise as well against the 38 GL

Wrong panel. This is the 38GN, not the 38GL. 38GN does not have fans.

And fair enough. I find the 32:9 1440p a bit too letterbox like for me, like 21:9 at 29". If they did 1600p 32:9 I'd be all over it.

mlkmade · 17 Jul 2020 at 21:55

Cavallino said:
Im wondering about some people saying the stability of the monitor is not good, cant say I agree honestly, very solid for me!

Were you talking about the stand?

I'll just have to take a video..Mine is ridiculous...Maybe I just got unlucky...