NEW SAMSUNG ODYSSEY G7/G9 MONITORS 27-49" AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER

Meridiusuk · 31 Jul 2020 at 07:11

I see there are prototypes of 49” ultra wide oled monitors coming out in a year.

https://www.gizmochina.com/2020/07/...-technologies-mini-leds-flexible-amoled-more/

Loosecannon · 31 Jul 2020 at 08:00

After realising I can remove a shelf from my desk, I think the G9 may be the way to go! (Either that or the LG38”)

Flying Pizza · 31 Jul 2020 at 08:32

Hey guys, do any of you know how to get this monitor to update the firmware? I have the G7 27" and I have followed Samsung's instructions exactly on how to update the firmware. Formatted the usb flash drive memory to FAT32, saved the bin file onto the USB stick but when I plug it into the service USB port on the monitor it just says "No USB devices detected" I tried the other port just in case but to no avail. I tried some other suggestions that seemed to have worked for others such as turning the monitor off, unplugging it, then plugging it back in with the USB drive inserted. I have tried formatting the USB stick to a non-bootable drive but that didn't work either, I even tried disconnecting all the other cables from the monitor (besides power of course) and it still gives me the same message (No USB devices detected). Anybody got any suggestions as to what could get it to work?

alec · 31 Jul 2020 at 08:59

The correct port is one towards back of monitor I believe.
Stick should be non-bootable.
Large sticks may be problematic. I used my trusty 16GB USB2 Kingston which I know worked everywhere as boot drive and bios flash drive.
So try something smaller and older.

Flying Pizza · 31 Jul 2020 at 09:10

alec said:
The correct port is one towards back of monitor I believe.
Stick should be non-bootable.
Large sticks may be problematic. I used my trusty 16GB USB2 Kingston which I know worked everywhere as boot drive and bios flash drive.
So try something smaller and older.

I am using a SanDisk Ultra 16GB USB 3.0 drive, Think that USB 3.0 is too new? I doubt it considering the ports on the monitor are 3.0 so it should work.

francky · 31 Jul 2020 at 13:13

Flying Pizza said:
Hey guys, do any of you know how to get this monitor to update the firmware? I have the G7 27" and I have followed Samsung's instructions exactly on how to update the firmware. Formatted the usb flash drive memory to FAT32, saved the bin file onto the USB stick but when I plug it into the service USB port on the monitor it just says "No USB devices detected" I tried the other port just in case but to no avail. I tried some other suggestions that seemed to have worked for others such as turning the monitor off, unplugging it, then plugging it back in with the USB drive inserted. I have tried formatting the USB stick to a non-bootable drive but that didn't work either, I even tried disconnecting all the other cables from the monitor (besides power of course) and it still gives me the same message (No USB devices detected). Anybody got any suggestions as to what could get it to work?

What size USB Flash you using? I tried at first with a larger 64Gb one and it had the same issue....after reading on Reddit to try a smaller one (16GB), I did and that worked fine.

Flying Pizza · 31 Jul 2020 at 13:45

francky said:
What size USB Flash you using? I tried at first with a larger 64Gb one and it had the same issue....after reading on Reddit to try a smaller one (16GB), I did and that worked fine.

I am using a 16GB.

JohnG7 · 31 Jul 2020 at 15:23

I used a 64GB SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0, I had to format it NTFS to get it to work (default is exFat)

BareBearAaron · 31 Jul 2020 at 15:29

Holy smokes - G7 27" arrived earlier today.
I'm glad I've gone for the 27", I think the 32" would just be slightly too big.

Butter smooth, great blacks, great colours.... curve is slightly odd on desktop/FPS games but you get used to it quick.

Draegarth · 31 Jul 2020 at 15:50

BareBearAaron said:
Holy smokes - G7 27" arrived earlier today.
I'm glad I've gone for the 27", I think the 32" would just be slightly too big.

Butter smooth, great blacks, great colours.... curve is slightly odd on desktop/FPS games but you get used to it quick.

This is good to hear, I'm waiting still for the 27", and think the 32" would have been too large for my desk and current setup but still worry I should have ordered that instead. I'm sure, if OCUK ever deliver it, it'll fit in on my desk and still look too big.

Flying Pizza · 31 Jul 2020 at 15:53

JohnG7 said:
I used a 64GB SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0, I had to format it NTFS to get it to work (default is exFat)

Just tried to format it to NTFS, didn't work either

Colin Bailey · 1 Aug 2020 at 05:47

Sobtanian said:
Nothing as yet for us G9 waiters then?

*sad face*

My preorder was 6th of June and I’ve sold my CRG9 already...

*even sadder face*

Same here. Ordered then sold crg9

MidKnight · 1 Aug 2020 at 08:07

Colin Bailey said:
Same here. Ordered then sold crg9

I know this isn’t that much help but it’s worth the wait...

Colin Bailey · 1 Aug 2020 at 08:11

You bloody tease.

Destination · 1 Aug 2020 at 14:26

Flying Pizza said:
Just tried to format it to NTFS, didn't work either

Did you try both ports?
Only one works for updates.

If that fails use another stick, 4gb.

wh4mmy · 2 Aug 2020 at 10:16

Hey guys, what's the consensus here about the flickering issue? Is it a small batch of monitors with problems that the vocal minority are making it seem like a bigger issue than it really is or is it a genuine issue with most displays?

Maybe it's just an issue with the first batch of monitors and if I order now they might be fixed by the time it arrives?

Really want to pull the trigger just concerned is all.

Cheers

alec · 2 Aug 2020 at 11:11

I don't think its just a batch.
But people make too big number of it. It only affects Adaptive sync. Can't see why use it instead of stable 240Hz.

JohnG7 · 2 Aug 2020 at 14:47

Due to the fact its a £600+ item that was certed to work with G-Sync and who can get a stable 240FPS in all modern AAA games today (Samsung must have sent a special batch to Nvidia to pass the cert).

Neuromancer81 · 2 Aug 2020 at 15:16

Just for clarity these aren't certified G-SYNC monitors, they are at present G-Sync Compatiable
"Doesn’t use NVIDIA processors, but have been validated by NVIDIA to give you a good, basic variable refresh rate (VRR) experience for tear-free, stutter-free gaming.
Learn More About G-SYNC Compatible"

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/products/g-sync-monitors/specs/

urgh I cant format these links nicely

Oblivion · 2 Aug 2020 at 15:40

Why make a premium screen, and not just use proper nVidia chips. I am guessing there would then be no flickering and it would be rock solid?

If this pushes the price from £1279, to £1479, then so be it. If you are that price sensitive then maybe the top end of PC gaming isn't for you.

Just a shame to see compromises on what could otherwise be a legendary screen.

** NEW SAMSUNG ODYSSEY G7/G9 MONITORS 27-49" AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER **

NEW SAMSUNG ODYSSEY G7/G9 MONITORS 27-49" AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER