New ultrawide monitor

energizer123 · 22 Jun 2020 at 10:41

Hi all,

I've looking for something to replace my Predator X34 which has been great. In terms of what i'm looking for

Ultrawide again
at least 144 hz (mine currently only overclocks to 95 hz and is the main reason i'm upgrading)
as low an input lag as possible
34 inches again to fit my other monitors

Price ideally £1,000 ish. Can go more, obviously less is better.

In terms of hardware i'm currently on a 7700k and 1080ti but will be getting the 3080 ti (or whatever it is called) when I can.

Thanks all!

Quartz · 22 Jun 2020 at 10:58

The Iiyama 34" is only £400 and fits the bill nicely, but QC seems to be an issue.

energizer123 · 22 Jun 2020 at 11:08

@Quartz - thanks!

Sorry should have added needs to be 1440p

Quartz · 22 Jun 2020 at 11:49

energizer123 said:
@Quartz - thanks!

Sorry should have added needs to be 1440p

Yes, it's 3440x1440.

energizer123 · 22 Jun 2020 at 12:08

Cool. Is there no benefit to spending more? Ideally would like something that can go 165 hz with a lower input lag etc.

Quartz · 22 Jun 2020 at 12:20

Do you want HDR?

Quartz · 22 Jun 2020 at 12:27

Here's the thread on the Iiyama.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Iiyama G-Master GB3461WQSU-B1 34" 3440x1440 IPS 144hz 1ms HDR Freesync Ultrawide Gaming Monitor= £398.99

Total: £410.69 (includes shipping: £11.70)

energizer123 said:
Ideally would like something that can go 165 hz with a lower input lag etc.

Will you notice 165 Hz? I compare 120 Hz with 144 Hz on my 4K display and struggle. But I'm in my 50s.

Webster · 22 Jun 2020 at 12:40

Don't think you'd be happy going from a curved 34 to a flat.

MissChief · 22 Jun 2020 at 13:08

LG 950G/F or Alienware AW3420DW are about your only options atm. The AW does 144Hz I think, the LG only 120Hz if memory is right. 3418DW also good, but older model.

energizer123 · 22 Jun 2020 at 15:38

Thanks all. Always amazes me how slow monitor tech seems to move compared to everything else. I've had this thing for years.

I came from a 165 hz 27 inch to this and definately noticed the difference. Monitor will be around for a longtime and be driven by 3080 ti etc. so want to get something that does it justice.

I mean that Iiyama, seems too good to be true?

In terms of the below guess i'm losing HDR (not impressive on pc anyway from what i understand unless you go all out) and a few hz.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lg-3...-led-curved-backlit-gaming-mon-mo-15l-lg.html

MissChief · 22 Jun 2020 at 16:21

energizer123 said:
Thanks all. Always amazes me how slow monitor tech seems to move compared to everything else. I've had this thing for years.

I came from a 165 hz 27 inch to this and definately noticed the difference. Monitor will be around for a longtime and be driven by 3080 ti etc. so want to get something that does it justice.

I mean that Iiyama, seems too good to be true?

In terms of the below guess i'm losing HDR (not impressive on pc anyway from what i understand unless you go all out) and a few hz.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lg-3...-led-curved-backlit-gaming-mon-mo-15l-lg.html

I really wouldn't worry too much about HDR on a PC Monitor at the moment. Implementation is sketchy at best, downright terrible at worst. If HDR is important then OLED is really the only way to go, and that's ££££££ for a dedicated PC Monitor. If you can find one.