Trying again for a new monitor...

[gupott]

Hi all,

Last year I purchased a Dell Alienware AW3423DWF, it was great, but it had a fault (coil whine) so it was returned. I did not get a replacement as had continuing concerns over burn in (burn out?), of OLED panels as I use my monitor for a mix of gaming and office work. In the end, I retained my trusty Dell 2721 DGF, which has served me well but is probably due for an upgrade, so I am looking again, so I think I need

• 30" plus
• For Office and gaming
• No OLED, as don't want to be worried about burn in
• Doesnt have to be widescreen
• 165hz+
• Good HDR
• 4k ideally, but 1440 probably fine
• 100x100 vesa compatible useful for my monitor arm
• PC use, no current plans to use a console
• I don't need speakers
• No desire for RGB

Currently I have a MSI 3080, i9 9900cpu, 32gb ram with windows 11.

Thanks for any help and for reading!

 

[DavieJG]

If oled burn was a major issue the forums would be alight with complaints. The pixel response time makes it second to none for gaming. They have in built measures to stop burn in and you can take further measures (screensaver) if you're really paranoid

 

[jabski]

what sort of budget are you thinking of? Maybe a mini led monitor if your not comfortable with oled

 

[gupott]

what sort of budget are you thinking of? Maybe a mini led monitor if your not comfortable with oled

I have been saving for a while, so maybe upto £1000

If oled burn was a major issue the forums would be alight with complaints. The pixel response time makes it second to none for gaming. They have in built measures to stop burn in and you can take further measures (screensaver) if you're really paranoid

I am not 100% against oled, the AW3423 oled I had for a while did look great. I have a LG C8 TV which is oled and still going strong, but I would prefer not to worry about it if there is another option.

 

[jabski]

I would have look at:

Under budget, not oled

Gigabyte 32" M32U 3840x2160 4K SS IPS 144Hz 1ms FreeSync/G-Sync KVM HDR Widescreen Gaming Monitor

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Oled, uw and in budget

MSI 34" MEG 342C QD OLED 3440x1440 170Hz 1ms FreeSync/G-Sync HDR Curved Widescreen Gaming Monitor

Order MSI 34" MEG 342C QD OLED 3440x1440 170Hz 1ms FreeSync/G-Sync HDR Curved Widescreen Gaming Monitor now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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Another couple to look for are the LG 32GQ950-B and Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75.

 

[gupott]

Thanks @jabski - I was doing some further reading with your recommendations.

• Gigabyte 32" M32U
• Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75
• LG 32GQ950-B

However, the more I read and watched reviews the more compromised I felt each of these options were in some way. Maybe the G7 is the top of this list.

 

[jabski]

Yes it is difficult deciding which way to go. There is a review of the G7 here

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 Review

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 is a 32-inch 4k monitor that Samsung released in 2022. Part of the Odyssey gaming lineup, it's different from other G7 models ...

www.rtings.com

Personally I am not too keen on VA panels, though I havent used the G7. Also after using oled it is noticeable using other monitors.

 

[stephenb]

If you want good HDR you'll have to go OLED or Mini LED. Anything else is a compromise IMO. If you can go without HDR and suffer a lowly 144Hz refresh I can highly recommend the monitor I'm using (LG 32GR93).

 

[gupott]

If you want good HDR you'll have to go OLED or Mini LED. Anything else is a compromise IMO. If you can go without HDR and suffer a lowly 144Hz refresh I can highly recommend the monitor I'm using (LG 32GR93).

Thank you. I do think I want HDR, I had it for a bit with the OLED AW3423DWF and it was transformative on games. But I do do static work most day, and the PC sits with static screens if I am using win 11, and I have tried putting the taskbar to automatically hide, but it felt like another compromise.

Personally I am not too keen on VA panels, though I havent used the G7. Also after using oled it is noticeable using other monitors.

Thank you, yes that was one of the reviews I read yesterday.

A bit more research and thinking needed.

 

[jabski]

Would having two screens be an option? One for gaming and one for work. I use a 34' uw for work and find it very efficient.

 

[gupott]

Tricky to have two screens, as I have some biggish speakers to accomodate.

 

[jabski]

Tricky to have two screens, as I have some biggish speakers to accomodate.

Maybe the best option is to look for a oled monitor with a burn in warranty

 

[jabski]

I have been saving for a while, so maybe upto £1000


I am not 100% against oled, the AW3423 oled I had for a while did look great. I have a LG C8 TV which is oled and still going strong, but I would prefer not to worry about it if there is another option.

LG 38" 38GN950P-B 3840x1600 NANO IPS FreeSync G-Sync Compatible 160Hz 1ms HDR 600 Curved Gaming Monit

Order LG 38" 38GN950P-B 3840x1600 NANO IPS FreeSync G-Sync Compatible 160Hz 1ms HDR 600 Curved Gaming Monit now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

This has just come on offer and might be what your looking for

 

[gupott]

LG 38" 38GN950P-B 3840x1600 NANO IPS FreeSync G-Sync Compatible 160Hz 1ms HDR 600 Curved Gaming Monit

Order LG 38" 38GN950P-B 3840x1600 NANO IPS FreeSync G-Sync Compatible 160Hz 1ms HDR 600 Curved Gaming Monit now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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This has just come on offer and might be what your looking for

Thanks for the recommendation. I have read one or two reviews, sounds like a good monitor, with only HDR and local dimming coming up as an issue. HDR 600, is probably fine, although the local dimming gives me some pause. I will try and read a bit more.

 

[Personality+]

Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor - AW3225QF + 3 Year Pro Support for your burn in concerns £1053.95 cheaper if you can get a discount somehow.​