World first QD-OLED monitor from Dell and Samsung (34 inch Ultrawide 175hz)

mark43 · 25 Jul 2023 at 20:36

Dirk Diggler said:
Just use it; you'll have the upgrade itch in 3 years time anyway.

Yeah I think you're right, as long as the warranty gets me through 3 years I'll be ready to upgrade.

no_1_dave · 25 Jul 2023 at 20:39

Ninco! said:
Has anyone treated an OLED monitor as a normal screen? No dark mode, rotating wallpaper etc.

Don't get me wrong, it's a genuine question!

Yet to unbox mine and deliberating on its use. Only, it seems like all the burn in avoidance takes away the shine.

I haven't done anything different.
I have not hidden my taskbar, I have not swapped to a dark theme, I still have a few icons on my desktop like I did before and I am using the same desktop background as I was using before.

So far so good, had the DW since shortly after it was released and used my PC for a good few hours pretty much every day

mark43 · 25 Jul 2023 at 22:09

I think the other thing is not to go looking for it. I've seen videos where people can just about make a little out if the look extremely carefully with a certain colour background. Unless I spot it ordinarily why worry.

shankly1985 · 26 Jul 2023 at 13:23

HungryHippos said:
I didn't like Wallpaper Engine as it caused my GPU to ramp up/run in 3D mode a lot, extra power usage

Doesn't use much from my GPU. I have mine running at 30fps and it stops whenever a full screen application is running like a game.

Kelt · 26 Jul 2023 at 13:34

HungryHippos said:
I didn't like Wallpaper Engine as it caused my GPU to ramp up/run in 3D mode a lot, extra power usage

It actually stops after a while, but that can take quite a few minutes.

Temp.sgk · 27 Jul 2023 at 07:56

So I switched to AMD from NVidia, but apparently G sync isn't working on the AW3423DW. G sync appears turned on in the OSD but it appears off when seeing it in motion using the nvidia pendulum demo. Also there is no way to interact with the G sync on the monitor, like I can't turn it off using the AMD software. Note I'm using the ancient M0B101 version so that could be the issue.

JediFragger · 27 Jul 2023 at 07:59

Temp.sgk said:
So I switched to AMD from NVidia, but apparently G sync isn't working on the AW3423DW. G sync appears turned on in the OSD but it appears off when seeing it in motion using the nvidia pendulum demo. Also there is no way to interact with the G sync on the monitor, like I can't turn it off using the AMD software. Note I'm using the ancient M0B101 version so that could be the issue.

Worked fine when I used it on a 6800XT a while back, was on 101 iirc.

Temp.sgk · 27 Jul 2023 at 10:00

JediFragger said:
Worked fine when I used it on a 6800XT a while back, was on 101 iirc.

Just tried safe mode, the G sync turns off to normal on the OSD. So something in the drivers is causing the issue. So I guess the monitor version is safe for now.

mingey · 27 Jul 2023 at 10:47

Gsync won't work with an amd card, you'll need to look at enabling freesync.

Dirk Diggler · 27 Jul 2023 at 12:16

Temp.sgk said:
Just tried safe mode, the G sync turns off to normal on the OSD. So something in the drivers is causing the issue. So I guess the monitor version is safe for now.

Are you using a Display Port cable? You'll need to use DP and also enable Freesync in the AMD driver software.

Gsync is Nvidia exclusive.

Temp.sgk · 27 Jul 2023 at 12:59

Dirk Diggler said:
Are you using a Display Port cable? You'll need to use DP and also enable Freesync in the AMD driver software.

Gsync is Nvidia exclusive.

Freesync doesn't work. The setting is called adaptive sync compatible in the Adrenalin software. Turning it on or off does not seem to change anything.

Dirk Diggler · 27 Jul 2023 at 14:54

Temp.sgk said:
Freesync doesn't work. The setting is called adaptive sync compatible in the Adrenalin software. Turning it on or off does not seem to change anything.

The monitor supports Freesync, adaptive sync is another term for Freesync when it's being achieved via Gsync module.

Which cable are you using and how are you testing that it works i.e. which software are you using to test it?

Temp.sgk · 27 Jul 2023 at 15:07

Dirk Diggler said:
The monitor supports Freesync, adaptive sync is another term for Freesync when it's being achieved via Gsync module.

Which cable are you using and how are you testing that it works i.e. which software are you using to test it?

Display port cable. Using the nvidia pendulum demo and some games to test. I know when Freesync is on because of the VRR flicker.

Edit: I think Freesync is currently bugged with the rdna 3 cards on the latest amd gpu drivers. In a twist of irony, I managed to activate freesync using the windows 10 photo program and turning on full screen on a png image. The free sync was very laggy though.

Dirk Diggler · 27 Jul 2023 at 19:47

Temp.sgk said:
Display port cable. Using the nvidia pendulum demo and some games to test. I know when Freesync is on because of the VRR flicker.

Edit: I think Freesync is currently bugged with the rdna 3 cards on the latest amd gpu drivers. In a twist of irony, I managed to activate freesync using the windows 10 photo program and turning on full screen on a png image. The free sync was very laggy though.

Ah, I'm on a 6800XT and Freesync is working flawlessly but if RDNA3 is bugged then that will explain your issue. Hopefully they get it resolved soon.

mrk · 27 Jul 2023 at 20:41

In an effort to remove vrr flicker for good which has proven to get slightly more annoying as I'm playing games with many dark scenes these days, I've disabled Gsync and am using RTSS's fps lock at 140. Since I have a 4090, I don't need to be concerned about low fps averages in demanding games so to hell with the flicker. Vsync off as always, Gsync off, fps lock on. It's pure smoothness as expected with no additional latency. RTSS only adds 1ms of latency total, so a complete non-issue.

Ninco! · 27 Jul 2023 at 21:23

Thanks @no_1_dave, @Trox, @Dirk Diggler and all who provided feedback.

My new PC arrives tomorrow (hopefully). It's reassuring to read that you've treated as a normal monitor.

Can't wait to try this screen, it's one of my biggest bugbears for 2 decades (since CRT's) are proper blacks!

JediFragger · 27 Jul 2023 at 21:31

Dirk Diggler said:
Ah, I'm on a 6800XT and Freesync is working flawlessly but if RDNA3 is bugged then that will explain your issue. Hopefully they get it resolved soon.

Tbf it only just seems like now they're getting a handle on rDNA3, up til now has been a tad....rough!

von Humboldt · 27 Jul 2023 at 21:57

mrk said:
In an effort to remove vrr flicker for good which has proven to get slightly more annoying as I'm playing games with many dark scenes these days, I've disabled Gsync and am using RTSS's fps lock at 140. Since I have a 4090, I don't need to be concerned about low fps averages in demanding games so to hell with the flicker. Vsync off as always, Gsync off, fps lock on. It's pure smoothness as expected with no additional latency. RTSS only adds 1ms of latency total, so a complete non-issue.

Tearing doesn't bother you?

TNA · 27 Jul 2023 at 22:06

von Humboldt said:
Tearing doesn't bother you?

She said it's worth it

Grim5 · 27 Jul 2023 at 22:22

mrk said:
In an effort to remove vrr flicker for good which has proven to get slightly more annoying as I'm playing games with many dark scenes these days, I've disabled Gsync and am using RTSS's fps lock at 140. Since I have a 4090, I don't need to be concerned about low fps averages in demanding games so to hell with the flicker. Vsync off as always, Gsync off, fps lock on. It's pure smoothness as expected with no additional latency. RTSS only adds 1ms of latency total, so a complete non-issue.

This only works if it's a solid 140

If framerate is 140 one second and 100 the next, you will get screen tearing

As much as I dislike the near black flicker, I hate screen tearing much more