MR ARCADE FOREVER
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I don't know is it really that small?
21:9 Gaming Thread | That cinematic feel
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Depending on what you're coming from, it might feel like the vertical size is really a downgrade. 29 is probably the minimum I'd be okay with. Try to see one in person before you pull the trigger if you can.
Would a GTX 970 be enough to drive a 21:9 3440x1440 screen at full detail, or would I need a 980? Or when my GPU can't handle the game, is it possible (without scaling/blurring) to play in 2560x1440 with black bars on the sides?
I'm tired of my 23" 1080p monitor, but don't want to bleed too much money on a GPU with all those nextgen architectures coming out next year
I'm tired of my 23" 1080p monitor, but don't want to bleed too much money on a GPU with all those nextgen architectures coming out next year
Toreal
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I have a GTX 970 (non overclocked) and some new games wont even run at 60 fps on a 1080 screen with everything at max, but I still think its one hell of a card.
If you are not in a hurry to upgrade maybe wait and see.
GTX 970: 1440 p benchmarks This will give you at good idea what to expect
The Artisan
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just asking coz I don't know, if you played a game like the order on a monitor like that would the bars still be there? i think they would since it's just part of the game itself
This thread is to discuss the latest news with 21:9 monitors, support for games and buying options.
Why would I opt for a 21:9 monitor?
There are several benefits of 21:9 over 16:9/16:10/4:3, the most obvious is the screen real estate, being double the resolution of one 4:3
at 1280x1024 gives you a great cinematic experience that is very engrossing, especially for games such as FPS, TPS and racers
where the wider resolution can help with the FOV. A lot of games can support it through configs and most recent games have adopted
the new format.
The best place to get help with 21:9 gaming: http://www.wsgf.org/
You can also try: http://www.flawlesswidescreen.org/
Play games in 21:9 right now
Most PC games have config files, which allow you to set custom resolutions, if you want tot try it out on your 1920x1080 you can set
the resolution at 1920x810. Source games are quite easy to make these changes, other games may vary. Or if you have a Nvidia card
use the desktop resize option, there should be a same utility for AMD cards. Use the links above for more details on support.
Overall the benefits of 21:9:
Here is an example of the benefit of 21:9 compared to 16:9 and 4;3
- Great for gaming, TPS, FPS and racing games are amazing at this aspect ratio
- Best cinematic experience you can get
- Gets rid of bezels for dual/tri monitor set-ups
- Support for latest games is getting a lot better
- Prices are getting somewhat cheaper
So who shouldn't get a 21:9 monitor?
- People who play console games only
- People who hate black bars for games stuck in 16:9 mode
Current King of 21:9 Monitors:
LG 34" 3440x1440 (LG-34UM95) Linus Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrxNfxRK_4
AOC and DELL are making 34" 3440x1440 versions, these are not out yet, cheaper 29" models can be found - but are at 2560x1080
Spazznid
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Depends on the use of the bars. I would imagine, that since The Order uses them to cut resolution down, that it'd be Anamorphic (I think that's the term) and it would fit just fine. But if it's an effect overlayed on the screen in post, like a prerendered cutscene in a game that is usually full-screen, but has bars during certain scenes, then it would still show the bars.
In other words, it shouldn't show the bars for the order. But grain of salt.
Spiritwalker
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21:9 gaming is indeed awesome and I honestly can't see myself going back to 16:9 anytime soon. I've been using a 29" AOC monitor (2560x1080) for the past two years and couldn't be happier.
I still can't get rid of the black bars in Dark Souls 2 though, even with the Flawless Widescreen app. Any tips?
I still can't get rid of the black bars in Dark Souls 2 though, even with the Flawless Widescreen app. Any tips?
was glad you can do this on an lg monitor. it automatically resizes and crops the screen.
this screenshot is from someone else. I also tried Last of Us and it is quite good (not too much is cut off)
This is what the order looks like.
The Artisan
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ah, that is fuckin cool man.
I see, thank you for explaining but as the screenshot shows, the grain of salt taken proved to be just falsely alarmed precaution =]
Caayn
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Unless the PS4 gets the option to output in a 21:9 resolution you'll be stuck with black bars on all sides.
Even if the PS4 outputted at 21:9 you'll get upscaling from 1920x800 to atleast 2560x1080, roughly 66% more pixels.
SuperEpicGuy
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Any 21:9 monitors with G-Sync? I want to get one, but my next monitor has to have g-sync.
SuperEpicGuy
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Is it IPS? Otherwise looks like the perfect monitor.
Caayn
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Linus his review of the LG 34UM67 with AMD Freesync support.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1QKx7IDw6Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1QKx7IDw6Y
Well i folded and bought a 34um65-p instead of the um95, or the AOC monitor that's coming out soon.
LOVING IT!!!!!!!!!!
What are your TV settings? I just ordered one.
Yes!! Acer has just released the specs of their new XR341CK monitors! And it looks like I found my next monitor!
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/news_archive/33.htm#acer_xr341ck
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/news_archive/33.htm#acer_xr341ck
Lemonte
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ugh... I was hoping for a bit smaller price tag. I guess I have to settle for something cheaper.
No settings really, just downsampled from 3840x1620 to 1920x1080
IPS, nice. But only 75Hz.
I'm not going to spend that much money if I don't get 120 or 144Hz.
Nostremitus
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I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on an LG 29um67-P at the end of the week to pair with my 290X.
Thoughts? I'm ok with the 1080 vertical, and was actually looking at the 29um65 before the 67 with Freesync was launched.
Thoughts? I'm ok with the 1080 vertical, and was actually looking at the 29um65 before the 67 with Freesync was launched.
Anyone able to find the Dell UltraSharp U3415W for around 900 bucks new? I saw one close to 900 last week and didn't think to pull the trigger and now I can't find a good deal under 1000 dollars.
Any help greatly appreciated! I feel I NEED this monitor lol, unless someone knows of a better one coming before Witcher 3.
I thought about the LG model but I don't like the non tilt or height adjustable stand.
Any help greatly appreciated! I feel I NEED this monitor lol, unless someone knows of a better one coming before Witcher 3.
I thought about the LG model but I don't like the non tilt or height adjustable stand.
Amazon has them for 969.00$ right now. I'm so close to biting on this. I know it's 60hz, only has display port 1.2 and an 8ms response time, but I simply love Dell display aesthetics stand/build quality compared to other brands.
Just to put into perspective what an upgrade this would be for me, I'm currently using a Dell 2100fp I bought in 03'. It's 1600x1200 4:3 ratio Ultrasharp with a noticeable antiglare coating and an 18 ms response time. It's a tank though and still runs great.
If this was freesync compatible I probably would have already bought it. I've been looking at the 34 inch Acer coming as well as some other models, but I'm just kind of torn at the moment as it's a chunk of money and if you can't tell, I'll be sticking with the monitor for years to come.
Turnbl
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Samsung UK has 20% off curved monitors this bank holiday weekend with code NCURVE
The 34" 21:9 S34E790C is down to £640
http://shop.samsung.com/uk/ng/pc-monitors/screens-monitors/curved-montiors/c/PC0712
The 34" 21:9 S34E790C is down to £640
http://shop.samsung.com/uk/ng/pc-monitors/screens-monitors/curved-montiors/c/PC0712
Nostremitus
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Just ordered my first 21:9 monitor... Now to wait two weeks for it to show up (2-Day shipping isn't available to my address.)
Decided to buy the Dell U3415w. Got it shipped and sold by Amazon for $926 and change with Prime shipping. I've been incredibly happy with my Ultrasharp for the past 10+ years. I'll use it for 3d modelling and texture painting in Photoshop just as much as gaming, so I think it will be a good fit for me.
A little bummed I'll be missing out on freesync and gsync, but as an nvidia owner, I prefer the open standard model of freesync to the proprietary Nvidia approach. So waiting to see how that shakes out makes missing out a little less painful. Either way, I'll probably not wait so long for an upgrade this time around.
I'll post a few pics once I get it all setup.
A little bummed I'll be missing out on freesync and gsync, but as an nvidia owner, I prefer the open standard model of freesync to the proprietary Nvidia approach. So waiting to see how that shakes out makes missing out a little less painful. Either way, I'll probably not wait so long for an upgrade this time around.
I'll post a few pics once I get it all setup.
Got my Dell in and all setup. Sorry, crappy phone pic incoming.
Tried to get Diablo 3 running at 21:9 with no luck, so I had some fun with Shadow of Mordor instead. Didn't realize there were small black bars while playing in the dark. I'll have to look into that.
So far, I'm incredibly impressed with the monitor. Coming from a 4:3 1600x1200, the difference in screen real estate is mind blowing. Don't notice any huge backlight bleed or anything either. Used the TFT ICC profile and settings from their calibration in their review.
Tried to get Diablo 3 running at 21:9 with no luck, so I had some fun with Shadow of Mordor instead. Didn't realize there were small black bars while playing in the dark. I'll have to look into that.
So far, I'm incredibly impressed with the monitor. Coming from a 4:3 1600x1200, the difference in screen real estate is mind blowing. Don't notice any huge backlight bleed or anything either. Used the TFT ICC profile and settings from their calibration in their review.
acheron_xl
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To get Diabo 3 running in 21:9 you have to run in a fullscreen window.
I tried that, but it isn't working for me. Can anyone try on their system and verify that it still works? Saw other people saying it used to work, but is now just stretching whatever resolution is set in Diablo 3 settings.
jim2point0
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Try switching from windowed to fullscreen windowed. I think that used to fix my stretching problem.
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
I wondered how long it was going to take you to get a 21:9 OT going
Those LGs have been back in stock in the UK last week and are already selling like hot cakes.
Of course pics look nice but videos really sell the aspect ratio (excuse my awful DS skills but no hud makes the game a teeny bit harder)
Dark Souls 21:9
Dead Space Intro 21:9
How did you get Dark Souls to run 21:9? I did a custom res of 1920x810, booted up DS and chose it in settings, but all I get is a black screen.
I tried both last night, but I'll give it another shot. I also tried flawless widescreen which just made it crash.
Edit*
Well tonight it worked. The only thing I changes was a setting on the monitor itself. I changed aspect ratio from 21:9 to "Auto Resize" and I'm guessing that did the trick! Thanks for all of the help.
Congrats, hope you like your as much as I'm loving mine!
Allnamestakenlol
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I'm going to be all over the first 3440*1440 gsync monitor. Can't come soon enough!
Dark Souls requires Widescreen Fixer to get different aspect ratios to work and DSFix to get arbitrary rendering resolution as well. Though as of the Steamworks Patch Widescreen Fixer compatibility was broken but Helifax and HaYDen, the people who wrote the plugin for it, did say on WSGF.org that they'd fix it when the patch was out of beta and released.
So essentially you need this program.
https://www.widescreenfixer.org/
And if the Dark Souls plugin isn't upto date have a look here.
http://3dsurroundgaming.com/WSF.html
Looking at the last update version it's dated March so I guess it's working again now. You'll need to replace the updated plugin in the WSF plugins folder. Then configure the plugin manually for 1 display and the presentation resolution you will use and then set the rendering and presentation resolutions in DSFix, Durante's mod which has a big thread here with links to the latest version and how to configure it, and you should be good to go.
Hahaha now I realise that's a lot to take in but if you have any problems getting it set up give me a shout.
jediyoshi
Member
It's just about the right amount of precaution. The image there is still being cropped, ala if you pulled the XMB up at that moment or any other part of the system menu or launched into any other application or game, the top and bottom of the screen would still be cut off. The game isn't actually recognizing the change in monitor aspect ratio.
I had tried to get Dark Souls to work at 3440x1440 months earlier this year with no luck.
I got it to work now with the help of your instructions. Thanks.
Pulled the trigger. I couldn't wait and I do love Dells aesthetics/build quality and also their menu and colors. I absolutely love it except I got a dud I think. I was having issues with horizontal distortion/snow popping up from time to time on both mdp and dp inputs. There was also sometimes an audible pop from the speaker when it was happening. I'm guessing something is wrong in the wiring. I'm sending this one back but having another sent to me because I need it now, can't go back after gaming on this type of screen.
Nostremitus
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Man, hate hearing you had issues. Hopefully your new one shows and everything works. If it does turn out to be a gfx card issue...ouch.
*edit* I love seeing screenshots in this format. Heres some SoM I took tonight goofing around.
Nostremitus
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I love the portrait shots.
I've quit playing anything while waiting for my monitor to get here... I ordered it on the 1st, the wait is killing me.
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Thanks for this, was easy as pie. I already had DSFix and Widescreen Fixer, so only needed to update the plugin. Looks incredible but now I need a bigger monitor. The way I'm doing it is "cheating"--running 1920x810 on a 1080p monitor.