shadow2810
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I really have no idea what Acer team was smoking when they designed this monitor. Ugly base design and you aren't allowed to change it.
21:9 Gaming Thread | That cinematic feel
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I really have no idea what Acer team was smoking when they designed this monitor. Ugly base design and you aren't allowed to change it.
Spazznid
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How else are they going to sell another version half a year later?
Money, my friend! Money!
industrian
will gently cradle you as time slowly ticks away.
Is that the 25UM57?
Thanks for the link. Looks like the Overdrive is far too aggressive, and it causes an RTC overshoot. They recommend using 120 hertz for monitor. I don't see it as a problem for me though. The contrast appears to be much higher than what Acer advertised, and that's really good. It turns out that VA panels have really good contrast when compared to TN, and IPS panels. What are some of the pros, and cons for you d00d3n? I am curious to hear your thoughts on it since you have had it for a couple of weeks.
Edit: Just wanted to highlight the RTC Overshoot indicator. The colorless outline at the back of the car is the RTC Overshoot. You can see an example of it in the picture (And more) links below http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/advancedcontent.htm#overdrive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3UBVsvGYEE
d00d3n
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The biggest con imo is inherent to the screen format. A lot of game content is incompatible with 21:9 aspect ratios out of the box. You will either get black borders, cut screen space or nasty stretching. The programs flawless widescreen, widescreen fixer and www.wsgf.com have you covered in many cases, but it is a hassle to have to go that extra step every time you want a game to work nicely.
Pros? Like they say in the tftcentral review, the screen feels like a larger and more wide version of Eizo Foris FG2421. It is true that higher Hz is a gimmicky feature here, that it is best to run the screen in 120Hz mode, but you still get the insane VA contrast ratio (see real blacks) with a screen that updates really fast and also supports gsync. The relatively low resolution is a good thing imo, because you will actually be able to reach 120 fps in more modern games.
Another (possibly self-serving) note is that VA screens seem to struggle to go beyond 120Hz refresh rates (is soft max on the Z35, was hard maximum on the Eizo Foris FG2421). So, unless the VA technology takes a leap forward, or unless you want higher resolution, there is no need to wait for a refresh of this screen with new HDMI and Displayport standards.
Thanks for responding. I ended up ordering it from Newegg. Really looking forward to the high contrast.
Edit: I ended up canceling it. There are far too many new gadgets coming out this year, and I feel that I might regret spending money on this monitor.
therealminime
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Just got my Dell U3415W delivered yesterday and oh lordy 21:9 is glorious. I am so glad I bought into it.
The Witcher 3 and AC: Syndicate benefit from the wideness so well.
The Witcher 3 and AC: Syndicate benefit from the wideness so well.
jim2point0
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Dell bros unite!
I guess it's at a pretty affordable price now. I wish I could sell mine for what I paid for it and grab the Acer x34 now but.... ah well. It will come down eventually as well. And then I'll strike!
I'm actually using a recent Witcher 3 screenshot of mine as my wallpaper. If anyone's interested:
I guess it's at a pretty affordable price now. I wish I could sell mine for what I paid for it and grab the Acer x34 now but.... ah well. It will come down eventually as well. And then I'll strike!
I'm actually using a recent Witcher 3 screenshot of mine as my wallpaper. If anyone's interested:
therealminime
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I also caught it on sale from Dell for $450 off. Being in Canada that sale took it from "absolutely no thank you expensive" to "this is within the late night impulse purchase price range". And I just realized it's got picture in picture which is fantastic, not for everything but most Wii U things I am playing aren't hindered by being displayed a bit smaller than normal.
I joined the club yesterday too! (my x34 showed up finally)
I was coming from a 27" 1440p monitor, and the size of this thing still feels massive. Have not had a chance to play too many games on it yet, but played a few more hours of Witcher 3 this morning.
(Cross post pic from the gaming setup thread)
I was coming from a 27" 1440p monitor, and the size of this thing still feels massive. Have not had a chance to play too many games on it yet, but played a few more hours of Witcher 3 this morning.
(Cross post pic from the gaming setup thread)
It's going to be the same thing, same LG panel.
Nice setup, a little off topic but what speakers are those?
Swan M10s. Amazing sounding and looking speakers for 100 bucks.
I ended up just giving in, and purchasing the Acer Z35 (Will be here Monday). And in the process of doing so, I changed my mind several times, and canceled my order multiple times. Word of advice. Do not order, and then cancel when you are using Newegg. They will charge you, and keep the payment in pending. And as a result of that, you will lose the money in your bank account (Over five grand in my case), but you will be able to get it back within three to five business days (At least I hope so).
d00d3n
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You made the right decision. Enjoy the largest VA screen ever with gsync!
Cheeseman Battitude
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Not a game related question, but how movies look on these 21:9 monitors in terms of black bars at the top and bottom of the screen? Because no matter what technology comes out there always seem to be black bars. 4:3 has black bars for 16:9 but 16:9 TVs also show black bars for 2.35:1 movies. Just wondering how they look if anyone watches movies on them.
Could anyone recommend a monitor stand that would support ultrawide AOC U3477PQU 34" in the centre and 1 24" either side?
I'm in the UK the only one I can find is http://www.wsgf.org/products/freedom-wsgf-edition-ultimate-desk-stand-v2 but the costs of postage and import is insane.
I'm in the UK the only one I can find is http://www.wsgf.org/products/freedom-wsgf-edition-ultimate-desk-stand-v2 but the costs of postage and import is insane.
You are still going to get some black bars on pretty much everything just because nothing is really shot in 21:9 (which is actually 2.370:1).
You can use the crop/zoom options to get a fullscreen image that is close, but that will be a personal preference thing.
jim2point0
Banned
Well....
21:9 = 2.33:1
2560x1080 = 2.37:1
3440x1440 = 2.39:1
Here's a screenshot of Mad Max on my 3440x1440 monitor. You can see a LITTLE black on the top and bottom because the monitor is wider than he movie.
Mad Max is 2.35:1
Cheeseman Battitude
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I think I could cope with those black bars. Thanks! 
I'm trying to get a 25 inch ultra wide monitor, or I'm thinking about it. I don't know if this is worth it... It will be used as a secondary to compliment my 16:9 monitor that's 24".
I don't know if I'll regret this decision if I go through with it. However, the monitor I'm looking at is only $190. If I bump it up to 29", it is much more expensive. It's also only 1080p. But I'm hoping that I can use NVIDIA DSR to get 1440p downsampling. At least so that the are less jaggies on the screen.
I don't know if I'll regret this decision if I go through with it. However, the monitor I'm looking at is only $190. If I bump it up to 29", it is much more expensive. It's also only 1080p. But I'm hoping that I can use NVIDIA DSR to get 1440p downsampling. At least so that the are less jaggies on the screen.
My LG monitor has a cinema option. I've used it to watch blu-rays on the PS3 at their correct aspect ratio. It's not ideal, but for personal viewing I'd still rather watch it that way than any other way.
I was originally going to go for 25", but people explicitly told me to go for the 29" instead because of the size of the screen when playing 16:9 or 4:3 content. I think I made the right choice there listening to them personally. However in your case you're going to be using it as a secondary to a 16:9 monitor so...
Knowing me it could easily turn into my primary. I currently have a TN panel and the IPS screen might sway my eyes. Ugh... The 29" and 34" 21:9 monitors are also significantly more expensive. But I honestly think it will slowly become my primary.
I went from a 21.5" ASUS TN panel to a 29" LG 21:9 IPS. My mind is still blown away at how much richer the colors are.
I got mine (the LG 29UB55-B) on sale tho, so the jump from 25" to 29" was only $50 more.
Can the 21:9 screens accommodate dual inputs simultaneously? For instance, I'm wondering if it would be possible to hook up my console to the monitor and have a separate part of the screen dedicated to my computer desktop? I think it would be great to game and keep up with things on the internet at the same time.
Features probably vary product to product, but there's examples of PIP in this thread.
I haven't tried really weird resolutions with my Dell, but I wonder if there's an optimal desktop resolution you can set to get a full 16:9 image (console input) to align to the left and have the PC desktop take up the remaining screen space that would normally be filled by black bars. 2560x1440 + 880x1440?
Just got the Dell U3415W, previously had the LG 34 inch 21:9 (non-curved). Didn't like the LG because it didn't have a PIP option, and a screen this wide and close needs to be curved for better viewing. First impressions is that the Dell is much better than the LG, here's a couple pics, including an example of PIP:
Will post more screens as I get more games up and running...
Figures. I think I'm not going to completely cheap out then. I'm going for the LG 29UM67. It's going to be glorious.
Is that a good model?
I can do that with my LG 34UM95 but I don't really like it. First the screen is flat and it's kinda weird if you're sitting in the center and focusing on one half of the screen a lot. It also makes the area for your console a bit small. I used to have 2 16:9 screens and did exactly what you're talking about but it worked better, I think mostly because each monitor was angled slightly to center. But yes, it's possible just check with the monitor your looking at getting.
I like it, yeah. It's fantastic, and a huge upgrade from what I had. Very similar to the one you're looking at, but with a slightly different set of features. It doesn't have FreeSync tho.
EDIT: Took some pictures of it in action while playing some Serious Sam 3.
My LG monitor is capable of this. Any two inputs can be displayed side by side. I've played the Wii U, PS3, and PS4 all with my PC on the other side. It doesn't seem to be on every LG monitor tho, so make sure the monitor advertises it.
Ok cool. Sweet. I'll go for that model instead. It's a few bucks cheaper on Amazon than the model you have. I don't think I'll benefit from FreeSync. I have an NVIDIA card.
SliChillax
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Then do yourself a favour and get a monitor with gsync.
Peterthumpa
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Guys, I'm a comfy couch gamer most and foremost, but 21:9 monitors picked my interest.
Is there any big 21:9 TV worth buying these days? Don't care about GSYNC or framerates above 60 FPS, just a wide and nice looking wide view for games.
Is there any big 21:9 TV worth buying these days? Don't care about GSYNC or framerates above 60 FPS, just a wide and nice looking wide view for games.
That's way over the budget I'm willing to spend. GSync only applies when frames dip right? I don't usually have that problem because I have a good video card and I can vsync/60fps without too many dips.
But which monitor did you have in mind? I don't know of many gsync ultra wide monitors other than the X34.
jim2point0
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It's also 100hz. So there's that.
Spazznid
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Has anyone who's had experience with Strobelight had experience with G-sync also?
How do they stack up?
Will 100hz G-sync feel as good as 120hz Strobelit?
How do they stack up?
Will 100hz G-sync feel as good as 120hz Strobelit?
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Deleted member 22576
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Is that holy holy Asus monitor ever coming out? What's the deal with that thing?! There's basically information about it.
shadow2810
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The ROG Swift PG348Q? I read somewhere it would be released around next month.
No TVs have 21:9 format but I think Panasonic or some other company tried it and it flopped real hard years ago.
That 35" Acer is probably the largest 21:9 I know.
Mohonky
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It was Philips, it was their 21:9 Cinema and it also had ambilight.
Philips were never a big TV brand and outside of the EU they dont even do a lot of non-commercial stuff, mostly OEM so the 21:9 was a rarity among rarities.
Very much a boutique set, not the sort of thing you just see sitting in every electrical store, more than likely only in independent home theatre type stores. Hence you never really saw them or were exposed to them unless you were actively looking for them.
But if you saw one and watched a movie on it, even if the picture quality wasnt as good as the other high end tv's on the market, that 21:9 and ambilight really gave it a dimension other sets massively lacked.
Was this posted yet? Monoprice announced a 75Hz 34" 1440p for $499:
http://techreport.com/news/29575/monoprice-enters-the-ultrawide-arena-with-a-34-ips-offering
http://techreport.com/news/29575/monoprice-enters-the-ultrawide-arena-with-a-34-ips-offering
lmimmfn
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I can see why, its a great aspect ratio for movies but watching the news/tvshows in 21:9 super stretched or with black bars would be horrible.
You're getting black bars somewhere, so pick your poison I guess.
You'll get used it. Like watching 21:9 movies on a 16:9 screen.