Talk me out of buying a LG 34inch Curved Monitor

[aigomorla]

So i am interested in this monitor
LG 34UC88-B 34-Inch 21:9 Curved UltraWide QHD IPS Monitor

Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B9IDL4I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I wanted to use it for the primary monitor with a pair of 2 x 27's i currently have on portrait on the side like wings because i like portrait mode for viewing web pages and other things.

I hate the bezels on my current setup, so that single 34 inch curved would probably be real eye candy for gaming and movies.

Its 3440 x 1440 Pixels, and not a 4k, but meh, i don't really think i will need a 4k or should i wait for a 4K version? I really dont want to spend 1k for a monitor, i havent spent that much since i had my Dell 30's.

Video Card i have is 980 Ti's in SLI, so i dont think i am lacking gpu prowess for that 34inch.

But talk me out of it please... Unless you think its a very good monitor and worth the 700 dollar price tag.

 

[Bacon1]

I love my 34" Acer XR341CK. This is basically the same monitor just LG branded. You'll really enjoy the monitor, just look for a good deal on it

I'd never not recommend a 34" 1440p Ultrawide having owned one, its best for gaming and side-side document viewing / work, basically have 2 "full screen" documents up because of the size.

Only downside is you might need a adaptive/freesync card to get it to the full 75hz. I know the ACER I have does 75 regardless but the LG's all state 60 max and 75 for freesync, so not sure if it will do 75 without any modifications

 

[Newbian]

The main problem is it's freesync and that's not going to be useful with nvidia cards and amd really will have a issue with it until vega as 1440p is too much for a lot of high end games on amd's side unless you are running furys in crossfire or go with medium settings.

Plus it's only 60hz so again that can be a issue but it's a decent 1440p curved ultrawide ips monitor for only $700 it seems.

 

[MongGrel]

I doubt I have a good reason for talking you out of it.

But my wife would probably might gripe if I were standing in the same spot

 

[aigomorla]

LOL thanks for the feedback guys.

Im reading the reviews and it says i can directly set the refresh rate to 75hz manually without any problems as long as i use the DP port on it.

Im pretty close in hitting that buy button.
The only thing that is stopping me is the Dell version.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PXYRMPE/ref=psdc_1292115011_t1_B01B9IDL4I

however i heard that has terrible backlight bleed compared to the new LG 34UC88.

But i am assuming all you guys are telling me just to get it.

 

[Bacon1]

The main problem is it's freesync and that's not going to be useful with nvidia cards and amd really will have a issue with it until vega as 1440p is too much for a lot of high end games on amd's side unless you are running furys in crossfire or go with medium settings.

Plus it's only 60hz so again that can be a issue but it's a decent 1440p curved ultrawide ips monitor for only $700 it seems.

Comparable GSync version is extra $400+ though.

At some point NVidia will need to support Adaptive-Sync / Freesync monitors as they are taking over and offer many more options than GSync ones. Meanwhile AMD won't support GSync since its not free so buying a GSync monitor would force you to always buy Nvidia in the future.

 

[Bacon1]

The only thing that is stopping me is the Dell version.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PXYRMPE/ref=psdc_1292115011_t1_B01B9IDL4I

Good to hear that 75 can be set manual on the LG, was hoping so

That dell however is only 60 afaik and doesn't have freesync. So thats two extra points for the LG.

 

[Newbian]

Comparable GSync version is extra $400+ though.

At some point NVidia will need to support Adaptive-Sync / Freesync monitors as they are taking over and offer many more options than GSync ones. Meanwhile AMD won't support GSync since its not free so buying a GSync monitor would force you to always buy Nvidia in the future.

The ones I see for that price are 100hz versions so that's not really fair to compare this to those and again for this resolution it will be a issue for current amd gpu's much less for 100hz versions.

 

[MongGrel]

LOL thanks for the feedback guys.

Im reading the reviews and it says i can directly set the refresh rate to 75hz manually without any problems as long as i use the DP port on it.

Im pretty close in hitting that buy button.
The only thing that is stopping me is the Dell version.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PXYRMPE/ref=psdc_1292115011_t1_B01B9IDL4I

however i heard that has terrible backlight bleed compared to the new LG 34UC88.

But i am assuming all you guys are telling me just to get it.

I actually like Dell monitors myself, just to throw a wrench into your thinking

But I know nothing about that one.

 

[Bacon1]

The ones I see for that price are 100hz versions so that's not really fair to compare this to those and again for this resolution it will be a issue for current amd gpu's much less for 100hz versions.

Well there aren't cheap GSync options. Its better to buy a freesync version than nothing adaptive-sync.

Also a Fury handles 3440x1440p fine with high settings in all games I've played with it. You can't max settings but turn down a few and it will run great. You'd have to do that on any card minus a Titan XP.

 

[Newbian]

Well there aren't cheap GSync options. Its better to buy a freesync version than nothing adaptive-sync.

Also a Fury handles 3440x1440p fine with high settings in all games I've played with it. You can't max settings but turn down a few and it will run great. You'd have to do that on any card minus a Titan XP.

That's what the 1080 works great on as the titan will be more for 4k.

I wouldn't use the fury for these and even the 1070 would be questionable for anything over 60hz 1440p with newer games on this type of monitor without lowering your settings and if you are going to spend $700 on a monitor, much less than $1,100 for the g-sync 100hz ones, it seems questionable why you would go for it unless you are fine with playing on medium or high settings on some games until you get something better in the near future I guess.

Yes the 1080p monitors with freesync are great as they are cheap but the problem is high end "gaming" monitors are not able to be as useful for amd because of amd's lack of stronger gpu's until vega is released as decent sized 1440p 144hz was rough even for the fury x and 980ti.

I just don't see nvidia doing anything to abandoned g-sync anytime soon sadly because of this and how much they can make from using it.

I just can't wait for the price drops to hit once vega does hit and causes these monitors to drop in price because of competition finally being around for both them and the gpu market but it still being a good 6- 8 months away hurts.

Then again op is 980 ti's in sli so as long as games work with it no issues will be found and it would probably not be worth going for the current gen nvidia cards or vega and skip a gen if it works out.

 

[kalrith]

With those video cards, I recommend this monitor: http://www.acerrecertified.com/Acer-Monitor-34-UW-QHD-x34-bmiphz-Factory-Recertified

G-sync and probably overclockable to 100Hz. It's dropped below $800 several times, and the reviews I've seen of the refurb Acer monitors say that they're just like a new monitor. The negative to the refurb is 90-day warranty instead of 1 year. That monitor is $1250 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016GNX4SE

 

[guskline]

aigomorla: I have the Dell U3415W with a GTX 1080 and absolutely LOVE it. I just picked up a LG 29 UM 67P and also love it.

For 2- 980TIs in SLI go for the 3440 x 1440 resolution and don't look back. It will scream FAST

 

[jtvang125]

I picked up that same monitor about a month ago from Fry's when they had it on sale for $699. Unfortunately the first one was a dud and had to return it. So glad I bought it in store and didn't have to worry about shipping it back. Second one was perfect with no dead pixels nor back light bleed. There is some minor IPS glow but not enough to really bother me. I believe this is the second gen of this monitor, with the first having pretty bad BLB from users and less curvature.

I have it with a 390x but really haven't had much time to do much testing because I'm doing a lot of home remodelling at the moment. I did fire up Witcher 3 for a few minutes and on high settings with AA I'm getting high 30's. On Ultra I dropped into the low 30s and the occasional dip into the high 20s. I modded the lower freesync range down to 35 so that's my minimum. Some people have been successful getting it down to 30 but others have reported artifacting and flickering when they tried. I've never been that sensitive to screen tearing but above 35 seems smooth to me.

If you do a lot of productivity stuff the curve will take some getting use to, especially things dealing with straight lines. People who say the curve is a gimmick is basing that opinion on 16:9 screens. Yes, at that aspect ratio there's not much benefit having it curved because it's just not wide enough. But when it's 21:9 and 34" or larger the curve is almost a necessity because the edges are so far out to the side when viewing straight on. Also the 21:9 ratio is awesome for movies. I watched The Matrix in 21:9 and it's like watching a new movie.

So I'll say if you can afford it, get one. You'll love it.

 

[Bacon1]

I wouldn't use the fury for these and even the 1070 would be questionable for anything over 60hz 1440p with newer games on this type of monitor without lowering your settings and if you are going to spend $700 on a monitor, much less than $1,100 for the g-sync 100hz ones, it seems questionable why you would go for it unless you are fine with playing on medium or high settings on some games until you get something better in the near future I guess.

I use a Fury Nitro on mine and it works great. I've seen quite a few people with Fury also on UW 1440p. Yes you'll have to drop some settings from "Ultra" to "Very High", but its well worth it and amazing gaming for the price (~$800-1000 vs $1500+)

With those video cards, I recommend this monitor: http://www.acerrecertified.com/Acer-Monitor-34-UW-QHD-x34-bmiphz-Factory-Recertified

If OP is fine buying refurbed, the XR341CK (Freesync version of this) drops to ~$500 on their recertified site. I haven't seen the GSync drop under $900 for a long time though.

 

[Bacon1]

One negative for buying any monitor right now though is if you care about HDR, since none of them support it. But who knows when / how much those will eventually go for but thats one downside if you care about it. Otherwise 34" UW are amazing!

 

[thesmokingman]

One negative for buying any monitor right now though is if you care about HDR, since none of them support it. But who knows when / how much those will eventually go for but thats one downside if you care about it. Otherwise 34" UW are amazing!

Fake contrast and color... no thanks.

 

[Bacon1]

Fake contrast and color... no thanks.

What? No HDR allows them to display more accurate colors and more / better contrast.

http://www.portvapes.co.uk/?id=Latest-exam-1Z0-876-Dumps&exid=threads/will-hdr-on-pc-be-a-disaster.2485494/page-4#post-38482662

 

[thesmokingman]

What? No HDR allows them to display more accurate colors and more / better contrast.

http://www.portvapes.co.uk/?id=Latest-exam-1Z0-876-Dumps&exid=threads/will-hdr-on-pc-be-a-disaster.2485494/page-4#post-38482662

Its manipulated. Though I suppose in a videogame it doesn't mean as much since its all created to begin with.

 

[aigomorla]

With those video cards, I recommend this monitor: http://www.acerrecertified.com/Acer-Monitor-34-UW-QHD-x34-bmiphz-Factory-Recertified

G-sync and probably overclockable to 100Hz. It's dropped below $800 several times, and the reviews I've seen of the refurb Acer monitors say that they're just like a new monitor. The negative to the refurb is 90-day warranty instead of 1 year. That monitor is $1250 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016GNX4SE

I am not in the mood nor willing to pay 1k+ for a monitor unless its a 4K 21:9.

And even then i don't think i have enough GPU prowess to handle a 4K 21:9.

You don't need to convince me out of not buying a 1250 dollar monitor, because i just wont do it. I don't see the practicality in it.

I am waiting for the Titan Pascals X to drop maybe to around $1.2k and i may pick one up as i am Tired of SLI and the lack of drivers @ launch for all the games i play.

Maybe then i might consider a 100hz monitor or a 144hz one, but for now with that resolution, i just dont think my gpu's can handle that.

 

[kalrith]

I am not in the mood nor willing to pay 1k+ for a monitor unless its a 4K 21:9.

And even then i don't think i have enough GPU prowess to handle a 4K 21:9.

You don't need to convince me out of not buying a 1250 dollar monitor, because i just wont do it. I don't see the practicality in it.

I am waiting for the Titan Pascals X to drop maybe to around $1.2k and i may pick one up as i am Tired of SLI and the lack of drivers @ launch for all the games i play.

Maybe then i might consider a 100hz monitor or a 144hz one, but for now with that resolution, i just dont think my gpu's can handle that.

There's a code (10OFFACER) to get the Acer x34 down to $900. That's $200 more than the LG in your OP. IMO, the Acer is a better buy at $900 than the LG at $700. I'm in the market for a 34" ultrawide for less than $500, so both of those monitors are out of my price range.

 

[aigomorla]

There's a code (10OFFACER) to get the Acer x34 down to $900. That's $200 more than the LG in your OP. IMO, the Acer is a better buy at $900 than the LG at $700. I'm in the market for a 34" ultrawide for less than $500, so both of those monitors are out of my price range.

too late... from all the feedback and doing other research, i decided to hit the buy on the monitor.

Came out to 765 dollars after tax.

With prime shipping it should arrive this Saturday.
Also i wont shop for monitors unless its amazon, because they have the best return policy.

See 1 dead pixil, return shipping free.
See 1 stuck pixil return again shipping free.
Monitor come battered up, return, shipping free.

No restocking fee on anything either.

Ive been plauged with dead pixel monitors and eatting a restocking fee because it didnt exceed the dead pixel count from other vendors that i just dont have the faith in getting them online anymore unless i can return it without any remorse.

 

[guskline]

Congrats aigomorla, you are going to LOVE it!

 

[moonbogg]

Congrats. After going 3440x1440 I can never, ever go back. You will love it.

 

[kalrith]

too late... from all the feedback and doing other research, i decided to hit the buy on the monitor.

Came out to 765 dollars after tax.

With prime shipping it should arrive this Saturday.
Also i wont shop for monitors unless its amazon, because they have the best return policy.

See 1 dead pixil, return shipping free.
See 1 stuck pixil return again shipping free.
Monitor come battered up, return, shipping free.

No restocking fee on anything either.

Ive been plauged with dead pixel monitors and eatting a restocking fee because it didnt exceed the dead pixel count from other vendors that i just dont have the faith in getting them online anymore unless i can return it without any remorse.

That's good to know about Amazon's monitor return policy. I might have to buy my next monitor there. And congrats! That looks like a really nice monitor.