WWSittingduck Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 to speak of many things... in this case....monitors. My 10 year old 24 inch acer just does not cut it anymore... Am leaning more to a tv vs monitor. I just don't see what you get for you money looking at the monitors. Right now, I am looking at this: Samsung UN49NU8000FXZA biggest issue for me is where to put it. Computer takes up a lot of desk space. So if anyone has any pro's or con's, let me know. But I have to update this monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWZed Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Go VR. tnen the 24” will work as an auxiliary monitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWICYtheDEAD Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 As ive said before im currently using a Vizio 40" for my monitor and I only have a slight drop in pixels but makes a great monitor. I use my 32" hd monitor as my #2 screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSittingduck Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 I've considered it, but am concerned all the little black spots I see will get amplified with VR vs seeing them against a big screen. Am seeing the eye dr early march...will try to remember to ask her.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWDriftwood Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Monitor is my next purchase as well. (my personal choice) I'm looking at 24" with a 1 ms response, something over 100hz and gsync that I'll run at 1920 res. But the cheapest I can find is about $350-$500. I'm currently viewing from my notebook which is only a 19" so it's 17.5" wide. 8.5" of head movement left/right with TIR5 which sucks. A 24" should work but it needs to be closer to your eyes verses a larger screen 3 feet away. But again this is my personal choice and I like things sharp and fluid, no tearing. VR - if you where glasses you will want to research this to make sure VR will work for you. For my eyes and glasses I would need to get VR with prescription lenses. I read some users destroyed there lenses using glasses with VR. Anyone here use VR and where glasses? what is your experience? I've thought about VR but I don't think it would work for me. 53 minutes ago, WWSittingduck said: to speak of many things... in this case....monitors. My 10 year old 24 inch acer just does not cut it anymore... Am leaning more to a tv vs monitor. I just don't see what you get for you money looking at the monitors. Right now, I am looking at this: Samsung UN49NU8000FXZA Wouldn't you have to run this at 4K? For those with large monitors, how is the performance as you look around your cockpit? smooth / tearing / etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWZed Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Yes I wear glasses and use VR. Those stories are false. You wear your glasses inside the headset no problems, been using for almost a year. You see the same way you see in real life. So Duck it would not amplify the black dots, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWICYtheDEAD Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Using a 40" I don't get any tearing and my views are sharp, One thing though..Its a hell of a lot easer spotting and identifying aircraft now, My 32"hd monitor made it hard to see other aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWDriftwood Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 19 hours ago, WWZed said: Yes I wear glasses and use VR. Those stories are false. You wear your glasses inside the headset no problems, been using for almost a year. You see the same way you see in real life. So Duck it would not amplify the black dots, Good to know, thanks... i wish I could find someone with goggles so I could test it out on my system. 19 hours ago, WWICYtheDEAD said: Using a 40" I don't get any tearing and my views are sharp, One thing though..Its a hell of a lot easer spotting and identifying aircraft now, My 32"hd monitor made it hard to see other aircraft. Bigger is better for seeing that's for sure. Any suggestions for a monitor under $300-$350? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWICYtheDEAD Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just picked up a 55" hd 4k at Costco for about 370 out the door. Though these are TV set ups there also HDMI and work beautifully as monitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWCraven Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Sure wish you guys would stop talking about monitors, now I'm starting to think I need a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSittingduck Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 I gotta stop looking at reviews.....no matter how good something is, there are always a handfull knocking it down... Do i REALLY need 120hz refresh rate (not to be confused with that other setting.... motion rate) The one I am looking at is 60hz refresh, 120hz motion rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWChunk Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Unless you're playing first person shooters, where you need twitch responses, I think 60 is perfect. Especially for simming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWGeezer Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Replaced my monitor last year and was very happy with it, will post specs later tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSittingduck Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 I got the one in the op... ordered a "chair side table" for the computers new home. I gotta break ties with my dad's old office desk. It just is not conducive to flight simming.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWGriphos Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 I'm still using the desk I got out of a lobby of an old north Texas hotel that dates from 1910. It's about 20" by 30". Silly small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSittingduck Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 it's the "cubby" where my legs go. Too cramped. Can not use the rudder pedals cause that position gives me spasms...(ie...leg spasms..not the other kind) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWGeezer Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Here is what I bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MS09LQX/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWSittingduck Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 oh crap, I have to spend an hour cleaning my desk now so i can take a pic... What you doing there geezer...checking the weather in England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWGriphos Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I have that same monitor. It’s excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWChunk Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Looks like the boss is checking his ancestry. I just saw this screenshot and thought it looked familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWDriftwood Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Nice Geezer, I looked at the 27" for a price comparison to my $300-$350 budget. I was considering buying this - https://www.frys.com/product/9622573?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG I have an GeForce GTX 1070 w/HDMI w/G-SYNC so I need to make sure my setup will allow me to use the monitor to its full potential. Specs based on exclusive technology so I need to clarify that. Make every millisecond count with the 27” Full HD (1080p) VG278Q gaming monitor, featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, G-SYNC Compatibility and 1ms response time with ASUS’ exclusive GameFast Input Technology and FreeSync/Adaptive Sync. Turn any desk into a marathon battle station with the VG278Q’s ergonomic, adjustable stand and Eye Care Technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWGeezer Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Yup...my screensaver has mine and my wife's side by side. The difference between a mutt and a purebred, Robyn is 100% Scottish with family from Scotland, Ireland and England. For me you could pretty much take the Western Front from WW1 and you would find me on all sides of the war, Irish, German, French, Eastern European Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWDriftwood Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 So after all the research and hemming and hawing over what I can get for the buck I pulled the trigger on a cheaper deal. If it turns out it sucks I'll just return it and drops few more bucks. But I read some good reviews with PC mag and some review of users, g-sync working out of the box, etc. Not a super fancy stand or a lot of options with monitor settings. I need another monitor for work so couldn't see making the gaming monitor work for both. So a cheaper gaming monitor and hunting for a good monitor for work which is more $$$. VR in a couple years with a new tower and better video card. Top picks..... Model:PG258Q - ASUS - ROG Swift 24.5" LCD FHD G-SYNC Monitor $546 my top pick... but with tax, warranty, ummm... $$$ Model:AW2518H - Alienware - AW2518H 25" LED FHD G-SYNC Monitor $469 Model:PG248Q - ASUS - ROG Swift 24" LCD FHD G-SYNC Monitor $400 AOC - G2590FX 24.5" LED FHD - $250 but on sale for $220 $312.00, with cable and replacement warranty, shipped to my door on Thursday, assuming all goes as planned. Hopefully it will good enough to get the job done. Can't wait to have more screen real estate... Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution 1 ms response time 144 Hz refresh rate 24.5" LED monitor FreeSync and G-Sync Technology compatible 2 HDMI, VGA and DisplayPort inputs 50,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (1,000:1 typical) 400 cd/m² brightness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWBrinson Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Noice!!! You'll like it. Going to have to adjust yer' trackir stand... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWDriftwood Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 42 minutes ago, VonBrinson said: Noice!!! You'll like it. Going to have to adjust yer' TrackIR stand... Thanks, I hope to get a good one, seems to be hit and miss with product constancy these days. So I try not to get excited until its up and working... Actually I don't think I'll need to move my TrackIR stand, maybe up a touch. It's setup for a larger monitor which cleared up the viewing flip out problem, just don't have the monitor yet. So the stand is farther back and higher than my laptop which is on blocks to center it in my view. Once I move the laptop the monitor should sit right in front of the TrackIR stand and still be below the TrackIR camera with room to move it forward or back for comfort, just like my laptop only no blocks. Laptop crowds my controllers so my thumb hits it when throttling. So this solves a lot little space problems. Next it's build a new desk/stand for my controllers for comfort, current setup is as fancy as my TrackIR stand. Can't wait to get rid of having the laptop in front of me. Goal is to have my work desk setup with keyboard/mouse/monitor then the sim setup with it's own kb/ms/monitor and put the laptop between the 2 so nothing ever has to be moved and much of the stuff can stay plugged in. Might effect my work since I'll be able to hop on for quick flights with zero setup, LOL. Now hunting for a 24" work monitor... need a sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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