Any PC Gamers Around?

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

I think the major difference is that you'd have to replace say 3x1440p resolution with a single super ultrawide resolution of whatever it may be.

I honestly don't know if the hardware is more taxed running 3x1440p (assuming the game/program supports triple monitor output) or a single super ultrawide resolution.

Sure, but the curve doesn't reach as far so I wasn't sure if it worked as well where immersion and peripheral view were part of why one goes to triples.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by cjd

Does it replace triples though? Or were you set on up nearly flat?

I get about 170° field of view for sim racing (3 27" 1440p).

Really cool gift either way.

Honestly, I rarely played most games on the three monitors, so this works great as far as I can tell.

Most games on three monitors did not handle the peripheral view very well since they used a "one camera" view and stretched the side monitors to make it look correct. What was really needed was a 3 camera view where if you turned your head left or right the view looked correct, not stretched.

Old version of MS Flight Sim handled this well by using separate windows for each monitor (if set properly).

The moderate curve on the LG gives that effect well, but I think it could be a little more curved.

Also, since I was using standard 1920x1080 monitors, this one has about the same side-to-side resolution as the three I was using before. 5760 vs 5120 now

[Dadhawk]

This is a screen capture from AC: Valhalla from my new monitor. I placed arrows at the top about where a standard 16:9 monitor would be. I have very quickly adjusted to the additional viewing range.

The image is shrunk down to 1920 wide to save space. Also, this is a standard odd effect when you do a screen capture like this. The image does not look distorted in the game nearly as much as it does here.

[Dadhawk]

Since I had three monitors now doing nothing I decided to hook up two of them as wingman for the new monitor (pic below). Reran the benchmark in AC: Valhalla and there was not drop in speed with the new monitors up but only as desktop monitors (Game only on the widescreen monitor).

I was going to try it on all three monitors (8,960 horizontal resolution) but Eyefinity doesn't allow you to adjust for vertical resolution. That means I would get a 8960x1080 virtual screen with cutoff along the bottom of the large monitor. Also, apparently Valhalla doesn't support that high a resolution.

For now, I'm going to leave it like this because I like having a desktop for other things when I'm gaming (discord, news, whatever). I'll need to get adjustable stands for the other two so I can match the tops and bottoms, plus I would like to be able to use one in portrait mode for documents.

If I wanted to use them all for gaming I would need to get a 1440 vertical height pair, but honestly, it isn't necessary.

[weederr33]

I've always wanted to try a dual monitor set up, but I feel that small break up between screens would drive me insane.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I've always wanted to try a dual monitor set up, but I feel that small break up between screens would drive me insane.

for gaming, yes it's really only a single monitor or triple monitor setup.

for work, 2 monitors work great. 3 monitors really is overkill. too much head turning.

[Captain Snooze]

Yep, I'm happy with the results.

Cp2077 is especially noticeable. Not a huge difference in benchmark for DL2 but big difference in game.
First pic 1080ti (goodbye and thanks, you have served me well), second pic 6900xt.
First 2 pics cp2077, 3rd and 4th dl2.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I've always wanted to try a dual monitor set up, but I feel that small break up between screens would drive me insane.

It becomes pretty unnoticeable after a while, kind of like our noses. We can see it, our brain just decides to ignore it. If you get monitors with no edges it helps even more. I run two, one for gaming, one for discord ha!

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by weederr33

I've always wanted to try a dual monitor set up, but I feel that small break up between screens would drive me insane.

Yea, I agree for gaming. 2 monitors (extended in the game) doesn't work.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

It becomes pretty unnoticeable after a while, kind of like our noses. We can see it, our brain just decides to ignore it. If you get monitors with no edges it helps even more. I run two, one for gaming, one for discord ha!

Yea, I agree, I don't really notice it in most cases. Also, the drivers usually allow you to compensate for the bezel, so you can adjust where the bezel doesn't "exist" (the image stops on one monitor and starts on the next) or you can use it as a "window pane" where there is one continous image and you can't see behind the bezel.

[finch1750]

Can anyone recommend a good video for a first time PC builder? Also good step by step to do a bios update on my mobo?

Finally upgrading/replacing my 6 year old PC that I bought from a friend lol

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

Never saw the latest one but i believe that was the case. I think the way its justified is that she's not the next BOND, but she could be the next 007, since the 007 designation itself is apparently transferrable.

It makes sense, but i don't know if it makes sense or will be accepted as such in the overall bond lore.

As far as i know Bond himself has always been 007, and if there were any other agents they would have had a different 00 number. (like Alec Trevelyan in Goldeneye was 006).
So any new take on the bond franchise could be:

-Recast Bond as the new 007
-This lady is the new 007, but she isnt bond
-This lady is a new 00 agent, set in the bond world that replaces bond.
-They definately dont seem to be going with the female "Jane Bond" route though.

Originally Posted by spcmafia

That is correct. They actually explain it a little during the Casino Royale movie, which happens to be the first novel. The agent James Bond gets his 007 designation because he successfully eliminated his targets, hence, he gets a license to kill.



I think everyone pretty much agrees that Bond is, and will always be a male, and can be regardless of race/color. 007 on the other hand can be given to anyone who portrays an MI6 agent.

They still end No Time To Die with "James Bond will return" so I think the female 007 thing was a one off. Barbara Broccoli has said a few times that Bond won't be female, so I doubt we see that change while she is in charge at least.

I always find it hard to try and judge a new Bond in advance since we have no idea what direction they will take the film. It's like listening to the movie's theme song without the intro. Hopefully it's just like a reboot with the next Bond and they make those films like it's own mini universe.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Can anyone recommend a good video for a first time PC builder? Also good step by step to do a bios update on my mobo?

Finally upgrading/replacing my 6 year old PC that I bought from a friend lol

"How to build a computer" JayzTwoCents


Very straight forward guy and no nonsense. I watched that video as I was building mine.



A few additional tips.
-Fan Cabling orientation makes a difference when dealing with cable management. Chances are that you will place it in the wrong orientation and realize only after once you begin to tuck stuff in. What I recommend is just to experience that because it builds that extra knowledge.



-BIOS updates, some MOBOs do not come updated, so if your computer does not post, chances are you need to update the MOBO. Look for a USB port that says "BIOS FLSHBCK", if available, and use that, follow instructions on your MOBO user guide. Only after that you can move on to a possible issue with RAM, CPU, Battery.


-If you haven't done so, get a fully modular PSU, you'll thank me later.



-CPU will only go in one way, if it doesn't, don't force it. It should slide right into the socket.



-Only a small drop of thermal paste is needed.



-RAM should be the same brand and specs if using multiple slots.


-Patience is key


There's a lot more I could say but I don't know the extend of your PC building knowledge. But have fun!

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

"How to build a computer" JayzTwoCents


Very straight forward guy and no nonsense. I watched that video as I was building mine.



A few additional tips.
-Fan Cabling orientation makes a difference when dealing with cable management. Chances are that you will place it in the wrong orientation and realize only after once you begin to tuck stuff in. What I recommend is just to experience that because it builds that extra knowledge.



-BIOS updates, some MOBOs do not come updated, so if your computer does not post, chances are you need to update the MOBO. Look for a USB port that says "BIOS FLSHBCK", if available, and use that, follow instructions on your MOBO user guide. Only after that you can move on to a possible issue with RAM, CPU, Battery.


-If you haven't done so, get a fully modular PSU, you'll thank me later.



-CPU will only go in one way, if it doesn't, don't force it. It should slide right into the socket.



-Only a small drop of thermal paste is needed.



-RAM should be the same brand and specs if using multiple slots.


-Patience is key


There's a lot more I could say but I don't know the extend of your PC building knowledge. But have fun!

That's all great. I have very limited knowledge as this will be my first time. I did get the same RAM, but I only have a semi modulare 750w PSU from my current PC that I am going to try and use to keep cost down, but we'll see how it goes.