SuperKungFu Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Anyone using a curved monitor to play DCS? Just want to get your opinion on it. Is it more immersive? I'm thinking of getting this one from Dell, 34" http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260239&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=EXPRESS071115&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS071115&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS071115-_-EMC-071115-Index-_-LargeFormatDisplays-_-24260239-S0A [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjonessnp175 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 id say a curved screen would be if it was 55 inch or bigger. Or a projector I7 4770k @ 4.6, sli 980 evga oc edition, ssdx2, Sony 55 inch edid hack nvidia 3dvision. Volair sim pit, DK2 Oculus Rift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateZilla Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 yeah, $800+ for that screen, I've seen it in person at local shop, it's really wide, but it's not that tall. Windows 10 Pro, Ryzen 2700X @ 4.6Ghz, 32GB DDR4-3200 GSkill (F4-3200C16D-16GTZR x2), ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate, XFX RX6800XT Merc 310 (RX-68XTALFD9) 3x ASUS VS248HP + Oculus HMD, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS + MFDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentGun Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 if your going to spend 900 on that screen I would suggest looking at this one at Viperwing.com http://viperwing.com/ Link to my Imgur screenshots and motto http://imgur.com/a/Gt7dF One day in DCS... Vipers will fly along side Tomcats... Bugs with Superbugs, Tiffy's with Tornado's, Fulcrums with Flankers and Mirage with Rafales... :)The Future of DCS is a bright one:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 yeah, $800+ for that screen, I've seen it in person at local shop, it's really wide, but it's not that tall. Which is my big issue with all of the ultra-wide screens. My U2711 (2560x1440), is taller and that screen adds only 4 inches on each side over the 2711. I really want a monitor like that, not just for flight sims, but it needs to be larger. ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growler Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Anyone using a curved monitor to play DCS? Just want to get your opinion on it. Is it more immersive? I'm thinking of getting this one from Dell, 34" http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260239&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=EXPRESS071115&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS071115&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS071115-_-EMC-071115-Index-_-LargeFormatDisplays-_-24260239-S0A I just got this one: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OKSEWL6/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=. Coming from a 27 16:9, it is really more immersive. As far as I know this the best Monitor for playing DCS right now...if you want big, you should go with a TV. Light bleed in the corners? Just a little but not in DCS, only when the screen is totally black. If you don't care about thunderbolt you can also choose this one: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y09G6JG/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=. It's the same without thunderbolt. I was scouting for 3 months and LG is the best in image quality as far as I could see in the reviews. GTX 780ti and 8 Core Extreme, for 60fps...well the 8 Core is not necessary but the 780ti is the bare minimum for 3440x1440. If you have more specific questions, just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguara5 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 DCS on u3415w : By the way, has anyone tested the Philips LCD LED 40'' BDM4065UC 4KUHD ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafup Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Its a good gimmick. Like monster cables for better"signal". http://www.cnet.com/news/are-curved-tvs-a-gimmick/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Its a good gimmick. Like monster cables for better"signal". http://www.cnet.com/news/are-curved-tvs-a-gimmick/ Keep in mind, he is speaking about TV view distance, not computer monitor viewing distance. Seated close enough, the artifacts he sees should not be an issue. I am not advocating the value of the curve, since I haven't actually used one, just pointing out the difference. On a similar note, I think the LG curved phone is the silliest thing I have ever seen. :) ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyn123 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hi All, I'm interested in having a wider screen for DCS without putting several monitor next to each other.... * Is a curved 34" monitor the way to go? * would a GTX 970 have enough oomph to drive it? * Does DCS support QHD (3440x1440)? * Would DCS fill the screen both horizontally and vertically, without black bars? Thanks! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 No, IMHO. Most likely, depending on your graphic settings. Yes. Yes. Keep in mind that the monitor you are consider is the equivalent of adding only about 6 inches, on the left and right, to a standard monitor. That is a far cry from what you would have with three monitors. ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbik Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 No, IMHO. Most likely, depending on your graphic settings. Yes. Yes. Keep in mind that the monitor you are consider is the equivalent of adding only about 6 inches, on the left and right, to a standard monitor. That is a far cry from what you would have with three monitors. Well he does not want more than one monitor, so the only other option would be VR I suppose. :) Do, or do not, there is no try. -------------------------------------------------------- Sapphire Nitro+ Rx Vega 64, i7 4790K ... etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Well he does not want more than one monitor, so the only other option would be VR I suppose. :) I was just pointing out that it is not a great deal wider. Projection would be another option, though not necessarily cheaper. ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyn123 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 so DCS is pumping out 3440 x 1440, as opposed to the monitor or some other software 'stretching' the image to fill the screen ... right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 so DCS is pumping out 3440 x 1440, as opposed to the monitor or some other software 'stretching' the image to fill the screen ... right? yes ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpdugas Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Depending on your GPU, you could have a look at the Acer Predator curved gaming monitor, which comes in both Freesync and Gync versions. However, both Acers' display WHQD. I am probably going to get a flat 4k/5K (UHD) version with Gsync, rather than the lower res of the curved versions, perhaps from Dell, like the UP3214Q. I like the curved effect, but dislike the low resolution. Edited January 31, 2016 by mpdugas spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DayGlow Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Curved game monitors make sense since you are close enough. Same reason why I put a angle on my side monitors in a triple screen setup. "It takes a big man to admit he is wrong...I'm not a big man" Chevy Chase, Fletch Lives 5800X3D - 64gb ram - RTX3080 - Windows 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Curved game monitors make sense since you are close enough. Same reason why I put a angle on my side monitors in a triple screen setup. The only issue I have with that idea, with regard to the curved monitor, is that when you angle your side displays, you are making it so that the distance from the center of all of the screens is approximately equal. I the case of a curved monitor, the correct (best) eyepoint would be at the center point defined by the radius of the curve. That point is much farther back than most people sit. ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DayGlow Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Some curve is better than none. My monitor stand won't let me go anywhere near the angle needed for a perfect setup. I think at most I have a 20deg angle on the sides. "It takes a big man to admit he is wrong...I'm not a big man" Chevy Chase, Fletch Lives 5800X3D - 64gb ram - RTX3080 - Windows 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyn123 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks All! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yipster Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I recently changed from a 2x 24" setup to a single 34" ultrawide curved. The difference is not huge, but not having to move my head too much and also no screen borders between the two screens is very good IMO. I've got the Samsung S34E970, and the TM MFD Cougar just fits under the screen too. :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hi all I just saw the HP Envy Curved all-in-one PC with a huge 34 inch screen. What do you think, how does DCS looks with this big screen and does the graphic card (Nvidia GeForce 960A graphics) is ok for playing DCS in high resolution? http://h41336.www4.hp.com/go_envy-allinone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alieneye Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) I got dell 34 curved two month ago: I had some issues with it: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2594948#post2594948 but seems that now i got use to it and don`t want go back Weasel, don`t think that Envy is a good choice (i5-6400T 2.2 GHz). For that resolution you need really fast CPU and GPU. I have 60 stable fps with my config, but not everywhere. Edited February 5, 2016 by alieneye YouTube || Copycats - technology and product clones (primarily aviation) || dgrigoriev.com SPECS: i7 8700K (OK 5GHz), 2xGTX 3080ti, 64GB RAM, 1Tb SSD, WIN 10, 2560x1440, Oculus Rift CV1 || TM Warthog, TIR5, MFG Crosswind pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaznit Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I got dell 34 curved two month ago: I had some issues with it: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2594948#post2594948 but seems that now i got use to it and don`t want go back Weasel, don`t think that Envy is a good choice (i5-6400T 2.2 GHz). For that resolution you need really fast CPU and GPU. I have 60 stable fps with my config, but not everywhere. So given the chance again would you still buy the Dell 34" over say the standard 32" ? I'm looking into either Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Monitor vs Dell UltraSharp 32 Ultra HD 4K Monitor... i've moved away from the idea of 3 monitors and instead looking at one big one. I tried a 40" but that was too big lol My specs: - GTX980 - Intel i5-4690 CPU @3.5GHz - 16GB ram - 250GB SSD, plus 2 x 2TB HDD - Acer X34 - Saitek HOTAS X55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsth Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I also got the Dell 34 curved and very pleased with that. Gives great view and you can change FOV like in said post. In fact, you can also adjust FOV so you get the feeling as if there is more cockpit around you. Just try and play with different settings for different planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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