Thanks for this answer! That was actually informative. Sorry for my slight sarcasm in the post before.
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Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
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Any owners have flickering issues? I've seen a lot of reports of vrr flicker. Delivery dates look like they're only a few weeks out now so I'm debating on jumping in.
It's definitely a problem, but you'll get the same problem with any of the current OLEDs as it's inherent to the technology. The gamma is set based on the max refresh rate, but the gamma can change at lower refresh rates, now this is fine if the frame pacing is okay because the change will happen gradual enough you wouldn't notice, but if the frame pacing is erratic and the scene is somewhat darker you do spot it since the gamma differences is more vast.
I've tried a lot of games on my QDOLED and I'd say 95% of games are perfectly fine and you'd only notice it in loading screens similar to VRR on other panels. However you do get the odd game where the frame pacing is a bit garbage and you notice the flicker, mainly at night.
A good example I found was Oblivion, while it's an old game it's got a kind of rubbish streaming in system for the open world. If you look at frame times and fps the game will just constantly drop down massively for a split second every so often while you run across the open world as it streams in the world. On my QDOLED every time the game did that during night time, you could see the gamma flicker because the monitor was syncing to that crappy load in fps drop and going straight back to the normal fps.
I also had to turn it off in WoW classic as well as seemingly hovering over anything in the UI seemed to cause a slight flicker, possibly for a similar reason that the game stutters for a sec while it's loading it in. The WoW engine hasn't really ever been known for being amazing either.
Gotcha. I've noticed it only a few times on my C1 OLED , so if it's similarly rare it's a non issue for me.
How are you liking it otherwise? I'm tempted..... Just got my first ultrawide a month ago and it's been a game changer.
Yeah, if you've not been bothered by it on your C1 then I doubt you'd be bothered by it on the AW either. Any flickering I've seen on the AW I can recreate on my CX TV as well.
Otherwise I've been pretty happy with it. Makes games look fantastic even when they're not in HDR due to the great contrast and pixel response time. The only slight niggle for some is the text clarity - though personally after using bettercleartypetuner I've not been bothered by it and that's despite using it for programming when I work from home.
Can't say I've noticed it yet with my use of the monitor, though the only time I've ever noticed VRR flicker on an OLED display is when bringing up the Xbox menu during dark scenes in a game (on my LG CX)
I have a question, maybe someone can help me here.
Somehow the picture is not full screen on the display. There is some small space at the bottom and at the right. I don't think it was there since day 1. I checked the display settings, tried a different input on the screen, made a factory reset. The spaces are still there. Does anyone have or had a similar thing experience?
Somehow the picture is not full screen on the display. There is some small space at the bottom and at the right. I don't think it was there since day 1. I checked the display settings, tried a different input on the screen, made a factory reset. The spaces are still there. Does anyone have or had a similar thing experience?
thats normal, its additional space for the Pixel shift feature so your image does not get cut off when it moves around
Thanks for bettercleartypetuner. Gonna mess around with it sometime this week. I've been fine using it for work (programming like you), but I can tell a difference from my old IPS ultrasharp. Still fine for work--but if I can make it almost unnoticeable than even better.
Yup, I love my main OLED TV and it had kinda spoiled me, lol, so I kept feeling the FOMO at my desk in my other room, feeling like I was missing out on my insane OLED HDR picture quality, so finally having this has been great for easing my mind and just playing and watching HDR content in either room.
This picture quality, color performance, HDR with oled blacks, plus high refresh on this is amazing. And both of the first QD-OLED TVs also looks like they've scored incredibly highly, further showing how good of a panel this is for content even with just this first iteration.
Like you said yeah it's still a first model of new tech so it would have been nice if Alienware actually supported upgradeable firmware so any new settings options or interface improvements in future models could have been given to us too, but it's already a great screen so it's not really a deal breaker.
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I don't think it's realistic to expect burn-in on these latest generation OLED panels after a few months. Give it a couple of years.
Honestly, I don't really expect burn-in at all. I use the C1 as my main monitor, and the only safety nets I use is hiding the taskbar and using a screensaver after 5 mins of inactivity.
I genuinely think the new OLED panels are safe as long as you don't take the piss with them.
Was just curious what the owners of this monitor think. I'm still considering getting one, but after I get a 4080 😂
I've seen two reports of it so far, considering how many theyve sold I doubt it's an high %.
I've personally not got any from 4 months of use.
World first QD-OLED monitor from Dell and Samsung (34 inch Ultrawide 175hz)
I'd set it to 'Hide Taskbar' m8 just to be safe. Good shout. Personally I'm not too worried, got 3 year warranty. Chances are there will be something better out by then and the tech will have further improved too.
forums.overclockers.co.uk
Dell Alienware AW3423DW 34″ QD-OLED 175Hz (3440 x 1440)
ahhh ok ill def have to change that then thought that was the cause of the aggressive abl but its just the way this monitor is.
hardforum.com
Those are the two I saw.
Yellow is still a killer colour for QDOLEDs as well then?World first QD-OLED monitor from Dell and Samsung (34 inch Ultrawide 175hz)
I'd set it to 'Hide Taskbar' m8 just to be safe. Good shout. Personally I'm not too worried, got 3 year warranty. Chances are there will be something better out by then and the tech will have further improved too.Dell Alienware AW3423DW 34″ QD-OLED 175Hz (3440 x 1440)
ahhh ok ill def have to change that then thought that was the cause of the aggressive abl but its just the way this monitor is.
Those are the two I saw.
I do wonder how 'safe' people are going to be with these QD monitors given everyone appears too approach them like panel degradation doesn't exist on them. There's one lad in that Hard thread talking about having his backlight at 60% for desktop usage 🥴 it must be blindingly bright.
Ok cool thanksWorld first QD-OLED monitor from Dell and Samsung (34 inch Ultrawide 175hz)
I'd set it to 'Hide Taskbar' m8 just to be safe. Good shout. Personally I'm not too worried, got 3 year warranty. Chances are there will be something better out by then and the tech will have further improved too.Dell Alienware AW3423DW 34″ QD-OLED 175Hz (3440 x 1440)
ahhh ok ill def have to change that then thought that was the cause of the aggressive abl but its just the way this monitor is.
Those are the two I saw.
Yeah the hard forum guy was running HDR all the time. Still a bit worrying considering people were thinking wear was going to be more even with the qdoled structure. That said Dell seems to be accepting warranty requests for it with no fuss.
I've been mostly careful with mine, hidden icons and task bar, wallpaper slideshow, black screen saver etc.
I just enable HDR when I'm going to play or watch content that uses it. Don't like how HDR looks on desktop.
Depends how long you'd intend to use it. Most people are giving it a try even despite using it as much as that because they offer a 3 years warranty which covers burn in.
Picked one up this morning at Microcenter. So far, i think i've struck that panel lottery. Build date is July 2022 and the screen is clean, with no residue or scratches. Haven't heard the fan yet and i don't see any dead / bright pixels.
As for the panel itself, incredible. It can't be overstated how much shadow detail you recover with this panel. So much is lost with the gray blanks of an IPS panel. Anything bright doesn't really stand out from a good IPS, but everything feels much more detail because of how much better the darker end of the spectrum resolves.
As for the panel itself, incredible. It can't be overstated how much shadow detail you recover with this panel. So much is lost with the gray blanks of an IPS panel. Anything bright doesn't really stand out from a good IPS, but everything feels much more detail because of how much better the darker end of the spectrum resolves.
Returned. Told me I'd be waiting two months. I've gone with the 42" C2 instead
I am lucky to have a computer room to myself that I can customize how I see fit. If I were to mount the 42 inch C2 on the wall, what would be the ideal depth for a desk to put under it so that I am far enough away? I'd rather not put a gap between the desk and the wall, so I will simply get a custom desk of the correct depth.
Got the monitor today and I'm extremely happy with it. One minor complaint that I have though it that for my taste the color temp is a bit too warm. Any way to change it to slightly cooler? I'm using standard mode.
Anyone can feel free to correct me if I am wrong, but I believe most speculators believe a 38inch widescreen OLED monitor is not on the horizon anytime soon, because it would actually need to be cut from scratch due to the different resolution it would utilize (vertical height changes). Rather than these smaller OLED screens which can just be adapted from the bigger ones as long as the resolution remains the same.
I hope I'm wrong though because I'd love a 38 inch widescreen monitor. I'd prefer it over the 42inch tv.
Anyone on the fence should get this monitor. I love mine. Yes I have some complaints but the main benefits are so strong they outweigh any cons. HDR is insane on this thing when properly set up. 175hz motion resolution is insane. Pure black OLED contrast is insane.
Do yourself a favor and learn how to set up the best HDR in all titles using Special K.
Do yourself a favor and learn how to set up the best HDR in all titles using Special K.
Yes, it's incredible and I too love mine to bits. I've been thinking about gifting one to a family member, but now that Samsung has announced the G85SB to come out before the end of the year I am thinking I'll just wait and see how that turns out.
From what I've read the Samsung could be more useful to some users with the addition of their "entertainment hub" that includes game streaming services as well as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and all the other usual suspects.
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i will end up impulse buying of these oled ultrawides
i'm still using a lg c9 65 oled with a 27inch 165 for fps gaming
i'm still using a lg c9 65 oled with a 27inch 165 for fps gaming
I think i will set for a 42c2. Not being able to update the firmware on a monitor is a no-go. Especially on the Dell.
Don't regret my purchase. Playing through Halo Infinite in ultra wide + HDR was great.
Might still switch to the Samsung though depending on reviews.
Might still switch to the Samsung though depending on reviews.
I think other Samsung monitors do have that, so unless it's confirmed I'd expect it to include an adapter to have VESA support?
I read it here, but you know how it is with media outlets sometimes. And upon reviewing again, the mini ports are just weird.
Samsung’s first QD-OLED gaming monitor arrives later this year | Engadget
At IFA Berlin, Samsung announced its first QD-OLED monitor..
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Yeah, same here. My monitors have been wall-mounted for years, and if the other two QD-OLEDs have the option, that's a huge oversight by Samsung.
If the main features you're after are super ultrawide and 240Hz then go with the G9 or Neo G9, otherwise the AW is going to be better for most other features. Actually I guess the G9 would have some advantages in a very well lit room but I personally much prefer having the blacks of the AW.
I really hope there will be a super ultrawide monitor using QD-OLED next year (including a VESA-mount, so I can reuse my extra strong monitor arm and don't have to sacrifice a large part of my desk just for the monitor stand...) to replace my CRG9. I just don't want to go back to a regular ultrawide anymore. The versatility of this display for professional and personal use is just amazing.
