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Scorsese2002
10/07/17 12:17:22 PM
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https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/05/samsung-qled-49-inch-monitor/

What's better than dual monitors? An "ultrawide" display that makes games more immersive and multitasking easier than a standard widescreen monitor. But Samsung wasn't satisfied with that. Its massive 49-inch QLED gaming monitor heralds an entirely new style -- let's call it "super ultrawide" -- which can do the work of complex three-monitor setups. While it might look a bit awkward, it could be just what some gamers are looking for.

As you can imagine, Samsung's 49-inch behemoth makes an impression. I use an ultrawide Dell screen on my gaming rig, so I'm familiar with giant displays. Still, this monitor surprised me with the amount of desk space it took up. Its 32:9 ratio is noticeably bigger than 21:9 monitors, which typically feature 34-inch or 27-inch screens. It's base is also larger than most other displays, and the screen's sides jut much farther out almost comically so. Once I sat down in front of it though, I could easily see the appeal. It offers the most real estate I've seen in a single desktop display.

The monitor's 3,840 by 1,080 resolution is a bit odd. Ultrawide monitors typically feature either 2,560 by 1,080, or 3,440 by 1,440 pixels, for a comparison. It also features a deep curve (1800R), which makes it easy to see all sides of the screen. The display has two HDMI ports and two DisplayPort connections (one of which is a MiniDisplayPort). There's also a USB 3.0 hub on the back with three ports. The on-screen configuration menu is also a step above what we typically see today from other monitors. It's large, easy to read, and clearly lays how to get to various settings.

Gamers will definitely appreciate the monitor's fast one-millisecond response time and 144Hz refresh rate. Both of those features will make first-person shooters like Call of Duty and Overwatch more responsive and perform more smoothly. As with most modern screens, it also sports HDR capabilities, as well as support for AMD's Freesync 2 standard. The latter feature smoothes out game performance so there's no screen-tearing. It's also a part of Samsung's new "Quantum Dot" QLED gaming lineup, which means it uses nanoparticles to deliver better lighting and color representation than typical LED screens.

I've tested plenty of gaming monitors over the years, but I was particularly eager to try out Samsung's 49-inch display simply because it's so unusual. And it didn't disappoint. During a brief demo in New York City, I had a chance to play Battlefield 1 and Mass Effect Andromeda, both of which looked fantastic. The display had no problem keeping up as I moused around during firefights; colors looked astoundingly realistic, and the bright HDR elements popped off the screen. There was also plenty of nuance in darker scenes, which was especially useful for Battlefield's harrowing open mission.

Mostly, I was impressed by how immersive the monitor felt. It effectively replicated the feeling of gaming on a three-monitor setup, except I didn't have to deal with annoying bezels in the middle. It was just pure screen. It's one of the reasons I fell in love with ultrawide displays in the first place -- Samsung's new monitor just takes that sense of immersion to the extreme. Both games also took advantage of the unique resolution, but your mileage may vary on other titles. If you can get a game running on three monitors simultaneously, chances are it'll look good on this screen.

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Scorsese2002
10/07/17 12:17:30 PM
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You can do much more than just game on Samsung's new screen. I was able to fit three full-sized windows side-by-side during my demo. It could be very useful for content creators who need to work in timeline focused apps for video and audio editing. I only wish there was a bit more vertical space. While I could comfortably read most websites on the screen, I was a bit disappointed by just how much I had to scroll up and down. Still, that's an issue I could get around by zooming out or tweaking Windows' display scaling settings. You can also have the screen display two inputs side-by-side -- something other ultrawide monitors can do but is more practical with a 49-inch display.

At $1,499, Samsung's 49-inch gaming monitor is surprisingly competitive with ultrawide monitors. Dell's highest-resolution 34-inch Alienware screen is available for the same price, while LG's latest model sells for just $1,000. Yes, these are certainly much pricier than normal-size gaming monitors, but they're not that much more expensive if you're trying to put together a dual or triple-monitor setup.

If you're a gamer looking at ultrawide monitors, it's worth considering this unique Samsung screen. It's unusual, but it also delivers an immersive experience like no other display.

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CocteauQuintplt
10/07/17 12:18:55 PM
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PC gaming, lol. Still smaller than my TV.
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ChromaticAngel
10/07/17 12:19:14 PM
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Scorsese2002 posted...
At $1,499,

No
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Leight_Weight
10/07/17 12:22:17 PM
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I'm not sure that warranted two posts
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SlashmanSG
10/07/17 12:23:49 PM
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CocteauQuintplt posted...
PC gaming, lol. Still smaller than my TV.

Console kiddies, lol. Probably has no idea what this means.

one-millisecond response time and 144Hz refresh rate
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E32005
10/07/17 12:24:40 PM
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daftpunk_mk5
10/07/17 12:28:15 PM
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1080p, no thanks
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CocteauQuintplt
10/07/17 12:40:11 PM
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SlashmanSG posted...
CocteauQuintplt posted...
PC gaming, lol. Still smaller than my TV.

Console kiddies, lol. Probably has no idea what this means.

one-millisecond response time and 144Hz refresh rate


"Console kiddies"? I have a console so my house doesn't look like an overgrown child lives there. It discreetly sits on a non-descript part of my entertainment stand. Bring a woman home and she sees a big gaming monitor like that? Lol, bet it won't be a turn on.
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CocteauQuintplt
10/07/17 12:46:22 PM
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DuranOfForcena posted...
CocteauQuintplt posted...
PC gaming, lol. Still smaller than my TV.

yet another console pleb who is so ignorant that he doesn't even realize that PCs have been able to be hooked up to TVs for forever now


This isn't 1995, I have literally no use for a PC whatsoever.
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UnholyMudcrab
10/07/17 12:46:54 PM
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E32005
10/07/17 12:47:51 PM
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CocteauQuintplt posted...
DuranOfForcena posted...
CocteauQuintplt posted...
PC gaming, lol. Still smaller than my TV.

yet another console pleb who is so ignorant that he doesn't even realize that PCs have been able to be hooked up to TVs for forever now


This isn't 1995, I have literally no use for a PC whatsoever.

i like my sony consoles but pc gaming is legit. Im typing on my rig now, hooked up to my big screen.
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Gamer99z
10/07/17 12:50:06 PM
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CocteauQuintplt posted...
PC gaming, lol. Still smaller than my TV.

No TV in existence has a 1ms response time and a 144hz refresh rate though, not that any current consoles could handle more than half that refresh rate on a AAA game anyways.
Plus you're ignoring the simple fact that a PC has the versatility to also be connected to a TV through both wired and wireless means so if you want to play on your TV or any other display, you can.
Shit, a friend of mine doesn't even own a monitor, he has a HTPC that's exclusively in the living room and when anyone plays games on it they use a controller from the couch. Which a PC offers that versatility, you can play competitively at high refresh rates on a high end keyboard and mouse set up for serious gaming or just hook it up to your TV, crank the graphics as high as you want, and play causally with a controller.
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gatorsPENSbucs
10/07/17 12:57:29 PM
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15 fuckin hundred dollars, holy shit.

So were talking $2500 - $3000 just to play a game. Holy fuck, yah, no thanks.
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Azarias
10/07/17 1:03:56 PM
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gatorsPENSbucs posted...
15 fuckin hundred dollars, holy shit.

So were talking $2500 - $3000 just to play a game. Holy fuck, yah, no thanks.


What kinda games you playing where you need 2 bigass monitors?
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Darklit_Minuet
10/07/17 1:05:25 PM
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Azarias posted...
gatorsPENSbucs posted...
15 fuckin hundred dollars, holy shit.

So were talking $2500 - $3000 just to play a game. Holy fuck, yah, no thanks.


What kinda games you playing where you need 2 bigass monitors?

Literally all games?

One bigass monitor for the game, the other bigass monitor for the computer itself if I wanna watch some shows or spam gamefaqs
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Azarias
10/07/17 1:31:44 PM
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Darklit_Minuet posted...
Literally all games?

One bigass monitor for the game, the other bigass monitor for the computer itself if I wanna watch some shows or spam gamefaqs


What kinda games you playing where you need 2 bigass monitors?


I specifically said games dude.
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Darklit_Minuet
10/07/17 1:39:09 PM
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Azarias posted...
Darklit_Minuet posted...
Literally all games?

One bigass monitor for the game, the other bigass monitor for the computer itself if I wanna watch some shows or spam gamefaqs


What kinda games you playing where you need 2 bigass monitors?


I specifically said games dude.

And I replied with all games need two bigass monitors unless you either don't want to fullscreen or don't care for using your computer as a computer
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gatorsPENSbucs
10/07/17 1:44:40 PM
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Azarias posted...
gatorsPENSbucs posted...
15 fuckin hundred dollars, holy shit.

So were talking $2500 - $3000 just to play a game. Holy fuck, yah, no thanks.


What kinda games you playing where you need 2 bigass monitors?

Well you need a computer right? And arent those like a grand at least?
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LJRENEGADE
10/07/17 2:28:03 PM
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CocteauQuintplt posted...
SlashmanSG posted...
CocteauQuintplt posted...
PC gaming, lol. Still smaller than my TV.

Console kiddies, lol. Probably has no idea what this means.

one-millisecond response time and 144Hz refresh rate


"Console kiddies"? I have a console so my house doesn't look like an overgrown child lives there. It discreetly sits on a non-descript part of my entertainment stand. Bring a woman home and she sees a big gaming monitor like that? Lol, bet it won't be a turn on.

Are you saying you only buy things if you aren't insecure about women potentially seeing them in your house? That's a sad way to live, friend. And I'd argue a PC can look professional and tasteful whereas a console is clearly that, a machine for playing video games and anyone would recognize it. Not that having either makes you look like an overgrown child, I don't know why you'd think that in the first place.
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CocteauQuintplt
10/07/17 10:05:35 PM
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LJRENEGADE posted...
CocteauQuintplt posted...
SlashmanSG posted...
CocteauQuintplt posted...
PC gaming, lol. Still smaller than my TV.

Console kiddies, lol. Probably has no idea what this means.

one-millisecond response time and 144Hz refresh rate


"Console kiddies"? I have a console so my house doesn't look like an overgrown child lives there. It discreetly sits on a non-descript part of my entertainment stand. Bring a woman home and she sees a big gaming monitor like that? Lol, bet it won't be a turn on.

Are you saying you only buy things if you aren't insecure about women potentially seeing them in your house? That's a sad way to live, friend. And I'd argue a PC can look professional and tasteful whereas a console is clearly that, a machine for playing video games and anyone would recognize it. Not that having either makes you look like an overgrown child, I don't know why you'd think that in the first place.


No, but of course that's how you took it. I don't want a huge gaming monitor in my house. It looks stupid. Is that a better reason?

PC gaming is for fossils. That's another vibe I don't want to give off to women.

DuranOfForcena posted...
LJRENEGADE posted...
Are you saying you only buy things if you aren't insecure about women potentially seeing them in your house? That's a sad way to live, friend.

yeah, especially when you consider the fact that he spends his time trolling on a dying videogame message board, so you know whatever he's going for with women isn't working out very well for him


Ah, straight to the insults. Anyways, I haven't posted her in well over a month, so,to say this is how I spend my time is blatantly false.
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Tryhaptaward
10/07/17 10:21:10 PM
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CocteauQuintplt posted...
LJRENEGADE posted...
CocteauQuintplt posted...
SlashmanSG posted...
CocteauQuintplt posted...
PC gaming, lol. Still smaller than my TV.

Console kiddies, lol. Probably has no idea what this means.

one-millisecond response time and 144Hz refresh rate


"Console kiddies"? I have a console so my house doesn't look like an overgrown child lives there. It discreetly sits on a non-descript part of my entertainment stand. Bring a woman home and she sees a big gaming monitor like that? Lol, bet it won't be a turn on.

Are you saying you only buy things if you aren't insecure about women potentially seeing them in your house? That's a sad way to live, friend. And I'd argue a PC can look professional and tasteful whereas a console is clearly that, a machine for playing video games and anyone would recognize it. Not that having either makes you look like an overgrown child, I don't know why you'd think that in the first place.


No, but of course that's how you took it. I don't want a huge gaming monitor in my house. It looks stupid. Is that a better reason?

PC gaming is for fossils. That's another vibe I don't want to give off to women.

DuranOfForcena posted...
LJRENEGADE posted...
Are you saying you only buy things if you aren't insecure about women potentially seeing them in your house? That's a sad way to live, friend.

yeah, especially when you consider the fact that he spends his time trolling on a dying videogame message board, so you know whatever he's going for with women isn't working out very well for him


Ah, straight to the insults. Anyways, I haven't posted her in well over a month, so,to say this is how I spend my time is blatantly false.


dude you were literally banned and made a new account

it's not false LOL
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Fossil
10/07/17 10:33:16 PM
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CocteauQuintplt posted...
PC gaming is for fossils.

This is the only smart thing you've said all night.
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CocteauQuintplt
10/07/17 10:45:25 PM
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Tryhaptaward posted...


dude you were literally banned and made a new account

it's not false LOL


You think i have been here in any capacity for the last month? You are wrong. Now go fuck off and hang your shame of not knowing what you are talking about over your head.
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Tryhaptaward
10/07/17 10:49:43 PM
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CocteauQuintplt posted...
Tryhaptaward posted...


dude you were literally banned and made a new account

it's not false LOL


You think i have been here in any capacity for the last month? You are wrong. Now go fuck off and hang your shame of not knowing what you are talking about over your head.


okay mr. banned multiple times and keeps coming back here shitposting everyday
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cjsdowg
10/07/17 10:50:05 PM
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Just hook it up to a TV.
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SlashmanSG
10/07/17 10:52:44 PM
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CocteauQuintplt
10/07/17 10:54:51 PM
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Tryhaptaward posted...
CocteauQuintplt posted...
Tryhaptaward posted...


dude you were literally banned and made a new account

it's not false LOL


You think i have been here in any capacity for the last month? You are wrong. Now go fuck off and hang your shame of not knowing what you are talking about over your head.


okay mr. banned multiple times and keeps coming back here shitposting everyday


So you are claiming I have been on here during the last month? You are incorrect. What posts have you read from me?

God, the density is thick.
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LJRENEGADE
10/08/17 12:35:32 AM
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CocteauQuintplt posted...
No, but of course that's how you took it.

Well when its a topic about a computer monitor and you say something like

That's another vibe I don't want to give off to women.

one can only assume you put way too much thought into what people might think about trivial shit in your house.

Which is funny that you would say having a PC makes a house looks like an overgrown child lives there, but not a console apparently. What makes a computer look more childish than a console? Because its more discreet?

PC gaming is for fossils.

PC hardware is constantly improving and is far more powerful than consoles. I use consoles too but I don't understand why you would say PC gaming is for fossils. What about it exactly makes it that?

I don't want a huge gaming monitor in my house. It looks stupid. Is that a better reason?

You can dislike whatever you want, buddy
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CocteauQuintplt
10/08/17 12:43:14 AM
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LJRENEGADE posted...

one can only assume you put way too much thought into what people might think about trivial shit in your house.

Which is funny that you would say having a PC makes a house looks like an overgrown child lives there, but not a console apparently. What makes a computer look more childish than a console? Because its more discreet?


Uh, yeah, that's basically my whole point.
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LJRENEGADE
10/08/17 1:01:52 AM
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CocteauQuintplt posted...
LJRENEGADE posted...

one can only assume you put way too much thought into what people might think about trivial shit in your house.

Which is funny that you would say having a PC makes a house looks like an overgrown child lives there, but not a console apparently. What makes a computer look more childish than a console? Because its more discreet?


Uh, yeah, that's basically my whole point.

Yeah, that was why I said the first thing I said.

LJRENEGADE posted...
Are you saying you only buy things if you aren't insecure about women potentially seeing them in your house?

Nothing wrong with being open that you play video games, mate. PCs can be discreet too anyway.
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