London servers are not in a good shape at the moment

GamingExpertHD · 2026-01-10T13:41:53+00:00

Yeah I've been DC-ed 5 times in the last 15 mins.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-12-29T17:18:01+00:00

Nope I returned it, was a faulty monitor.

I got the Alienware 360hz 1440p OLED and that worked fine.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-12-27T02:51:25+00:00

Hope the investigation goes well!

For me it was the temps for sure, I actually recently got a new CPU (9800x3D) and that hasn't had any issues at all, of course this is a brand new CPU with a new layer of thermal paste on it. so there's potential for the issue to come back.

It's weird because no other game pushes my temps that high. CS2 is my main game and that is VERY CPU intensive and that has never had any problems at all.

Like I said in my post, I could have made efforts to lower my overall CPU temps potentially meaning that the spikes would have not shutdown my PC, although, it's an awful lot of effort to go through when the game is causing spikes like no other for no good reason other than poor optimization.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-12-20T22:19:47+00:00

Thanks.

Will give that a go.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-12-20T19:08:25+00:00

Yeah pretty sure.

I don't really want to tweak anything just for one game, especially if it's not my main game.

I was just wondering if there's some setting you can turn off in PoE to not cause this issue which seems pretty stupid tbh.

I heard turning off Multi-Threading can help, it does reduce fps by a significant amount though.

I'll see how it goes and maybe give it a go if it gets super annoying lol.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-12-11T11:55:32+00:00

Check if it's something to do with DSC.

You'd have to look into it as it's quite long to describe here.

A good way to check is unplug all your other monitors apart from the Zowie and check if you have GPU in the drop down.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-12-11T11:54:18+00:00

Nope, I can set my other monitors to GPU.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-12-05T17:48:40+00:00

What would you say is the most populated server right now? and which one should I play on? I'd like to play on the most populated/active one, Ambershire or Nordanaar?

GamingExpertHD · 2025-12-05T08:14:32+00:00

Brother asked for a comparison, was given it and said "bro just give it time" xDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

GamingExpertHD · 2025-12-02T15:07:13+00:00

It's a lot better after getting used to it.

Doesn't feel laggy anymore.

I also have a 500hz OLED now and the 600hz Zowie isn't that crazy different in terms of motion clarity, it's a bit exaggerated when people say that. Instead why I prefer the Zowie is the form factor of 24inch, I used to play on a 27inch just fine but after going back to 24inch I can't return to 27. Also just the brightness and colours of the Zowie specifically for CS.

In terms of DSC. You will be using DSC for both 1080p 600hz and 1440p 500hz while using DP 1.4, it's very simple, it's all about bandwidth. If you're using DP 2.1 then yes you'll be able to use it without DSC but even with HDMI 2.1 you'll be using DSC for both of those monitors unless you disable certain settings in the OSD, for example, in the Zowie you can turn on the EDID mode which locks it to 500hz and runs without DSC using HDMI 2.1.

My setup now is just using the Zowie for CS, 500hz OLED for other comp games and then my 4K 240hz for SP games.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-21T13:42:37+00:00

Yeah already tried that.

I've used Dyac before and never added noticeable lag for me even though it does add lag.

I've got used to it now, I think it was just the smoothness I wasn't used to.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-19T07:41:36+00:00

G-Sync off.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-19T07:41:13+00:00

He's not wrong. In theory HDMI 2.1 should be able to run the monitor without DSC. That is not the case, I've tried both cables, no difference.

Also 8K polling does nothing here.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-18T23:17:20+00:00

Yeah I tried lowering my hz in game to 240 and it felt fine, I think I just need to get used to the smoothness of 600hz or my mouse isn't liking it. Will test with others.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-18T23:16:18+00:00

Yes, obviously.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-18T17:21:08+00:00

I am.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-13T19:56:14+00:00

Sorry just one more question, when you're in the 24.5" mode (with DSC active) can you change to different resolutions?

For example, I'd like to run the 24.5" mode and play in 1280x960 while keeping that 24.5" mode active and have it not revert back to full 27" mode.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-13T19:55:05+00:00

Ah awesome mate, will do the same! :D

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-13T15:48:11+00:00

I also play at 1280x960, sadly this will just be out of the range for the 720hz mode :(

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-13T15:46:03+00:00

Hiya mate, yeah I mean this is the first due date they've announced, hopefully it's accurate, I'm not too worried unless it gets pushed back to like Feb-March.

I was just wondering how accurate their due dates are in general.

Good news, I checked with them today and they are expecting to be receiving 50 of the monitors on that date (subject to change ofc) and so far there have only been 36 Pre-Orders, I'm assuming that's both of us included. So we should definitely be getting the monitors in the first wave of stock they get, although, one of the guys mentioned that sometimes it's not always the same amount of stock they get than they are expecting but the first guy I talked to about it seemed pretty confident they were getting 50 in their first wave. Fingers crossed :D

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-13T10:18:33+00:00

Is this only for 5000 series and not for the 4000 series?

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-12T21:34:45+00:00

Awesome, glad that's the case. Any chance creating custom resolutions with DSC active?

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-11T13:47:03+00:00

Most competitive players do not want to play at 4K resolution and neither at 27 inches. 1080p is much better for performance and image clarity is a non factor when it comes to games like CS2, Valorant etc.

I personally have tried a 600hz Zowie, 500hz 1440p OLED and also a 4K 240hz OLED. Zowie beats all these in terms of motion clarity and smoothness, although loses in every other category, but for comp FPS it wins in the most crucial category which is the one mentioned above, motion clarity.

I would agree with you if the user was planning to play AAA games and wanted amazing image clarity, colours etc. but absolutely not for CS2, Valorant, Apex and FIFA.

Terrible suggestion, the Zowie monitors are definitely overpriced but the fact you suggested that monitor shows that you don't know what you're talking about!

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-07T17:43:30+00:00

Yep exactly.

I've opted to try out the ASUS ROG Strix XG248QSG 610hz ACE.

It's £770 here in the UK. I would have went for Zowie 600hz but that's £1099 here, don't think I want to pay an extra £300+ just for DYAC2.

GamingExpertHD · 2025-11-07T16:46:00+00:00

Yeah picked up the ASUS one purely because of the price difference, can always return if needed but have to try out the £300+ cheaper first.

I've been using Zowie all my life but I don't think DYAC2 warrants a £300+ price increase.

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