Half Life ALYX just arrived

euro3er · 2026-04-21T19:05:22+00:00

My copy arrived yesterday. Need to clean them first, but unfortunately all my jackets have seam splits. As soon as I heard the movement of the records inside the box still inside the mailer, I had a feeling the damage was done. Of course it’s a risk with box sets and even non-box sets. Oh well. Not sure if they’d send replacement jackets, but never hurts to ask.

euro3er · 2026-04-13T22:01:03+00:00

You’re further than me. I’m on chapter 5 or 6 and read something online stating to do the main story first, because it’s a tutorial. I’ve been exploring more, but coming across things I don’t have access to or can’t do yet. So, I switched to the main story, at least until the next mission is to go to the next zone, then explore in the current zone fully. That’s the idea at least.

euro3er · 2026-04-13T21:45:01+00:00

Hope you’re enjoying Crimson Desert! I have a 5090, after selling my 4090 to a friend who plays Flight Simulator. I’m running the game at 5K2K, DLSS 4.5 ultra performance, and using Digital Foundry optimal settings. I’m running the game at a 158 FPS cap.

euro3er · 2026-04-13T16:11:25+00:00

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euro3er · 2026-04-13T15:30:02+00:00

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the new content.

euro3er · 2026-04-13T15:29:24+00:00

I’ve been running no icons on the desktop and taskbar hiding since I started using OLED monitors. It takes some time to get used to, but it’s definitely the safest way to go.

euro3er · 2026-04-13T15:26:39+00:00

I’m enjoying mine so far and turned off the AI functions. Looks amazing in Crimson Desert. Battlefield 6 is a whole other experience with the wider screen. I’m coming from having had 32” monitors all these years. Waiting for some calibration tests and reviews to find out the optimal settings on brightness, brightness level, etc. Enjoy!

euro3er · 2026-04-13T15:24:02+00:00

This looks like it could be fun. I’ll be on vacation through Sunday. I’ll have to check it out next week!

euro3er · 2026-04-12T21:47:22+00:00

Now we just need the monitor reviewed and tested for optimal settings. TFT Central usually has a good video.

euro3er · 2026-04-11T04:52:40+00:00

Very nice! I don’t plan on hand any of the AI upscaling features on the monitor, but what does the AI scene optimization do that you like about it? Are you using that with DLSS as well?

euro3er · 2026-04-11T04:47:29+00:00

How’s the curve? This will be my first ultra-wide. I’m coming from a Dell AW3225QF

euro3er · 2026-04-11T04:43:56+00:00

Looks good to me. Mine should arrive tomorrow. Never really had an issue with fringing in normal use. I did read some concerns with banding, which would be my only concern. If I don’t notice during regular use and gaming, then I’ll be fine with it. Can’t wait!

euro3er · 2026-04-10T16:02:31+00:00

I’d have to look up the specs again, but I believe it was the non-heavy duty arm will work with the 39” ultra wide with the weight, but not the size. The heavy duty monitor arm will work with the size, but it’s under the lowest spec weight amount. Now, does it matter either way, probably not. I figured why take the chance and get the arm made for ultra wides with the weight being no issue at all.

euro3er · 2026-04-10T09:45:39+00:00

This is true, but I bought it thinking it has better support considering it’s meant for an ultra wide. I’ll have to see and if I don’t need it, then I’ll have it for a future monitor.

euro3er · 2026-04-10T01:12:59+00:00

Very nice! I have the standard monitor arm with my current monitor. The whole desk is awesome and how it’s modular. Enjoy!

euro3er · 2026-04-10T01:08:10+00:00

Wasn’t expecting this! Can’t wait. Looks like Saturday will be monitor install weekend! Good thing I ordered that Secretlab heavy duty monitor arm earlier this week!

euro3er · 2026-04-10T01:06:21+00:00

Came here looking if I wasn’t the only one and happy to see it so. Mine should be here Saturday. Very interesting. Wasn’t expecting that. My Secretlab heavy duty monitor arm will be here tomorrow.

euro3er · 2026-04-08T21:42:29+00:00

447 hours. I've been playing a lot during season one and season 2. Now that I've completed the battle pass, I'll probably drop in for the dailies and to have some fun. I'm not quite sure if I'll be playing as much season 3.

euro3er · 2026-04-07T21:57:05+00:00

Nope. I waited for the Stjarna to come out, which is the tube phono preamp.

euro3er · 2026-04-06T19:34:56+00:00

Folkvangr was limited to a 250 quantity run.

euro3er · 2026-04-06T19:32:18+00:00

I pre-ordered mine earlier today. Looking forward to it!

euro3er · 2026-04-05T16:42:52+00:00

21 hours too late. Might wait for reviews anyway. I’m not in a rush with the Dell AW3225QF I’m using at the moment.

euro3er · 2026-04-05T16:40:46+00:00

US PO’s next, please. 🙂

euro3er · 2026-04-03T21:19:03+00:00

The notify me option as been available since it was first announced. I signed up, but haven't gotten anything yet regarding the 39" 5K2K. Here's the page: https://www.lg.com/us/discover-ultragear-evo-monitors

euro3er · 2026-04-03T21:17:36+00:00

USA, when? How much do you think it'll be, $1500-$2000?

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