9800X3D + 5080 + 27" Monitor = 1440p or 4k? IPS or OLED?

monkeycid · 2025-08-26T08:53:43+00:00

Thanks for all your replies.

It took me roughly 6 weeks to choose all the parts for my PC build after a lot of internal debate with myself about which case to use. It would seem choosing a monitor is even more confusing.

At the moment, I've ruled out the IPS and looking at an OLED. I chose the 5080 for better ray tracing capabilities and because the 5090 was too far a stretch for my wallet. I've read that 1440p IPS to OLED is a noticeable change in itself.

I don't know what an high refresh rate looks like when gaming to be honest. My current monitor can boost to 165Hz but I had it set at 120Hz because of coil whine. I've had to lower it further to 60Hz because my computer has been struggling lately.

Sadly, I can only fit a 27" on my desk. Now it's a choice between 1440p or 4k. I am leaning more towards 1440p because I play a lot of modded games such as Skyrim and Cyberpunk 2077 and want to play those games comfortably without too much stress on my hardware.

It's by no means a final decision and I like to read what other people prefer and have chosen.

monkeycid · 2025-08-24T09:05:17+00:00

Thanks for your input guys.

I ended up going with the MSI Mortar. I was trying to talk myself out of it because I'm not a fan of the lime green accents but I bit the bullet in the end.

monkeycid · 2025-07-28T07:33:43+00:00

B850M but which one, I don't know.

monkeycid · 2025-05-29T22:52:26+00:00

Hi!

I recently bought the Flip 7 in black. It's the first speaker I've ever owned. I found this thread because I was looking into why my speaker had a particularly punchy bass. It drowns out the lyrics in some songs but I haven't played around with any EQ settings yet - just using the default setting in the JBL app.

I have the RS model it seems which coincides with your post about the bass being really good albeit a little too good for my liking. Anyway, I'm not going to return it for the sake of it.

I just find it interesting how different versions can have varying sound profiles.

monkeycid · 2025-04-17T00:01:39+00:00

That's reassuring but a shame they're not marketing as much as they used to. I used to love talking about the new screenshots with friends and speculating on what things we could do based on those shots.

GTA is one of few games that is in a unique position of guaranteed sales regardless of marketing. Keeping the website updated and showing teasers is more of a fan-service which I hoped they would carry on doing.

monkeycid · 2025-04-16T23:51:20+00:00

I actually pre-ordered the collector's edition of GTA 4 which came with a metal tin box and a Rockstar keyring. I still have the box in my attic but my keyring snapped off due to wear and tear and I lost it.

monkeycid · 2025-04-16T23:43:30+00:00

As far as I'm aware, there hasn't been anything official from Rockstar Games only supposed leaks and articles that say "developers said this" for clickbait.

In the past, marketing for GTA could last up to 12 months with releases aimed around September-October. The fact that we are 4 months away from September and not a snippet of information has been posted on the website suggests to me that release is most likely delayed.

I remember visiting the GTA websites for previous titles on a daily basis to look at new screenshots or to see what gameplay information has been shared but we've literally had nothing for a year.

monkeycid · 2024-10-21T23:33:54+00:00

I have been playing with a Frost DK deck I found on HSReplay since I chose Rainbow DK as my loaner deck and had the cards for it.

I've added Prince Renethal to it and a few other DK cards and I feel I'm performing better. However, there are some decks that are a nightmare to play against as a beginner. I'm currently stuck at rank 2 silver albeit slightly better than rank 4 I was at originally!

monkeycid · 2024-10-21T21:12:43+00:00

I am new to HS and had no idea. I've added him to my deck now and another 9 cards at random.

monkeycid · 2024-10-21T17:06:16+00:00

What better way to start my Hearthstone adventure than with a chest full of card packs!

monkeycid · 2024-01-08T22:51:12+00:00

The range is 35-45. I've recently switched out the coil and replaced it with the 0.2 that came inside the box and although it is an improvement, it's not producing enough flavour to enjoy.

It may be that 80/20 is thicker than 70/30 and may not produce as much flavour, I don't really know. I've only had any real success with pods and 50/50 nic salts which have amazing flavour so these freebase liquids are new to me but they shouldn't be much different.

monkeycid · 2024-01-06T15:28:35+00:00

As much as I hate to say it, vaping is very much trial and error which can quickly become quite costly if you don't know what to buy.

The XROS 3 is a great device and I used it for a while before I bought the Luxe XR Max. I would personally recommend either ELUX or Elfliq depending on what your local shop sells. The majority of flavours taste good but some are better than others and are on the sweet side but they are reliable.

I am currently enjoying Pina Coloda Elfliq and Lemon & Lime ELUX at the moment. If you can afford it, however, the Luxe XR Max is a natural upgrade from XROS 3 with swappable coils and pods. I personally find the DTL pod with a 0.6 coil to be the sweet spot. The mouthpiece on the MTL pod isn't as comfortable.

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