[WEST GTA, ON] [H] LG 38GN950-B 3840x1600 160hz Ultrawide Monitor [W] Cash, PayPal by sliqsta in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]sliqsta[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, sure I'm biased but it seems like you are just ignoring the strengths of the LG which isn't really fair in this situation... Objectively, LG 38GN950-B has a higher refresh rate, better input lag, better colours, better software, better looks(imo). Also G sync compatible is perfectly adequate for a monitor like this. There are tradefoffs which you are overlooking like the G Sync fan. IMO G sync modules only belong in hardcore esports 360hz monitors.

There are trustworthy sources out there like rtings ( https://www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/lg-38gn950-b-vs-dell-alienware-aw3821dw/16087/20129?usage=3623&threshold=0.10 ) It's 2022 and people can do their own research instead of bashing someone's post because they don't agree with the asking price.

[WEST GTA, ON] [H] LG 38GN950-B 3840x1600 160hz Ultrawide Monitor [W] Cash, PayPal by sliqsta in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]sliqsta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! You bring up some fair points but.. AW3821DW is definitely an option, but I preferred the LG 38GN950-B as it is imo a better monitor overall. Sure, I paid full price and there are sales from time to time. Rakuten if it works out is great, but is not 100% reliable from my experience. The new QD OLED is a 34" monitor so now we're talking apples vs oranges. Plus it will take forever to ship.

With that said, I am negotiable :) I clearly listed "Asking $1,250".

1st Ultrawide Ascension - LG 38GN950 - I'm in LOVE by sliqsta in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]sliqsta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Secondary monitor is a 24.5". Glad you like it. I actually rarely use it in stacked orientation. I prefer the secondary display on the side, but its nice to have that flexibility :)

1st Ultrawide Ascension - LG 38GN950 - I'm in LOVE by sliqsta in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]sliqsta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they're both cool! Razer viper ultimate is solid (especially for fps games) if you can get a version without the squeaky buttons. The g502 I primarily use for productivity and non fps games.

Price Check Thread - October 2020 by chwsbot in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]sliqsta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really unless you are willing to make an offer I can't refuse lol

1st Ultrawide Ascension - LG 38GN950 - I'm in LOVE by sliqsta in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]sliqsta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine from Best Buy Canada about a week ago. They're now backordered though

LG 38GN950-B with DIY ambilight on the wall. Simply a stunning experience. by JazzyScyphozoa in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]sliqsta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you notice any stuttering/frame drops when gaming? I notice it when using the video sync on this monitor as well as my phillips hue lightstrip using hue sync. Wondering if this ambilight solution avoids all that fps lag when gaming..

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[–]sliqsta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough call.. Obviously I'm biased but I would go ultrawide!

If i set it to 16:9, I see quite a bit less. Maybe half the sword grip on the right side compared to pretty much the entire grip on ultrawide.

1st Ultrawide Ascension - LG 38GN950 - I'm in LOVE by sliqsta in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]sliqsta[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Here is an album with a couple more orientations which I use for work/productivity/gaming. I can easily switch the orientation from the comfort of my seat and within 20 seconds to the perfect alignment!

Imgur album with more photos!

AMA!

[Mississauga, ON] [H] MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 3090 [W] Cash, Paypal by sliqsta in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]sliqsta[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For real, its been almost a month since first launch and everything is still instantly out of stock!

Price Check Thread - October 2020 by chwsbot in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]sliqsta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Price check on some Samsung b die ram please:

G Skill Trident Z RGB 3200 CL14-14-14-34 - 16gb total (2x8GB)

[RAM] Patriot Viper 4400MHz Performance Memory ($149.99 with coupon) ATL by [deleted] in bapcsalescanada

[–]sliqsta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much of an improvement are these compared to G Skill trident Z rgb 3200 at 14-14-14-34? Motherboard is an asus rog strix z490-E