Monitor

hi guys

i have just bought a new computer just so i can run DCS again. (returning after a 4 year break).

New computer is

i7-9700k

32gb ram 3000 ddr4

Nvidia Geforce RTX 2070

Must asy that i can now run all settings on high no problem and the sim rocks.

My question is i need a new monitor but not sure what to get.

ips, 4k, g-synk, size?

Any imput would be welcome as it will have to last a long time.

Thanks.

:pilotfly:

1440p is the sweet spot for resolution and performance , especially for that card . Size ? Generally bigger is better , within reason .

hi guys

i have just bought a new computer just so i can run DCS again. (returning after a 4 year break).

 

New computer is

 

i7-9700k

32gb ram 3000 ddr4

Nvidia Geforce RTX 2070

 

Must asy that i can now run all settings on high no problem and the sim rocks.

 

My question is i need a new monitor but not sure what to get.

 

ips, 4k, g-synk, size?

 

Any imput would be welcome as it will have to last a long time.

 

Thanks.

:pilotfly:

are you going to run VR? if so you won't use a monitor in the game so get whatever you want.

I am using Track IR so I have three 27" 4k monitors.

either way with the prices I would still go with either a 24" 4k or 27" 4k. Bigger is better for older eyes though.

I would really recommend for you to go VR. There is a whole wealth of information on these headsets under the heading "Input and Output", section "Virtua Reality" on this forum. I am not alone when, I say that "Once tried, you will never go back to "Screenflying" again". It is just so damned realistic a flying experience, you wont believe your eyes. There must be a computer outlet, somewhere close to you, where you can have a hands-on initial experience of your own. (If not search one.) Good Luck!

I'd look into the LG32GK850G (G-sync, 144Hz/165Hz).

A 55/65" 4K samsung QLED would be nice as well (more immersive perhaps), but then you don't get G-sync or those high frame rates/responsiveness, like you get with 1440p.

NVIDIA is supposedly still coming out with those giant g-sync monitors, but with VR eventually being the way to go, I can't see myself spending that kind of money on something I will not use for DCS, in say two years.

I'm wondering how the panel quality is on the large 4k screens. Seen some models have issues (also on smaller models there's backlight bleed etc, don't go for a cheap monitor).

are you going to run VR? if so you won't use a monitor in the game so get whatever you want.

 

I am using Track IR so I have three 27" 4k monitors.

 

either way with the prices I would still go with either a 24" 4k or 27" 4k. Bigger is better for older eyes though.

"three 27 4k monitors"

Are you running a NASA PC and GPU's or what? Seriously tho, what graphic options are you running and what FPS can you sustain in a decent size mission? Like the F/A-18 missions, if you have the F/A-18 that is.

I would really recommend for you to go VR. There is a whole wealth of information on these headsets under the heading "Input and Output", section "Virtua Reality" on this forum. I am not alone when, I say that "Once tried, you will never go back to "Screenflying" again". It is just so damned realistic a flying experience, you wont believe your eyes. There must be a computer outlet, somewhere close to you, where you can have a hands-on initial experience of your own. (If not search one.) Good Luck!

Love my VR, but I still go from VR back to my 144Hz 1ms 1440P to enjoy the detailed eye candy and for learning aircraft.

You only have ONE pair of eyes for your total lifetime, do not spoil them with low cost low quality screens that put more strain on them than absolutely needed.

I rather eat noodles for 1 month and get a better screen.

Plus, there is more than DCS, you need the screen for anything else but DCS-VR.

David OC, Your view on the use of VR vs Screen makes perfect sense. I only think the VR option should be mentioned for people about to spend money on screens.