New 38" monitor for P3d v4 // 2019 Help / Comments requested

[vc10man 732]

On a different tack, Ray, can I solicit your advice on something like your BENQ but not as expensive or not as huge as that as I do not have the writing desk space where my current 24-in Dell UltraSharp U2412M sits?

[Ray Proudfoot 8,945]

4 minutes ago, vc10man said:

On a different tack, Ray, can I solicit your advice on something like your BENQ but not as expensive or not as huge as that as I do not have the writing desk space where my current 24-in Dell UltraSharp U2412M sits?

I saw a Samsung 28" UHD at a recent flight sim meeting. Around £330 in the UK. Image was very impressive.

https://www.samsung.com/uk/monitors/uhd-ue590/LU28E590DSEN/

[vc10man 732]

Thanks for that Ray. Looks really cool, and more to the point, affordable to me. Appreciate that. If it makes my PMDG 737NGX or FSL A319/320 cockpits look good, I am up for it.

[Ray Proudfoot 8,945]

Rick, It will be even sharper than my 32" as the same number of pixels are packed into a smaller area. Check independent reviews rather than those on Amazon.

[vc10man 732]

Thanks Ray. I never ever check any reviews from Amazon, but will read elsewhere.

[Ray Proudfoot 8,945]

Trusted Reviews are pretty fair.   https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-u28d590d

Windows 10 will take care of sizing of icons and text. That's why I couldn't have a 32" UHD with Win 7.

Edited February 4, 2019 by Ray Proudfoot

[vc10man 732]

One last question, Ray, as I have not yet opened my MSI GTX1080Ti, does it have an HDMI port to link to that Samsung's HDMI port? I am told that HDMI is tons better than DV-I as on my current EVGA GTX970 via DV-I to VGA adaptor to the Dell?

[Ray Proudfoot 8,945]

2 minutes ago, vc10man said:

One last question, Ray, as I have not yet opened my MSI GTX1080Ti, does it have an HDMI port to link to that Samsung's HDMI port? I am told that HDMI is tons better than DV-I as on my current EVGA GTX970 via DV-I to VGA adaptor to the Dell?

It does but I use Display Port. DVI can't support UHD.

[vc10man 732]

3 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

Trusted Reviews are pretty fair.   https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-u28d590d

Thanks, Ray. Lack of USB inputs does not bother me. Don't even use what's on the Dell at the moment as it is.

[vc10man 732]

3 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

It does but I use Display Port. DVI can't support UHD.

That, re:DV-I, I was told. As you are the 'guru' on these matters, AFAIC, does that 108Ti have a Display Port or HDMI port to use with this Samsung? I'll be getting rid of the two EVGA GTX970s I have.

Edited February 4, 2019 by vc10man

[Ray Proudfoot 8,945]

6 minutes ago, vc10man said:

That, re:DV-I, I was told. As you are the 'guru' on these matters, AFAIC, does that 108Ti have a Display Port or HDMI port to use with this Samsung? I'll be getting rid of the two EVGA GTX970s I have.

Generally all 1080Ti cards have both HDMI and DP. Here's the spec...

https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/GeForce-GTX-1080-Ti-GAMING-X-11G/Specification

You'll be okay. 👍

[vc10man 732]

1 hour ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

Generally all 1080Ti cards have both HDMI and DP. Here's the spec...

https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/GeForce-GTX-1080-Ti-GAMING-X-11G/Specification

You'll be okay. 👍

Thanks a lot for that Ray. Now I am good to go. Really appreciate your efforts.👏

Edited February 4, 2019 by vc10man

[Ray Proudfoot 8,945]

8 minutes ago, vc10man said:

Thanks a lot for that Ray. Now I am good to go. Really appreciate your efforts.👏

You're welcome Rick. 👍

[mpw8679 428]

2 hours ago, vc10man said:

Thanks for that Ray. Looks really cool, and more to the point, affordable to me. Appreciate that. If it makes my PMDG 737NGX or FSL A319/320 cockpits look good, I am up for it.

I have the 28 inch Samsung 4K monitor.  Contrast ratio and black levels are not very good.  I would stay clear.

[mpw8679 428]

3 hours ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

I saw a Samsung 28" UHD at a recent flight sim meeting. Around £330 in the UK. Image was very impressive.

https://www.samsung.com/uk/monitors/uhd-ue590/LU28E590DSEN/

In the right environment and lighting these monitors do look nice.  However one will quickly notice the lackluster contrast ratio and horrible blacks.  A newer 4K TV at the same price level will have a superior image.