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Samsung to release C27F591FDU Curved VA monitor
Curved is a thing for Samsung, it does work well with a moniutor though. The C27F591FDU is actually highly curved at 1800R. This 27” panel has Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment at 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution and 3000:1 static contrast and 250 cd/m² brightness.
It has a 60Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync / AMD FreeSync. The panel has an advertised 4 ms (G/G) response time. The rear of the monitor is glossy and white but does not have a VESA mount. It has DP 1.2, HDMI 1.4a (with Adaptive-Sync), a 3.5mm headphone jack and 2 x 5W speakers.
A flicker-free backlight is used, with a specified 81% NTSC (119.3% sRGB) colour gamut coverage. Samsung states in one of their more recent press releases that ‘active color crystal technology’ is used, so possibly a Quantum Dot based backlight.
The FreeSync features of the monitor (including FreeSync) can be harnessed over HDMI. AMD’s FreeSync information page notes that FreeSync is available via DP (but not HDMI) on this model, which is incorrect. At any rate, a FreeSync range of 48 – 72Hz is specified which is achieved on the monitor with the ‘Ultimate Engine’ option selected. Power consumption is rated at 54 kWh per year (albeit that's a rather loose number as it depends on actual usage right?). The monitor is now available in the US for under $350, with availability in the UK expected in June.
This news item was updated based upon an older post.
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#5240123 Posted on: 03/04/2016 11:21 PM
2005 called and it wants it's 1920x1080 resolution back.
2005 called and it wants it's 1920x1080 resolution back.
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#5240137 Posted on: 03/04/2016 11:59 PM
Running 2560x1440 requires a lot more GPU power, and even now you need a fairly decent card to run at that resolution with game features turned right up. There is ABSOLUTELY NO POINT running 2560x1440 if you can't max out all in-game settings. Therefore, anything above 1920x1080 is still enthusiast with enthusiast spec requriements and PRICE. This monitor is a great choice as it is more budget friendly for the monitor itself, and better for the typical computer user.
Sure, 2560x1440 woudl be better, but because of the price of the monitor, and the required hardware to get the full benefits of it, going this route wouldn't really be sensible from a business point of view. This is especially considering the competition in that market and the size of that market.
This monitor is therefore ideal for the upper-mainstream user, the curved panel giving immersiveness and the nice VA picture, and people can actually make use of it from a performance point of view. Sure, some people go 2560x1440 or higher, but the very instant you start having game performance issues due to the resolution, or having to lower in game settings, the whole point of the higher resolution is defeated.
2005 called and it wants it's 1920x1080 resolution back.
Running 2560x1440 requires a lot more GPU power, and even now you need a fairly decent card to run at that resolution with game features turned right up. There is ABSOLUTELY NO POINT running 2560x1440 if you can't max out all in-game settings. Therefore, anything above 1920x1080 is still enthusiast with enthusiast spec requriements and PRICE. This monitor is a great choice as it is more budget friendly for the monitor itself, and better for the typical computer user.
Sure, 2560x1440 woudl be better, but because of the price of the monitor, and the required hardware to get the full benefits of it, going this route wouldn't really be sensible from a business point of view. This is especially considering the competition in that market and the size of that market.
This monitor is therefore ideal for the upper-mainstream user, the curved panel giving immersiveness and the nice VA picture, and people can actually make use of it from a performance point of view. Sure, some people go 2560x1440 or higher, but the very instant you start having game performance issues due to the resolution, or having to lower in game settings, the whole point of the higher resolution is defeated.
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#5240144 Posted on: 03/05/2016 12:13 AM
Umm no, just because you don't have a GPU to push games at 2560x1440 doesn't mean you can't run your desktop and all other apps at 2560x1440.
It also doesn't mean you can't run at a lower resolution besides 2560x1440 for your games since most monitors support multiple resolutions and maybe get a better card down road and not have a monitor that is OBSOLETE out of gate already stuck at 1920x1080.
There is ABSOLUTELY NO POINT running 2560x1440
Umm no, just because you don't have a GPU to push games at 2560x1440 doesn't mean you can't run your desktop and all other apps at 2560x1440.
It also doesn't mean you can't run at a lower resolution besides 2560x1440 for your games since most monitors support multiple resolutions and maybe get a better card down road and not have a monitor that is OBSOLETE out of gate already stuck at 1920x1080.
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#5240156 Posted on: 03/05/2016 12:58 AM
Running 2560x1440 requires a lot more GPU power, and even now you need a fairly decent card to run at that resolution with game features turned right up. There is ABSOLUTELY NO POINT running 2560x1440 if you can't max out all in-game settings. Therefore, anything above 1920x1080 is still enthusiast with enthusiast spec requriements and PRICE. This monitor is a great choice as it is more budget friendly for the monitor itself, and better for the typical computer user.
Sure, 2560x1440 woudl be better, but because of the price of the monitor, and the required hardware to get the full benefits of it, going this route wouldn't really be sensible from a business point of view. This is especially considering the competition in that market and the size of that market.
This monitor is therefore ideal for the upper-mainstream user, the curved panel giving immersiveness and the nice VA picture, and people can actually make use of it from a performance point of view. Sure, some people go 2560x1440 or higher, but the very instant you start having game performance issues due to the resolution, or having to lower in game settings, the whole point of the higher resolution is defeated.
I disagree, I have a 670 and game @ 1440 and i'll always turn down settings before turning down my resolution, in fact, majority of the time if i'm forced to lower my res it means the game is simply too demanding to play at a decent frame rate at all.
Running 2560x1440 requires a lot more GPU power, and even now you need a fairly decent card to run at that resolution with game features turned right up. There is ABSOLUTELY NO POINT running 2560x1440 if you can't max out all in-game settings. Therefore, anything above 1920x1080 is still enthusiast with enthusiast spec requriements and PRICE. This monitor is a great choice as it is more budget friendly for the monitor itself, and better for the typical computer user.
Sure, 2560x1440 woudl be better, but because of the price of the monitor, and the required hardware to get the full benefits of it, going this route wouldn't really be sensible from a business point of view. This is especially considering the competition in that market and the size of that market.
This monitor is therefore ideal for the upper-mainstream user, the curved panel giving immersiveness and the nice VA picture, and people can actually make use of it from a performance point of view. Sure, some people go 2560x1440 or higher, but the very instant you start having game performance issues due to the resolution, or having to lower in game settings, the whole point of the higher resolution is defeated.
I disagree, I have a 670 and game @ 1440 and i'll always turn down settings before turning down my resolution, in fact, majority of the time if i'm forced to lower my res it means the game is simply too demanding to play at a decent frame rate at all.
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#5240200 Posted on: 03/05/2016 04:18 AM
That's my point though. You go to 1440 for a better picture, then you turn down other graphical feature. It defeats the purpose. I think 1440P is great! but only if you can actually support it. That means gaming with other settings set to max.
Sure, there are other things you use the computer for, they can simply buy a different monitor if they aren't happy with it!
I disagree, I have a 670 and game @ 1440 and i'll always turn down settings before turning down my resolution, in fact, majority of the time if i'm forced to lower my res it means the game is simply too demanding to play at a decent frame rate at all.
That's my point though. You go to 1440 for a better picture, then you turn down other graphical feature. It defeats the purpose. I think 1440P is great! but only if you can actually support it. That means gaming with other settings set to max.
Sure, there are other things you use the computer for, they can simply buy a different monitor if they aren't happy with it!
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#5240204 Posted on: 03/05/2016 04:29 AM
I had a chance recently to see one of these curved monitors from Samsung first hand. I wasn't impressed. Seems more like a gimmick than better tech.
I had a chance recently to see one of these curved monitors from Samsung first hand. I wasn't impressed. Seems more like a gimmick than better tech.
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#5240231 Posted on: 03/05/2016 06:13 AM
Ill take 2560x1080 instead for curved monitor.
And guess what, 1080p was not even maintstream for console or PC untill 2006-2007 after PS3 launch. And that was mostly for TVs not pc monitors.
2005 called and it wants it's 1920x1080 resolution back.
Ill take 2560x1080 instead for curved monitor.
And guess what, 1080p was not even maintstream for console or PC untill 2006-2007 after PS3 launch. And that was mostly for TVs not pc monitors.
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#5240266 Posted on: 03/05/2016 11:59 AM
Current VA panels give very natural colors with good contrast ratio and black point.
But they have some color pitch if wathing from wider angles.
Thats why Curved VA panels comes with help..
So its looks like good concept, just resolution and brightness is not for evryone.
Hope one day they start made bigger curved 21:9 on VA panells.
Current VA panels give very natural colors with good contrast ratio and black point.
But they have some color pitch if wathing from wider angles.
Thats why Curved VA panels comes with help..
So its looks like good concept, just resolution and brightness is not for evryone.
Hope one day they start made bigger curved 21:9 on VA panells.
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#5240333 Posted on: 03/05/2016 05:14 PM
It means the curve is measured based on a circular radius of 1800mm
I like it being MVA with Freesync. However the curve contradicts its resolution. The tight curve suggests a closer viewing distance, but sitting that close you can easily notice the pixels in 1080p stretched to 27"
What us "1800R"?
It means the curve is measured based on a circular radius of 1800mm
I like it being MVA with Freesync. However the curve contradicts its resolution. The tight curve suggests a closer viewing distance, but sitting that close you can easily notice the pixels in 1080p stretched to 27"
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#5240340 Posted on: 03/05/2016 05:26 PM
Freesync and 60hz.. hm.. kinda sux .. 120hz would be a little better.
Freesync and 60hz.. hm.. kinda sux .. 120hz would be a little better.
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#5240479 Posted on: 03/06/2016 12:03 AM
Especially since the res is only 1080p 60hz is quite low for a freesync.
Freesync and 60hz.. hm.. kinda sux .. 120hz would be a little better.
Especially since the res is only 1080p 60hz is quite low for a freesync.
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#5240480 Posted on: 03/06/2016 12:06 AM
What devices out there that you would spend this much money on / buy such a nice panel for, would be using VGA (D-Sub) ?
(Genuine Q, they're obviously still adding them to displays for a reason)
What devices out there that you would spend this much money on / buy such a nice panel for, would be using VGA (D-Sub) ?
(Genuine Q, they're obviously still adding them to displays for a reason)
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#5240487 Posted on: 03/06/2016 12:26 AM
What devices out there that you would spend this much money on / buy such a nice panel for, would be using VGA (D-Sub) ?
(Genuine Q, they're obviously still adding them to displays for a reason)
For compatibility reasons.
What devices out there that you would spend this much money on / buy such a nice panel for, would be using VGA (D-Sub) ?
(Genuine Q, they're obviously still adding them to displays for a reason)
For compatibility reasons.
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#5240493 Posted on: 03/06/2016 01:00 AM
Surely anyone buying a display like that would have a GPU with at minimum, HDMI / DVI
For compatibility reasons.
Surely anyone buying a display like that would have a GPU with at minimum, HDMI / DVI
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What us "1800R"?