u/Qminsage

Hello, I’m a bit new into this space, and was hoping to get some feedback and suggestions for a good quality monitor.

I am based in the USA

I am mainly wanting a display that is tailored for developing video games and working on videos. And something akin to a proper main monitor setup.

I don’t have a price range yet, but I should like to say that I have tried quite a few monitors :

\- Samsung G80HF
\- Dell U3225QE
\- msi MPG 274URDFW E16M
\- INNOCN 32M2V
\- MSI MPG 491CQP

And I have had yet to find something that truly resonates in a distinct manner.

My current monitor setup consists of a Gaming Monitor in the LG ‎32GS95UE and a Secondary Monitor in the Dell S2725QC. Both are displays I am quite content with. And have been what I have tested other monitors against as well.

As for desired specs, 4K 120hz is the minimum.

I do not know whether I want MiniLED, IPS, or OLED. Nor am I certain I want a higher resolution, as I wasn’t particularly impressed with the Samsung Odyssey I tried. But it may be perhaps that I have found rather mediocre implementations, as I have experienced with the INNOCN MiniLED I tried as well.

At this point, I get the impression that I should just wait and see what comes out soon. I do truly feel like I’ve exhausted the options I know about.

The only thing I have yet to really experience is a Glossy Display. Which may or may not be what I am looking for.

I would like to know if there are any more obscure or upcoming monitors that might meet my criteria.

Hello, I’m a bit new into this space, and was hoping to get some feedback and suggestions for a good quality monitor.

I am based in the USA

I am mainly wanting a display that is tailored for developing video games and working on videos. And something akin to a proper main monitor setup.

I don’t have a price range yet, but I should like to say that I have tried quite a few monitors :

- Samsung G80HF
- Dell U3225QE
- msi MPG 274URDFW E16M
- INNOCN 32M2V
- MSI MPG 491CQP

And I have had yet to find something that truly resonates in a distinct manner.

My current monitor setup consists of a Gaming Monitor in the LG ‎32GS95UE and a Secondary Monitor in the Dell S2725QC. Both are displays I am quite content with. And have been what I have tested other monitors against as well.

As for desired specs, 4K 120hz is the minimum.

I do not know whether I want MiniLED, IPS, or OLED. Nor am I certain I want a higher resolution, as I wasn’t particularly impressed with the Samsung Odyssey I tried. But it may be perhaps that I have found rather mediocre implementations, as I have experienced with the INNOCN MiniLED I tried as well.

At this point, I get the impression that I should just wait and see what comes out soon. I do truly feel like I’ve exhausted the options I know about.

The only thing I have yet to really experience is a Glossy Display. Which may or may not be what I am looking for.

I would like to know if there are any more obscure or upcoming monitors that might meet my criteria.

Coming from someone who primarily uses Windows, and is currently learning MacOS as well. Mostly to explore the idea of optimizing programs across each major OS.

It is my understanding that Mint is more suitable for a similar and stable Windows-like experience.

But I’ve also heard Fedora is quite suitable as a developmental environment, as they push for updates the earliest.

I’m simply looking for a Distro that would let me be up to date on Linux, has proper documentation for support, and to transition me away from my current Windows 10 setup I am still running.

Mind you, this wouldn’t be something I want on my main system quite yet. I do run all AMD. But I’d install it first on a Mini PC. Which should be just as compatible with it.

For general specs on the Mini PC, it is an Aiberzy XG1-370 Mini PC with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor, 1TB and 2TB SSD, and 32GB of RAM. GPU is an integrated 890M Radeon, but it does support OCuLink as well.

I’m currently inclined more towards Fedora, as I do want to dabble in a more developmental side, and push away from trying to make Linux just like Windows. But I am asking because I also don’t have much experience with Linux, aside from my usage with the Steam Deck.

Device is the Onn 13” Pro Tablet on Android 16. It’s my first specifically tablet experience with Android, so please bear with me.

Right, so I wanted to turn on the setting for optimized charging, since I like doing that on my iPad as well. I generally don’t take it out of the house. And for the iPad, I don’t have issues with notifications.

Now I don’t know if the issue is a bug/defect or me not knowing how Android works. But it constantly pops up every couple of minutes while I am using the tablet. I found a setting to turn off the sound. But I can’t turn it off.

I went to App Notifications and Settings. It’s greyed out, and doesn’t let me modify it. I have a notification that says:

“Optimized Charging Enabled: To help extend the battery lifespan, your phone will only charge to 80% battery. Charging has been stopped.”

I long press the notification itself, and it tells me that “These notifications can’t be modified”.

Do I have a bugged system? Or is there something I am overlooking?

Windows 10 is one of the better baseline environments. I run Windows IoT LTSC Enterprise, and have configured my drivers for my audio equipment, my 7900XTX GPU, and display. It’s something I am quite familiar with, and I can expect many people using it as an end result to develop for. I also have rarely had any issues with it.

I’ve recently attempted to broaden my scope by getting into MacOS. Honestly, aside from some minor file differences, it isn’t terrible. Just has a lot of easy trappings that have different workarounds like Windows does.

But Linux remains quite unfamiliar. I do have a Steam Deck. And there are definitely several times I’ve booted into Desktop mode to modify some settings and such. But to make this a main setup? I am not so sure.

Windows has legitimately been my go-to for 2 decades. And honestly, my only real concern is running into an issue I can’t navigate around with one environment. That all being said, I do like tinkering. And I have been interested in seeing if Linux does indeed provide more customization.

Would be interested to hear what people have to say about going Linux from Windows. Or really if the change is notable in a positive aspect.

I was actually thinking about getting a MiniLED monitor, productivity-focused for making video games, and I came across this monitor from TCL.

It’s apparently VERY competitive in terms of spec to price (Like $699 now to an Asus at over $1K). And truthfully before today, I didn’t even know TCL made monitors. I knew they made TVs. Which has me curious.

I know this isn’t a monitor specifically geared for Gaming. But is it a solid long-hour working productivity monitor?

I’ve been looking for current suggestions with regard to more productivity-oriented displays. I’m wanting something I can use basically separate from my OLED display. And that can be more ideal for coding and asset creation; with more focus towards solo dev work for video games.

I myself arrived at this panel:
the Dell UltraSharp DELL-U3225QE.

It is 32”, 4K, 120hz, and regular display with IPS black. I was looking for a 4K panel that could also maintain at least 120hz for smoother menu operations. And this one seems to be in a rather isolated market, as most others only do 60hz, or are just gaming/OLED displays.

It is here as well that I’d also like to ask for some suggestions. As I’ve said, I already do have a 32” OLED. I’m just looking for an IPS or maybe even a MiniLED that might have some points worth looking at as opposed to just the Dell.

Been shopping around for a nice 32” monitor for development work in coding and asset creation and I’ve been directed to this panel quite often.

Don’t need it for gaming proper. But it seems like one of the only monitors of its type that can do 120hz. Which, in my opinion, seems like a very attractive feature to have for smooth operation with long viewing.

I’m really wanting it largely because it seems to provide the best general performance. I dislike being entirely pigeon-holed. But it’s also frustrating that I can only really find this one being a proper panel that is 32” flat, no curves, 120hz, and not OLED.

So I was hoping to see if there might be some options I’ve been overlooking.

Been looking for a 32-inch display I can dedicate for work. I’ve already got an OLED and an IPS doing 4K. I use the OLeD for games, and the IPS more like a secondary screen.

I’ve been eyeing the Dell u3225qe as a potential display. It’s got IPS Black and does 120hz at 4K. Which are both things that I want. But at around a price of $800, would it be better to see where MiniLEDs go with their price?

Found an MSI monitor for a good deal, going around $350 from one of my local stores.

I was looking for something that could do both 4K and 120hz at the least. I was eyeing up a bunch of monitors at first that could really only do 60hz, such as the ProArt, Ultrafines, or BenQ. But it seems that such a combination is a bit scant.

I know this is more a gaming focused monitor. But I have read some reviews claim it to be a solid middle ground. And I would like to hear if there is anything I should watch out for in terms of the manufacturers or the monitor itself.