I have 2 computers:
- Desktop with NVidia 3070Ti, Windows
- Laptop with AMD 600M integrated, Linux
I'd like to get a new monitor that supports both VRR (Gsync/Freesync) and HDR on both these machines (or if I can't support both with 1 monitor, the Desktop).
Price matters to me but "quality" kinda doesn't (my eyesight sucks & I prefer 1080p over hidpi, hidpi is glitchy). I just want HDR/VRR and for it to not be terrible.
What would you recommend, or where would you recommend I start looking?
@mcc@mastodon.social Can I ask if you plan on running the video through a KVM? I ask because it seems like you possibly might, and I have read that some KVMs don't work with the VRR syncs you mentioned.
Hey uh maybe silly question, wanting to assert reality. If an "E-COMMERCE" site says that a monitor is "25 inches", that means 25 inches upper left corner to bottom right corner, not 25 inches wide, right?
@mcc@mastodon.social if you in the 27”+ range at least consider QHD (1440p) the pixel density of 1080p falls apart at that size and bumping up one notch makes a real difference in cleaning up text and things. I’ve been really happy with https://www.rtings.com/monitor testing and info as a guide to models.
@mcc@mastodon.social It’s usually within one inch of the actual diagonal measurement of the active area of the panel (typically excludes the bezel). Manufacturers usually round up, so 24.2” actual active diagonal may be marketed as 25”.
If you look up the monitor model, you can generally get the exterior dimensions from the manufacturer.
@mcc@mastodon.social uhh yes i don't remember that number referring to anything but the diagonal ever.
But I don't remember that number ever being 25 either so 
@bob_zim@infosec.exchange yeah thanks. 1 inch of variance is ok i just don't want to uh. multiply the size by 1.414213562373
@bob_zim@infosec.exchange i'm honestly more worried about buying a too big monitor than a too small one
@bob_zim@infosec.exchange yeah thanks. 1 inch of variance is ok i just don't want to uh. multiply the size by 1.414213562373
@bob_zim@infosec.exchange i'm honestly more worried about buying a too big monitor than a too small one
@bob_zim@infosec.exchange i'm honestly more worried about buying a too big monitor than a too small one
@mcc@mastodon.social What grade of HDR are you looking for? Plenty of monitors support HDR10 data, which they map down to the peak brightness their backlights can manage (normally 350-500 nit). “Real” HDR involves enormously more powerful backlights (normally 1200-2000 nit) and often dimming zones, so the backlight can run at full power only in the areas where the image is exceptionally bright.
For mapped HDR, there are plenty of 1080p, 21-25” monitors which support HDR10 plus FreeSync for under $250 or so (KTC H25T7, LG 24GS50F-B.AUSQ, Acer UM.QX1AA.303).
Real HDR mostly starts around 27”, and you should expect to pay more like $600 per monitor.
@bob_zim@infosec.exchange i'm honestly more worried about buying a too big monitor than a too small one
@mcc@mastodon.social What grade of HDR are you looking for? Plenty of monitors support HDR10 data, which they map down to the peak brightness their backlights can manage (normally 350-500 nit). “Real” HDR involves enormously more powerful backlights (normally 1200-2000 nit) and often dimming zones, so the backlight can run at full power only in the areas where the image is exceptionally bright.
For mapped HDR, there are plenty of 1080p, 21-25” monitors which support HDR10 plus FreeSync for under $250 or so (KTC H25T7, LG 24GS50F-B.AUSQ, Acer UM.QX1AA.303).
Real HDR mostly starts around 27”, and you should expect to pay more like $600 per monitor.
@mcc@mastodon.social What grade of HDR are you looking for? Plenty of monitors support HDR10 data, which they map down to the peak brightness their backlights can manage (normally 350-500 nit). “Real” HDR involves enormously more powerful backlights (normally 1200-2000 nit) and often dimming zones, so the backlight can run at full power only in the areas where the image is exceptionally bright.
For mapped HDR, there are plenty of 1080p, 21-25” monitors which support HDR10 plus FreeSync for under $250 or so (KTC H25T7, LG 24GS50F-B.AUSQ, Acer UM.QX1AA.303).
Real HDR mostly starts around 27”, and you should expect to pay more like $600 per monitor.
@mcc@mastodon.social What grade of HDR are you looking for? Plenty of monitors support HDR10 data, which they map down to the peak brightness their backlights can manage (normally 350-500 nit). “Real” HDR involves enormously more powerful backlights (normally 1200-2000 nit) and often dimming zones, so the backlight can run at full power only in the areas where the image is exceptionally bright.
For mapped HDR, there are plenty of 1080p, 21-25” monitors which support HDR10 plus FreeSync for under $250 or so (KTC H25T7, LG 24GS50F-B.AUSQ, Acer UM.QX1AA.303).
Real HDR mostly starts around 27”, and you should expect to pay more like $600 per monitor.
mcc
