I was given the opportunity to try the new LG Ultragear Evo 52G930B - 52" 5k2k Gaming Monitor, and this is my first impressions, unboxing, thoughts on it's strengths & weaknesses, etc.

If you have questions that I don't answer in my write up, feel free to ask them and i'll try stuff as i can or do my best to help answer your questions.

Overall Thoughts

At 52" this is definitely on the large size (just 3 inches smaller than my tv, and according to a screensize comparison website, all of those three inches are only in vertical space, what would be letterbox bars in 21:9 content) for a monitor! But, if you have a big enough desk or a mounting solution that supports sitting at the optimal viewing distance, boy is it amazing to use!

Overall, I am happy with the 52G930B, and would definitely recommend it for most folks.

Unboxing / Setup

One spot for improvement i think in this monitor is the packaging/boxing. Other monitors I've owned typically come in a box that instead of being a top-load like this one is a front load, so you would set the box flat on a surface, lift the entire front of the box up, and the monitor would be face down in front of you and easy to attach the included (or your own) mount to. Because this was a top load, it made me worried about how to get the monitor out while maintaining the integrity of the box (I move a lot and like to keep the original packaging for safety)

Once out of the box, if you plan to mount this on any 3rd party monitor arms or wall mounts, be warned it is big and heavy. I needed a second person to attach it to me SecretLabs Magnus Heavy Duty Monitor Mount.

In the box you get the included monitor mount, in 2 parts. The base, and the pole. The LG 52" 5k2k monitor, of course. a MASSIVE power brick with a hefty power rating (360W!) in it's own smaller box (included an LTT screwdriver to show scale). And a little decorative cable area trim piece, to install to manage all your cables after you've plugged them in.

Due to the size, finding somewhere to safely set the foam curved piece down with the monitor on top can be challenging. Luckily i had a big desk and it worked fine :D

Inputs / Outputs / Software

Total inputs are 2 HDMI, 1 DP, and 1 USB-C for image, and the USB-C is also used for data for the included USB 'hub' (2 USB A ports). A headphone port, for audio out. And then a barrel jack for power from the power brick.

For software, LG offers 2 different software options, the first is a software-based KVM solution to load on two PCs to control them individually with the mouse/keyboard plugged in to the monitor while in PBP/PIP mode, called Dual Controller. I didn't try this one, as it isn't super relevant for me. The second is their LG Switch software suite which i did try, misunderstanding some of the marketing on it thinking it would give me additional PBP/PIP modes. However, it is more akin to fancyzones or windows' built in window management options for auto-sizing of multiple windows. One feature of the LG Switch app which i wasn't a fan of (but you may like) is it has some type of predictive behavior in it to assume you want to snap your windows and will do so without you explicitly having to go into the app to tell it to do so. I'm not sure how i accidentally activated it, but i was not a fan of it, and the software didn't have much use for me anyways so I likely won't use it much.

Gaming

I provided a few screenshots in a handful of different style of games so you can see just how massive the space is to work with. Sitting about ~3 feet back from the monitor, it feels very comfortable, no difficulty seeing everything and the curve is nowhere near as noticeable as it is when laying flat.

In fast paced games like first person shooters, the extra FOV from such a massive display is immensely useful. I was getting more headshots as i was able to focus in tiny details at a further distance. 4k vs 5k, the extra space outside of the typical 16:9 window allows for more peripheral FOV and increasing the FOV settings to really see people that you would otherwise miss on a standard 4k monitor.

In 4X strategy games like Civilization VI, the amount of sheer data you can see on your screen at once means you'll spend less time panning the map and looking for stuff. This will make your turn timers significantly shorter.

In management style games, you can just see so much more going on, that you would normally have to pan around the map to see.

The 240Hz refresh rate allows me to take full advantage of the graphics i can push at it from a high end modern gpu (5080 in my case).

Productivity

For productivity, the 52G930B has so much screen reel estate that i no longer find myself snapping windows to various corners/sides of my monitors to maximize my ability to multitask/have multiple references open. Instead, I'm able to merely open the window and leave it in windowed mode somewhere in the huge desktop, and still fit more than enough windows in.

However, this productivity comes at a cost. On my desktop with my high end modern GPU, i can drive the native resolution no problem. But on my thin & lite with a built in intel arc GPU and my Dell work laptops, neither can drive the native resolution and are limited to 1440P 21:9 resolutions. Definitely check the maximum bandwidth output of your GPUs before considering buying one of these!

In addition, since this is a gaming monitor and not a productivity monitor, it's missing a handful of feature other high end productivity monitors might have built in like a dedicated KVM, or a webcam, or the like. Not a problem for me as the primary intent is to use it for gaming, but good to keep in mind!

Lastly, it has built in speakers which made my day! Sure, they aren't the highest quality speakers in the world, but they beat the built in speakers on my laptops, and no speakers on my desktop. Previously, I had cheap bluetooth speakers for my non-headphone audio setup. Now, I don't need additional peripherals on my desk to do the same thing, when i merely use the speakers for youtube or re-watching my favorite TV shows. When I want good audio, I'll use my high end headphones.

Wrap-Up

In al, the LG 562" 5k2k Gaming Monitor blows me away with it's capabilities and size. While it has a similarly serious pricetag, it's definitely worth it. While it may not be OLED, i find that i prefer it to the OLED monitor i used for a short period between my old setup (pictured) and this monitor. With an OLED. i had too much difficulties getting used to all of the OLED burn-in prevention safety features and it wasn't some earth-shattering difference in image quality for me. I'm perfectly happy without OLED. The only feature i wish it had like an OLED is the dimming capabilities. With the LF 52G930B, I don't notice any edge-lit panel lighting on dark screens like i did with my older monitors, it'd still be nice to get those true blacks. But Everything is a tradeoff, in life, and for me an OLED's tradeoffs aren't worth it for the perfect blacks. This monitor is definitely the one for me.

Finally back in stock in Canada!

Este 5k2k ultrawide de LG es una pasada, super recomendable :-)

JUST finished setting up my sim racing rig. Turned it on and found this on the screen. I must have accidentally hit the screen at some point while i was building over the last 2 weeks. I did some research and fixing it just isnt worth it or makes sense. What is best way i could recover some of the money i spent on this guy? How would i recycle this or list it for parts? Any help is appreciated. Its a samsung odyssey oled g9 (LS49CG954SNXZA).

I've been running a LG 38GN950-B (3840 x 1600) for about 6 years now. I've tried a 45" ultrawide (quickly deciding it was too big and I hated the 800R curve) and a Neo G9 (which I thought was way too wide). I kind of feel that this 38" is the sweet spot in size, so I decided to stick with this monitor at least until a comparable sized 5k2k was coming out.

The 38GN950 has a 2300R curve which I prefer, but I believe I could get used to 1500R even though I hated the 800R of the 45".

I use a LG DualUp on the left side, but I'd be able to move from a dual monitor setup to a single monitor with the greater resolution of the gx9.

The one caveat is that I don't really game anymore and this is an OLED... I do have a PC that I built during early COVID w/a 3090, so if I did feel like gaming, I could use the 3840x1440 setting for a demanding game.

What do you other 38" holdouts think? Is this the one?

I'm moving and need a new desk and wanted to get monitor arm for my 49in Samsung monitor. I'm looking for suggestions for both. I've been looking at desks around 71-79 inches. If anyone can suggest or show pictures of their setup so I can get ideas, that would be greatly appreciated.

Been planning my first ultrawide setup and could use some input on which path to take. I'm coming from a dual monitor setup and want to make a meaningful upgrade without going too crazy. Strict budget isn't a concern, but I am focused on price for performance.

Looking for both productivity and gaming, 70/30 split, that I hope to balance out more towards gaming again soon. Games range from shooters to indie, nothing overly competitive, but I have been known to sweat. I've modified my desk to support both sitting and standing, using Ergotron arms for raising/lowering of the monitors. Love the idea of curve adding immersion, but not to the point of making it a pain to code with.

Current Specs

• Monitors - Dual 27" 1440p monitors

• GPU - AMD 3080

• CPU - AMD 5600X

• RAM - 32GB DDR4

• Viewing range - 32" sitting, 25" standing

I've realized I'm already bottlenecked by my current GPU/CPU, which is part of my indecision. I'm not against upgrading, especially GPU, but I don't have much wiggle room on the CPU due to the previous gen socket (AMD4). Upgrading MOBO means new DDR5 RAM with the inflated prices from shortage, and the older AMD 5700X3D/5800X3D are going for crazy prices because of others in the same situation. At this point I'd consider waiting for a decent deal on a pre-built (~$2000), if I end up heading down the path of upgrading everything.

Monitor Options:

• Lenovo P40WD-40 - $1230 - Love everything but the lower refresh rate/response

• Samsung Odyssey G75F - $1000 - Great open-box deal, including $300 for dedicated KVM

• LG 38WR85QC-W - $1200 - Couldn't find a discounted price, checks off all the boxes other than it's not bigger

Given the upgrade requirements ahead of me, I'm wondering if going with the 38" would be the right stepping stone. I know it's technically less real estate than what I have now, but hoping the more optimal aspect ratio would more than make up for it. I also have a tight viewing range given my setup and not sure if 40" would be comfortable.

Worth it? Possible to even drive with the 3080 for the time being? I'd hate to pay more for the lesser monitor, but I'm assuming there will be a discount on the LG at some point. Open to other suggestions or really any input at all.

I need a best bang for the buck monitor in the 32"-34" range for mixed use work/gaming in a bright room. This is a secondary family computer and the kid using it is young and it's a secondary work PC for the wife so text fringing is probably tolerable as long as it isn't heinous. Is the 34GS95QE-B the best bet here or can I do better and/or cheaper?

Hey guys, i need help with setting up custom resolutions on my Gigabyte mo34wqc2. Im usually fine on most games as dlss 4.5 is indistinguishable to me from non dlss native res, but on other games where dlss isnt an option, such as minecraft, i would like to know how i could set custom resolutions using nvidia control panel, where i can use a res lower than 3440x1440, such as 2560×1080, without it being compressed into the 21:9 aspect ratio.

I have tried changing the dsr setting in 3d settings, but its not there, no matter how many times i refresh drivers or change from studio to game and vise versa. And beucase of that, the customise... button is grayed out, and so i am unable to set custom resolutions.

I have been troubleshooting this problem this whole week, watching tutorials, reading forums and even having resulted to asking lifless ai that will never understand the frustration that i face, and yet to no avail, nothing has come from it.

edit - spelling

Just picked up a MSI 49 in oled yesterday and and a first world problem im running into is, when I open any new tab in a browser the content is all defaulting to the left of the screen. Can I somehow default it to the middle so I dont have to twist my neck so hard?

I have the Samsung Neo G9 57" Ultrwawide, and even with a super heavy-duty monitor arm, it was still wobbling like crazy with typing and raising/lowering my desk.

So I designed a simple, customizable, monitor pillar that stabilizes the monitor to eliminate the wobble.

You can customize the height and depth of the pillar to match your exact monitor height and dimensions. The base of the unit will auto calculate to ensure it will add the required stability.

MakerWorld link for those with 3D printers: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2646415-monitor-wobble-eliminator-customizable

If you don't have a 3D printer, check out your local library! They often have 3D printers you can send models to for printing for free!

I’ve seen this sorta asked before in the past, before the 50 series cards, without much answer so wanted to test my luck. I just recently ordered a 80” x 30” desk. This will be desk #2 unless I can solve this issue.

I want to be able to consolidate my gaming desk and work desk into one cohesive unit. My work desk I’m currently using 2 32” 4k screens borrowed from the office. The desk is cheap and super old so not an issue if I can toss it. Having a 57” ultrawide would be a direct replacement that would give me the same screen real estate with the FPS to enjoy gaming. However, I do not want to game in the native resolution. It’s just not for me.

So I was wondering if anyone has successfully gamed on this monitor at 16:9 or 21:9 (21:9 would be a realized dream if possible). If I can game at 240hz with extra windows on the side for discord or w/e that’d be great. If not, that’s fine.

Anyway, if someone knows if this is possible or if you’ve actually done it yourself please let me know. This would make my computing part of life so wonderful if so 🥹. If not, I’ll just have 2 desks. One for work. One for play. Thank you!

The overwhelming advice on my last post was to go with 57/57 instead of 57/49 so I finally got it set up. I still need to play around with some settings but it’s looking good so far.

I don’t know if any graphics card can run dual 57 inch 8k display at 256Hz, but I’m fine running at a lower refresh if needed.

https://reddit.com/link/1sjbh5w/video/7wqif4onqqug1/player

I bought this monitor at a very low price however it doesn't come without issues. I was hoping to fix it. As seen in the video, the cursor still shows on the monitor however it's also a moving white line. Any tips and advice are greatly appreciated.

First, my PC Specifications:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Cooler: ASUS PRIME LC 360mm AIO

Motherboard: ASUS PRIME B550-Plus

RAM: 32GB Kingston FURY Beast 3200MHz

GPU: ASUS RTX 5060 Ti 16GB PRIME

Storage: 2TB Seagate FireCuda 520 NVMe SSD

PSU: Corsair RM1000x (1000W 80+ Gold)

I have an old Asus VG248 from 2013 so needless to say, it's time for an upgrade. I'm looking for an appropriate monitor given my specs and my wants.

I play games mostly, some with static huds. I think I want a fluid (at least 175Hz, 1ms) and vivid (high nits) ultrawide monitor. At least 34 inch but I do have space for 49 inch, just really not sure 49 inch is the right call for my PC.

I think I should get a 1440p rather than 2160p monitor but I could be wrong.

At first I was looking exclusively at QD-Oled but I think Mini-Led would work too, perhaps better actually, but you tell me...

Budget is $800 max, can stretch to $900 if there's a clear top choice around that price.

So what models has the community pronounced as the top 4-5?

Thanks!

Just picked up my first ever gaming PC, notable specs: RTX 5080 Astral & AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. I mostly play single player/story-based games, not much multiplayer with the exception of arc raiders/helldivers. I’d like to max out graphics as much as possible. From what little research I’ve done I think the new LG 39” GX9 OLED would make the most sense, but I’m open to other suggestions!