Samsung CRG9 / 49" / 32:9 Monitor (5120 x 1440 1000 HDR)

Deleted member 197115 · Oct 11, 2020

dapper_10 said:
It is very interesting that many users of the same product have such a vast difference in opinions, that just shows you how characteristics of each product and their environment affects people in different ways. Super cool to hear everyone's opinion in their own perspective.

May be I am misinterpreting something, but based on the responses here and reddit seems like all G9 and CRG9 users experience these monitors heating up, the severity just depends on the brightness level used.

dapper_10 · Oct 11, 2020

Some posts did not specify the brightness level, but I have mine at 55 and as stated before, I feel no heat at ~25" away. I just tested the monitor turned down to 25 and it is a very minute difference, perhaps even a placebo effect based on less light being emmited.

Deleted member 197115 · Oct 12, 2020

dapper_10 said:
Some posts did not specify the brightness level, but I have mine at 55 and as stated before, I feel no heat at ~25" away. I just tested the monitor turned down to 25 and it is a very minute difference, perhaps even a placebo effect based on less light being emmited.

Thanks, is it hot to touch?

dapper_10 · Oct 12, 2020

When touching the screen, it is barely warm.

Deleted member 197115 · Oct 12, 2020

CRG9 can do 48-120hz VRR on Ultra FreeSync. Does it support that range on NVidia?
G9 only 60-240hz which is another minus.

dapper_10 · Oct 12, 2020

Yes, the CRG9 is smooth on Nvidia card throughout the Ultimate FreeSync range, no screen tearing.

Eric Rowland · Oct 13, 2020

Bought one today!
Maybe now I'll be able to get my mirrors in my FOV so I can see who's going to pass me....

Deleted member 197115 · Oct 13, 2020

Congrats, so you went for CRG9?
Please post your impressions when it arrives and picture of cockpit inside sim after you dial everything up. Thanks.

Eric Rowland · Oct 14, 2020

Andrew_WOT said:
Congrats, so you went for CRG9?
Please post your impressions when it arrives and picture of cockpit inside sim after you dial everything up. Thanks.

I will Andy. Have a good day!

TedBrosby- · Oct 16, 2020

nerdthewise said:
My CRG90 sits 20" from my face and is a heat dish. You will be sweating hard without fans.

Something sounds off. Even if it were warm/hot, it shouldn't be that hot unless something inside the container is seriously wrong. Have you updated firmware? Also, what's your brightness/contrast setting?

Also, what is the ambient temperature in your home, do you have fans running, AC? Are you in a humid climate?

Deleted member 197115 · Oct 16, 2020

Is yours cold?

Atak_Kat · Oct 16, 2020

Just read the last few pages here.

I've had the CRG9 for over a year now. It has worked great and really no complaint.
I ran it without any complaint with my 1080ti, and although I didn't max out graphics, I really couldn't see much difference with high/ultra settings anyway. Recently got a 3080 but to be really honest, the 1080ti was doing just fine running this monitor.

As for the comments about heat, I really have not noticed anything. Never even noticed it getting warm, to be honest. I have it about 50cm from my face (directly on top of the quick-release), and use HDR occasionally. To be honest, I still have to experiment a bit more with Freesync.

No complaints. I think it's a great monitor.

Eric Rowland · Oct 21, 2020

Andrew_WOT said:
Congrats, so you went for CRG9?
Please post your impressions when it arrives and picture of cockpit inside sim after you dial everything up. Thanks.

Finally got my CRG90 today.....

GOBSMACKED!

I was using a XR3501...excellent monitor. I now have 7" more on each side!
The immersion level has gone up 1000%
These ultrawides are made for sim racing.
I was worried my GTX 1070 wouldn't be able to drive this bad boy but it does well in testing but I'm gonna need some firepower for rain/night 25+ AI. You obviously don't need a high level of AA it still looks great!
Colors vibrant... clear, clean, crisp picture.

Still a lot of tweaking to do but that's a lot of fun.
If you got the dough, you have to have one of these!

I may not come out of the house for a month!

Atak_Kat · Oct 21, 2020

Personal opinion, this monitor together with a Track IR system is fantastic.
I don't like the idea of Track IR for small monitors. It just seems un-natural.
But with this monitor, you are already turning your head to see the edges of the screen anyway. So, a bit of extra movement from track ir turns this into a really great combination. Not much movement is needed, and this is what helps it seem very natural. You can get that extra 20-30 deg of view out the sides which is just enough.
It also allows to look down slightly and bring the dash/gauges more into view.

Very happy with this. I have VR as well, and MUCH prefer the Track IR with this monitor.

CRMS · Oct 23, 2020

Yes, the 49" is just brilliant. I tried Tobii 5c tracking but it was just too jerky and unpredictable. Perhaps should try Track IR??

alfye20 · Nov 3, 2020

Not used for Racing because its more disturbing than usefull for me.
But flying with 32:9 and TrackIR is a must:

dapper_10 · Nov 3, 2020

Atak_Kat said:
Personal opinion, this monitor together with a Track IR system is fantastic.

Very happy with this. I have VR as well, and MUCH prefer the Track IR with this monitor.

That is so cool! Which sensor are you using, cap or headset?

Atak_Kat · Nov 4, 2020

dapper_10 said:
That is so cool! Which sensor are you using, cap or headset?

Hi, I use the headset version with the 3 lights. But I have modified it to be wireless (well, a battery to power the lights, rather than plugging it into a pc usb port).