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What is your main gaming setup?
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Valedix
Member
how about the wallet tho
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
One issue I had with mine was the noise, got a liquid cooler off eBay and upgraded the fans. Run cool and quite now.
OverHeat
« generous god »
Got my 10900kf water cooled when I bought it and for me it still not quiet enough lol
alabtrosMyster
Banned
A 55" 4k hdr Samsung TV (no $ , no OLED, no regrets).
A good sound setup, stereo as it's mainly meant to listen to music.
A PS5 + a gaming PC with a GeForce RTX 2060 (for PC gaming and emulation, I have no room for all these old consoles and arcade machines).
A good sound setup, stereo as it's mainly meant to listen to music.
A PS5 + a gaming PC with a GeForce RTX 2060 (for PC gaming and emulation, I have no room for all these old consoles and arcade machines).
Kuranghi
Member
PC, Switch, PS5 and older consoles connected to a 65" Sony ZD9. Its a VA FALD LCD with 600+ dimming zones, best 4K TV for HDR gaming imo, even with LCD caveats compared to OLED.
Comparison of my TV to a 2017 OLED, not much has changed concerning the areas where the LCD wins over the OLED since then, bit more brightness on 2021 OLEDs, but still nowhere near what you get from the ZD9, its still giving me that amazing HDR experience and wowing me every time I try something new on it.
My advice is to try and buy one of these 2nd hand (I saw one new-in-box on ebay UK this week actually though, which is crazy) for gaming now before they disappear completely because its looking like it won't be surpassed until new technology comes around. Even the 2019 8K replacement, ZG9, isn't as good in a few areas as the ZD9 although its brightness output is insane.
The ZD9 has a very high response time compared to monitors and OLEDs so you'd still want an OLED or monitor if you play certain types of game but tbh I also have an OLED and I forget about that instantly when you see the SDR and HDR images this set produces.
Comparison of my TV to a 2017 OLED, not much has changed concerning the areas where the LCD wins over the OLED since then, bit more brightness on 2021 OLEDs, but still nowhere near what you get from the ZD9, its still giving me that amazing HDR experience and wowing me every time I try something new on it.
My advice is to try and buy one of these 2nd hand (I saw one new-in-box on ebay UK this week actually though, which is crazy) for gaming now before they disappear completely because its looking like it won't be surpassed until new technology comes around. Even the 2019 8K replacement, ZG9, isn't as good in a few areas as the ZD9 although its brightness output is insane.
The ZD9 has a very high response time compared to monitors and OLEDs so you'd still want an OLED or monitor if you play certain types of game but tbh I also have an OLED and I forget about that instantly when you see the SDR and HDR images this set produces.
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Kuranghi
Member
Bedroom setup
Display: Random LG 1080p monitor
$120
Console: Xbox Series S
$299
Headphones: Sennheiser HD700
$999
Sound quality matters.
Definitely agree on sound being left out too much of the time but that monitor sounds awful mate, I suppose if you aint got room for a TV its the best bet though without paying out for a stupid "HDR ($)1000" monitor with crap edge lighting thats better than what you have now but a far stretch from a FALD LCD VA or OLED TV.
That Damn Kid
Member
I took this photo last year during E3, not much has changed since then.
Yes I have way too many controllers LOL. The reason for so many controllers is from flipping yard sale finds to Gamestop and taking advantage of their occasional B2G1 sale on controllers. The Xbox 360 consoles were dirt cheap at yard sales/pawn shops which is why I have so many, except for the R2D2 which I bought brand new when Kmart was closing years ago I think.
I have newer gaming consoles in a different room.
Yes I have way too many controllers LOL. The reason for so many controllers is from flipping yard sale finds to Gamestop and taking advantage of their occasional B2G1 sale on controllers. The Xbox 360 consoles were dirt cheap at yard sales/pawn shops which is why I have so many, except for the R2D2 which I bought brand new when Kmart was closing years ago I think.
I have newer gaming consoles in a different room.
vaibhavpisal
Member
I am looking for a nicer 1080p monitor.
Not much available where I live. I will have to jump to 32" or more if I want better quality that would be worth the upgrade.
Don't have space for that.
Monokrom
Member
CPU: AMD Ryzen R7 3800X @ 4.25 Ghz
Graphic Card: Powercolor Vega 56 Red Dragon 8 GB 1590 MHZ/900 MHz
Motherboard: MSI X470 GAMING PLUS
Memory: G.Skill Flare X (4x8GB) @3466 MHz CL14
Case: Fractal Design Define S
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO SSD 500GB, Samsung 850 EVO 250GB x2, WD Red 3TB x2
Power Unit: Corsair HX850
Monitor: Acer 27" XF270HUA
Sound: Triangle Elara LN-01A + XTZ 99 W10.16
TV: LG B7 65"
Console: PS5 and PS Vita
Graphic Card: Powercolor Vega 56 Red Dragon 8 GB 1590 MHZ/900 MHz
Motherboard: MSI X470 GAMING PLUS
Memory: G.Skill Flare X (4x8GB) @3466 MHz CL14
Case: Fractal Design Define S
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO SSD 500GB, Samsung 850 EVO 250GB x2, WD Red 3TB x2
Power Unit: Corsair HX850
Monitor: Acer 27" XF270HUA
Sound: Triangle Elara LN-01A + XTZ 99 W10.16
TV: LG B7 65"
Console: PS5 and PS Vita
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ArtemisClydeFrog
Banned
I'm sure the headphones sound fucking amazing but throw some cash towards a decent monitor, it's hella worth it and would go great with that fantastic audio quality. (And trade in that XSS for an XSX of course)
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CrustyBritches
Gold Member
We have shitloads of gaming hardware, but my personal setup is PC with Ryzen 1600+2060S, laptop with i7+3060, Oculus Quest 2, Series S, modded N2DSXL, and various phone controllers and clips for cloud gaming.
Dave_at_Home
Member
Would love to post a picture of the Series X I just picked up connected to a television, but I'm still torn as to which to get. 55' Samsung QN90A, or 55' LG C1. I do have a bright room with a window facing the TV, though.
Also:
Intel i5 6500
16GB RAM
Samsung Evo 850
AMD XFX RX 480 8GB
24' Acer IPS
Living room is sad with basic Panasonic 42' LCD with my PS4 and SNES mini connected.
Also:
Intel i5 6500
16GB RAM
Samsung Evo 850
AMD XFX RX 480 8GB
24' Acer IPS
Living room is sad with basic Panasonic 42' LCD with my PS4 and SNES mini connected.
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Jigga117
Member
IMO get the C1 and the update for 4k@120hz Dolby Vision Xbox Series X just dropped for the C1 support.
77in C9
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R6Rider
Gold Member
55" TCL Series 6 R635 - fantastic TV for the price.
Use my PS5 on this.
My Switch goes between that TV and my old Vizio 47" in the living room when I want to relax on the couch.
Also in my living room are my PS3, 360, and PS4.
I don't game on PC very much, but I use a 27" ASUS monitor which I find is the perfect size for a monitor.
I also have a 2 mic setup to record stuff with my Elgato 4k60 Pro.
Mics are Behringer XM8500 with a Behringer UMC22 interface and Blue Yeti (USB).
Headset = the Sony Pulse 3D and it's great
Bonus: I also have a PSVR setup and use it on my PS5 with the adapter.
Use my PS5 on this.
My Switch goes between that TV and my old Vizio 47" in the living room when I want to relax on the couch.
Also in my living room are my PS3, 360, and PS4.
I don't game on PC very much, but I use a 27" ASUS monitor which I find is the perfect size for a monitor.
I also have a 2 mic setup to record stuff with my Elgato 4k60 Pro.
Mics are Behringer XM8500 with a Behringer UMC22 interface and Blue Yeti (USB).
Headset = the Sony Pulse 3D and it's great
Bonus: I also have a PSVR setup and use it on my PS5 with the adapter.
vaibhavpisal
Member
I'm sure the headphones sound fucking amazing but throw some cash towards a decent monitor, it's hella worth it and would go great with that fantastic audio quality. (And trade in that XSS for an XSX of course)
Any recommendations for 1080p, 22-27 inch monitors that would be a step up?
Am looking but all "upgrades" have been 32"+.
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R6Rider
Gold Member
Look up the ASUS VG278QR and start from there. Any reason you're sticking to1080p? A 1440 at 27" would be a huge jump is clarity.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
TV: Sony Bravia X9305E (really good 4K HDR LCD with local dimming from 2017, but it's missing HDMI 2.1 of course)
Receiver: Sony STR-DN1080 (again a very nice home theater receiver, but also missing HDMI 2.1)
Headphones: AKG K240 MkII (studio headphones with very flat (accurate) sound reproduction, which might not be optimal for gaming if you're looking for a little more "punch", but they do sound nice)
Main console: PS5
Secondary console: Switch
(Also have a PS4 Pro that I'm gonna try to sell if I can ever get my thumb out of my ass.)
Receiver: Sony STR-DN1080 (again a very nice home theater receiver, but also missing HDMI 2.1)
Headphones: AKG K240 MkII (studio headphones with very flat (accurate) sound reproduction, which might not be optimal for gaming if you're looking for a little more "punch", but they do sound nice)
Main console: PS5
Secondary console: Switch
(Also have a PS4 Pro that I'm gonna try to sell if I can ever get my thumb out of my ass.)
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Dave_at_Home
Member
IMO get the C1 and the update for 4k@120hz Dolby Vision Xbox Series X just dropped for the C1 support.
77in C9
Certainly looks fantastic. Thing is, I don't feel comfortable buying an OLED without purchasing an extended warranty. Best Buy has a great one for five years, but that pushes up the cost close, if not over, 2K for a 55', which is not palatable to me. I guess I could go with the QN90A first and see if I like it. Really find the idea of returning a set if I don't a big hassle. A bit of a panel lottery too as it relates to DSE. I'm torn....
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Katt”BuckNasty”Johnston
Member
Pc with 240hz monitor for main. Ps5 with LG 4K projector on 120 in screen
GymWolf
Member
Damn, kid.I took this photo last year during E3, not much has changed since then.
Yes I have way too many controllers LOL. The reason for so many controllers is from flipping yard sale finds to Gamestop and taking advantage of their occasional B2G1 sale on controllers. The Xbox 360 consoles were dirt cheap at yard sales/pawn shops which is why I have so many, except for the R2D2 which I bought brand new when Kmart was closing years ago I think.
I have newer gaming consoles in a different room.
Jigga117
Member
Got Geek Sqaud for my 77in and 55C9 and been gaming with PC and Xbox for over a year. Plenty of people since having the C9 to today’s models haven’t had issue with burn in or image retention.Certainly looks fantastic. Thing is, I don't feel comfortable buying an OLED without purchasing an extended warranty. Best Buy has a great one for five years, but that pushes up the cost close, if not over, 2K for a 55', which is not palatable to me. I guess I could go with the QN90A first and see if I like it. Really find the idea of returning a set if I don't a big hassle. A bit of a panel lottery too as it relates to DSE. I'm torn....
BadBurger
Is 'That Pure Potato'
Ok if HAD to show it, nothing fancy:
Gave the PS4 Pro to a relative, then PS5 came. If you wonder where the that drawer handle is I smashed it with my foot.
Yeah, I know, missed the focus.
You guys are making me want to buy a new PC just for the living room. I'm just not sure if I have the space.
vaibhavpisal
Member
Thanks.
1080p cause Series S. Most games get upscaled to 1080p.
No plans on getting pc.
It's bedroom setup so space at premium.
Guilhermegrg
Member
PC with AMD 1600X + Radeon 480 RX and a Switch
GreatnessRD
Member
Living Room
- TCL 6-Series 4K TV 60hz
- Playstation 4/Playstation 3
- Nintendo Switch
- Steam Link
- n64/Sega Genesis
- Dual Monitors Acer 1440p 170hz / Acer 1080p 144hz
- CPU Ryzen 7 3700x , GPU AMD 6800 XT, 16GB Ram Corsair Dominators, NVMe Samsung 970 Evo+ 1TB/WD SN550 1TB, SSD 860 Evo 500GB
rickybooby87
Member
Couch Surfing Edition:
Main Rig:
- LGC9 65"
- PS5 Physical
- Lot's of retro collecting dust
Main Rig:
- Ryzen9 5950X
- RTX 3070
- 16GB Memory
- 1TB NVME & 1TB HDD
- Dell S2721DGF 1440P (Replaced Alienware 34 UWD)
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CloudNull
Banned
Bernd Lauert
Banned
LG B9 55 inch
No soundbar
XSX and Switch beside it (sold PS4)
Laptop I use for work is also capable of medium gaming (GTX 1060)
No soundbar
XSX and Switch beside it (sold PS4)
Laptop I use for work is also capable of medium gaming (GTX 1060)
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
Sharp Roku TV, RCA LCD TV, the PS5 flexes it's muscles in my entertainment center but I still enjoy the PS4 while sitting on a
Sorcerer
Member
Computer: Zotac Nen (16gb ram, ssd,) Absolutely ancient, after 6 years, two of four usb ports are fried, but Horizion Zero Dawn, and CyberPunk run fairly well on it so I am pretty pleased especially since I don't play a ton of triple a games.
I know this thing is ready to die sometime in the next 2 or 3 years and I am dreading what to buy next. To build or get another Zotac. The Magnus One barebones seems like a nice small machine similar to what I have but even the barebones seems to be going around 2000 bucks in these crazy times.
Tv: Samsung 32 inch Smart Monitor 4k, ( a great monitor for $319, that acts like a smart tv, in love with it)
A comprise between performance and convenience but .it works for me.
Orb soundbar.
I know this thing is ready to die sometime in the next 2 or 3 years and I am dreading what to buy next. To build or get another Zotac. The Magnus One barebones seems like a nice small machine similar to what I have but even the barebones seems to be going around 2000 bucks in these crazy times.
Tv: Samsung 32 inch Smart Monitor 4k, ( a great monitor for $319, that acts like a smart tv, in love with it)
A comprise between performance and convenience but .it works for me.
Orb soundbar.
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Werewolfgrandma
Banned
Monitor gigabyte m27q 170hz 1440p
GPU 3060ti gaming trio (only one available)
CPU 3700x got in a junk box with around 100 bent over pins
Ram 16gb 3600 cl16
SSD sn850
Keyboard some gigabyte Cherry that was 75% off
Mouse glorious model d on sale half price
Headphones swap between Beyer 1770 Beyer amiron and Sony ier-m9 if it's really hot.
Chair fully loaded Herman Miller Aeron I got from a failed startup for about 70% off.
GPU 3060ti gaming trio (only one available)
CPU 3700x got in a junk box with around 100 bent over pins
Ram 16gb 3600 cl16
SSD sn850
Keyboard some gigabyte Cherry that was 75% off
Mouse glorious model d on sale half price
Headphones swap between Beyer 1770 Beyer amiron and Sony ier-m9 if it's really hot.
Chair fully loaded Herman Miller Aeron I got from a failed startup for about 70% off.
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Buggy Loop
Member
Monitor : Alienware AW3420DW ultrawide 1440p 120Hz Gsync module
Monitor stand : Ergotron LX
Case : NR200P white
Case fans : (3) Noctua NF-A12x25, (1) NF-A12x
Motherboard : Asrock B550 phantom gaming itx/ax
CPU : Ryzen 5 5600
CPU cooler, Noctua NH-L12S
Memory : 2x16GB Corsair vengeance LPX 3600Mhz CL16
SSD : Samsung 970 evo plus 1TB
GPU : Asus TUF 3080 TI
Mouse : Razer orochi V2 wireless, white
Keyboard : Logitech MX keys (retired mech keyboard for work at home ease of switching between laptop/desktop, was tired of noisy mechanical fat keyboards too)
Chair : HumanScale Freedom with headrest
I basically gave up the TV and Switch since that setup. Replaced my 3060 with the 3080 TI yesterday, amazing blazing fast card
Monitor stand : Ergotron LX
Case : NR200P white
Case fans : (3) Noctua NF-A12x25, (1) NF-A12x
Motherboard : Asrock B550 phantom gaming itx/ax
CPU : Ryzen 5 5600
CPU cooler, Noctua NH-L12S
Memory : 2x16GB Corsair vengeance LPX 3600Mhz CL16
SSD : Samsung 970 evo plus 1TB
GPU : Asus TUF 3080 TI
Mouse : Razer orochi V2 wireless, white
Keyboard : Logitech MX keys (retired mech keyboard for work at home ease of switching between laptop/desktop, was tired of noisy mechanical fat keyboards too)
Chair : HumanScale Freedom with headrest
I basically gave up the TV and Switch since that setup. Replaced my 3060 with the 3080 TI yesterday, amazing blazing fast card
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Bo_Hazem
Banned
Stopped using monitors for PC since 2007. But it's a personal choice. If you come back home you really don't wanna feel like you're still at work in that desktop setup that most PC gamers have. But again, personal preference
beepboopbopflop
Member
Asus ROG 2080ti
i7 9700K @ 5.Ghz
27' Dell 1440P G-sync monitor
For singeplayer games:
PS5, Switch, Dreamcast, and PS3 hooked up to Samsung Q60R good 55 inch 4k OLED.
i7 9700K @ 5.Ghz
27' Dell 1440P G-sync monitor
For singeplayer games:
PS5, Switch, Dreamcast, and PS3 hooked up to Samsung Q60R good 55 inch 4k OLED.