Recommendations for single screen monitor

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Hi guys,

I recently ordered:

The fanatec DD pro
The Simlab GT1 EVO cockpit with single screen holder just behind the wheel:

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Mainly for playing on PS5 with GT7, F1, AC, ...
What will be the good compromise for a screen that is large enough (min 40") and low input lag?
 
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LG 48 C1 if you fancy oled. Otherwise you can go sony with a 49XH9505 (or whatever model it is in your country (can vary a bit)). Both are under 1k but arent cheap either.

Hi,

max 500€ would be good to start :)
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Seems weird to me that you spend 1k on a simrig but arent willing to spend on one of the most important part, the screen. Especially if you want a 40+
 
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Yep I know but I already have a 2K oled in my living room so I don’t really want to spend 1k for a secondary Oled screen.

Maybe the ps5 will be compatible with 21/9 screens later so I prefer to be reasonable for now
 
max351
Finally choose the AOC 32" that's good for a start.

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I find 32” mounted just behind the steering wheel is just about right. Gives a fov of 45 in ac and 73 in pc2. (Afaik gt sport/gt7 is around this fov fixed)

I run a benq 32” 4K hdr screen, think it was just over £300 and reckon it does a better job especially regarding response time to a tv of £500/£600.

It would take spending over £1200 to get a tv with similar response time.
 
Wanted to pillage off this thread…

Just purchased my first real rig (GT OMEGA prime from a playseat challenge), and I’m going to mount my TV to the wall in my garage via a mount that can articulate from the wall. It’s a 55” Samsung. What’s the optimal distance from rig to the TV? Playing MAINLY GT7 with some ACC thrown in

Thanks!
 
Through my research, I have my 55” 4k TV as close to my DD1 as possible for GTS and GT7. A picture is worth many words. I recently got into PC sims; AC, RR, iRacing. Works great for those, especially since those can be set up within the sim’s parameters.
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Through my research, I have my 55” 4k TV as close to my DD1 as possible for GTS and GT7. A picture is worth many words. I recently got into PC sims; AC, RR, iRacing. Works great for those, especially since those can be set up within the sim’s parameters.
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Wow!! Thanks for the quick response! Eyes ~ 30” from the screen is what I’m gathering. Do you notice it being blurry at all that far from the screen? My TV specs look to be the same as well
 
I just put a tape measure, yes 30”. No blur. I’m wondering if you mean motion blur or something else? Either way, no blur. Seems to me, the 55” seems 1:1 to real life. Will’s 65” screens on Boosted Media, seem larger than life (to me viewing his videos).
 
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Wow!! Thanks for the quick response! Eyes ~ 30” from the screen is what I’m gathering. Do you notice it being blurry at all that far from the screen? My TV specs look to be the same as well
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4K still looks good even at incredibly short viewing distances. Here is my rig in front of a 60" 4K display.
 

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Finally choose the AOC 32" that's good for a start.

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Hi max351. I've just bought a PS5, PSVR2 and GT7 for my return to sim racing. I am about to buy the same rig, wheelbase and even the GT3 wheel as you. I was intending to only use the PSVR2 but now that I've got it I realise that too much VR use is not comfortable. So I want to get a relatively cheap, small monitor for non-race or occasional race GT7 use, and for games that are not VR e.g. for games for the grandkids. The thing is, I don't know where to start with monitors these days.

Are you happy with your curved AOC 32" now that you've had it a year? Would you recommend it? Is it a good size for you? I don't know what model you have but do you think this would be good for my modest needs? > https://www.currys.co.uk/products/a...urved-wled-gaming-monitor-black-10225928.html
 
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Hi :)

Yes very happy with this screen. The 32 inch on this rig is the ideal size, bigger is absolutely not necessary, at least for GT.
 
max351
Hi :)

Yes very happy with this screen. The 32 inch on this rig is the ideal size, bigger is absolutely not necessary, at least for GT.
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Thanks - I've just put an order in with Amazon (because Currys sold out last night). I've read a few reviews and they all say good things 👍
 
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Ah god! Been toying with the idea of that. I’m going to take the route you did and get the AOC 👍👍
Set up looks great btw
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This is my full set-up:

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I'm on PS5 & I had a 5 year old 27" LG 4k but it was only at 60hz. After a year of research, going back & forth & waiting for prices to go down I just bought a 32' Samsung Neo G8 a couple weeks ago at Microcenter in Indy for $999. After being cautiously optimistic & some picture & color adjustments I actually can't believe how good this picture looks! I definitely recommend buying this monitor but I also recommend waiting for when the price drops to closer or below $1000. I sit straight on in a recliner with the screen just under 30" from my face. Yes the picture & color really degrades at angles but I'm only using this for a monitor so that doesn't affect me. I actually went with this Neo G8 over the Neo G7 because of the real nice looking white back & also future proofing "hz" just in case I ever go to PC. The RGB on back is very nice & not extremely bright but a nice ambiance to it. Now if your monitor sits against a wall so you couldn't see the back of the monitor & you're staying on console for the near future then I would recommend saving $100/$200 & going with the Neo G7 with near similar specs. Also wait on that price drop because I've seen the Neo G7 for $899 & probably less real soon.
Hope this helps someone!
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I also upgraded from LG27'' 4k 60hz to G7 Neo 4k 120hz but I find the image quality less good, is it also less clear for you compared to the LG? I have the impression that 120hz degrades the graphics!
 

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