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Koroskun Jul 25, 2017 @ 12:04pm

Do Curved Monitors heat your gpu more?

So my friend told me that curved monitors heat your gpu more.

He also says that he's unsure, I don't find any information about this anywhere.
So, I decided to post here to hopefully get an answer.

So, is it true?

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⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧ Jul 25, 2017 @ 12:07pm

Wtf...

*it works like every screen, it's just curved, no.

Last edited by ⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧; Jul 25, 2017 @ 12:09pm

Koroskun Jul 25, 2017 @ 12:10pm

Thanks for your answer, it really rounds it all for me. I think I'll buy it then :).
If you're curious of which monitor I'm talking about, it's this one: Samsung C24FG70FQU

Last edited by Koroskun; Jul 25, 2017 @ 12:11pm

Washell Jul 25, 2017 @ 12:13pm

A higher resolution and a higher refresh rate translate to more work for your GPU, but even that is relative. If it's currently running without vsync or something else limiting its output, you wouldn't even notice a difference between an old and a new, better monitor in regards to GPU workload/heat.

Curves are completely irrelevant to GPU's.

Koroskun Jul 25, 2017 @ 12:16pm

My friend has weird logic.

🦜Cloud Boy🦜 Jul 25, 2017 @ 12:38pm

Yes, your friend is right, Curved monitor can cause GPU overheating. But don't worry, there is a Simple solution for this.

Just select your desktop wallpaper that is showing something Cold, Such as picture of---- North pole iceberg / Mountain with snow / or just a picture of an ice-cream.

https://www.pexels.com/photo/adventure-alpine-altitude-austria-355241/

https://www.pexels.com/photo/vanila-sundae-with-choco-on-top-161420/

That way, even if your curved monitor may generate some extra heat, but that heat will be taken away by the cold looking wallpaper. So your PC will remain healthy.

cheers.........

Last edited by 🦜Cloud Boy🦜; Jul 25, 2017 @ 12:55pm

Omega Jul 25, 2017 @ 1:00pm

Originally posted by Cloud Boy:
Yes, your friend is right, Curved monitor can cause GPU overheating. But don't worry, there is a Simple solution for this.

Just select your desktop wallpaper that is showing something Cold, Such as picture of---- North pole iceberg / Mountain with snow / or just a picture of an ice-cream.

https://www.pexels.com/photo/adventure-alpine-altitude-austria-355241/

https://www.pexels.com/photo/vanila-sundae-with-choco-on-top-161420/

That way, even if your curved monitor may generate some extra heat, but that heat will be taken away by the cold looking wallpaper. So your PC will remain healthy.

cheers.........:getin:

It worked!!! Thank you so much!!!

Big Boom Boom Jul 25, 2017 @ 1:18pm

Originally posted by ⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧:
Wtf...

*it works like every screen, it's just curved, no.

As it is curved, it focuses all the backlit LED into one central point and start a house fire, which in turn raises the room temperature (by a lot) and heat up the GPU.

Supafly Jul 25, 2017 @ 2:28pm

Haven't tried a curved monitor though I think 24" may be a bit small. I did make a mistake buying a Samsung curved TV. For the most part its great my issue is it's reflective screen. On a bright day I need to close blind slightly to see things and in the evening I can't turn on a table lamp without it lighting up part of the screen. Ceiling light isn't that bad as it's high but anything at the same height as the TV is awful.

I recommend you check in a store or thoroughly check how much the screen reflects early on, just to be safe.

Koroskun Jul 25, 2017 @ 2:38pm

Idk 'bout u guys but I'mma stick to the first comment.

The only reason I want to go with that monitor is cuz it's apparently good, I'm trying to find a good budget monitor which is great for gaming and also has good color, including 144hz and 1920x1080. And it also needs to ship to Sweden.

Last edited by Koroskun; Jul 25, 2017 @ 2:40pm

Astraea Kisaragi Jul 25, 2017 @ 2:54pm

Some monitor designs may a produce a tiny bit more heat as do others but there is no general rule of being curved or other.

But if we are by cold or hot wallpapers I once made a wallpaper which would blow your screen being too hot. I was even suspended from a certain site due that.

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Dr.Shadowds 🐉 Jul 25, 2017 @ 2:57pm

Originally posted by Koroskun:
Idk 'bout u guys but I'mma stick to the first comment.

The only reason I want to go with that monitor is cuz it's apparently good, I'm trying to find a good budget monitor which is great for gaming and also has good color, including 144hz and 1920x1080. And it also needs to ship to Sweden.

If you want a 144hz monitor with great colors, then you want IPS 144hz monitors, or you can get one that is VA over IPS.

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Bad 💀 Motha Jul 25, 2017 @ 5:09pm

Curved doesn't even make sense unless your aim is approx 32 inches or larger, at a sitting/viewing distance of approx 2-3 feet.

Avoid curved for Photoshop and Gaming; it comes off as hideous and ugly.
And the pixels will not look correct due to the curve.
24 inch is small for 2-3 foot viewing.

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