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Sorry if this is not the best forum for this post, wasn't sure if it would be better in the section for monitors or not. Today is the second time I have run into an odd graphical issue regarding my LG 34GK950F-B ((34" 1440p 144hz Free-Sync 2)) monitor. Both times, I have witnessed it after leaving my computer idle for some time and returning to it. The screen will take on a greenish-purplish tint, with two dashed pink lines running down the center. Certain GUI elements will also become kind of pixellated in some cases (witnessed this on my login screen, didn't think to grab a pic). Both times it has happened, it seems that a power cycle of the monitor (via unplugging and replugging the power cable) fixes the issue - hence I don't believe it to be an issue related to my PC, but to the monitor itself (and/or power supply). It has been a few months since the first time it happened, and I contacted LG about it at that time but have yet to hear back. What do you guys think? Does it sound like something weird going on in the monitor, or should I maybe replace the power supply? [edited for spacing and adjective]

Hi all! I'm having a ridiculous amount of trouble figuring out what my next monitor should be (for a gaming rig), so I figured I'd ask you guys for some help! Sorry in advance for the length, and if it is similar to any posts already out there! I didn't see any. Some background: My current build is as follows: ASUS Strix GTX 1080 Ti Intel i7-6800k with Corsair h115i 16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 3200MHz RRAM Storage, yadda yadda... I'm coming from an Acer Predator xb271hu IPS, a 27" 1440p 144hz 4ms G-Sync panel overclockable to 165hz. Unfortunately, my panel has died due to an unfortunate case of accidental neglect. So I'm in the market for a new monitor, and possibly some hardware upgrades over the next year or so (thinking about upgrading to an RTX 2080Ti around tax time OR waiting for its successor. Maybe a CPU upgrade if I need it, but hoping to get by for a bit on the 6800k). I've become extremely interested in the ultrawide space, now that DisplayPort bandwidth is expanding to allow for lots of cool stuff. However, I want to ask for some opinions! Basically, here's what my conundrum comes down to: the LG 34GK950* series (*F-B, *G-B, and *G-W) has me a little bit perplexed. The FreeSync 2 model is the only model that boasts 144Hz, while the other two are 100Hz with OC to 120Hz. Other than that, the specs look exactly the same (let me know if I'm overlooking something). * Why do the G-Sync models have crippled refresh rates, when G-Sync is offered on other models with higher resolutions, 144+Hz, and similar other specs? Are these particular models using an older DisplayPort standard? * In practice, would I even get use out of the extra 24Hz with a 2080Ti with my settings relatively cranked? * If so, would I really be missing much over the G-Sync certified model? It seems that G-Sync/VRR should be achievable on NVIDIA regardless, based on a Reddit thread I came across. * Also, I haven't seen any comments on whether that particular model has any image quality issues related to overclocking; can anyone speak to that? And finally, taking a step back to look at the bigger picture - what do you guys foresee being on the horizon for monitors in this space? If I hold out for another 6-12 months, do you think we'll start to see some even better options emerge? The price point of the 38GL950G is pretty high for me, and I don't really think I want a screen THAT big, nor do I feel that the extra bit of GPU strain for the 3840x1600 resolution would be worth it. I want to be a little bit more greedy with my my image quality experience, but I don't want to sacrifice TOO many of my frames (or dollars...lol). So, yeah! I want to start some discussion around this space, because I am seriously struggling to come to a conclusion on my own! Am I missing any ultrawide offerings that compare to that LG line with slightly higher refresh rates? EDIT/UPDATE: Just found the MSI MPG341CQR and it seems like a very close competitor. Thoughts?

Oops, sorry have been busy with getting back to work and forgot to check back. I believe it does take batteries but I will confirm when I get home. EDIT: Actually, come to think of it, I see what you mean. There is an on/off switch on the toy, and now that I actually put my brain to use I'm remembering that the switch only turns the sound on and off. The toy is operated mechanically, which complicates things. Oh well. Thanks for the reply! Lol.

Hi all! My wife and I are currently vacationing at Walt Disney World, Orlando for our honeymoon, and the other day we each adopted one of those animatronic banshee toys from the Pandora section of the Animal Kingdom (based on the Ikran from James Cameron's Avatar - see attached)! I thought it might be fun to base my next PC build off of my banshee colors, with a little bit of an Avatar theme splashed in. Then I could perch my banshee on my tower or monitor or something. I'm not really a massive Avatar fan, but the banshee toys look cool enough so I figure it would at least be a fun project with a neat enough result. But what I'm wondering is, would there be any way to mod the controller bit (or the wiring, as it is attached by cable) that makes the banshee's mouth, head, and wings move, in order to be able to manipulate it through a function of the PC without having to reach for the controller piece? If so, how hard do you think it would be? I don't know much at all about this kinda stuff and I probably wouldn't be comfortable trying to DIY it unless I had a pretty thorough step-by-step guide. I just thought it would be cool! Lol. Thanks in advance!

I'm not 100% if this is the most appropriate category for this thread, as it's a question that kind of overlaps a few topics. Sorry if It's been asked before; it's kind of difficult to search for because the related keywords aren't really unique/specific enough. Anywho. I (like many people) love jamming out to my favorite tunes while driving, and having playback controls on my steering wheel and dash is IMO one of the best quality-of-life things to happen to cars in recent years. But also I use GPS a lot, and I usually keep my phone plugged in via USB-C to the 12v cigarette lighter. This causes a dilemma: either I suffer from the slight loss of quality from streaming over Bluetooth, or I deal with playing music over an AUX connection that doesn't support my steering wheel/dash playback controls (and still might not sound as good as the USB, depending on the DAC in my phone vs. the DAC in my head unit). So, my question is: is there any way that I can get the best of both all 3 worlds and have fast charging from my 12v accesory outlet while still maximizing audio quality and accessibility?

Whoops, thought I replied! My bad! Thanks for the help; I might give it a shot! Or not, I might just deal with it rather than risk the finish. It's really not very often that I notice it.

@MiNy The toothpaste thing is one of the first solutions I saw when I Googled it! Putting toothpaste on my monitor just sounds scary... but maybe I'm just carrying over old fears from the days when people always said to never ever under any circumstances touch your TV/computer screen LOL @W-L I figured that any possible solution would consist of either filling or buffing it; I hadn't considered the anti-glare coating though. Anything specific you would recommend?

Hey LTT Forums! So, I have an Acer Predator XB271HU 1440p 144/165Hz IPS GSync monitor, and it has *one* wee little scratch near the center of the right third of the screen. It's not terrible, I rarely notice it, and it seems to be extremely shallow. (Ignore the dust on the picture; I also need to clean it...) However, it would be really awesome if there were some way to safely get it to effectively disappear! I don't want to do anything that would risk damaging my monitor though. While I'm a pretty tech-enthusiastic consumer, my knowledge of hardware on that level isn't particularly extensive, and there have been a LOT of different display technologies over the years, some of which have had a reputation (whether true or not) for being particularly sensitive. There are a few suggested solutions that come up with a simple Google search, but I wanted to make sure I'm in the green before I actually try anything! It's not exactly a cheap monitor... Thanks in advance!