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Hey all, I'm trying to decide between ViewSonic VP2468, BenQ BL2420PT, LG 29WK600 for 8-bit HD video editing, since I don't have enough experience nor enough knowledge to know which one would be better. I'm mainly looking at the ViewSonic and BenQ (both about $300 CAD) because they have 100% sRGB coverage. I threw in the LG just because it's cheaper at $260 CAD with 99% sRGB and it's 29" at 2560 x 1080p. I know there's much better monitors with true 10 bit + LUT and all, but my setup is 8-bit through and through. The good thing about the ViewSonic is that it has 14 bit hardware LUT, but my strikes against it are Dissapointing contrast at 761:1 according to PCMonitorInfo's tests 6 bit + FRS Built-in power supply. I'm basically boned if it fails. The BenQ has true 8 bit and WQHD resolution. Contrast ratio is 953:1 (according to a random site that seemingly tests contrast ratios for monitors) I tried but failed to find any more measurement reports for these two 24" monitors.. My main question is whether 8-bit makes a big difference over 6-bit+FRS and whether hardware 14 bit LUT makes a big difference (even bigger than having true 8-bit). If hardware LUT and true 8-bit don't really make a big difference, then the LG 29WK600 or budget Dell Ultrasharps may be worth considering at a cheaper price point. Videos are probably going to look off on other people's screen anyway, but I'm just trying to pick the best monitor within budget. I have a i1DisplayPro 3 colorimeter, a spare 24" display for dual monitor setup, so I don't really need a 29" monitor per se. Any recommendation is greatly appreciated! P.S. buying in the US is perfectly fine too!

Thanks for the clarification! I'm just afraid that 1650 Super won't hold up to HD video editing and that 1600 Super will just fit the bill or barely skim by. I was only able to find YT videos testing 4K video editing in Resolve with different GPUs. 4K's all the hype now I guess. The one useful piece of info I found on Resolve's forum was that GTX 1070 was no slouch for HD.. and that 1660 ti was just below 1070. If I remember correctly, 1660 super is equal to or a tad below 1660 ti, but with faster VRAM. which makes me think 1660 might barely fit the bill. Yikes! I was going by PSU tier list 4.0. @_@ I think I got the V-Gold 2018 version, which is tier A-.. Things change fast I guess? I got a EVGA G3 last time and it suddenly got listed as tier D+ potentially dangerous but in rather unrealistic situations >.>

Thanks! That's a good point. I see. Ya, Nvidia GPU isn't bad. The 1660 super is supposedly a bit faster than RX 590, which is an OC'ed RX580 if I'm right. Might be worth looking into the used market on that one.

Hello all, I'm trying to build together a pc that will do 1080p video editing in Davinci Resolve. Not much effects, very basic compositing with image / text, very light color grading (or possibly none). I'm located in Canada, the budget is tight, and the local used market for GPU isn't astounding. I'm really trying to cut cost where ever possible nevertheless. I have the biggest problem is choosing the GPU as Resolve seems highly dependent on GPU.. I also need some help choosing the CPU, although I think the difference between the two candidates are pretty minimal. CPU - I'm deciding between 2700X and 3600. They trade blows, and I just can't decide! 3600 beats 2700X wherever composting with the Fusion tab is used. But Resolve seems to benefit from more cores. Shouldn't make too much of a difference. *Edit = I've been kind of convinced to go with 3600 since smooth editing feels more important than fast rendering where the pc can be left alone. GPU - GTX 1660 Super 6GB or RX 580 8GB or even RX570 8GB. I was looking at GTX 1650 4GB, but that seems like a bad idea. It'd be nice to keep the GPU cost around $320 CAD ($240 USD) or under if possible. === Components I've settled on ==== Motherboard - MSI B450 Gaming Plus / Tomahawk / A-Pro ..and MAX versions, whichever one justifies itself. RAM - 2x8GB 3200Mhz cl 16..don't really want to spend extra for 3600 cl18 or 3600 cl16 when the money could go into GPU or CPU. PSU - Cooler Master V550W 80+ Gold Any help is appreciated!

Thanks. I bought an EVGA SC Ultra, but couldn't find it on the list.. I'm assuming it's the same as EVGA SC2 on that list? I was wondering if I could save a bit by getting something cheaper. I'm assuming that Zotac Twin is in the same tier as Asus Dual, since I can't find any of the cards I listed above on that list :( If the pcb and cooler didn't change too much from the gtx 10xx series, then the list may give a good idea of where the cards stand.

Sorry for tagging onto this thread, but I have the same dilemma. ASUS TUF Gaming, Asus Dual Evo, Gigabyte OC and Zotac Twin for 1660 super are all the same price at my location. Does Zotac Twin still beat the other models?

@minibois Because, if a video card only supports 1 LUT for the entire card (regardless of how many heads it has), the card can only effectively handle one color calibrated display. Here's a quick blurb about LUT from Xrite - a color calibration company. On that note, no matter how many ICC profiles Windows seems to allow users to attach to one graphics card, the graphics card can only support as many color calibrated displays as the number of LUT the card actually supports. But I just found out that none of this matters anymore.... I just got off live chat with Nvidia. So..apparently NONE of the Geforce cards support LUT. So I can't color calibrate even ONE monitor. This hurts my soul......i'm hurting real bad. That rtx 2070 super (my main card I intend on using for graphic arts) wasn't cheap. lots of FFFFFF going on in my heart (apologies for twitch chat language) That is SO MUCH WORSE than AMD if we're talking about LUT support, because the radeon line supports one and their firepro (competes against quadro) supports two --- source from AMD forum. ^The above thread is quite old, but the same answer is given in another thread about how many lut RX 480 supports.

Thanks for the clarification! Ah yes, I have a Ryzen 3700X. Thank you for being of so much help^^

Thank you! I'll be good as long as slot 1 get full speed. The card that'll go in slot 4 could be either a gtx 660 or 640. it will only be used to connect to another display and do nothing else, so i'll probably go with 640 to decrease power draw. I'm really using it for the extra LUT anyway. I don't have anything in slot 2, 3, 5 so it'll rung at 2.0x4 speed. Here's the link to motherboard specs Thanks again!

Hey all, I have a Ryzen 3rd Gen CPU with MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max that could support two graphics card. I would like to run to cards only because I would like to color calibrate two monitors. Because as far as I know, AMD's radeon series has one LUT and Firepro has two - I suspect the same of Nvidia. The two cards will not be linked. One very good GPU will do all the work (configured via Nvidia's control panel) while the other old and "weak" one will just be there for the second display. My motherboards specs regarding mutli-gpu is shown in the picture. Does this mean that my main card that is in slot 1 will drop down to 3.0x8 or 3.0x4 as soon as I put a card in slot4, or will the card in slot one maintain 3.0x16 speed?

Hey all, I'm looking at these two graphics cards that I can get for $229.99 USD + tax --> total of ~$250.69 tax included EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER SC ULTRA --> no return, newegg deal MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X --> 15 day return, local shop (not ideal, can't return after boxing day if better deal shows up, but at least it's something -- buyer's remorse) This is the lowest price that pcpartpicker + camel site has shown for these two specific models to date. There's too many models...I didn't look at each one. Is this a good deal for 1660 super in of itself and compared to 1650 super? Another tag on question: The 1660 super has +~77% Multi-Render on gpu.benchmark.com I don't know anything about the workings about gpu, so the definition of multi-render didn't help me too much.. I'm mainly using the cards for graphics work and animation - I doubt I'll have high polygon counts (at least not for the foreseeable future). Does having a higher MRender score really benefit applications such as blender? Also, the EVGA SC isn't exactly on GPU cooler tier list.. is it kind of the same as SC2 or SC Black?

thanks! the more i think about it..as much as i want the latest flashy things, the best approach is probably throwing the money i'd spend for 1 more m.2slot towards 1660 super. The prices of gpus make my jaw drop

Hey ya! Could do that ? wow i'm so out of the loop lol. I've just caught up with current tech these past few days. The thing is that the chipset lanes on Gaming Plus Max is gen 2, so it'd be really gimped and the nvme would also be fighting with other what nots for data transfer. But still something worth considering

Ya..i'm pretty upset at MSI for that.. like wwhhhhy?! and Thank you! Appreciate it! I've looked on pcpartpicker. The boards that support 2xM.2 slots with decent vrm + heatsink for use with 3700X are pricey. I think the cheapest decent option is the Asus Prime Pro X470, but that board gimps pcie slots lol..The next level-up option would be Gigabyte Aorus Elite x570, which is overkill for my cpu. Granted I could get an open-boxed one for ~$162USD which is a steal in that regards, but still..pretty much twice the price of Gaming Plus Max. So I think I'll stick with what I have. The price hike just isnt' worth it.. I still have to get something like 1660 super since my GTX 660 2GB ..just won't cut it imo

Yes the mortar max..oh i dream of getting that board. It's the best b450 out there imo, but North America is gimped. Not on sale here and i have a feeling international shipping is going to be expensive. And i'll be charged import fees.. which would take me up to solid entry x570 prices