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    Question Recommended Monitor?

    I'm looking to buy a new monitor as I'm moving into my college dorm for the semester and don't want to have to lug all of my peripherals back and forth between my dorm and my house whenever I'm on break or visiting home. I've been using an MSI MAG241C for the past few years and have been very...
  2. Suphiken

    Question Faint Horizontal line Monitor

    For some reason, this faint horizontal grey line came out of nowhere as i notice. I didn't hit anything to the monitor. Do you guys know what the causes of this issue? Is it because of graphics card issue or monitor issue? Sorry about me being paranoid of this stuff. It does look normal but it's...
  3. S

    Question Randomly no signal on the monitor

    Hi, My problem started when I wanted to play a game. Screen went greenish for a sec, after that black and no signal, pc had loud sound. I had to restart the pc and I noticed that I can't set the sound to the monitor. I updated the drivers and this issue was solved. But when I started a game the...
  4. InTakeYT1

    Question Monitor audio jack not working on PC

    So I have speakers hooked up to the 3.5mm jack on the monitor and it outputs sound when my nintendo switch is connected (via HDMI) but not on my pc (via DP) any ideas? In the sound control panel I have my normal headphones, Speakers Realtek USB Audio (says "not plugged in"), Headphones Realtek...
  5. CrimsonKnight98

    Question Monitor repeatedly wakes from standby mode, how do I fix that ?

    TL;DR Bolded I've had this issue for months (maybe longer). I'm not sure when it started, but here's what happens: My monitor will go into standby mode, after 3-7 minutes (no set amount of time) it will wake from standby, display nothing on the screen for a second (a black screen), then it...
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    Question How to fix a monitor that keeps black screening ?

    Hello, I have an MSI Optix MAG281URF 4K monitor. Here are the specs: 144Hz Adaptive Sync and G-Sync compatible. My issue is when I use the monitor for a random period of time, it will just screen tear then go black. I have to shut off the monitor then turn it back on for the screen to return...
  7. onatama11

    Question Can my dell a 4k60 display through usb c 3.2 gen 1

    like the title says im looking into buying a 4k60 display and am wondering if the laptop can output 4k60 through usbc natively or through a usbc to displayport. my laptop is the dell inspirion 5505, https://dl.dell.com/topicspdf/inspiron-15-5505-laptop_users-guide_en-us.pdf
  8. D

    Question 'Green' color Missing from Monitor Display

    I have a 'DELL P2417H' monitor that is shared between two Windows 10 computers via a VGA splitter. One of the PC has an 'Intel HD Graphics P4600/P4700' graphics card. The other PC has an 'MSI N760 TF 2GD5/OC' graphics card. Prior to yesterday, I had no issues with my monitor. However, early...
  9. D

    Question Strange screen glitch when logging in to windows

    Hi Guys, Over the last week I've been struggling with an issue where my screen will display random square static like boxes after logging in to windows. It only seems to happen once at log on and then won't happen again until rebooting the PC, I haven't noticed anything while gaming or watching...
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    Question 3 related issues with new GPU

    So I’m having 3 issues with my new 7900 GRE so if anybody has any insight, I would appreciate it. Issue 1. If I plug my second monitor into the integrated graphics, port of the motherboard I cannot overclock my GPU? For the past week I’ve been tearing my hair out, trying to figure out why I...
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    Question 32 inch 4K USB Type-C monitor software development

    I am looking for a 32 inch 60Hz 4K Monitor with one USB Type-C, one or two HDMI. I am not a gamer. The monitor is used for software development (Angular and Java). Budget is CAD $700 to $900 (USD $510 to $660) plus tax. Any insight or recommendation is welcome.
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    Question OLED - Dark colors looks pixelated/really bad. How do i fix this?

    Hello. So i have had the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM for about 7 months now and i have been mostly happy with it so far. But one thing that has been a problem since day 1 is that dark colors look pixelated(is this what is called color banding?). And since i have a few dark wallpapers and...
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    Question Need Help with 3pin ARGB header for GPU led and Monitor

    Hello Everyone, Need help with 2 issues I'm facing 1. I just made a new computer for my Mother after many years. GPU came in late because of availability and I just noticed that it has an led strip on it and my Motherboard MSI B650 Gaming +Wi-Fi one has used up both of...
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    Question Can a slow VA have worse response times at higher refresh rates?

    I had a AOC Q27G2 for abouth a month before I returned it. It was a slow (or average?) VA panel that had a lot of smearing with dark content. But even with games with a lot of different tones and colors it wasn't fast. When I limited the FPS to 60, the gameplay was choppier, but the image was...
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    Question New Monitor / GPU Issues Need Help

    Good day, To keep things short, some context is the PC was fine before changing monitor... So I bought a new Monitor. Dell Alienware AW2725DF The PC will only boot while the monitor is plugged into the DP on the Motherboard. When plugging the monitor into any of the GPU DP slots, the mobo...
  16. praveenk72007

    Question Monitor Flickering Issue on Dell S3422DWG Gaming Curved Monitor 34" WQHD

    Issue Description: The monitor exhibits consistent flickering, as shown in the video below. This flickering is present in every frame, indicating a persistent issue rather than an intermittent one. The flickering manifests as significant changes in brightness or color between consecutive frames...
  17. Z

    Question DisplayPort has no signal at first, but gets signal after turned off and on

    Every time I first start my computer my monitor displayport gets no signal, so I proceed to turn off then turn back on and everything is normal and there is signal, why does this happen?
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    Question Repeatedly and quickly pressing the power button on the Dell P2018H monitor

    I have repeatedly and quickly pressed the power button on the Dell P2018H monitor more than once. I want to know if this will cause a problem with the monitor.
  19. Chandlerc20

    Question Monitors going black when in full screen mode after pressing windows key and clicking on second monitor

    So I’ve been having this problem for the past couple weeks where if I’m gaming in full screen then hit my windows key to tab out and click my second monitor both monitors go black. They won’t come back on until I hit the windows key again or click on my first monitor. I’ve spent hours...
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    Question Dell Alienware AW2723DF - Better colors?

    I have a Dell Alienware AW2723DF monitor. This monitor has a yellowish tint. How should i adjust custom color for those who have this monitor. How do i adjust these settings to get a good colors? ''Gain / Offset / Hue / Saturation''. I usually play FPS games (Warzone, EFT, Arena Breakout) Can...
  21. Y

    [SOLVED] Monitor turns off moments after I turn it on ?

    Monitor: Asus Tuf Gaming MonitorVG27WQ1B My uncle gave me his 2 year old monitor because he dropped a bottle on it once, which caused it to stop working afterwards. View: https://imgur.com/a/ImFEDN6 Here’s how it looks when I try to turn it on
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    Question Can I use the iGPU in my R7 7700X for a second monitor while at the same time my 4070 Ti SUPER runs my main monitor?

    My current build: R7 7700X } MSi B650-P WiFi AM5 } Microcenter bundle G.Skill Flare X5 32gb DDR5 } PNY Verto OC 4070 Ti Super Crucial T500 1tb Montech Sky Two Current Monitor: G5 Odyssey 34 inch ultrawide I'm just curious if it is a...
  23. inkdxd

    Question Using external monitor causing issues.

    I have a ASUS tuf f15 2023 i7 12700h with RTX 4060 and then i bought the gigabyte g24f 2 monitor but now i have some issues . First of all when i used the HDMI port i need to unplug and plug it every time for it to work otherwise it gets a no signal message (i only use the monitor as output and...
  24. Kyroix 74

    Question Monitor's refresh rate keeps resetting to 60hz every time I ALT Tab ?

    Hey, everytime i try to open minecraft for example, as the game goes fullscreen and tabs into it (or if i alt tan anything) my monitor's refresh rate resets from 240hz to 60hz and i can't tab out to change it without tabbing back in and it resetting again. Any help? Thanks all
  25. D

    Question Overclock on QNIX 2710 monitor

    Does anyone know exactly what just happened? I overclocked my QNIX2710 a while ago. To 96Hz vs the rated maximum of 60Hz. There were no obvious issues at the time and games ran fine at 96 Hz. Today, Resident Evil 4 remake seemed to make the monitor freak out when switching to the 96Hz refresh...
  26. ColeZ42

    Question How to clean a matte screen without clouding ?

    After over a decade I still can't for the life of me clean matte screen monitors without it clouding. It usually clouds after I use a slightly damp microfiber and wipe it off with a dry one. What am I doing wrong?
  27. Locko

    Discussion Mini-LED versus OLED monitors ?

    I am considering changing my current monitor. Criteria for a new monitor: 32" 4k 140Hz+. Since QD-OLED monitors from MSI, Asus and Gigabyte, as well as W-OLED monitors from LG have started to enter the market, the question arises: is it worth buying OLED monitors for work (8h per day) and games...
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    Question Can i upgrade my Monitor to 1440p? Do my pc support QHD ?

    Not for gaming for video / photo editing and movie watching only Can i upgrade my 8 year old pc to QHD monitor 27 inch 60Hz to 120 Hz current one is 1080p 60HZ - 21 inch i got a new gaming laptop that supports QHD so i wanna upgrade my monitor so do my old pc can run QHD ? AMD FX 8350...
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    Question PC and Monitor issue

    Hey! I recently got a new PC, monitor, keyboard and headset off of a delivery app. When the pc came it was already set up, so all thought i had to do was put all the cables in. So I put them all in correctly as well as my hdmi into my pc and monitor. But for some reason, the pc won’t turn on and...
  30. PointFive

    Question Gigabyte M27Q Suddenly not detecting type-c Input

    I recently bought a gigabyte M27Q and plugged it to my laptop (lenoyo yoga slim 7 pro x) with a vention Type-C. It was working well for a week. However, today I was connecting it to my phone to watch a movie, and when I tried to connect it back to my laptop it suddenly won't detect. It says no...
  31. ouch

    Question HP laptop not seeing external monitor after input switch ?

    Hi all, this is a little complicated, so bear with me.. I have a home pc/work laptop setup with my main monitor (BenQ EL2870U) connected to both a home-built PC via HDMI and to work laptop (New HP ZBook with RTX3500 running Windows 11) via DP. The laptop is connected to a HP G5 USB 3 dock and...
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    Question Cpu fan , keyboard, mouse, monitor turn off randomly while using the pc, and im unable to wake the pc. I can't shut it down using power button.

    Tried clean installation of windows 10 but the issue isn't solved . Can anyone help me
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    Question Sharing peripherals between laptop and PC help.

    I have a main PC which I use for gaming and personal stuff and I have a laptop which I use to work from home. I want a way to switch between my PC and laptop at a press of a button so I can use my monitors, keyboard and mouse easily between both devices without having to use my laptop. My PC is...
  34. M

    Question Monitor acts weird after unplugging / connecting the other display ?

    Hello, So i have a Philips Evnia 5000 27M1N5500ZA as my primary monitor, it's specs are: IPS display 170hz 2560x1440 10-bit 27" I also have an LG 65C98LB OLED TV which has 4k resolution, and supports up to 120hz. MOBO: MSI B450M PRO-VDH Plus, AMD B450 CPU: Ryzen 5 3600x GPU: Nvidia GeForce...
  35. Acediaxe

    Question Gigabyte m27q x rev 2 displayport - GPU or Monitor issue?

    Specs GPU: AMD Radeon 6700XT CPU: AMD Ryzen 5800x Motherboard: ASUS Tuf Gaming B550 pro Memory: Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 3600MHz PSU: ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold PSU Issue: Displayport no signal, sometimes i get a signal, but every time i replug it and the display works a different problem...
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    Question Will this monitor be supported by my GPU or is it too much ?

    Hi again, since my last post I have been collecting all parts to build my pc but i have decided to change the monitor to the KOONUI 27E3SQKS (KOORUI 27 Inch Gaming Monitor - 240Hz QHD (2560x1440) Computer Monitor, AdaptiveSync, Fast IPS 1ms MPRT, DCI-P3 90%, HDR10 Monitor, Eyes Care,Tilt...
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    Question switch between aspect ratio

    i have a (Gigabyte G34WQC A 34" Ultrawide) it is a 21:9 monitor and im a competitve player and like to play on 16:9 with black bars so it gives me the feeling i play on a 1920x1080 monitor is there any program or something to switch between aspect ratio? i have been using HRC – HotKey...
  38. ringmany

    Question 2k gaming at high FPS versus 4k at lower FPS ?

    Hi everyone, I've been gaming on 1080p my entire life and now I'm looking to upgrade to a higher resolution monitor. I've got an MSI 1070 GPU and I'm looking to possibly upgrade to a 4070 Ti. I've always gamed on 1080, so i've never seen any 2k or 4k personally. I've been watching a lot of...
  39. bedouinbro

    Question Backlight failing on a curved monitor

    is the monitor dying? is it fixable by changing backlights or the entire display need to be changed ( which is almost the same as buying a new monitor price-wise! ) it's an old used monitor without any warranty left...
  40. justvibes

    Question What is this button and how can I get rid of it??? Please help!

    I have been looking EVERYWHERE on the internet to identify and remove this random button that appears on my monitor with NO LUCK. Here are some details: Occurs on external monitor (Acer) connected to laptop (Asus). This button doesn't allow me to click what's behind it. Nothing happens with a...