[SOLVED] About review of Samsung 32'' Curved UHD 4K

[franekw]

Tom's Hardware has recently review a monitor which I am very much interested in. It's Samsung U32R590 32Inch Curved UHD 4K (the link). The cons of that monitor are: "No G-Sync or FreeSync", "No USB ports", and "Needs calibration". I don't really need extra USB. I am confused about two other cons, which I would like to ask about.

I read about G-Sync and FreeSync and to my understanding it is required rather for gaming to avoid screen tearing when system selects optimal refresh rate between X-Y where X and Y varies between monitors and GPUs and what is currently displayed on monitor. My computer is for work and so will be the monitor. I am occasionally going to play a few games like RPG or RTS, such as WoW, Starcraft, Starcraft II, Warcraft or Diablo III etc. I am not a FPS fan. My question is will I need G-Sync or FreeSync for my system?

The second con is about calibration. I have never done that before. According to the review in order for the monitor to display correct colours, gamma etc. it needs calibration. How can i do that and do I need hardware for that?

One more question. If someone already has this monitor, there is a number of complains on Amazon about some strange sound emitted from the monitor, like electric, static, or electronic coil like sound. Is that really an issue?

Thanks.

 

[tennis2]

Most monitors "need calibration" if you're using them for professional color reproduction.
My Samsung C27HG70 (32" version also available) came with a factory color calibration report, but even factory calibration can be improved.

Personally, if you're going to play games at all, get a monitor with FreeSync. Fixed refresh is fine (obviously) for pure work.

 

[SkyNetRising]

The second con is about calibration. I have never done that before. According to the review in order for the monitor to display correct colours, gamma etc. it needs calibration. How can i do that and do I need hardware for that?

Use calibrated settings from the article.