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Re: Best 4K gaming monitor for PS5 and Xbox Series X?

ThelmaPoeta — Sun, 17 May 2026 00:20:36 +0000

I'm super happy with these alternatives:

LG 27GR93U-B 27 inch 4K 144Hz (fanless IPS)

Samsung Odyssey G7 G70B 28 inch 4K 144Hz Both work well with HDMI 2.1 for high-speed gaming.

Re: Best GPU for AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ?

hxjhqumtnq — Sat, 16 May 2026 23:56:51 +0000

Solid advice 👍

Re: Best 7800XT GPU?

riwfjpokww — Sat, 16 May 2026 23:56:51 +0000

Honestly, I have been a bit let down by the current selection. Finding a balance between price and actual performance is tougher than it looks, and unfortunately, several cards had issues that made them hard to recommend fully.

ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7800 XT OC Edition: This card feels sturdy, but the coil whine was really distracting during gameplay. Its also huge, which makes it a pain for smaller cases.

Gigabyte Radeon RX 7800 XT Gaming OC 16G: I expected better thermal management. It stays functional, but the fan noise is much louder than I like when things get intense.

ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 7800 XT OC: Its a more budget-friendly pick, though the cooling performance isnt as good as expected compared to the triple-fan models. Kinda feels like you have to compromise somewhere no matter what you pick... ngl it is frustrating.

Re: Best 4K gaming monitor for PS5 and Xbox Series X?

ptykqdxnmt — Sat, 16 May 2026 23:56:05 +0000

Honestly, been through this exact loop myself quite a few times. Picking a 4K monitor feels like a minefield when you are trying to hit that 120Hz sweet spot for consoles. In my experience, the bad HDR thing on monitors under a grand is just a reality you gotta accept. Unless you are dropping OLED money, HDR is gonna be kinda meh because these screens dont have enough local dimming zones to make it pop. Heres what I would actually do based on what I have seen over the years:

Look at the LG 27GR93U-B 27-inch 4K 144Hz. It is basically the newer version of the one you mentioned, and they actually removed the fan, so no more buzzing noise issues. It handles 4K 120Hz perfectly on both consoles and the colors are legit.

If you want to save like 200 bucks, the Gigabyte M28U 28-inch 4K 144Hz is still the king of value. Yeah, HDR is basically a joke on it, but for fast games like CoD, the motion is crisp. Tbh most people just leave HDR off on these anyway.

Avoid anything without HDMI 2.1. You really want that for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) so you dont get screen tearing when the frame rate dips in heavy scenes. Dont sweat the HDR too much, just focus on that 1ms response time and getting those HDMI 2.1 ports. Congrats on the move to Chicago too, thats gonna be a fun setup to build out.

Best 4K gaming monitor for PS5 and Xbox Series X?

iuosfrjffs — Sat, 16 May 2026 23:55:43 +0000

I've been going back and forth for weeks now trying to pick a 4K screen for my PS5 and the Series X. I'm finally moving out of my parents place in Chicago next month and want a dedicated desk setup for my room. My budget is capped at like $700ish. I keep seeing people recommend the LG 27GP950 because of the colors but then i read some horror stories about the fan being super loud after a few months. Then there is the Gigabyte M28U which is way cheaper but apparently the HDR is kind of a joke? I just want something with HDMI 2.1 that wont give me ghosting issues in fast games like CoD. Which one should I actually pull the trigger on?

Re: What are the best wireless headsets for PS5 and PS5 Pro?

Michaelhag — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:52 +0000

Re: 9800X3D now in stock at Amazon US.

Danielsak — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:52 +0000

Regarding what #2 said about "Now back in stock." - dude finally!! I was literally glued to my monitor for three days straight before I managed to snag mine during the last drop. My old 3600 was screaming for mercy in Cyberpunk but this 9800X3D is just a total beast... the frame times are so flat its beautiful. Since you're already dropping a decent chunk of change on the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core 16-Thread Desktop Processor, you really dont need to blow your whole budget on the other parts to get top tier results. I did a bunch of testing and found some great value picks:

Use the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE because it keeps this chip cool for like forty bucks.

Pick up the ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi Motherboard if you want solid VRMs without the X670 tax.

Stick with G.Skill Flare X5 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 ram since its the sweet spot for stability. Seriously though, definitely dont pay those insane scalper prices on ebay. Just keep hitting refresh on the Amazon link and you'll get it at MSRP eventually. Good luck to everyone still hunting!

Re: What are the absolute must-have accessories for any tablet?

Arisha23Pi — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:40:36 +0000

Which iPad generation did you buy? I would suggest the Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil and ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Plus to ensure your screen is properly protected if you drop it.

Re: What are the absolute must-have accessories for any tablet?

htmormwtiq — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:30:20 +0000

I once dropped mine while crocheting and panicked. In my experience, the Adonit Note Stylus has great palm rejection for pattern writing.

Fintie Keyboard Case for iPad 10.2

Re: What is the best portable keyboard for a mobile tablet setup?

wrfzwsihvi — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:43 +0000

Big if true