LG 43UD79 Information?

I have connect USB type C to Monitor C to computer, and it don't work also tried USB-C with the adapter provided to type -C monitor still it says
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My monitor was manufactured on February 2018 and I hoping this came with the latest firmware. Do anyone know what date was the new firmware?


On my MB Z270 gaming 7 it says to use a USB 3.1 Type -C gen 1/2 cable. I haven't tried this yet.


Unplug your other monitors brotha. One at a time, lol
 
Thanks. I will be having mine delivered next week. The black-outs from what I read in the previous pages were a result of the monitor's energy saving function (it must be set to OFF) and due to input/cable connections so I believe they have nothing to do with the firmware. What brightness do you have the monitor set on normally?

On the German Amazon monitor's product page it is still listed as "Flicker Safe" as of today so I am not certain if it is for the 480Hz firmware update or they simply have not got enough complaints as in Canada/USA. I have read on the previous pages here that LG removed the "flicker safe" from the product specifications after users in Canada complained about that.

Either way, if the PWM doesn't bother me in my daily usage, I'd keep it. I do not want to use TVs as a monitor (last but not least for higher input lag) and I like everything else about this LG. Hopefully my unit will be with homogeneous backlight and no other problems.

I find this is better for my eyes with games running on a GTX1080 TI
Picture mode Custom (Game)
Brightness 62
Contrast 67
Sharpness 60
Colours no change
Super Resolution = High
Black level = high
Response time = fast
Monitor's energy saving function = OFF
Automatic standby = OFF

Internet
Picture mode =Custom
Brightness 50
Contrast 60
Sharpness 60
Colours no change
Gamma mode 3
Black level = high
Colour Temp = Custom

Movies I sit way back
HDMI 3 port 4k@60hz
Picture mode (Cinema)
Brightness 80
Contrast 70
Sharpness 50
Colours no change
HDMI Ultra HD deep colour = ON
Black level = Low

Yes I have read all posted.

I read the input lag is 21/18.1
It have a AH-IPS panel LG design it,

it an nice monitor to have and I am not keen to upgrade for now from 120hz to 480hz just for PWM as long as it works I'm fine,
I also have a Sony x800 4K UHD player connect to the monitor great for movies and streaming in 4k UHD.
 
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I have connect USB type C to Monitor C to computer, and it don't work also tried USB-C with the adapter provided to type -C monitor still it says
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If you want to update..disconnect all other monitors... Connect USB-C for the data. That message is telling you to disconnect your secondary and tertiary+ monitors...
 
Like I said I don't use the PIP I only have a DP only and one monitor

Don't give a damn about the PIP, was trying to discern if you had other monitors connected to your system (in reference to the message displayed). You should try again with USB-C for the software update (you can leave the DP plugged in). Make sure it's all snug, mine did the same initially.
 
Don't give a damn about the PIP, was trying to discern if you had other monitors connected to your system (in reference to the message displayed). You should try again with USB-C for the software update (you can leave the DP plugged in). Make sure it's all snug, mine did the same initially.

OK I understand about the monitors, I have already have tried three USB type C to C cables didn't work. What's is this problem with LG on cables! now have to buy a different USB 3.1 Type -C to C gen 1 cable, just to update a firmware that might already been installed by LG.
 
Ok cool. I would grab a cable locally and try it / return it. I think it may be safe to say your firmware is out of date. Everyone updating is having their issue resolved. Maybe try reinstalling the lg desktop software and / or attempt different ports on your computer. Hope you get it resolved.
 
Ok cool. I would grab a cable locally and try it / return it. I think it may be safe to say your firmware is out of date. Everyone updating is having their issue resolved. Maybe try reinstalling the lg desktop software and / or attempt different ports on your computer. Hope you get it resolved.

If the firmware was release last year 2017 my monitor was manufactured on February 2018 it should have the firmware right?, the only way of to test it is to buy the USB 3.1 type -c gen 1 cable.
 
I have connect USB type C to Monitor C to computer, and it don't work also tried USB-C with the adapter provided to type -C monitor still it says
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My monitor was manufactured on February 2018 and I hoping this came with the latest firmware. Do anyone know what date was the new firmware?


On my MB Z270 gaming 7 it says to use a USB 3.1 Type -C gen 1/2 cable. I haven't tried this yet.

Just a guess, but USB-C can be used as display cable too. I updated mine with a USB A to C cable, so maybe you are getting this problem because of it being an USB-C to C cable. You could try selecting USB-C as input for your monitor to see if you still have a picture. If so, then the solution is to remove the DP cable and only connect through USB.
 
Just a guess, but USB-C can be used as display cable too. I updated mine with a USB A to C cable, so maybe you are getting this problem because of it being an USB-C to C cable. You could try selecting USB-C as input for your monitor to see if you still have a picture. If so, then the solution is to remove the DP cable and only connect through USB.

Thanks for the help But I have tried all the USB's on the computer & tower A to C no picture also used my MB Thunderbolt C to C it just will not get pass the crap on screen control, it must be the cables I have tried the LG software might have bugs IMO, I also download the update software from LG website but still stops me as I said it might be that I need a 'USB 3.1 type -c - c gen 1 cable' that is the only cable that I haven't tried. or the software is telling me I have the update! that's why it will not work? Anyway it's soo picky on the cables here in the UK or LG monitor is picky on cables! LG should have just install Wi-Fi no they used some bloatware to upgrade.

If I can't solve it by next week I will return it and get a Sony
 
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A quick reappraisal of the monitor after five months of every day use. I have zero problems as it concerns firmware [software] update. Connected with my computer with the display port equipped by LG, and with a usb 3 type c cable (both on the monitor and on the computer - missing from the set, I bought one for 10 euros-, I already updated to the latest 3.26, 1.35 software. I never encounter any blackout or black screen problems, despite having smart energy saving setting to “low”. But, on the other hand, I have only one monitor connected with my computer. I use screen split (I am working simultaneously on two or three word, pdf, excel documents) and I can say that for this use the monitor works almost fluessly.

I have very sensitive eyes, with myopia and astigmatism, and being in my middle age, with presbyopia to… I can say that i have to put the screen (this is my case, for someone else maybe this is not valid) at a distance of at least 70 cm. I use the custom profile (user, brightness 50, contrast 70) for work, internet etc., but for movies the picture is more clear and vivid on cinema mode (brightness 80, contrast 70). However, when I watch movies or serials, I am moving always around 1,3 meter from the screen. Being in front of the screen on cinema mode in a distance of 75cm, with 80 brightness is, in my case, a recipe for eyestrain. But, please, don’t get me wrong: Having user mode and a distance of 75 cm from the screen I can work daily 8-12 hours without having problems with eyestrain or flicker. Also cinema mode at a distance of 1,20-1,40 meter is, for me, safe for my eyes.

In conclusion, I am very satisfied with this ips panel, which seems to be of a very good quality- the only downside is the low contrast, but this is not a disadvantage for word processing etc. It has a decent price and homogeneity for such a large screen, and, although using pwm, totally tolerable for the eyes (albeit at a distance because of the large screen). I hope if oled in the future goes down from 50 inch then this will be a great news for monitor users –maybe, also, quantum dot technology, if matured and goes cheaper.
 
A quick reappraisal of the monitor after five months of every day use. I have zero problems as it concerns firmware [software] update. Connected with my computer with the display port equipped by LG, and with a usb 3 type c cable (both on the monitor and on the computer - missing from the set, I bought one for 10 euros-, I already updated to the latest 3.26, 1.35 software. I never encounter any blackout or black screen problems, despite having smart energy saving setting to “low”. But, on the other hand, I have only one monitor connected with my computer. I use screen split (I am working simultaneously on two or three word, pdf, excel documents) and I can say that for this use the monitor works almost fluessly.

I have very sensitive eyes, with myopia and astigmatism, and being in my middle age, with presbyopia to… I can say that i have to put the screen (this is my case, for someone else maybe this is not valid) at a distance of at least 70 cm. I use the custom profile (user, brightness 50, contrast 70) for work, internet etc., but for movies the picture is more clear and vivid on cinema mode (brightness 80, contrast 70). However, when I watch movies or serials, I am moving always around 1,3 meter from the screen. Being in front of the screen on cinema mode in a distance of 75cm, with 80 brightness is, in my case, a recipe for eyestrain. But, please, don’t get me wrong: Having user mode and a distance of 75 cm from the screen I can work daily 8-12 hours without having problems with eyestrain or flicker. Also cinema mode at a distance of 1,20-1,40 meter is, for me, safe for my eyes.

In conclusion, I am very satisfied with this ips panel, which seems to be of a very good quality- the only downside is the low contrast, but this is not a disadvantage for word processing etc. It has a decent price and homogeneity for such a large screen, and, although using pwm, totally tolerable for the eyes (albeit at a distance because of the large screen). I hope if oled in the future goes down from 50 inch then this will be a great news for monitor users –maybe, also, quantum dot technology, if matured and goes cheaper.

You did say on page 14 "The monitor was manufactured on November 2017 and I assume is equipped with the latest firmware and a pwm at 480hz."

I didn’t have to update it because it already have the latest firmware. [Rev03]
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Yes, this is true, and I believe that during that date (Nov. 2017) LG provided new LG43UD79 monitors with the new pwm frequency of 480 hz. So I assume that you don’t have to run the software in order to update it to the new frequency, and that 480hz is already install to newer monitors.
LG launch in March-April another firmware update, without providing in the website further details. This is the answer LG customer support gave me after i asked for details about the new firmware, on April this year.
«Thank you for contacting LG Email Services. It is my pleasure to assist you with your inquiries about your LG devices. We will escalate the concern in regards with this matter, as the information you are looking for is not available in our support system…»
As I said, my impression –not any objective measurement- is that after latest firmware update the monitor is more friendly to the eyes.
I am sorry if I create any confusion to the readers of this thread, but I have not meant to.
 
Yes, this is true, and I believe that during that date (Nov. 2017) LG provided new LG43UD79 monitors with the new pwm frequency of 480 hz. So I assume that you don’t have to run the software in order to update it to the new frequency, and that 480hz is already install to newer monitors. LG launch in March-April another firmware update, without providing in the website further details. This is the answer LG customer support gave me after i asked for details about the new firmware, on April this year.
«Thank you for contacting LG Email Services. It is my pleasure to assist you with your inquiries about your LG devices. We will escalate the concern in regards with this matter, as the information you are looking for is not available in our support system…»
As I said, my impression –not any objective measurement- is that after latest firmware update the monitor is more friendly to the eyes.
I am sorry if I create any confusion to the readers of this thread, but I have not meant to.

Thanks for the info,

So what you are saying is from Nov 2017 LG already updated the first firmware to 480hz is there any news or info on this, or is it just in your opinion/ if it true so my monitor was manufactured on February 2018 with the 480hz?. And now the another firmware came out in March - April 2018, so this latest firmware is more friendly to the eyes what is the details? I am confuse!! other member say it the 480hz update? Because I am having bad problem updating it,
 
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I have the Acer ET430k and I love it. There were some reported issues, but basically its because HDMI cables suck with it and you have to use DP and you can't run it at 60Hz, you have to run it at 59 Hz. Otherwise the color is outstanding and resolution is awesome at 43".

I picked mine up for $449 on sale, but it currently runs at $562.00.

  • 4K 3840 x 2160 UHD 5ms (GTG) 60 Hz
  • ACM 100,000,000:1 (1,000:1)
  • HDMI, DisplayPort
  • Tilt Adjustable
  • Anti-Blue Technology, Flicker-less Technology, PIP (picture-in-picture) features
  • 2 x 7 Watt Built-in Speakers
  • 5 ms response time
  • 0.2451 mm DPI
  • IPS Panel
  • 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DP 1.2, 1 x MiniDP
 
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I have the Acer ET430k and I love it. There were some reported issues, but basically its because HDMI cables suck with it and you have to use DP and you can't run it at 60Hz, you have to run it at 59 Hz. Otherwise the color is outstanding and resolution is awesome at 43".

Acer really! I hope you don't have a fault with your monitor because you eat your words, Acer is good in hiding the details and deleting post if there is a fault on their monitors.
 
Acer really! I hope you don't have a fault with your monitor because you eat your words, Acer is good in hiding the details and deleting post if there is a fault on their monitors.

I have had it for about 6 months. At first I was kind of soured because it had "image retention" after google-ing around it turns out it was the HDMI cable. I switched over to DP and the problem went away.

Then I had issues it would go black for 2 seconds like when you change resolution. Again with some google foo... it turns out it is the resolution set to 59Hz instead of 60 Hz. Definitely not ideal but for the price, well worth it. Cross my fingers there are not any other issues, but other wise it is a beautiful screen with great colors, resolution and brightness as well as response and viewing angles. I replaced my dual 27" monitor set up with one 43".
 
Jealous, I have 2x 32UD59-B's and 1 43UD79-B w/ floating arms. I honestly had to go back to the product page on Amazon and look at this setup again (reviews). I imagine yours is looking pretty awesome as well.


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I like the real estate, but I grew to hate the bezel in the middle and always looking back and forth. If a single 43" wasn't available, I would be jealous too.
 
I have had it for about 6 months. At first I was kind of soured because it had "image retention" after google-ing around it turns out it was the HDMI cable. I switched over to DP and the problem went away.

Then I had issues it would go black for 2 seconds like when you change resolution. Again with some google foo... it turns out it is the resolution set to 59Hz instead of 60 Hz. Definitely not ideal but for the price, well worth it. Cross my fingers there are not any other issues, but other wise it is a beautiful screen with great colors, resolution and brightness as well as response and viewing angles. I replaced my dual 27" monitor set up with one 43".

This thread is for the "LG 43UD79 Information" not Acer.
 
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This thread is for the LG 43UD79 Information not Crap Acer sorry but they are IMO.


Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately at the time I did not know this AND was working with a sub $500 budget. If I could go back in time I would still buy the Acer. Enjoy your LG43UD79 though.
 
Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately at the time I did not know this AND was working with a sub $500 budget. If I could go back in time I would still buy the Acer. Enjoy your LG43UD79 though.

I Just had a bad time with Acer never again, so enjoy yours Acer too;)
 
Firmware (Version 3.20, 1.35) has been increased from 120 Hz to 480 Hz

Firmware (Version 3.20, 123) latest firmware

(2017.11.28) Driver (43UD79_Win10_R3_Driver) that solved the problem that the screen becomes very dark when setting the monitor to "LG ULTRA HD" with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update appeared on the LG site.
 
Hi,
I just got this monitor for 1 month now and I have serious headache. I updated the monitor with the latest firmware, set brightness to 100 and dimmed it with a small software call iris, or just leave it to 100. No matter what i could try, i just can't get in front of the screen for 10 or 15mn without having eye strain. One hour and sure i got headache.

I made this video with the 43UD79 and a flicker free ASUS screen. Could you tell me please if this is PWM flickering on the LG ?

 
I am sorry to hear about your experiences.

Frankly, if I didn't read about the PWM backlight in here, I'd have probably never paid any attention to it. This monitor is huge, 43'', so you shouldn't be really looking at it like you do with a 27'' monitor or smaller on a small desk. Most people still rely on 1080p monitors as small as 24'' and think they are big.

I have read there are programs for Windows and Linux to raise up the PWM frequency far beyond 2GHz. The previous monitor I was seriously considering was NEC PA272W that uses PWM at 41KHz but it is much smaller than the LG and the Prad.de review shows much higher IPS glow than the LG, despite the LG being bigger. 41KHz is much higher than 480Hz but I believe your problem would not only be associated with the PWM itself.

It may be the monitor's position to your eyes, position of your head and neck towards the monitor, brightness (100% will kill your eyes much faster than the PWM sensitivity and I would never recommend high brightness to anyone), backgrounds that you monitor mostly on it (especially light/whitish ones) for longer periods, who knows - even quality of the connection cables, or Windows/OS settings. As previously stated, this is a BGR-pixel panel which must be adjusted in Windows as the OS presumes the panel is RGB so fonts may be blurry. An Acer user here mentioned his 43'' Acer worked at 59Hz instead of 60 (worth checking) and so many more other factors.

I am expecting my LG either today or tomorrow and I hope it is a good monitor. Worst thing to get in a monitor is backlight bleed and backlight irregularities and I would definitely trade PWM for a uniform panel with decent blacks. Asus, Acer, ViewSonic and many other DC-current/non-PWM panels, many at 144Hz and more, are useless to me as they have horrendous quality control, exceptionally bad backlight uniformity and horrendous bleed. I am sorry to say it, but if this LG makes you sick, you could return it and go for the Asus and Acer 144Hz flicker-free garbage at 27'' with Windows scaling at 120 - 150%. The NEC PA272W was with much higher colour gamut and equally good for non-competitive gaming, watching movies etc. It was a few hundreds pounds more expensive also. What I was afraid of with the NEC, which is more important to me, is hum/high pitch noises in operation again (especially at lower brightness) and these guys build it like a tank so you couldn't just open it or fix it yourself, also servicing would be expensive. I also do not want a 27'' anymore, it is too small for a 4K content.

Every panel and brand has issues, but most people do not see them or are interested only in one single aspect ignoring the rest as it doesn't exist. If you still want to keep the LG and explore these PWM frequency raising programs, do note that after about 1-1.5KHz some monitors exhibit high-pitch noise that may be unbearable, also this may deteriorate monitor's life or performance in other aspects. Please check that yours run at 60Hz, has blurry fonts fixed in the OS settings, you receive full 32-bit colour at native 4K resolution, have all cables properly connected and providing constant non-flickering signal, that you are at comfortable distance and with head/neck facing correctly, that you avoid white-ish/light backgrounds for longer periods and you keep your brightness at as low level as possible for the environment, plus keep some comfortable LEDs or other type of light source behind your desk/monitor reducing eye strain from the monitor itself. And breaks every 30-40 minutes, mandatory. No matter how bad the PWM on this monitor may look like it is, there are thousands of monitors out there that are (much) worse and no one even knows they use PWM, especially in offices or other work places. It is more about how people use them and some basic eyesight treating culture.
 
Hi,
I just got this monitor for 1 month now and I have serious headache. I updated the monitor with the latest firmware, set brightness to 100 and dimmed it with a small software call iris, or just leave it to 100. No matter what i could try, i just can't get in front of the screen for 10 or 15mn without having eye strain. One hour and sure i got headache.

I made this video with the 43UD79 and a flicker free ASUS screen. Could you tell me please if this is PWM flickering on the LG ?



if you got eye strain and headaches it's because you looking at it like a 27inch retro 1080p monitor on your desk, it's a 43inch UHD 4 times resolution than retro 1080p, also turn down the brightness it's way too high @100% that's not good for anyone's eyes, I sit 120cm away when I watch movies/play games. if you don't like it return it.;)
 
I have finally got my panel yesterday and unfortunately am arranging for its return. There is a bright pixel a little left from the centre which I initially thought was only showing on black background, but then noticed it didn't change on any background. Apart from that the panel was OK but compared to my NEC 2690WuXi v1 was:

1. Lacking a lot on contrast. LG claim to be a 10-bit panel but the colour depth is like worse than on a TN one;
2. Fonts were pretty bad throughout. I used the ClearType tuner to adjust them but in games and generally, they were pretty blurry and I just couldn't bear it.
3. I didn't really notice the edge de-colouration and the "missing pixels" as previously reported so even if they are there, there is nothing to worry about.
4. There is some colour shifting with angle but colour uniformity was generally OK.
5. Backlight was generally even throughout although on white (and gray) background I could notice some pinkish parts.
6. No noticeable backlight bleed and normal IPS glow (I would say great for the size of the panel).

I went down to zero brightness for a long time and couldn't notice any flickering. I even turned off the lights completely and still didn't feel any eye strain or flickering. Maybe there was some to be noticed on greenish or bluish since I was testing the screen throughout but nothing I was expecting with all these complaints. The remote was responding well, however interfering with the LED strips behind my desk changing their colour which was pretty annoying. I haven't checked my firmware or installed any software - my panel was produced in February 2018 - after I found the dead pixel.

What I didn't like and is not specific to this panel only is that content less than 4K looks pretty bad on it. Like 1080p YouTube videos that look like 480p or less. I had to upscale to 125% so I could properly see some taskbar icons. 100% works OK for most of it, but the taskbar items will be very small (I traditionally use the "small icons" settings on all my set-ups) but also utilise many monitoring tools that are independent to normal Windows scaling so need specific adjustment per item.

Gaming was nice on the LG. I didn't notice any abnormal overheating or anything unusual going to the "4K" resolution and the extra space was amazing. However I should note that gaming as on a normal monitor, it wouldn't work great as this screen is big and there are many reflections. Sometimes you do not properly see parts of the screen, especially if you have lights, windows or other reflective surfaces around you, partially because the screen itself is big (and despite the matte finish - reflective), lacks deep colour and the blacks are average. The latter is what really puts me off coming from a wide gamut monitor.

Am I going for a replacement. Unfortunately no. Possibly I will be looking for a 1440p/1600p wide gamut monitor at about 30'' as it will provide me with better scaling, better colours, no blurry fonts and better size for front-facing work/gaming. 43" is great for console gaming from 2-3 metres but less comfortable if you stand in front of it. A TV and a separate smaller monitor would definitely be the better option.
 
I have finally got my panel yesterday and unfortunately am arranging for its return. There is a bright pixel a little left from the centre which I initially thought was only showing on black background, but then noticed it didn't change on any background. Apart from that the panel was OK but compared to my NEC 2690WuXi v1 was:

1. Lacking a lot on contrast. LG claim to be a 10-bit panel but the colour depth is like worse than on a TN one;
2. Fonts were pretty bad throughout. I used the ClearType tuner to adjust them but in games and generally, they were pretty blurry and I just couldn't bear it.
3. I didn't really notice the edge de-colouration and the "missing pixels" as previously reported so even if they are there, there is nothing to worry about.
4. There is some colour shifting with angle but colour uniformity was generally OK.
5. Backlight was generally even throughout although on white (and gray) background I could notice some pinkish parts.
6. No noticeable backlight bleed and normal IPS glow (I would say great for the size of the panel).

I went down to zero brightness for a long time and couldn't notice any flickering. I even turned off the lights completely and still didn't feel any eye strain or flickering. Maybe there was some to be noticed on greenish or bluish since I was testing the screen throughout but nothing I was expecting with all these complaints. The remote was responding well, however interfering with the LED strips behind my desk changing their colour which was pretty annoying. I haven't checked my firmware or installed any software - my panel was produced in February 2018 - after I found the dead pixel.

What I didn't like and is not specific to this panel only is that content less than 4K looks pretty bad on it. Like 1080p YouTube videos that look like 480p or less. I had to upscale to 125% so I could properly see some taskbar icons. 100% works OK for most of it, but the taskbar items will be very small (I traditionally use the "small icons" settings on all my set-ups) but also utilise many monitoring tools that are independent to normal Windows scaling so need specific adjustment per item.

Gaming was nice on the LG. I didn't notice any abnormal overheating or anything unusual going to the "4K" resolution and the extra space was amazing. However I should note that gaming as on a normal monitor, it wouldn't work great as this screen is big and there are many reflections. Sometimes you do not properly see parts of the screen, especially if you have lights, windows or other reflective surfaces around you, partially because the screen itself is big (and despite the matte finish - reflective), lacks deep colour and the blacks are average. The latter is what really puts me off coming from a wide gamut monitor.

Am I going for a replacement. Unfortunately no. Possibly I will be looking for a 1440p/1600p wide gamut monitor at about 30'' as it will provide me with better scaling, better colours, no blurry fonts and better size for front-facing work/gaming. 43" is great for console gaming from 2-3 metres but less comfortable if you stand in front of it. A TV and a separate smaller monitor would definitely be the better option.

IMO I think you made up your mind before you bought this monitor, but you tried so hard to find all the faults to convince yourself it's not for you and to write this review. LG did not clam it's a 10bit panel most of the online reviews stated it was a 8bit + FRC to achieve a 10bit, and only 73% for photographic work. And I don't see any bad fronts also in gaming as you stated.

43 - 55 -65 is not just for console any more times have changed.:)
 
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Don't get me wrong. I really wanted to go for this panel. It was the closest to my dream monitor in terms of size, input lag, response time and resolution. But I was unlucky to get the permanent bright pixel straight with delivery and I suppose this killed it all. I also bought my unit from Germany so bringing a replacement to the UK and this one back would have been a torture and I wouldn't want to risk another dead pixel with the replacement. Even sending this monitor back now would be pretty expensive, not to mention the possibility for damages while on the go. My package box came with dents, depressions and small holes in the cardboard box and I was wondering if the monitor was damaged inside.

And I clearly stand behind my words, this monitor has basic colours, it's so washed out but they target it for office and productivity work with all these inputs. It is still a great monitor and I would have kept it if it came perfect. Unfortunately it didn't and I lost interest in investing time and effort on adjusting the small things I didn't like. The fonts I refer to are not in games, more like in various apps, programmes or windows that you deal with on a daily basis. Maybe I would have fixed this, if I had some more time and my panel was perfect.

I hope yours works long and as you expect. Have a great time using it:)
 
Don't get me wrong. I really wanted to go for this panel. It was the closest to my dream monitor in terms of size, input lag, response time and resolution. But I was unlucky to get the permanent bright pixel straight with delivery and I suppose this killed it all. I also bought my unit from Germany so bringing a replacement to the UK and this one back would have been a torture and I wouldn't want to risk another dead pixel with the replacement. Even sending this monitor back now would be pretty expensive, not to mention the possibility for damages while on the go. My package box came with dents, depressions and small holes in the cardboard box and I was wondering if the monitor was damaged inside.

And I clearly stand behind my words, this monitor has basic colours, it's so washed out but they target it for office and productivity work with all these inputs. It is still a great monitor and I would have kept it if it came perfect. Unfortunately it didn't and I lost interest in investing time and effort on adjusting the small things I didn't like. The fonts I refer to are not in games, more like in various apps, programmes or windows that you deal with on a daily basis. Maybe I would have fixed this, if I had some more time and my panel was perfect.

I hope yours works long and as you expect. Have a great time using it:)

You can buy this in the UK I don't know why you took the risk and buy it from Germany!, you could have bought it from amazon.co.uk it has a great service to return things and replacements, this monitor has not washout colours in windows or games if you tune in the settings right.
 
Update took my 43ud79 Monitor back to the store today because it refused to update, the store connect it to their computer but still got the same screen, then they tried a mac laptop but still the same, Now I am waiting for refund/replacement because I have kept it for more than 21 days.

It refuse to update behind this onscreen control


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Newegg has the 43MU79-B on sale today for $519... wondering what the real difference is between the 43UD79

edit - internets seem to think the MU is a "business class" version with a 3 year warranty instead of 1 year, otherwise might be the same. One of the newegg reviews says it still has the remote, but I didn't see a that in the description
 
Newegg has the 43MU79-B on sale today for $519... wondering what the real difference is between the 43UD79

edit - internets seem to think the MU is a "business class" version with a 3 year warranty instead of 1 year, otherwise might be the same. One of the newegg reviews says it still has the remote, but I didn't see a that in the description

Just buy the 43UD79-B comes with a 3 year warranty at lease mine did (UK) I have just got a replacement on mine with the store, and the input lag is 17.5 on this monitor.
 
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Does anyone have a fix for the occasional screen black out when connected via DisplayPort? I just got one of these monitors and am experiencing it.
 
Never once experienced this using DP, use supplied cable and make sure your setting are not turning monitor off, ie. everything set to "Always ON"!
 
Does anyone have a fix for the occasional screen black out when connected via DisplayPort? I just got one of these monitors and am experiencing it.

Just pay more for a better DP cable or use the one that came in the box also turn both off
1. smart energy saving
And
2. automatic standby
 
Does anyone have a fix for the occasional screen black out when connected via DisplayPort? I just got one of these monitors and am experiencing it.
I also had the occasional black screens over months and tried everything. When I changed my RAM timings I thought I had fixed it but it came back a week later. Maybe it was a BIOS update or any other driver or system update or the update of the monitor's firmware but the black screens have not come back for maybe 3 months or so. So your monitor is not broken but I can't tell you what fixed the problem eventuelly. I used the DP cable that came with the monitor all the time.
 
I also had the occasional black screens over months and tried everything. When I changed my RAM timings I thought I had fixed it but it came back a week later. Maybe it was a BIOS update or any other driver or system update or the update of the monitor's firmware but the black screens have not come back for maybe 3 months or so. So your monitor is not broken but I can't tell you what fixed the problem eventuelly. I used the DP cable that came with the monitor all the time.

Do you have nvidia GPU? They just put out a firmware update for displayport blanking issues for 9xx and 10xx boards. I just updated my 1070.

Worth a shot, and it's free...

http://www.nvidia.com/object/nv-uefi-update-x64.html
 
I just got a 43UD79 and I'm a little disappointed with the sharpness when running it as 4 1080p screens with the PBP/PIP mode. If I run it in 4k over the whole screen, it looks absolutely beautiful. Then if I change the monitor settings to left and right split screen and set my windows resolution to 1080p, it still looks looks looks equally crisp and sharp (might need to set the monitor aspect ratio to "Original" to get it centered in the screen with black bars on top and bottom), but if I switch to the 4 1080p PBP/PIP mode and display that exact same 1080p input as one of the quadrants on the 4 screen display it loses that sharpness for some reason. It's especially obvious on smaller text. Does anyone else have the same problem?
 
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