I just contacted Kuycon, they said it’s 60Hz panel. The 120Hz might just be a software issue
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Kuycon G32P - 31.5″ 6K (6144×3456) IPS Black Monitor
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Hmm, perhaps there is still a difference between what the graphics card sends to the display in terms of data (120/144Hz) and what the panel can actually display (60Hz).
@Dark-Signature what result do you get when you use something like: https://www.vsynctester.com or https://www.testufo.com/refreshrate
I tested tonight only your first link.
First screenshot was made with 6144x3456x60Hz:
Second screenshot was made with 3840x2160x120Hz:
Why is in the first screenshot only Vsync once (with 60Hz) and in the second twice (with 120Hz)?
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Hmm, I'm honestly not sure, but that seems to indicate that it's actually ~120hz refresh rate though?
From reading 4.11 of the manual (https://www.vsynctester.com/manual.html) it seems like there are 2 indicators because it is running at 120hz. It seems like the 2 indicators are updating on alternate frames (not sure why, it was a bit hard to understand the explanation in the manual)
It's a bit strange... I'm certainly not a hardcore gamer, but I used to play first-person shooters... always at 60Hz. Now with the Kuycon G32P, I play at WQHD (i.e., 2560x1440) at 144Hz. I tell myself that this allows me to aim better, i.e. more accurately, but I'm not really sure if that's the 144Hz effect. It doesn't necessarily look smoother to me (if you know what I mean). I would have expected smoother cursor control at 144Hz, but somehow... it's weird.
Maybe I need Nvidia Gsync or AMD FreeSync?
Maybe I need Nvidia Gsync or AMD FreeSync?
How are things going with the monitor? Seems you've now had it a few weeks.
I love my Kuycon G32P
The glossy screen and the cool case design make me look forward to working on it every day. For me, it's the best investment of the year!
It sits upon my coffee table in the front room.
I regularly connect my M4 Macbook Air via TB, and work on my coursework. The laptop charges upon connection, and no connectors have been burnt.
Due to my daily workload, I haven't worked with it as much as I had hoped. I have a little break from teaching next week, and plan to move it to the office (with the M2 Max Studio).
I dropped ~USD1.9K on this unit. Based upon my expectations: backlight uniformity is about 91%, operational functionality is 104%, reflectivity is 98%, and perceptual "display" quality is 100%
Once I get it into the controlled env. of the office (the LR is is variably sunlit from multiple angles) I can test these things more. I can also (finally) try the HDMI Input.
These things being said: the G32P is a really nice display
Thanks for a thoughtful impression. Love to hear more once you’ve moved it into your office and have been able to test it in a different room with different lighting.It sits upon my coffee table in the front room.
I regularly connect my M4 Macbook Air via TB, and work on my coursework. The laptop charges upon connection, and no connectors have been burnt.
Due to my daily workload, I haven't worked with it as much as I had hoped. I have a little break from teaching next week, and plan to move it to the office (with the M2 Max Studio).
I dropped ~USD1.9K on this unit. Based upon my expectations: backlight uniformity is about 91%, operational functionality is 104%, reflectivity is 98%, and perceptual "display" quality is 100%
Once I get it into the controlled env. of the office (the LR is is variably sunlit from multiple angles) I can test these things more. I can also (finally) try the HDMI Input.
These things being said: the G32P is a really nice display
I really want to get one but the lack of KVM kills it for me unfortunately. Need to be able to easily switch between a Mac Studio and a gaming PC desktop. The Sabrent TB4 KVM is just too expensive and reviews for it aren't great either. Real shame.
Is KVM functionality actually tied to hardware, or would it theoretically be possible to retrofit it via software (as a firmware update)?
@Squuiid The G32P is not a TB4 monitor, as it is only using USB-C modes.
So the Sabrent TB4 KVM isn't really appropriate.
@Dark-Signature The G32P has no 'connection' between the input switching and it's internal USB hub.
The USB circuitry is only active if the USB-C input port is plugged into a computer's USB port.
Surely it should be possible run the monitor using the remote control to switch between the USB-C input from a Mac, and DP or HDMI from a PC. And if your keyboard and mouse are wired, then just use a simple USB KM switcher to change them to the active computer?
The G32P only has USB 2 output ports, so if you use the DP and HDMI ports for the two computers (with video adapter cable for the Mac) and feed the monitor's USB-C input with the (non-video) output of the KM switch, then with the wired keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor's output USB-C ports, control will switch?
So the Sabrent TB4 KVM isn't really appropriate.
@Dark-Signature The G32P has no 'connection' between the input switching and it's internal USB hub.
The USB circuitry is only active if the USB-C input port is plugged into a computer's USB port.
Surely it should be possible run the monitor using the remote control to switch between the USB-C input from a Mac, and DP or HDMI from a PC. And if your keyboard and mouse are wired, then just use a simple USB KM switcher to change them to the active computer?
The G32P only has USB 2 output ports, so if you use the DP and HDMI ports for the two computers (with video adapter cable for the Mac) and feed the monitor's USB-C input with the (non-video) output of the KM switch, then with the wired keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor's output USB-C ports, control will switch?
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The Sabrent KVM does switch USB-C as well as Thunderbolt (and btw, is an awesome piece of kit, I have two). However with this monitor, I’m not sure you need it and simpler USB-C switches might be used.
thx
In the office, I have the M2 Max Studio. It's fabulous.
There I also house a (potential) beast of a Unit that seats a SuperMicro H13SAE-MF, EPYC 4565P, and various GPUs that have (of-course (by-virtue of their necessary 'installation(s)')) led to the pull-out of the remainders of what cranial-hairs I previously held.
We (TINW) may soon find-out what HDMI (and IPMI) can actually do!
HELP!
Suddenly out of nowhere, my monitor is now only displaying 4k 60Hz when connected via USB-C. I am using the cable included with the monitor. It can display 6k 60Hz no problem on HDMI. Can someone advise any tips to use get this working again? I have tried resetting both my PC and the monitor itself as well as try 2 other cables, all with no luck
Suddenly out of nowhere, my monitor is now only displaying 4k 60Hz when connected via USB-C. I am using the cable included with the monitor. It can display 6k 60Hz no problem on HDMI. Can someone advise any tips to use get this working again? I have tried resetting both my PC and the monitor itself as well as try 2 other cables, all with no luck
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I managed to fix this BTW for anyone who encounters this problem. Culprit: Geforce NOW (of all things) seems to have hardlocked my USB-C port! By changing the settings there (just onto another resolution, as it doesn't do 6k anyways), it got fixed!HELP!
Suddenly out of nowhere, my monitor is now only displaying 4k 60Hz when connected via USB-C. I am using the cable included with the monitor. It can display 6k 60Hz no problem on HDMI. Can someone advise any tips to use get this working again? I have tried resetting both my PC and the monitor itself as well as try 2 other cables, all with no luck
When was the DisplayPort 1.4 bug fixed, and when did the bug come back?
I'm wondering if the LG 6K will have the same bug. This was one thing I was afraid of when I got the DP1.4 M4 Mac mini instead of the DP2.1 M4 Pro Mac mini. However, the M4 Mac mini has HDMI 2.1, so that would work.
This would also affect M4 MacBook Pros, and possibly the new M5 MacBook Pros coming soon, although again, those could use HDMI 2.1. For M4 MacBook Airs and next year's M5 MacBook Airs, would an HDMI 2.1 dongle work?
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A completely different question about the Kuycon G32P: I like the idea of controlling the monitor with a remote control, because it means there is one less element (buttons on the monitor) that could wear out and break over time (as I experienced with one of my older monitors = the monitor itself was OK, but the controls no longer responded :/ ).
But what if the remote control breaks down? It's great that Kuycon has already included a backup remote control, but has anyone ever tried copying the IR signals from the remote control to a learning remote control?
Are there perhaps even small adaptive remote controls available from Aliexpres/Temo & Co. that might have a more stylish design (also aluminum like the monitor) that you could buy and use for a few bucks?
But what if the remote control breaks down? It's great that Kuycon has already included a backup remote control, but has anyone ever tried copying the IR signals from the remote control to a learning remote control?
Are there perhaps even small adaptive remote controls available from Aliexpres/Temo & Co. that might have a more stylish design (also aluminum like the monitor) that you could buy and use for a few bucks?
@Dark-Signature "But what if the remote control breaks down?"
EDIT: Apparently this remote control does NOT work. 🙁
In the event of that happening, and Kuycon not supplying you with a replacement, then there are replacement remote controls available (for $15) which work with other monitors with RealTek firmware (which the Kuycon 5K/6K monitors use).
Not as good looking, and it would need confirming that they would work (but highly likely?)...
EDIT: Apparently this remote control does NOT work. 🙁
In the event of that happening, and Kuycon not supplying you with a replacement, then there are replacement remote controls available (for $15) which work with other monitors with RealTek firmware (which the Kuycon 5K/6K monitors use).
Not as good looking, and it would need confirming that they would work (but highly likely?)...
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So apart from the Chinese characters, I have to say that this remote control looks nicer