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The video focuses on utilizing an LG 48-inch OLED TV as a computer monitor for gaming while addressing the limitations of an RTX 2070 GPU, which lacks HDMI 2.1 support. The presenter explores using a USB Type-C to 8K HDMI adapter to achieve 4K at 120Hz with 10-bit color and HDR. This workaround successfully enables high-end visuals but sacrifices G-Sync or FreeSync compatibility, potentially affecting the gaming experience in certain genres, particularly first-person shooters. Games like Forza Horizon 4 and Ori and the Will of the Wisps benefit greatly from the enhanced specs, highlighting improved visual performance. Conversely, games requiring precise mouse aiming, such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk, are noted to perform better with traditional HDMI connections. The video promises a more comprehensive review following further testing.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses using the LG 48-inch OLED TV as a computer monitor primarily for gaming. He mentions having an RTX 2070 GPU, which lacks an HDMI 2.1 port crucial for utilizing the TV’s full capabilities, such as 120Hz 4K with variable refresh rate, HDR, and 10-bit color. The GPU instead supports HDMI 2.0, limiting the output to 60Hz with HDR or 120Hz without HDR, and forces the use of chroma subsampling in the latter mode. As a workaround, he introduces a USB Type-C to 8K HDMI adapter, which can help bypass these limitations for GPUs equipped with a USB Type-C port. A full review of the TV is promised in a future video.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the presenter experiments with an adapter to achieve the full HDMI 2.1 specifications from their PC. They discuss the process of connecting the adapter, dealing with minor inconveniences such as knocking over a light, and then testing the setup on their TV. The setup successfully achieves 4K resolution at 120Hz with 10-bit color and HDR enabled. However, the downside is the loss of G-Sync or FreeSync compatibility when using this adapter. The presenter notes that while they did not experience significant screen tearing, the lack of variable refresh rate may impact the gaming experience in certain games, particularly first-person shooters, but less so in third-person games.
00:06:00
In this segment, the speaker discusses their gaming experience with various settings and ports for different games. They highlight the benefits of using full specs and HDR at 120 hertz for games like Forza Horizon 4 and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, stating it enhances the visual experience significantly. However, for games that involve camera aiming with a mouse, such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk, they find it better to use an HDMI port instead of a USB Type-C dongle adapter. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having this information available, noting that while USB Type-C can offer full specs, it lacks variable refresh rate support. They end by thanking their regular subscribers and mention that a detailed review will follow after further testing.