AOC 21:9 29" Q2963PM - My thoughts after a few weeks of usage.

AOC 21:9 29" Q2963PM - My thoughts after a few weeks of usage.

So have I've gotten use to the screen yet, and what are my thoughts.

Well first off, let me start out by saying, I absolutely love the aspect ratio now.
In the start my eyes had a hard time adjusting from the 16:9 to 21:9, but now it just feels natural.
Thou I've noticed that my length from the screen to my eyes is not far enough, because when I look at a regular 23" 16:9 from the same distance, I do not have to move my eyes(that much) to look from the right to the left side of the screen, I have to do that now.

But that might be my only complaint about this product, I've really gotten use to it, and absolutely recommends this to everyone who wants to try out something new.

So how is the gaming experience ?

First off, I've had to upgrade my system to a 2nd 660ti, just to keep my games fluent. But the field of view might give you a bit motion sickness for some people, but I love the wide angle.
When I play Arma II / DayZ, the game is not optimized for 21:9, but only 16:9, that makes the game stretched out, thou I'm able to run it in 2560x1080. What I did here was:
1- I went in the game and changed resolution to 1920x1080
2- I used the monitor to change the resolution to 1920x1080

And that gave me a perfect 16:9 screen in the middle, thou with black borders around the edge.

But the best part about the screen is that it saves THAT specific resolution to that game, so when you log out, it will be back in 21:9, and @ 2560x1080. It saves that setting for that specific game.

THAT'S fricking awesome!

AOC 21:9 29" Q2963PM - Specs and first impression

AOC 21:9 29" Q2963PM - Specs and first impression

My first thoughts after the unboxing are:

PRO:
Really good IPS panel, vivid colours.
Sleek design.
Picture in picture mode
Low weight
Connection possibilities  and so on.
Base is metal covered in plastic.

CON:
Matt display makes it a bit annoying looking at corners of the display.
Could have a sleeker bezzle arround it.
Gets abit hot at the bottom
Have a external psu.

Lets take a look at the specs:

Brightness (typical)	300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio	50000000:1
Response Time	5ms
Colors Supported	> 16 Million
Analog Input	RGB D-Sub
Built-in Stereo Speakers	Yes / 6W
ENERGY STAR � Compliant	Yes
EPEAT Rated	Yes

Info from AOC website:

Take your work and entertainment experience to the next level
AOC’s Q2963PM greatly enhances your productivity and experience; work and leisure won’t be the same with features like the ultrawide cinematic screen, screen-splitter function, and dual link-up. Whether it’s for viewing multiple documents, a more immersive movie and gaming experience, or multitasking simplicity, the 29” Ultrawide 21:9 screen monitor gives you what you need.

Key Features
• Panoramic screen with screen-splitter function for multitasking ease
• Cinematic Screen with 21:9 Aspect Ratio
• WFHD maximum resolution of 2560 x 1080 @60Hz
• PBP or PIP multitasking function for enjoying an image from two sources at once
• Multimedia connectors for VGA, DVI-D with HDCP, HDMI (MHL), DisplayPort
• Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) to connect and charge the phone
• IPS Panel with full HD 1080P and an LED backlit screen

See More
The AOC 29” UltraWide features an LED Backlit screen that offers brilliant color and ultra clear images. The full HD 1080P Resolution, with 50,000,000:1 contrast ratio and response time of 6ms, creates superior picture sharpness and the In Plane Switching (IPS) Panel allows you to view your spreadsheets or weekend movies from virtually any angle without compromising color uniformity.

Do More
The UltraWide is available for multiple full sized applications as an upgrade to dual monitor settings. Enjoy dual monitor productivity on a single screen. The vast panoramic screen is easy on the eyes, and with the screen-splitter function, multitasking has never been so simple.

Experience More
The AOC 29” UltraWide screen and equipped dual 3 Watt enclosed speakers deliver a more awesome immersive experience for your favorite movies or games. The narrow bezel frame offers a sleek cinema-like screen experience.

Connect More
The AOC 29” UltraWide’s connectivity is ultra-useful. The HDMI Connections carry high definition picture and sound in one easy cable. The HDMI with MHL allow you to connect your smartphone easily without a network connection. You can stream videos from your phone on to the monitor screen while charging your mobile device at the same time.

The PIP/PBP Hardware Calibration Ready (Dual Link Up) allow two devices to be viewed on the monitor simultaneously. The DisplayPort connection allows you to connect several monitors to your notebook with one simple cable.

Save More
The AOC 29” UltraWide is EnergyStar qualified, which means it uses about 30% less energy than standard units. Plus, it has no arsenic in the glass, mercury-free LED, and no BFR/PVC Laminates. It also qualifies for the latest standards such as TCO and Energy Star.

AOC 21:9 29" Q2963PM - Unboxing

AOC 21:9 29" Q2963PM - Unboxing

So as some of you might know, I've come in possession of this monitor, and I am testing it at the moment. 
As for now I have created a unboxing video of the product, as you can see here below.

AOC 21:9 29" Q2963PM

AOC 21:9 29" Q2963PM

I've added a few pictures of the new AOC which I've just unboxed.

The video will be up later, along with some gameplay content ( to show which games support 21:9 aspect ratio )

DayZ - Karma (Cinematic)

DayZ - Karma (Cinematic)

So I decided to try make my first own cinematic using Arma II. Please tell me what you think about it?
The mod I'm using is DayZ.

[DayZ Survivor Stories] - Season 1 - Episode 3

[DayZ Survivor Stories] - Season 1 - Episode 3

Today we are playing some DayZ Overwatch. DayZ Overwatch, is basicly a better version of Breaking Point.
In this video we decided to take a stroll to skalisky island, and check out the new bases. Thou we walked straight into a trap.

DayZ Standalone - Request to the developers

DayZ Standalone - Request to the developers

So after waiting for a LONG time, I've decided to create a video to hopefully gain some support or reach out towards the right persons.
As mentioned in the video, I do not wish to push the Standalone, but I wish more official updates from the developers.

Please comment below what you think?

[DayZ Survivor Stories] - Series 1 - Episode 2

[DayZ Survivor Stories] - Series 1 - Episode 2

The squad and I took a stroll from Balota to Solnichi. On our way we meet some players, as bandits we did what we had to do - DESTROY THEM.
The mod/game is DayZ, playing on the map Chenarus.

[DayZ Survivor Stories] - Series 1 - Episode 1

[DayZ Survivor Stories] - Series 1 - Episode 1

Today we went to NEAF, and lured some idiots to rescue us. They tried, but they failed. Our two squad-mates pretented to need morphine and a ride back to Cherno, and a trusting pilot took the chance to help them. We later found out that the Airfield was swarming with enemies, which we had to encounter.

This Series is showing some awesome gameplay content from the mod DayZ to the game Arma II OA / Combined Operations.
The Survivor Stories will show fottage of gameplay in DayZ, in various maps.
The series is NOT a specific map series.

Basic Photoshop Tutorial [Full HD]

Basic Photoshop Tutorial [Full HD]

In this video tutorial I will be going over the basics of Adobe Photoshop, which is needed to start learning from tutorials on the internet. To see how you get Adobe Photoshop for free, check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQsuvQoYYUc

My Streaming / Gaming / Editing Setup

My Streaming / Gaming / Editing Setup

So this is my gaming / editing / streaming setup.
It's a i7-920 on a msi big bang xpower mobo.
Using a gtx660ti, 12 gigs of ram and a 120 gig ocz ssd.
I'm using 2x samsung  syncmaster screens in the resolution of 2048x1152 and a lg ips monitor in 1920x1080.
My microphone is a Samson Meteor, despite most youtubers use the blue snowball.
I got a g19 keyboard, g300 mouse and a steelseries siberia v2 headset + a z5500 surround setup.
For streaming I use a elgato gamecapture HD and my NH532 fujitsu lifebook laptop.

Fujitsu NH532 - Thoughts after a few months of usage

Fujitsu NH532 - Thoughts after a few months of usage

So I've been using this amazing laptop for a few months, and it's just impressive.
The i7 -3630QM works it's magic while rendering and the gt640 allows you to play most of the games.
Worth the buy!

DayZ Overwatch - Quick Install Guide / Tutorial

DayZ Overwatch - Quick Install Guide / Tutorial 

 

I've created a minor tutorial on how to install the DayZ Overwatch mod.
Hope you like it.
Link to Download:
http://dayzoverwatch.com/downloads/