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I'm using the C3 as a computer monitor. I had purchased the G9 Neo a couple years back and have been using that as my main display coupled with a G8 - it was TONS of real estate, but media consumption was mediocre as the vertical space was the same as a 27" screen, so I decided to migrate to a singular large format screen. I went back and forth on size and brand between this and the equivalent Samsung offering. I checked them out in stores, read reviews and the C3s only issue was the protection LG uses to prevent burn-in, so when the C3 was recently on sale I sprung for it. I was aiming for the 55" since it was going to sort of be on my desk (wall mount), but the 65" was actually a better price at the time. It actually was the EXACT same width as my desk and is surprisingly aesthetically pleasing.
In terms of performance I've had a couple things to work through. First there are NO Displayports and you pretty much NEED an HDMI 2.1 cable, so I was back on Amz fast tracking a new cable after trying to setup. I'm powering it currently with a 3080 TI. Playing content at 4k 60hz has been terrific, but when I bumped my refresh rate to 120, the screen itself started having issues - not my PC or what was on screen, but the menu system started choking HARD and slowed down greatly. This is actually pretty worrisome to me, I've dealt with Samsung putting a cheap processor in a screen before, and the smart stuff starts to crap out over time - so I'll be watching this, maybe it is a firmware issue, I can't call it yet.
In terms of practical use and gaming, mostly Helldivers 2, Brotato, and Fortnite - all maxed out - it looks fantastic and is a much better experience than my ultrawide despite being close to the same width and it having a 240mhz refresh rate (and technically costing less than the G9 when not on sale). I was worried about text sharpness, but text has been perfectly sharp - the biggest IMO difference between a "tv" screen and monitor. Recently did taxes with wife at the same time on it and even with different forms and documents opened all over the screen at once (FancyZones for the win) she was able to read everything easily, despite needing glasses and being on the far right side. It doesn't sound like a big deal, but that is kind of huge. Media consumption such as Youtube has been a mixed bag - simply put there aren't THAT many content creators posting in 4K, so everything is being upscaled - with the results being mixed - hard to say who's fault that really is.
Finally color and burn-in. I've had no burn in, but I've left the device to take care of self-dimming, I've kept it off when not in use, and I use animated backgrounds along with hidden task-bars, so I'm actively defending against it. So good so far. One of the differences touted between this and the Samsung equivalents is that the Samsungs are brighter - I worry not only will that lead to more burn-in, but it wouldn't be as comfortable as this has been, to use as a monitor - I'm sitting a few feet from a 65" screen, I don't need the full brightness of the sun pouring into my eyes. However, and in a good way, the darkness hs made the contrast look even better to at least me, and that makes the colors look even better. Helldivers 2 is not super colorful, but I can CLEARLY see all the details. Playing Rainbow 6 Siege, I've never felt at a disadvantage due to people blending in (or had issues with latency). Fortnite is super colorful and just 'pops' off the screen to my delight. Brotato as a 2D game doesn't tax the screen resolution, but speed that game can move at in later levels has not been affected by latency at ALL and it looks better than it did on my Steamdeck and the colors at least "feel" better than m G9, though I struggle to separate the color performance here from the scale.
It was a weird decision buying this screen as a monitor, but I've ENJOYED using it so much, like I've actually smiled just playing games like L4D2 because the experience has been so good.
| Brand Name | LG |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 22.3 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 6.7 x 36.7 x 22.7 inches |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Item model number | OLED42C3PUA |
| Output Wattage | 20 |
| Special Features | AI Picture, AI Upscaling, FILMMAKER MODE, Picture Processor, Dolby Vision, Dynamic Tone Mapping, Dimming Technology, HDR (High Dynamic Range) |
| Speaker Type | Built-In |
| Item Weight | 22.3 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 42 Inches |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Wattage | 120 watts |
