New PC
New PC
Hi Guys, I just purchased a new PC from Cyberpower via Amazon. Here are the details:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5900X
RAM: 32GB (brand unknown)
GPU: Nvidia GForce 3090 24GB TUF Gaming
Storage: 2TB SSD
Operating System: Windows 10
Screen: Samsung Odyssey G9
I have no idea what software to use and am unsure about optimizing the display for better clarity.
I downloaded the Nvidia Experience for the latest drivers but still don’t know how to proceed.
My screen quality is quite poor, not sharp at all.
Could someone advise me on the right drivers and give tips to improve the image sharpness?
I’m not fluent in English, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
After installing the Nvidia driver via GE and obtaining the Nvidia control panel from the Microsoft Store, NvidiaCP should appear as an option when you right-click anywhere on the desktop wallpaper. Launch it and proceed to change the resolution. In the list, set the native resolution to 5,120 x 1,440. You can also adjust the resolution within Windows by right-clicking the desktop, selecting Settings, then Display. Alternatively, type "display" in the search bar at the bottom left of the screen and the settings area will suggest options for you to select.
After installing the Nvidia driver via GE and obtaining the Nvidia control panel from the Microsoft Store, NvidiaCP should appear as an option when you right-click anywhere on the desktop wallpaper. Launch it and navigate to change resolution. In the list, set the native resolution to 5,120 x 1,440. You can also adjust the resolution within Windows by right-clicking the desktop, selecting Settings, then Display. Alternatively, type "display" in the search bar at the bottom left of the screen and the settings area will suggest options for you to select.
What constitutes high? What resolution is the display configured for? You're familiar with uploading screenshots? Please share how to submit images—Prnt screen, paste into Paint, or upload a screenshot of the resolution page in NvidiaCP to Imgur.com and provide the link.
Currently the resolution is fixed at 5120 x 1440, which is the maximum. I guessed it was because the standard window background isn’t optimized for ultra-wide screens. What tools can you use to check your chipset and graphics card performance, and where can you view their temperatures?
Makes sense.
Hwinfo64 offers sensor-based monitoring for various aspects such as CPU, GPU, usage, frequencies, temperatures, and details about RAM and drives. The amount of information can be quite extensive, which may initially feel overwhelming.
Hwinfo is a comprehensive tool, though simpler diagnostic options like Coretemp for the CPU and Gpuz for the graphics card are available.
Msi Afterburner helps show hardware statistics during games. If you've watched game videos and noticed different numbers for frame rates, CPU usage, temperatures, etc., Msi Afterburner can replicate that effect. A YouTube guide explains how to set it up and how to use the OSD feature for on-screen display.
Testing your PC
3DMark.com provides a benchmark link in the top right corner. Scroll down to the Windows edition and try the free basic version. Compared to the paid version, the basic one has limitations—whether resolution is fixed isn't certain. Basic is great for testing and comparing scores with others. 3Dmark is also accessible on Steam, available in both free and purchasable formats.
Userbench website offers another testing option to help interpret results. Remember that overall tests differ from similar systems; they don’t isolate the same CPU or compare to overclocked units, so outcomes might be misleading. Unless thermal throttling is present, you should rely on Hwinfo, cpuz, gpuz for further checks.