I’m seriously considering an MSI MAG monitor. Do I need to adjust my workflow? I do lots of desktop work on my computer and I really don’t want to hide UI elements. I also do some gaming of course. I’d say it’s 70% desktop work and 30% gaming (though it varies). Do any Lemmings have any experience in this matter? Thank you!
Most decent OLEDs come with built-in protective features.
Mine notifies me that it’s due for “pixel refresh” (a 5 minute sequence where it looks like it’s off) every 4 hours of continuous use. I either let it do it and take a break, or it’ll just do it the next time I turn off my display.
There are other mechanics it uses to prolong its lifetime and prevent burn-in, e.g. my display is actually slightly larger physically than it’s reported resolution, and if you look at it very closely, it actually slowly moves the output from my PC around the extra space 1 pixel row/col at a time. So no UI elements will ever stay on the exact same pixel all the time.
I’ve never had to worry about burn in myself; I think the norm is that OLEDs largely take care of themselves now.
If you don’t mind me asking, how long have you had yours now? And how many hours a day do you typically use it?
Don’t mind at all! I’ve had my OLED for about 5 months now, and I use it a ton - about 60 hours a week combined across work and personal use.
Have you changed your usage behavior at all?
Not really, aside from sometimes taking short breaks when the notification for maintenance comes up. I ignore it most of the time and do it a bit later.
I bought the thing. It’s the most beautiful looking screen I have ever seen. Thanks for your help! I appreciate it. Now I can play RE9 the best possible way.
Congratulations!!! Glad I could be of some help. Enjoy :)
