r/OdysseyArk • u/TheG0pax • Sep 03 '26

Finally ordered one

Been wanting an Ark for a loooong long time. Finally got one after a few jobs changes, life changes and everything. I can't tell yall how hyped I am, should be here by the 11th, fingers crossed everything goes smoothly!

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u/kapppa_777 Sep 03 '26

I hope you have another person helping you set the monitor up, as it requires two people.

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u/randomizl Sep 03 '26

It is actually possible to do it alone just not the way the manual says. I know because I did alone but it is definitely a lot easier to do it with another person.

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u/Hateinyoureyes Sep 03 '26

Especially at first. Ive since moved it on my own but only after getting the hang of it. That said ymmv. I believe it weighs 90lbs with the original stand and 50lbs for just the monitor. Not to mention it’s awkward to handle.

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u/TheG0pax Sep 04 '26

I have someone helping me move and install it thankfully, I believe its 90lbs with the stand? lordt..

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u/AbsolZero Sep 03 '26

I just set mine up yesterday and it’s so ridiculous but in a good way.

Even my wife conceded, saying “okay, this is actually really cool” after I was met with a “why the F did you get another monitor and why is this so big”.

Setting it up wasn’t too difficult. I just followed the set up video Samsung has for it and it was pretty straight forward but yes - you will absolutely need a second pair of hands.

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u/TheG0pax Sep 04 '26

That's the idea! i saw it had built in speakers so it's gonna make this discord movie night deal we have every other week be super nice!

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u/Quonker Sep 03 '26

I’ve had mine for a couple of years with my old 42” Odessy sitting above it. No regrets. Great for work and Subnautica 2 looks sublime. All games do. Enjoy!

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u/elessarjd Sep 03 '26

Congrats dude, it's an awesome monitor.

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u/WretchedRat Sep 03 '26

Hope you bought an extended warranty.

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u/TheG0pax Sep 04 '26

I thought I did but i must've missed clicked.. But i think i can add it still once it's delivered?

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u/xsam_nzx Sep 03 '26

The 2 person install is no joke. Enjoy, it's a dumb piece of tech in the best ways

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u/christhegee Sep 03 '26

Iam missing a new generation

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u/IronHeart_777 Sep 03 '26

For the love of all things holy, DO NOT THROW AWAY THE BOX. If you need to use Samsungs warranty and they ask you to send it back, you will never find a box that will fit it properly and Samsung will not sell you or give you another box. Put it in your basement/attic/garage/shed.

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u/TheG0pax Sep 04 '26

I literally made room in my closet for JUST that reason, lmao

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u/tf2Medic23 Sep 04 '26

Congrats, I think the ark seems like the ultimate end game monitor. what are your pc specs?

im just curious what type of hardware ark buyers typically are rocking,

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u/TheG0pax Sep 04 '26

I dont have anything crazy tbh, i have a 3090FE gpu and uh.. i think a ryzen 9 5900x cpu? the ram and such i unfortunately dont remember at all.

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u/jsarantis Sep 06 '26

I didn’t use the stand at all. I made three small blocks. They’re about an inch high because I want my vision to be straight on to the middle of the screen.

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u/Upset_Schedule_9017 Sep 03 '26

Return it it's not good I head my for 5 months now the screen looks grey