2560x1440 VS 1920x1080

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Is 2560x1440 resolution noticeably better than 1920x1080 resolution, as I know the difference between 720 and 1080 on TV's isnt THAT noticeable so I was wondering if the same applied to monitors?
 
It makes a difference of 1,612,800 pixels. That's 78% more pixels than 1920x1080.

You'll notice a difference but to be honest, you're probably better seeing a comparison in the flesh before deciding on how much you want to spend.
 
Yeah I was thinking that. But a lot of the monitors which appear on the internet aren't in store and if they are they're in shops further away than Im willing to travel, so its hard for me to see the difference in flesh really :/
 
Tolmekian said:
It makes a difference of 1,612,800 pixels. That's 78% more pixels than 1920x1080.

You'll notice a difference but to be honest, you're probably better seeing a comparison in the flesh before deciding on how much you want to spend.
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With that in mind and presuming you use your PC for gaming, 78% more pixels would make it look great, but may also mean you have to turn some/most of the quality settings down a fair bit too if you were to keep a similar framerate than at 1920x1080 (depending on GPU).
Only one of two things putting me off getting a Monitor with that res.
(cost of monitor is the other thing)
 
Would a 7970 manage Ultra settings on BF3 @ 2560x1440

I've been contemplating one of the Hazro's to replace my HP ZR24W for a while now....
 
Yes its a massive difference, in games and desktop the difference is huge, i went from 24" dell to a 32" tv then to a 30" dell and its the biggest change you can make to your pc.
 
Just went from a 1920x1200 to a 2560x1440 monitor before xmas.

The extra space is brilliant, and i was surprised that my 6950 2gb will still run most things on full details at 60fps, Dirt 3 for example, runs maxxed out at 60fps (with an old i5 @ 4ghz).

Previously had a 120hz 1080p monitor and would far more recommend a bigger 27" than the 120hz way for loads of reasons.
 
Metalface Mark said:
Just went from a 1920x1200 to a 2560x1440 monitor before xmas.

The extra space is brilliant, and i was surprised that my 6950 2gb will still run most things on full details at 60fps, Dirt 3 for example, runs maxxed out at 60fps (with an old i5 @ 4ghz).

Previously had a 120hz 1080p monitor and would far more recommend a bigger 27" than the 120hz way for loads of reasons.
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I want a new, bigger monitor. I have 24" 1920x1200 and I'd love to have that in 120Hz. I don't wish to go down for 1080p only because they are @120Hz.

I like 120Hz a lot tho... Waiting for 1440p or 1600p 120Hz monitors :P
 
i made this jump and the difference is huge.

ive not really gamed on it much but for windows the extra real estate is very noticable
 
Over at Sweclockers, there was a article last week about new 27-inch monitors with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (16:9),and IPS at 120 Hz. coming later this year.
 
As well as the greater number of pixels (you can fit more on screen at once), with 1440p on a 27in screen the pixels are each much smaller that similar size 1080p monitors. Hence everything looks sharper and generally nicer. Couple that with the high quality IPS panels used by these monitors then they really do look a lot better than a standard 1080p monitor.

As for checking out a 1440p monitor before you buy, the easiest ways is to go to a high street tech store and look at the apple iMac 27in. This computer uses a 2560x1440 IPS panel, which is very similar if not identical to the panels using in the Dell, HP and Hazro 27in monitors.
 
Nightglow said:
Over at Sweclockers, there was a article last week about new 27-inch monitors with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (16:9),and IPS at 120 Hz. coming later this year.
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How does this work bandwidth wise? DVI wont do 120hz at that res and im sure displayport cant either so its HDMI 1.4 correct?
 
Metalface Mark said:
Just went from a 1920x1200 to a 2560x1440 monitor before xmas.

The extra space is brilliant, and i was surprised that my 6950 2gb will still run most things on full details at 60fps, Dirt 3 for example, runs maxxed out at 60fps (with an old i5 @ 4ghz).

Previously had a 120hz 1080p monitor and would far more recommend a bigger 27" than the 120hz way for loads of reasons.
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Similar experience and specs to MM's, can confirm all of the above.

The pixel density on 27" 2560x1440, gorgeous IPS panels, extra space and clarity, it all adds up. Not to mention when you calibrate one, it really brings out the best out of these monitors and you can use them for photo editing, etc.
 
Metalface Mark said:
Just went from a 1920x1200 to a 2560x1440 monitor before xmas.

The extra space is brilliant, and i was surprised that my 6950 2gb will still run most things on full details at 60fps, Dirt 3 for example, runs maxxed out at 60fps (with an old i5 @ 4ghz).

Previously had a 120hz 1080p monitor and would far more recommend a bigger 27" than the 120hz way for loads of reasons.
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I did the same, from a Dell U2410 to the Hazro HZ27WC just before xmas, and the difference is amazing. One dead pixel on the Hazro, at the base of the panel, but apart from that its really nice. It makes BF3 an absolute joy to play, although with my 1.5GB 580 I've had to knock down the settings to medium to run it at the frame rates I like.
 
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