1440p @ 32" Wide Screen, too low a resolution?

Space Monkey · 30 Oct 2018 at 17:03

Hi guys,

Does anyone have any experience with a 32" Wide Screen monitor with a 2560x1440p resolution? Is this too low for a panel this size? I'll mainly be playing Football Manager, Track Mania & turn based games like XCOM etc.. plus web browsing etc...

I'm currently considering the following:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...een-1800r-curved-led-monitor-b-mo-09l-as.html

Space Monkey · 30 Oct 2018 at 18:27

Legend said:
I have used one and I wouldn't say too low, but the lower PPI is noticeable vs 1440p at 27". Everything just looks a little softer. Not bad by any means, and you would adapt to it, but it won't have that sharpness.

I'm guessing to get a higher resolution it'll cost me a lot more?

Space Monkey · 30 Oct 2018 at 20:15

I would consider an Ultrawide but not sure if I can get one with a high refresh rate as well and be at a reasonable price? Any suggestions?

Space Monkey · 31 Oct 2018 at 08:48

Legend said:
What is your max budget?

Max of approx £750, but only for the perfect monitor, otherwise I'd prefer to pay less

Space Monkey · 31 Oct 2018 at 09:05

tamzzy said:
32 inch 1440p has similar DPI as 24 inch 1080p.
I had a 28 inch 4k monitor @ 125% scaling previously.
Personally I prefer the 32 inch 1440p. Scaling doesn't always work perfectly with windows/older programs and can look blurry.

That's good to know, thanks

Space Monkey · 31 Oct 2018 at 12:02

I'm running a Titan X Pascal GPU with an i7 8700K, could that give me 144hz at 4K? Or should I be looking at 2560x1440p for that refresh rate?

Space Monkey · 5 Nov 2018 at 02:44

What's the general consensus on the Acer XF270HUA, can be had for approx £330, seems a relative bargain, 27"/1440p/144Hz/IPS/FreeSync

Worth getting or something better for a similar price?

My other option is the Dell Ultrasharp U3514W for £650 (likely less in a few weeks?) but locked at 60Hz.

How much does 144Hz help in general use (non gaming or gaming but non 1st/3rd person shooters)? I do get migraines and sometimes motion sickness (exhaustion from current health issues) so thinking faster refresh rate would help but never used one so unsure?