27" too big for gaming?

paspc · 28 Jul 2011 at 07:41

Thinking about getting a new monitor. Like the look of this Samsung S27A950D 27" 120Hz 3D Widescreen Ultra Thin LED Monitor:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-166-SA&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat=

But need some advice from you guys.
a) I'm coming from a 22" and was wondering if 27" is too big for gaming (particularly FPS) due to the fact that you can't see the whole screen?!

b) Is there a measure of pixels per inch. If a 27" has the same res as a 24" screen then the 27" screen must have a lower pixels per inch ratio. Does this lower ratio make text on a 27" screen more 'blurry' and harder to read?

paspc · 28 Jul 2011 at 08:00

paspc · 28 Jul 2011 at 08:08

Clav said:
If you are paying that much for a monitor surely you would get something with a higher res? 2550x1440 or 2550x1600?

I'm happy with the res, I was looking for a monitor with 120Hz and LED - this seemed to be the only option

paspc · 28 Jul 2011 at 08:14

Paul11 said:
1) depeneds how far back you sit

Just using it as a desk monitor. Intuitively i feel a 24" would be better but I can't find a 120Hz LED 24" monitor.

paspc · 29 Jul 2011 at 13:52

Great thanks for the feedback guys! Just wanted to hear some positive comments before taking the plunge! Going to go for it!!