29" UW 1080p versus 27" 16:9 1440p

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Looking at few monitor choices I have these two possible types around my price, say £400

29", Ultra wide, curved, 2560x1080, freesync, 75hz
27", 16:9, flat, 2560x1440, freesync, 75-144hz

I use it for desktop, gaming. Not a competitive gamer, but don't want to have a monitor which has lots of lag and terrible GTG.

Current monitor is 24" Samsung 245B, 1920x1200. TN panel. According to TFT central, it is a pretty good gaming monitor, with low input lag and decent GTG. 7.5ms input lag, 5ms response time.

I'm in the quandry of "want high res for desktop" but "too high res for gaming means low fps" and "low res monitor bit pants for fine detail in gaming" and "TN v IPS v VA" and "60hz versus 144hz" and "UW versus 16:9"

argh

Machine is intel x5670 oc to 3.8ghz, ATI 480 8GB, 24GB RAM.
 
Very much personal preference, in my case, I would take 29" 2560x1080 over 27" 1440 as whilst it doesn't have as high of a PPI or vertical space, the extra wideness with the 21.9 format is more immersive. And as I mentioned in the other thread, what you lose in height from 16.10 i.e. 1", you gain so much more from the 21.9/extra wideness and what vertical res. you lose going from 1200 to 1080, you gain even more horizontally i.e. 1920 to 2560. Of course 2560x1440 27" will be an upgrade in every area though......

95PPI is still very good especially when combined with the very light anti glare coating of the LG UW monitors. If you don't have any complaints with your current screen for sharpness the you shouldn't with a 29" 2560x1080 screen, although, the 29" IPS should look far better if that TN screen of yours is using a heavy matte anti glare coating...... Not to mention, you will probably sit a bit further back from a 29" 21.9 screen, which will give the perception of an even sharper/clearer display.

The newest TN panels are pretty good now but still not quite up there with a good IPS panel imo but again, you choose either:

- colour consistency/viewing angles, slightly better blacks + contrast ratio

or

- more responsive i.e. better for motion clarity (more so if you choose 144HZ TN over 60/75HZ IPS)

Higher refresh rate will always be better especially where shooter/fast paced games are concerned, 75HZ is noticeably better than 60HZ to. Just remember that to get the full benefit, you also need to be hitting the FPS as well.
 
Did you come to a decision on which size to go for? Am in a similar situation and leaning towards 29" 21:9. Though may wait for the fs2/vega train.
 
cheesyface said:
Did you come to a decision on which size to go for? Am in a similar situation and leaning towards 29" 21:9. Though may wait for the fs2/vega train.
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Both you and Hornetstinger should try the ultrawide experience. It's totally different to anything I have experienced on pc. I have noticed that the initial wow factor hasn't ended yet and as the week has gone by, the satisfaction is increasing.

Even switched off it looks the part. I have been hunting down every movie that has the aspect ratio as it adds so much more. I watched the force awakens yesterday and edge of tomorrow in beautiful widescreen.

29 inch is perfect for me as it feels just right from my seating distance. Try to see one in the flesh if you can.
 
Davanius said:
Both you and Hornetstinger should try the ultrawide experience. It's totally different to anything I have experienced on pc. I have noticed that the initial wow factor hasn't ended yet and as the week has gone by, the satisfaction is increasing.

Even switched off it looks the part. I have been hunting down every movie that has the aspect ratio as it adds so much more. I watched the force awakens yesterday and edge of tomorrow in beautiful widescreen.

29 inch is perfect for me as it feels just right from my seating distance. Try to see one in the flesh if you can.
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Regarding 21.9 films, I highly recommended moana (pretty much any 21.9 pixar/disney film tbh) and war films like hacksaw ridge (especially the 4k HDR version)

It is funny though as I have a great panasonic plasma TV that trashes my and any monitor for IQ but for some reason I find myself preferring to watch some 21.9 films on my monitor instead! :p
 
Nexus18 said:
Regarding 21.9 films, I highly recommended moana (pretty much any 21.9 pixar/disney film tbh) and war films like hacksaw ridge (especially the 4k HDR version)

It is funny though as I have a great panasonic plasma TV that trashes my and any monitor for IQ but for some reason I find myself preferring to watch some 21.9 films on my monitor instead! :p
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Pixar did you say?

Right, I'm going on the hunt. :D
 
Davanius said:
Both you and Hornetstinger should try the ultrawide experience. It's totally different to anything I have experienced on pc. I have noticed that the initial wow factor hasn't ended yet and as the week has gone by, the satisfaction is increasing.

Even switched off it looks the part. I have been hunting down every movie that has the aspect ratio as it adds so much more. I watched the force awakens yesterday and edge of tomorrow in beautiful widescreen.

29 inch is perfect for me as it feels just right from my seating distance. Try to see one in the flesh if you can.
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I don't use my pc for watching films (my tv is about a foot to the left) but think there's still a benefit for gaming with the extra width. On games that support it..

How far away are you sat from your monitor?
 
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