Monitor upgrade decision

[Podmonkey]

Hey,

I have decided its upgrade time for my monitor. Its ok and does the job but want something new and better.

my current monitor is the BenQ GW2760HM (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-083-BQ&groupid=17&catid=1120)

I am torn as to which upgrade path to choose between going either 29" super widescreen or sticking at 27" but going for 1440p. I mainly use it for gaming (FPS (SP + MP), RPG, Racing, FPS... pretty much most genres) and general internet use. No graphic design or work stuff on this PC.

The 2 Monitors that I am looking at that fall into my budget are:

The LG Flatron 29UM65-P (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-109-LG&groupid=17&catid=1120)

or

The Samsung S27A850TS (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-167-SA&groupid=17&catid=1120)

I would appreciate anyone with some knowledge on the subject or might have done the same thing recently could say which one would be the biggest or most noticeable upgrade for my usage.

I can wait so the fact that the Samsung is only pre-order currently isnt an issue.

(typing bits of this at work in between jobs so apologies if some bits dont make complete sense)

 

[Podmonkey]

Cheers for the very thorough response. After reading through your review, I have to say I am leaning more towards the LG as the images look gorgeous (as in your review).

I know I will be losing around 5cm or something from the height (estimated and not taking in to account the thickness of the bezel). The only worry I have is on compatibility with games and those that dont support that resolution (i.e. dark souls 2 which I couldnt play offline so cant use the widescreen fix), just how noticeable is it and how fequently with games would that be an issue?

 

[Podmonkey]

Cheers again for the detailed response. Pretty much made my mind up on the LG I think.

Larger screen, games look amazing with the extra width, compatibility doesnt seem much of an issue and can make do on the games that do crop up an issue. Plus it wont kill performance on my little overclocked 7870 (soon to be upgraded but still...).

Cheers for the help dude.