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Because we also have resolutions like 1920×1200.

I don't understand your point. I'm saying that the idea of naming resolutions based on the vertical or horizontal number doesn't really tell you much. For 1920x1200 wouldn't 2.3MP be more descriptive? It'd tell you more about what it is in relation to "2.1MP" (aka 1080p) than calling it "1200p" or "2K" would.

 

To be more pedantic:

1080p -> 2.1MP

1920x1200 -> 2.3MP

Ultrawide 1080p -> 2.8MP

1440p -> 3.7MP

Ultrawide 1440p -> 5MP

4K -> 8MP

 

Doesn't that make more sense? We already use megapixels to describe camera resolution, why didn't we use it to describe screen resolution? It would have made a lot more sense. People would have immediately understood what these higher resolutions meant.

Hi, I'm trying to plan on a monitor or monitors to buy but I'm trying to figure out what the right amount is, I know 1080p is shit and is definatly not enough, don't get me wrong it's better than like 720p and shit but to be honest that's just not enough, so what is the right amount? 

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there is 1440p that looks better than 1080p.

there also is 1440p ultrawide which also looks very good

then the top is 4k (2160p) which is very difficult for a pc to drive in games

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As a person who uses a primary 1080p display, I am offended.

But it depends on how much money you have, how large you want the monitor to be, how far away you will be, and if your hardware is strong enough to run that display

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...sorry what?

ammount of monitors? Or resolution?

Resolution, 4K, 5K....

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Personally I love the idea of 1440P surround with thin bezels with 3x Dell U2515H's or Asus VX24AH's

I'm hopefully getting three of the Asus ones this week or next.

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1080p is not "shit".  1080p is fine for most people still IMO.

 

If you have the cash to spend, sure go for something more.  But in no means is 1080p bad.

You're right it's not bad, it's absolute garbage. Being able to see pixel effects/pixelation and some people call that HD is just horrible.

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Personally I love the idea of 1440P surround with thin bezels with 3x Dell U2515H's or Asus VX24AH's

I'm hopefully getting three of the Asus ones this week or next.

Have you seen/had any bad pixelation effects from 1440p? 

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Whether or not you can see pixelation depends on the size of the display. While it's nice to dream about high density displays, Windows does not handle it well at all. OS X is much better about it though. If you have a Mac, a 24" 4K monitor like the P2415Q is a nice thing, but otherwise I'd stick to 1080p/1440p on standard monitor sizes.

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If you think 1080p is shit, then I think that you need to re-evaluate yourself by looking at some monitors.

 

Damn, you have some high standards.

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Display size, viewing distance and the size of your wallet determine this.

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If you think 1080P is shit, you need 8K then I'll call yer wallet shit.

That's cute. 

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What size of monitor? Viewing distance?

 

5-22 : 1080p is fine.

23 - 27 : 1080p is fine, but pushing it.

27 - 35 : 1440p is fine, 2k is doable, but definitely luxury.

 

Edit: 2k? no, I'm just stupid. Let's go with 4k.

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Display size, viewing distance and the size of your wallet determine this.

No budget, viewing distance can be changed 

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Have you seen/had any bad pixelation effects from 1440p? 

No but then I'm currently on 1080P and sit far enough back that it's barely noticeable.

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What size of monitor?

 

5-22 : 1080p is fine.

23 - 27 : 1080p is fine, but pushing it.

27 - 35 : 1440p is fine, 2k is doable, but definitely luxury.

I'm figuring if f********* notebooks/laptops can do this then an actual monitor should be able to do more than 2k easily, could just be me though

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What size of monitor?

 

5-22 : 1080p is fine.

23 - 27 : 1080p is fine, but pushing it.

27 - 35 : 1440p is fine, 2k is doable, but definitely luxury.

 

2k is less than 1440p. It's basically 1080p but a different aspect ratio...

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You're clearly not very old if you call 1080p shit. In any case though it sounds like 4K is the only way for you.

 

 

If you think 1080p is shit, then I think that you need to re-evaluate yourself by looking at some monitors.

 

Damn, you have some high standards.

 

 

No budget, viewing distance can be changed 

Then, may I recommend this:

http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN65JS9500FXZA

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No budget, viewing distance can be changed 

1440p is fine for the most part, anything above and Windows scaling is really nothing special. 1440p is currently the best resolution in terms of clarity in relation to usability, and 1080p isn't too far behind. 4K is obviously better, but text and window scaling will make even some larger displays nearly unusable.

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2K is 1080p :P did you mean 4K?

Sure, why not. :P Editted my main post to reflect the fact I am stupid.

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