Can't decide: 31,5' monitor 1440p vs 1080p

[PloufsPuppet]

Hi,

 

I can't decide. Actually I have my old computer and also a new computer that will rechange the old computer. The old computer runs with a 27' full hd from samsung, which runs fine but has only 60hz. Spechs from old pc: xeon 4x 3,4ghz + 1070 gtx + 16gb ram. For the new computer with the following specs I want to switch to a new monitor:

 

i9 9900k @Stock+MCE Asus optimized || MSI GeForce RTX 2070S Gaming X Trio || G-Skill RipJaws Kit 32GB DDR4-3200 || BeQuiet 750W Straight Power E11 || Fractal Design Define R6 PCGH Solid-Edition || Win 10

 

Now I purchased this monitor:

https://www.cyberport.de/pc-und-zubehoer/monitore/msi/pdp/6117-00n/msi-optix-mag322cr-80cm-31-5-fhd-gaming-hdmi-dp-usb-c-freesync-180hz-1ms.html

 

I am satisfied with colors and picturess and ingame it look good to i guess. However windows itself could look better too. Now I think to get this instead:

 

https://www.cyberport.de/pc-und-zubehoer/monitore/msi/pdp/6117-00m/msi-optix-mag322cqr-80cm-31-5-wqhd-gaming-hdmi-dp-usb-c-freesync-165hz-1ms.html

 

But I have some thingss, that make me worry:

- Will the monitor work fine in games even in 5 years? I dont upgrade often, mostly after 5 years. The gpu might get a switch after 1-2 years. I also want sometimes to play latest games in very high quality. Right now i actually play CoD MW, Borderlands 3 or soon Resident Evil 3. Cyberpunk will follow too.

- How does videofiles in 1080p or 720p look on the monitor compared from the 1080p monitor vs 1440p monitor. Since its not native, I guess it could look worse.

- Will the picture really look better?

 

The dpi-informations I have:

27'FHD (like I have) has 82dpi

MSI Optix MAG322CR 31,5 FHD has 70dpi

MSI Optix MAG322CrR 31,5 WQHD has 93dpi

 

I really can't decide. mostly people say, WQHD is the must have right now. Also in the past I played with HD-Ready TV till 4 years ago, while everyone used a fhd monitor. But also most people now say WQHD is best for 27', while I want 31,5. Then the loosing fps compared to fhd. And also some games don't support FHD (Resident Evil Remastered or Command & Conquer Generals/Zero Hour).

 

I don't know

[speedbird52]

If you need such a huge display, absolutely go with 1440p. Even at 27", 1080p starts to have visible pixels. Your monitor will work for as long as you are satisfied with your image quality.

[Dedayog]

Nm, COD will run fine with that at 1440p

 

I will say that 32" is way too big for 1080p, it's definitely a 1440p size.  Tho I'd look into Ultrawides as well.

 

 

[speedbird52]

2 minutes ago, jstudrawa said:

Nm, COD will run fine with that at 1440p

 

I will say that 32" is way too big for 1080p, it's definitely a 1440p size.  Tho I'd look into Ultrawides as well.

 

 

Absolutely, I feel an ultrawide would be a better investment here.

[PloufsPuppet]

Well ultrawide is no option here because i dont have more space on the desk.

Also pls dont stack on cod mw.

its also about old games. Ultrawide is a problem here. And also games in future or movies is a point. Those are the important things!

[Envit0]

4 hours ago, PloufsPuppet said:

Well ultrawide is no option here because i dont have more space on the desk.

Also pls dont stack on cod mw.

its also about old games. Ultrawide is a problem here. And also games in future or movies is a point. Those are the important things!

Most movies are shot for 21:9 format and only a very limited number of older games don't support the ultrawide format (which can still be done with some mods) and the 21:9 support just keeps increasing, not going down. Get a cheap IKEA bigger desk and go for ultrawide.

[Dedayog]

4 hours ago, PloufsPuppet said:

Well ultrawide is no option here because i dont have more space on the desk.

Also pls dont stack on cod mw.

its also about old games. Ultrawide is a problem here. And also games in future or movies is a point. Those are the important things!

I am torn with the 2070 Super being viable at Ultra 1440p for 5 years, just not sure if it will or won't be.

 

I am certain that 1440p is a must for a 32" monitor tho.  Plus, you're machine is at a level that you either go 1440p/100 or 1080p/165+.   It's really up to you how you want things to look and run.

[Doobeedoo]

Yeah 1440p for such size for sure. For playing shooters I wouldn't care for PPI though that's quite low PPI in general otherwise. For 30ish" I'd personally go for 4K though. 

[PloufsPuppet]

Ok to be clear: I don't want a ultrawide monitor or a new desk (i like the thing i have). Also not interested in 4k. It is just about the thing that i wrote: 31,5 fhd vs wqhd.

 

What is about movies/video-files? Is 1080p vs 1440p a difference of 60fps? then i would say, that 1080p is the choice here.

my monitor is in usage not only for gaming. actually gaming is just a small part of everything. I also watch tv with it with a receiver. Or watch movies that are from video-files.

[Vunnie]

I have a 31.5 inch 1080p display. Yes, you can see pixels from a normal distance but it's not bothering me. Watching movies is no issue with this resolution, but text and especially small icons are very pixely.