Ultrawide IPS vs. High Refresh Rate TN

[Sirpotatos]

Hi everyone! This is my first post on the forum, and I have a question that is sure to spark a lot of debate, but I wanted more input. So I've scoured the Internet already and done a lot of research but I'm still stumped. I am well aware of the benefits and downsides to IPS vs TN. But I still can't decide if I should get the LG 29UM65, which is a 2560x1080p/60hz/IPS or an Asus VG248QE or Benq 2420z which are both 1920x1080p/144hz/TN. This is roughly the price range I'm comfortable with. I am currently running a 7870 HD Ghz but will likely upgrade the GPU early next year whenever the 3xx series comes out. I also am considering waiting for free sync too before making a monitor decision. The issue is that I play a lot of different games. A lot of Battlefield and Titanfall, but also going to be playing Elite Dangerous, Far Cry, some 4x games, some RTS, my tastes are varied. So what do you guys think? I wanted to hear from people who have used similar monitors. Thanks in advance for any help!

[UltraNeonGaming]

@Sirpotatos IPS.

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[ImBleu]

Ultra-wide IPS

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[SkulD]

Hi everyone! This is my first post on the forum, and I have a question that is sure to spark a lot of debate, but I wanted more input. So I've scoured the Internet already and done a lot of research but I'm still stumped. I am well aware of the benefits and downsides to IPS vs TN. But I still can't decide if I should get the LG 29UM65, which is a 2560x1080p/60hz/IPS or an Asus VG248QE or Benq 2420z which are both 1920x1080p/144hz/TN. This is roughly the price range I'm comfortable with. I am currently running a 7870 HD Ghz but will likely upgrade the GPU early next year whenever the 3xx series comes out. I also am considering waiting for free sync too before making a monitor decision. The issue is that I play a lot of different games. A lot of Battlefield and Titanfall, but also going to be playing Elite Dangerous, Far Cry, some 4x games, some RTS, my tastes are varied. So what do you guys think? I wanted to hear from people who have used similar monitors. Thanks in advance for any help!

I have an Asus 29inch ultra wide love it, and an LG 25inch ultrawide in my second rig, love it too.

 

For gaming I recomend it, unless you play tournaments for actual money, but for regular gaming FPS, RTS, Movies, Pictures anything I DO think ultrawide/IPS is better

[Notree]

Benq 2420z . If you mainly play fps games you'll benefit from from the reduced motion blur. IPS is nice and all but for fps games Id rather have no motion blur. Im a competitive gamer tho. So while its totally worth it for me  it may not be for you. I'd never touch a 60hz panel again after going 120hz. I never did get the viewing angle debate as your sitting infront of your damn monitor anyway. If you want to view it from diff angle get a damn TV    My 2 cents.

[Notree]

Lol motion blur...

 

The monitor isn't responsible for motion blur.

haha Umm go do some research come back then tell me that again.

[Notree]

Ghosting isn't motion blur, my friend.

 

http://www.blurbusters.com/faq/60vs120vslb/  That is all.

[Notree]

That is perceived motion blur... 

 

They said it themselves, they used a pursuit camera for a timed exposure shot.

 

The frames themselves don't display any stretched or blurred objects.

 

144Hz panel, enable motion blur in the game, holy shit I see motion blur!

lol I wont argue with you, there's less motion blur on 120/144hz panels. Please prove that I'm wrong.  You haven't shown or told me anything.So until then friend . Have a nice day. Sorry OP.

[Sirpotatos]

lol I wont argue with you, there's less motion blur on 120/144hz panels. Please prove that I'm wrong. You haven't shown or told me anything.So until then friend . Have a nice day. Sorry OP.

I was worried debate would ensue, lol. But I appreciate the view points. I do think waiting to see what free sync has to offer is a good idea. And even though I haven't had the joy of trying a 120hz or more monitor, I do know the benefits, and would appreciate those benefits. But also, ultra wide let's you see so much more though as well.