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1440p @ 24in or 27in

alinawar
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The only reason imo to go for a 1440p 27" monitor right now would be the possibility of 144Hz with Gsync/Freesync combined to an IPS panel, because UNFORTUNATELY, no manufacturer seems to care about 1440p resolution at a lower size than 27" when it comes to gaming monitor. There's a ton of 27" 1440p 144Hz IPS Gsync/Freesync monitor out there, and not one with the same specs with a 24-25" panel *sighs*

 

And it's a shame because I find the pixel density quite perfect on a 25" 1440p monitor. 27" is not impressive if you sit ~70cm away from your screen, pixels are starting to get noticeable just like on my "old" 22" 1080p monitor. And no, if you're not blind and/or are not sitting accross the room, you won't need 125% UI scalling to use your computer.

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i want to go 1440p but would it look better on a bigger monitor at 27in or look amazing at 24in, since there is less room and more pixels? right?

 

24in monitor:   https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2417DG-YNY1D-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B01IOO4SGK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1484777945&sr=1-1&keywords=dell+gaming+monitor

27in monitor:   https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Gaming-S2716DG-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B0149QBOF0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1484778105&sr=1-1&keywords=dell+gaming+monitor+s2716dg

 

 

Thanks guys

my rig is a 4790k

gtx 1070 

8 gbs ram but may move to 16

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can't wrong with either of those sizes. but personally having this size, 27 inch 1440p is a nice sweet spot. unless you sit very close you won't notice the pixels

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What is the size/resolution of your current monitor?

Are you running Windows?

 

I ask these questions because if you like the 100% display scale size of your current monitor (ex 24" 1080p 91ppi) a 1440p 27" monitor is 108ppi.

UI elements will appear slightly smaller in comparison, but you will have a lot more screen real estate. 

 

For reference a 24" 1440 screen will be 122ppi and you might find it necessary to use 125% scaling in windows. 

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The only reason imo to go for a 1440p 27" monitor right now would be the possibility of 144Hz with Gsync/Freesync combined to an IPS panel, because UNFORTUNATELY, no manufacturer seems to care about 1440p resolution at a lower size than 27" when it comes to gaming monitor. There's a ton of 27" 1440p 144Hz IPS Gsync/Freesync monitor out there, and not one with the same specs with a 24-25" panel *sighs*

 

And it's a shame because I find the pixel density quite perfect on a 25" 1440p monitor. 27" is not impressive if you sit ~70cm away from your screen, pixels are starting to get noticeable just like on my "old" 22" 1080p monitor. And no, if you're not blind and/or are not sitting accross the room, you won't need 125% UI scalling to use your computer.

CPU : i7 8700k @5GHz, GPU : ASUS GTX 1080 Ti STRIX, RAM : 2x8Go 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance, MB : ASUS Prime Z370-A, PSU : CM V850, Case :  NZXT S340, CPU Cooler : NZXT Kraken x62, Monitor : Acer Predator XB271HU 27" 1440p 165Hz, OS : Windows 10 Home 64 bits  

 

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depends on the distance you're sitting from your display.

 

having a 30+" 1080p TV right in front of you is pixelcounting nightmare, having a 24" 4K panel 3ft away from you is unreadable mess, having a 24" 4K panel pressed against your nose when your glasses broke is a freaking godsend :P

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