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Not really... 1440/1600p would be a proper upgrade

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Not really... 1440/1600p would be a proper upgrade

 

 

no, I would wait until 4k or 1440p becomes cheaper :)

So basically 1680 x 1050 is still considered a respectable resolution these days? I got my monitors many years ago so I'm surprised. Also, would I be wasting the potential of my 7970 by playing games at 1680x1050?

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

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So basically 1680 x 1050 is still considered a respectable resolution these days? I got my monitors many years ago so I'm surprised. Also, would I be wasting the potential of my 7970 by playing games at 1680x1050?

I wouldn't buy 1080p monitors if you already have that setup, but the best bet might be going to a store and seing if they're any better than what you have at the moment :)

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I wouldn't buy 1080p monitors if you already have that setup, but the best bet might be going to a store and seing if they're any better than what you have at the moment :)

Do you think it would be any better? I'll trust the guys on this forum instead of leaving the house lol

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

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Do you think it would be any better? I'll trust the guys on this forum instead of leaving the house lol

I'd say if your current monitor is a crappy tn then it could be. Otherwise probably not. 

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I'm fine with my current one, just don't know how big a difference 1080p would make

My guess would be not much. 

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