43 inch 4k vs 34 inch 1440p

[DDrawer]

I currently have a Dell Ultrawide u3417w (1440p 34inch ultrawide). With the launch of the 3000 series GPU's, I'm thinking it's time to bump up to 4k gaming. High refresh rate isn't really important to me as I'm not into esports games and I've never had about 60hz anyway, but I'd like to make the jump above 60hz this go around.

It seems the only options currently available for monitors with 4k, above 60hz refresh rate, that are above the standard 27 inch size (I feel like 27 will feel small compared to what I'm used to with the ultrawide) are 43 inches.

Now, my question. The monitor I have has a pixel per inch of 109, and a 43 inch 4k monitor would have a ppi of 103. Will I basically be making a lateral move here in that case? Just trading more screen space for about the same clarity? My current viewing distance for my 34 inch monitor is about 22 inches, but there is space to move it back. I could get about 34 inches of viewing distance for the 43 inch if I put it on the back of my desk.

[Princess Luna]

I'd stick to the ultrawide because 21:9 is a godsent for eye candy games being honest. Not only but 4k is still mostly placebo vs 1440p for gaming... this old video might still be use to get the point across:

 

[DDrawer]

Seems like linus' point revolves more around refresh rate though. He is saying 4k is dumb at the expense of refresh rate. But what if the monitors were both 120hz one being bigger and 4k, and the other being smaller and 1440p.

 

In my case, Id actually be getting a higher refresh rate no matter what since my current monitor is a 60hz (overclock to 80) monitor. My problem is the 4k market right now is either 4k 120hz+ at 27 inch, or 4k 120hz+ at 43inch. 27 inch being smaller than my current ultrawide so i'd feel a loss of screen realestate and that ultrawide goodness, 43 inches having about the same ppi so I question if I would be getting good value from my 4k vs 1440p.

[DDrawer]

Any other thoughts? Anyone know of any 32ish inch 4k monitors with above 60hz coming out soon?

[ChefX]

Asus ROG Strix XG438Q

[Vitrifaction]

IMO 43 inches is a tv not a monitor, but it seems like its framerate over resolution for most games.  if money isn't an issue, it would probably be better to get a monitor the same size, but higher resolution/framerate.

[DDrawer]

Unfortunately nobody makes a monitor that is the same size as my current monitor with a higher resolution and above 60hz. Unless you go to the 43 inchers.

[Gohardgrandpa]

Problem with 4k is the monitors are so damn expensive above 60hz

[DDrawer]

Yeah, I've been looking at the acer Predator CG437K. $1000 4k, 120hz, hdr1000. I'm okay with that price. Over $1000 is a bit out of my budget though. Basically, I'm just worried about the PPI being lesser than the 1440p monitor I have right now since I'd be increasing the screen size by a good amount while also increasing the resolution.