Jump to content

Should i get a 21:9 monitor?

spwath
By spwath
in Displays
 Share
Posted

Should i get one? It would be used primarily for gaming.

2560x1080, and i can get it for 320$

ITs the AOC 29 inch one (Q2963PM)

 

 

I would also have to get a new GPU too, like a 280 for 200$

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

If you want.... lol

 

What do you want us to say?

Setup Video -----------Peasant Crushing Specs----------- 4K Benchmarks


-CPU- i7 3930k @4.8GHz 1.4v -Mobo- Asus Rampage IV Extreme -GPUs- 2x GTX Titan Hydrocopper SLI -RAM- 32GB (8x4GB) Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz -Storage- 500GB Samsung 840 SSD | 2TB WD Green HDD


-Monitors- 3x BenQ XL2420T | 1x Dell U2713HM -Mouse- Steelseries Rival -Keyboard- Corsair K70 Cherry MX Brown -Headphones- Audio Techinca ATH-M50 -Microphone- RØDE NT1-A

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

imo, i dont think its good for gaming, maybe if you watch loads of movies

if i were you i would get either a cheap korean 1440p monitor or save up some more and buy a nice dell/asus 1440p monitor

Intel 3570k 3,4@4,5 1,12v Scythe Mugen 3 gigabyte 770     MSi z77a GD55    corsair vengeance 8 gb  corsair CX600M Bitfenix Outlaw 4 casefans

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

If you want.... lol

 

What do you want us to say?

Well if anyone here has one and has opionons on them.

 

imo, i dont think its good for gaming, maybe if you watch loads of movies

I dont.

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I'd personally recommend them over 4k. I like having a wider FOV.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

gpu: reference gtx 760

?

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

i think 1440p would be a better choice.

NEW PC build: Blank Heaven   minimalist white and black PC     Old S340 build log "White Heaven"        The "LIGHTCANON" flashlight build log        Project AntiRoll (prototype)        Custom speaker project

Spoiler

Ryzen 3950X | AMD Vega Frontier Edition | ASUS X570 Pro WS | Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB | NZXT H500 | Seasonic Prime Fanless TX-700 | Custom loop | Coolermaster SK630 White | Logitech MX Master 2S | Samsung 980 Pro 1TB + 970 Pro 512GB | Samsung 58" 4k TV | Scarlett 2i4 | 2x AT2020

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I'd recommend you save up for a wide-screen 1440p monitor. (3440x1440) Instead. I agree with all Linus's points on the 2560x1080 variant, it's just not enough vertical real-estate to work with. 

CPU: 5930K @ 4.5GHz | GPU: Zotac GTX 980Ti AMP! Extreme edition @ 1503MHz/7400MHz | RAM: 16GB Corsair Dom Plat @ 2667MHz CAS 13 | Motherboard: Asus X99 Sabertooth | Boot Drive: 400GB Intel 750 Series NVMe SSD | PSU: Corsair HX1000i | Monitor: Dell U2713HM 1440p monitor

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

I'd personally recommend them over 4k. I like having a wider FOV.

Me to.

 

 

I was just watching your chicken for a few minutes... its mesmerizing

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

I'd recommend you save up for a wide-screen 1440p monitor. (3440x1440) Instead. I agree with all Linus's points on the 2560x1080 variant, it's just not enough vertical real-estate to work with. 

but thats like 1000 and idd need a r9 290

I dont have 1400.

there is a big difference between 1400 and 500

 

i think 1440p would be a better choice.

But its not wide

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Me to.

 

 

I was just watching your chicken for a few minutes... its mesmerizing

Not enough games support 21:9 natively.

I should be studying.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

but thats like 1000 and idd need a r9 290

I dont have 1400.

there is a big difference between 1400 and 500

 

But its not wide

 

Exactly, I think the only 21:9 monitor to go for is 3440x1440. 2560x1080 doesn't make sense to me. Your GPU budget isn't really enough for anything higher than 1080p ultra. 

CPU: 5930K @ 4.5GHz | GPU: Zotac GTX 980Ti AMP! Extreme edition @ 1503MHz/7400MHz | RAM: 16GB Corsair Dom Plat @ 2667MHz CAS 13 | Motherboard: Asus X99 Sabertooth | Boot Drive: 400GB Intel 750 Series NVMe SSD | PSU: Corsair HX1000i | Monitor: Dell U2713HM 1440p monitor

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

why not a get a 4k tv its wide well 16:9 *cough*

Current system - ThinkPad Yoga 460

ExSystems

Spoiler

Laptop - ASUS FX503VD

|| Case: NZXT H440 ❤️|| MB: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI || CPU: Skylake Chip || Graphics card : GTX 970 Strix || RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB || Storage:1TB WD+500GB WD + 120Gb HyperX savage|| Monitor: Dell U2412M+LG 24MP55HQ+Philips TV ||  PSU CX600M || 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

 

But its not wide

 

There are those 1440p 21:9 monitors that look amazing (like the LG one Linus reviewed) But they're over $1000........

 

Combines the best of both worlds :D

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Exactly, I think the only 21:9 monitor to go for is 3440x1440. 2560x1080 doesn't make sense to me. Your GPU budget isn't really enough for anything higher than 1080p ultra. 

Sure it is. a r9 280 could run 2560x1080 high/med

 

why not a get a 4k tv its wide well 16:9 *cough*

Its not a bigger FOV tho.

 

There are those 1440p 21:9 monitors that look amazing (like the LG one Linus reviewed) But they're over $1000........

 

Combines the best of both worlds :D

Massdrop is getting one for 800. BUt i dont have 800+400

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

bare in mind not all games support 21:9 though. i was in your position once but decided to stick to 1440p

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

bare in mind not all games support 21:9 though. i was in your position once but decided to stick to 1440p

Will dirt 3 and bf4 work?

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Will dirt 3 and bf4 work?

I've seen videos of both played in 21:9, not sure if native or "perfect widescreen"/"widescreen fixer" used.

I was drawn immediately to 21:9 but I've decided saving for the 1440p 21:9 screens will be worth the wait. Hopefully when I buy (probably early September) the market will have some competition and lower prices :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

I've seen videos of both played in 21:9, not sure if native or "perfect widescreen"/"widescreen fixer" used.

I was drawn immediately to 21:9 but I've decided saving for the 1440p 21:9 screens will be worth the wait. Hopefully when I buy (probably early September) the market will have some competition and lower prices :)

Massdrop getting the lg one 800$

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Massdrop getting the lg one 800$

And here I am all the way over in the UK :/

I'll be importing from Germany. It's about £650 there vs £840 here.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Get it, especially if you need more actual screen real estate.

We all need a daily check-up from the neck up to avoid stinkin' thinkin' which ultimately leads to the hardening of attitudes. - Zig Ziglar

The sad fact about atheists is that they stand for nothing while standing against things that have brought much good to the world. Now ain't that sad. - Anonymous

Replace fear with faith and fear will disappear. - Billy Cox  ......................................Also, Legalism, Education-bred Arrogance and Hubris-based Assumption are BULLSHIT.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Displays

×