2560x1080, worth it?

[ristan99]

Hey guys, so I'm getting a few new parts in March for my new build and money might be tighter than I expected, so I've nixed the R9 Fury X and 2k 144Hz monitor for something I think will be more practical and less than 1,000 USD.

So my question for you guys is how much better is it running 2560 by 1080 as opposed to regular 1080p? I've never gamed at anything but 1920x1080 60Hz so I'm wondering if it'll make much difference. I play mostly MMO's, FPS, and sandbox-style survival games like ARK. Also some Elite Dangerous.

I thought frames per sec would be what I mostly wanted but now I'm not so sure. Sell me on it or talk me down.

Planned build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $0.00)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (Purchased For $0.00)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($314.99 @ Micro Center)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.98 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($12.23 @ Amazon)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($12.23 @ Amazon)

Monitor: LG 29UM67 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Trigger Z Wired Gaming Keyboard (Purchased For $0.00)

Mouse: Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse Wired Laser Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)

Headphones: Logitech G430 7.1 Channel Headset (Purchased For $0.00)

Other: Bitfenix Alchemy 2.0 Magnetic 30 LED Light Strip - 600mm - Red Model: BFA-MAG-60RK30-RP ($33.99)

Other: CableMod E-Series G2 / P2 Basic Cable Kit - Red Model: CM-EV2-BKIT-KR-R ($49.99)

Total: $986.27

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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[Fluffinator]

Not worth save up for 1440p

[zyntaxable]

For ultrawide 1440p is a must IMO

[IMPERIUS]

I have a 2560x1080p monitor and let me tell you, having this instead of normal 1080p is REALLY worth it, like the extra horizontal resolution is SUCH a lifesaver at work and in games the extra fov really gives you extra immersion. I'm loving my monitor and I bet you will become a fan of the res yourself