21:9 or 16:9

By HeroXLazer
February 17, 2016 in Displays

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Go to solution Solved by AstroBenny, February 17, 2016

21:9 Can be a pain with some games that don't support it.

I'd go 16:9

Posted February 17, 2016

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Posted February 17, 2016

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21:9 Can be a pain with some games that don't support it.

I'd go 16:9

I don't like 2D games...I just couldn't get into them.. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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Posted February 17, 2016

It depends what you are doing with them. If you are gaming, then a 16:9 is a good option. If you don't game at all then a 21:9 is better for side by side windows.

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