1080p vs 1440p, is it worth the upgrade?

[Legolessed]

When i upgraded from 720p to 1080p everything felt super crisp and eeything looked amazing. Would i get a similar feeling if i upgraded from 1080p to a 1440p ultrawide? is it worth the insane cost of an ultrawide? or should i go for a cheaper 1080p ultrawide?

[ARikozuM]

I'd say go for it. I would consider getting a 75 or 100hz monitor if you can afford them as well.

[Legolessed]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

I'd say go for it. I would consider getting a 75 or 100hz monitor if you can afford them as well.

ok. so upgrading to 1440p is more worth it? i am only running an overclocked r7 250. will i need a graphics card upgrade to run games like minecraft and from the depths?

[NPSTR107]

I'm planning to get an X34 Ultrawide, because the resolution and the size is a step above what I'm currently using. (24" Samsung SyncMaster 1080p)

[ARikozuM]

Just now, Legolessed said:

ok. so upgrading to 1440p is more worth it? i am only running an overclocked r7 250. will i need a graphics card upgrade to run games like minecraft and from the depths?

From the Depths, no idea.

Minecraft, not likely.

 

For me, 1080 was a good upgrade over triple 720 but once I got the triple setup going it was much better. I'm advocating for ultrawide. The resolution is up to you.

[Legolessed]

2 minutes ago, NPSTR107 said:

I'm planning to get an X34 Ultrawide, because the resolution and the size is a step above what I'm currently using. (24" 1080p)

i have a 23 inch samsung syncmaster b2330

[Legolessed]

1 minute ago, ARikozuM said:

From the Depths, no idea.

Minecraft, not likely.

 

For me, 1080 was a good upgrade over triple 720 but once I got the triple setup going it was much better. I'm advocating for ultrawide. The resolution is up to you.

is there much a huge difference in looks like there is with 720p to 1080p?

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, Legolessed said:

is there much a huge difference in looks like there is with 720p to 1080p?

1440 is a noticeable improvement over 1080, but the improvement of the ultrawide is better since many games support the resolution without issue. If you'd consider a 1080 ultrawide, go for one that high refresh to use alongside your current monitor.

[SCHISCHKA]

12 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

minecraft

dont get a 1440 for minecraft

[Legolessed]

Just now, SCHISCHKA said:

dont get a 1440 for minecraft

i mainly want a bigger screen. i dont only play minecraft, its just none of the games i do play are very intensive. And from the depths is heavily cpu bound.

[zMeul]

14 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

is there much a huge difference in looks like there is with 720p to 1080p?

720p - 921600 pixels

1080p - 2073600 pixels

1440p - 3686400 pixels

 

it's a big difference

but, going from 720p to 1080p is more than double, less going from 1080p to 1440p

[Legolessed]

2 minutes ago, zMeul said:

720p - 921600 pixels

1080p - 2073600 pixels

1440p - 3686400 pixels

 

it's a big difference

but, going from 720p to 1080p is more than double, less going from 1080p to 1440p

i wish there was like a 1220p monitor

[Legolessed]

20 minutes ago, zMeul said:

720p - 921600 pixels

1080p - 2073600 pixels

1440p - 3686400 pixels

 

it's a big difference

but, going from 720p to 1080p is more than double, less going from 1080p to 1440p

 

25 minutes ago, SCHISCHKA said:

dont get a 1440 for minecraft

 

25 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

1440 is a noticeable improvement over 1080, but the improvement of the ultrawide is better since many games support the resolution without issue. If you'd consider a 1080 ultrawide, go for one that high refresh to use alongside your current monitor.

 

37 minutes ago, NPSTR107 said:

I'm planning to get an X34 Ultrawide, because the resolution and the size is a step above what I'm currently using. (24" Samsung SyncMaster 1080p)

is this a good deal? https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ele/5924509488.html and would this monitor be a good upgrade from my samsung syncmaster?

[Sirmat]

5 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

 

 

 

is this a good deal? https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ele/5924509488.html

its a 1080p 27" so no

[ARikozuM]

4 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

 

 

 

is this a good deal? https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ele/5924509488.html

Can you see it in person? I would check it for dead pixels and color accuracy.

[vong]

8 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

 

 

 

is this a good deal? https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ele/5924509488.html

Try and get an LG 1440p ultrawide if you can afford it. You'll regret not going ultrawide and you will never go back to 16:9 when you get a 21:9

[Legolessed]

2 minutes ago, vong said:

Try and get an LG 1440p ultrawide if you can afford it. You'll regret not going ultrawide and you will never go back to 16:9 when you get a 21:9

i dont really want to spend more than $100 which is why im going used.

[Legolessed]

6 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

Can you see it in person? I would check it for dead pixels and color accuracy.

ya

[Legolessed]

7 minutes ago, Sirmat said:

its a 1080p 27" so no

its 27 inch though. thats 4 inches bigger than what i have now. isnt that a good improvement?

[vong]

2 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

i dont really want to spend more than $100 which is why im going used.

Well $100 ain't gonna get you much. Ultrawides are well worth it.

 

[Legolessed]

7 minutes ago, vong said:

Well $100 ain't gonna get you much. Ultrawides are well worth it.

 

http://www.kmart.com/upstar-28inch-4k-uhd-led-monitor/p-012W008507308001P?sid=KDx01192011x000001&gclid=CjwKEAiA7ejCBRDlp8uF6ezPnjoSJAAPED7MjD7m8TE3_N6fIt27N1zKfK51q41LQ2a7xqjMb-2nrxoCdtHw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds WHAT??!!?!?!?!?!?!?!!? its a 4k 28 inch

[vong]

2 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

http://www.kmart.com/upstar-28inch-4k-uhd-led-monitor/p-012W008507308001P?sid=KDx01192011x000001&gclid=CjwKEAiA7ejCBRDlp8uF6ezPnjoSJAAPED7MjD7m8TE3_N6fIt27N1zKfK51q41LQ2a7xqjMb-2nrxoCdtHw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds WHAT??!!?!?!?!?!?!?!!? its a 4k 28 inch

Well if you want a cheap product then get it. You get what you pay for.

[Legolessed]

Just now, vong said:

Well if you want a cheap product then get it. You get what you pay for.

whats wrong with it?

[vong]

3 minutes ago, Legolessed said:

whats wrong with it?

Do you really think a $100 4k monitor by an unknown manufacturer is going to be any good? I sure as hell don't.

[Legolessed]

Just now, vong said:

Do you really think a $100 4k monitor by an unknown manufacturer is going to be any good? I sure as hell don't.

the reviews are not bad.