Posted February 22, 2017 As the title says, Which would you prefer, My use case would be mostly games with the added bit of Photo editing. Main Rig: Intel Core i7 4790k, R9 280x, EVGA 500 watt 80puls bronze, 32GB Ram HyperX, 120GB Kingston SSD, 1tb WD Blue, Asus sabertooth Z97, Aerocool A800 Router: Pentium G3220, 8GB Ram, No idea what board,250 Watt PSU, 320gb Seagate Drive Personal Devices: OnePlus3, Kindle Fire HDX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2017 48 minutes ago, georgeLH said: As the title says, Which would you prefer, My use case would be mostly games with the added bit of Photo editing. For mostly games I'd say the ultra wide. Just because some games will make use of the extra width you get with a 21:9 monitor. Whereas with two 16:9 monitors, you can only ever use one as your primary one for games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2017 Author 1 minute ago, OPSJono said: For mostly games I'd say the ultra wide. Just because some games will make use of the extra width you get with a 21:9 monitor. Whereas with two 16:9 monitors, you can only ever use one as your primary one for games. Okay, thanks for the Input. Main Rig: Intel Core i7 4790k, R9 280x, EVGA 500 watt 80puls bronze, 32GB Ram HyperX, 120GB Kingston SSD, 1tb WD Blue, Asus sabertooth Z97, Aerocool A800 Router: Pentium G3220, 8GB Ram, No idea what board,250 Watt PSU, 320gb Seagate Drive Personal Devices: OnePlus3, Kindle Fire HDX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2017 1 minute ago, georgeLH said: Okay, thanks for the Input. I would add however, I use a 2560x1440p monitor, with a secondary 1080p one off to the side to hold random stuff. And I looked up the ultrawide you've mentioned. I would recommend looking at a 3440x1440 ultra wide. (I really don't like going back to only 1080p at work, I miss the extra height I get from 1440p). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2017 Author 1 minute ago, OPSJono said: I would add however, I use a 2560x1440p monitor, with a secondary 1080p one off to the side to hold random stuff. And I looked up the ultrawide you've mentioned. I would recommend looking at a 3440x1440 ultra wide. (I really don't like going back to only 1080p at work, I miss the extra height I get from 1440p). Thanks again, My Budget is about £350 Main Rig: Intel Core i7 4790k, R9 280x, EVGA 500 watt 80puls bronze, 32GB Ram HyperX, 120GB Kingston SSD, 1tb WD Blue, Asus sabertooth Z97, Aerocool A800 Router: Pentium G3220, 8GB Ram, No idea what board,250 Watt PSU, 320gb Seagate Drive Personal Devices: OnePlus3, Kindle Fire HDX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2017 1 minute ago, georgeLH said: Thanks again, My Budget is about £350 Ah damn. I was just about to link this one: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/34-lg-34um88c-ultra-wide-monitor-ips-panel-3440x1440-5ms-speakers-displayport-v12-2xhdmi-20-headphon About £160 more than the one in your title. (https://www.scan.co.uk/products/34-lg-34um68-ultrawide-219-amd-freesync-2560x1080-ips-14ms-2x-7w-speakers-dp-v12-2x-hdmi-v14-black) If you could stretch the extra, you'll love it and never go back to only 1080p again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2017 Author 1 minute ago, OPSJono said: Ah damn. I was just about to link this one: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/34-lg-34um88c-ultra-wide-monitor-ips-panel-3440x1440-5ms-speakers-displayport-v12-2xhdmi-20-headphon About £160 more than the one in your title. (https://www.scan.co.uk/products/34-lg-34um68-ultrawide-219-amd-freesync-2560x1080-ips-14ms-2x-7w-speakers-dp-v12-2x-hdmi-v14-black) If you could stretch the extra, you'll love it and never go back to only 1080p again Yikes that a hella of a stretch Thanks for the input ill keep looking. Main Rig: Intel Core i7 4790k, R9 280x, EVGA 500 watt 80puls bronze, 32GB Ram HyperX, 120GB Kingston SSD, 1tb WD Blue, Asus sabertooth Z97, Aerocool A800 Router: Pentium G3220, 8GB Ram, No idea what board,250 Watt PSU, 320gb Seagate Drive Personal Devices: OnePlus3, Kindle Fire HDX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, georgeLH said: Yikes that a hella of a stretch Thanks for the input ill keep looking. Wait hold on, I just looked up the first of the two options you're asking about, and they're both the same resolution? (Sorry I assumed the 2x monitors were 16:9 as that's usually the common question). I use two 24" 1080p monitors in work, and for coding/working they're pretty good. Now I know they're both the same res I'm not so sure on my original recommendation. I'd probably go for the 2x monitors, more places to put other windows is good (as long as you have the desk space) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2017 Author 1 minute ago, OPSJono said: Wait hold on, I just looked up the first of the two options you're asking about, and they're both the same resolution? (Sorry I assumed the 2x monitors were 16:9 as that's usually the common question). I use two 24" 1080p monitors in work, and for coding/working they're pretty good. Now I know they're both the same res I'm not so sure on my original recommendation. I'd probably go for the 2x monitors, more places to put other windows is good (as long as you have the desk space) Ahh i was womdering about that because you mentioned 16:9 and it didnt sound right That was the origanl question anyways because for two of them is about the same as the 34 inch model. Main Rig: Intel Core i7 4790k, R9 280x, EVGA 500 watt 80puls bronze, 32GB Ram HyperX, 120GB Kingston SSD, 1tb WD Blue, Asus sabertooth Z97, Aerocool A800 Router: Pentium G3220, 8GB Ram, No idea what board,250 Watt PSU, 320gb Seagate Drive Personal Devices: OnePlus3, Kindle Fire HDX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, georgeLH said: Ahh i was womdering about that because you mentioned 16:9 and it didnt sound right That was the origanl question anyways because for two of them is about the same as the 34 inch model. Yeah, I'd get the 2x 25" The 25" also has 5ms response time much better, compared to the 34" 14ms. (though the 34 has Freesync). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 22, 2017 Author 2 minutes ago, OPSJono said: Yeah, I'd get the 2x 25" The 25" also has 5ms response time much better, compared to the 34" 14ms. (though the 34 has Freesync). Okay Cool, appreciate the Input. Main Rig: Intel Core i7 4790k, R9 280x, EVGA 500 watt 80puls bronze, 32GB Ram HyperX, 120GB Kingston SSD, 1tb WD Blue, Asus sabertooth Z97, Aerocool A800 Router: Pentium G3220, 8GB Ram, No idea what board,250 Watt PSU, 320gb Seagate Drive Personal Devices: OnePlus3, Kindle Fire HDX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted February 23, 2017 4 hours ago, georgeLH said: As the title says, Which would you prefer, My use case would be mostly games with the added bit of Photo editing. 25" ultrawides are tiny. I would say to avoid them. Forum Rules | Guide to Display Cables / Adapters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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