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Gaming Monitor Recommendations
Posted on 2/11/24 at 5:44 pm
Posted on 2/11/24 at 5:44 pm
Okay, some of you may remember that I asked for PC recs a while back. I hesitated because I didn't want to drop that kind of money at the time. Well, Tuesday my PC just straight up died. So, $4800 later and my new PC will be here tomorrow.
It's running a 14900k, 32Gb DDR5 6000mhz RAM, & a 4090.
At this point I feel like I may as well upgrade my monitor as I was currently using two 1920x1080's. One was a 27" I used for YouTube or work apps. Then I gamed on an ASUS 24/27" (can't remember and don't feel like checking right now,
) 144mhz monitor.
I've done a little homework, but there's a lot to take in and there are plenty of differing opinions. So, naturally I'm looking for you guys' expertise.
Should I go straight 4k, or is 1440 the sweet spot? OLED worth it? 4k vs OLED...pricey to get both, but I think there are 1440 monitors that are OLED? Then there's curved...I thought that fad had died out years ago, lol. I've read that it helps immersion, but that your viewing angle is pretty set, otherwise there are issues.
I'm open to running dual monitors, even if I just buy one new monitor to game on and use one of my current to as my second for YT, work, reading, etc. One plus I did consider with a curved are the sizes, I guess I could run one and essentially have two monitors in function? But I'm also curious about some of the behemoths I've seen and games working on such resolutions.
I can give a full breakdown of my PC specs if needed. Essentially, I'm looking at upgrading my visuals and taking advantage of my 4090. If I can go with a single monitor instead of using two that would be nice. My price range is pretty flexible, again I just dropped that much money on the PC I want to fully utilize it.
I game a lot, watch YouTube & movies, and read books/work on documents with my PC. Also some light photo-editing. I have a pretty standard desk...although I may inquire about a good gaming desk later on...so, I'd say I sit back about 1 1/2 - 2 1/2ft from my monitor. Maybe 3+ if I'm reclined watching a movie or something.
As always, I appreciate the help.
It's running a 14900k, 32Gb DDR5 6000mhz RAM, & a 4090.
At this point I feel like I may as well upgrade my monitor as I was currently using two 1920x1080's. One was a 27" I used for YouTube or work apps. Then I gamed on an ASUS 24/27" (can't remember and don't feel like checking right now,
) 144mhz monitor. I've done a little homework, but there's a lot to take in and there are plenty of differing opinions. So, naturally I'm looking for you guys' expertise.
Should I go straight 4k, or is 1440 the sweet spot? OLED worth it? 4k vs OLED...pricey to get both, but I think there are 1440 monitors that are OLED? Then there's curved...I thought that fad had died out years ago, lol. I've read that it helps immersion, but that your viewing angle is pretty set, otherwise there are issues.
I'm open to running dual monitors, even if I just buy one new monitor to game on and use one of my current to as my second for YT, work, reading, etc. One plus I did consider with a curved are the sizes, I guess I could run one and essentially have two monitors in function? But I'm also curious about some of the behemoths I've seen and games working on such resolutions.
I can give a full breakdown of my PC specs if needed. Essentially, I'm looking at upgrading my visuals and taking advantage of my 4090. If I can go with a single monitor instead of using two that would be nice. My price range is pretty flexible, again I just dropped that much money on the PC I want to fully utilize it.
I game a lot, watch YouTube & movies, and read books/work on documents with my PC. Also some light photo-editing. I have a pretty standard desk...although I may inquire about a good gaming desk later on...so, I'd say I sit back about 1 1/2 - 2 1/2ft from my monitor. Maybe 3+ if I'm reclined watching a movie or something.
As always, I appreciate the help.
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Posted on 2/11/24 at 5:59 pm to Tom288
What type of games do you play?
Posted on 2/11/24 at 7:31 pm to Tom288
I think 1440p is still the sweet spot imo as you can max out all settings and still get 100+ fps. You are still getting a significant resolution bump over 1080p. Add HDR and ultrawide to the mix and it's amazing. Maybe in a couple more gpu genrations I'll look at going to 4K.
I have the Alienware AW3423DW and love it. I'm never going back to regular LED monitors.
I don't even really notice the slight curve on it. Though I don't think I'd like the sharper curve on something like the Samsung G9. Also I wouldn't go for something that wide either as alot of games don't support that aspect ratio natively.
I use my monitor for gaming, work and watching alot of youtube/twitch etc. Used to run a dual monitor setup but a single ultrawide is much more immersive experience for gaming.
I have the Alienware AW3423DW and love it. I'm never going back to regular LED monitors.
I don't even really notice the slight curve on it. Though I don't think I'd like the sharper curve on something like the Samsung G9. Also I wouldn't go for something that wide either as alot of games don't support that aspect ratio natively.
I use my monitor for gaming, work and watching alot of youtube/twitch etc. Used to run a dual monitor setup but a single ultrawide is much more immersive experience for gaming.
Posted on 2/11/24 at 10:36 pm to Tom288
Apparently, you will need a monitor with a fast refesh rate as well.
160 I think is pretty standard now. Will cost more $$ too.
160 I think is pretty standard now. Will cost more $$ too.
Posted on 2/12/24 at 3:54 pm to Tom288
Is it true that you can only hit 100hz when running 10bit on the DWF? Seems like a bit of downside.
ETA: See there's ways to get it to run using custom resolutions.
ETA: See there's ways to get it to run using custom resolutions.
This post was edited on 2/12/24 at 4:12 pm
Posted on 2/13/24 at 12:38 am to Tom288
Bought the Alienware DWF from Best Buy last evening. Open it up now and the fricking panel is cracked. *Bangs head on desk*
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