1080p TV vs 1440p ultrawide monitor

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
J

jakozak

Reputable
Feb 3, 2016
3
0
4,510
Hi, I have a 50' plasma (Samsung PN51F8500) for gaming but am considering switching to an ultrawide monitor (Samsung CF791) as the plasma sometimes gets image retention. I play rpg/action games like Fallout 4, RE 7, Witcher 3, MGSV, etc. I have an r9 390 now but wouldn't mind upgrading if it's warranted.

Is 1440p/100hz that much of an upgrade over 1080p/60hz? Does Freesync really make a difference? Should I stick with the TV or go with the monitor?
 
Solution
Eximo
Well that depends a lot on you. I think you have listed mostly single player games. If the ghosting bothers you that much, then you should consider a monitor that supports ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur)

3440x1440 is a nice wide format and good pixel density at 34", but your 50" screen is quite a bit bigger, so you can sit farther away from it, but has a much lower pixel density.

Freesync is a good choice when your GPU is underpowered, and 3440x1440 will certainly put a strain on a R9-390. In which case you can either adjust settings to achieve frame rate like you would with a normal monitor, or let free-sync determine the frame rate your GPU can handle at any give moment. There will be no screen tearing (unless the FPS drops below the...
Sort by date Sort by votes
Eximo

Eximo

Titan
Ambassador
May 27, 2010
25,982
4,261
139,340
Well that depends a lot on you. I think you have listed mostly single player games. If the ghosting bothers you that much, then you should consider a monitor that supports ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur)

3440x1440 is a nice wide format and good pixel density at 34", but your 50" screen is quite a bit bigger, so you can sit farther away from it, but has a much lower pixel density.

Freesync is a good choice when your GPU is underpowered, and 3440x1440 will certainly put a strain on a R9-390. In which case you can either adjust settings to achieve frame rate like you would with a normal monitor, or let free-sync determine the frame rate your GPU can handle at any give moment. There will be no screen tearing (unless the FPS drops below the freesync threshold)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom