Stuck between two monitor options your opinions / suggestions welcome

kurthalamue

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I am building my own computer and will be using it for rendering and architecture work (CAD, 3D modeling) and also for gaming. I originally was looking at the ultra wide LG. I couldn't go bigger than the 25" due to the budget but after more research it looks like I might have issues with some games and other things not being optimized for the 21:9 ratio. Also I estimated the screen height to be just over 9" which feel short. The other is a 16:9 ratio so no issues there but obviously not as wide. I am attaching the full build so you have an idea of everything I am working with. Both monitors are shown there. Thanks for taking a second to give me your input.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($147.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.62 @ Mac Mall)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: LG 25UM56-P 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1805.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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