Is This monitor worth it for gaming (21:9 2560x1080 LG 29um67)

[ajsski99]

Hello, i am currently looking to buy an LG 29um67 monitor and wondered if it was worth it. i will primarily be using the monitor for widescreen gaming and light video editing and Photoshop use.
so my question is, is the monitor worth it for these tasks or should i stick to the Samsung 1080p TV i'm currently using.

all replies are much appreciated, Ajsski99

 

[pasow]

I bought one of those for my parents recently to replace the decade old duel monitors they had. it has a great picture, and supposedly supports free sync! i wasn't noticing any ghosting issues in regular desktop usage, however i haven't had a change to test it formally, nor for gaming as there computer is also quite old. one thing i do know though is a lot of games do not support 21:9 aspect ratios so you will run in to issues with some titles, especially older ones.

Given you do not list the model number of the Samsung TV you are using i can not make a comparison.

 

[ajsski99]

I bought one of those for my parents recently to replace the decade old duel monitors they had. it has a great picture, and supposedly supports free sync! i wasn't noticing any ghosting issues in regular desktop usage, however i haven't had a change to test it formally, nor for gaming as there computer is also quite old. one thing i do know though is a lot of games do not support 21:9 aspect ratios so you will run in to issues with some titles, especially older ones.

Given you do not list the model number of the Samsung TV you are using i can not make a comparison.

how do i find out the model number of my tv?

 

[pasow]

typically it is on one of the stickers on the rear of the TV.
in most situations a monitor will have better picture quality and lower input lag than a TV.

 

[ajsski99]

typically it is on one of the stickers on the rear of the TV.
in most situations a monitor will have better picture quality and lower input lag than a TV.

my tv at the moment is a : samsung ue22f5000ak

 

[pasow]

typically it is on one of the stickers on the rear of the TV.
in most situations a monitor will have better picture quality and lower input lag than a TV.

my tv at the moment is a : samsung ue22f5000ak

yeah, it should be better. if my research is correct, that TV utilizes a TN panel, is smaller, and came out a while ago.
http://www.game-debate.com/monitor/index.php?mon_id=1808&monitor=Samsung%20UE22F5000AK%2022inch