Looking to buy large ~42" display for gaming / movies

[airwalkrr]

Howdy all! I have a 40" 1080p which I've been using as my primary display for gaming and its developed artifacts which I can't seem to do much about so it's time for a replacement.

I'm in the USA. Primary use of the monitor is gaming (Overwatch, GTA V, Witcher 3, Civ 6, etc.), although I also use it to watch streaming videos. For resolution I am happy with 1920x1080 although my computer can easily go a bit higher and maintain a 60+ frame rate even while running two displays. I'd like a screen size similar to what I have now: a range of 40" to 46" is what I prefer. Refresh rate of 60 Hz is fine.

My budget is ideally around $500, but I am willing to go higher for quality. Quality hardware is preferred. I would like for the display to last 10 years or more. I've traditionally gone with Samsung and ASUS displays, but I am not married to them. Any quality brand is fine with me. I do prefer reputable online retailers and have both Amazon Prime and ShopRunner.

I'm just replacing a primary display for a desktop. I have a single 980 TI GPU which can support up to four displays, but I have no need for that many. I like the picture I get from DVI dual-link, but HDMI and Display Port work well too so I'm not particular about that. My GPU supports all three.

Thank you very much for the help and recommendations!

 

[airwalkrr]

I've been looking on my own. I found this monitor seems to have good reviews for gaming.

BenQ XR3501

It does seems a bit expensive for the resolution. But I'm trying to give an example of something I think I might like. I did say my budget was a bit lower, but that's not a huge concern to be honest.

It seems like it would be great for gaming while sitting at the desktop, but I'm also wondering how good it would look from about 9-10 feet away, because I sometimes sit back on the couch to watch movies. (This is why I have the large screen to begin with.) Seems it might be a bit small in that regard. Also, does the fact that it's curved have an appreciable impact on the view from that distance?

Any suggestions along this or a similar style monitor?

 

[airwalkrr]

I probably also should have pointed out I am partially deaf, so I need to watch movies with subtitles. This is part of the reason for needing a large screen but not necessarily needing high resolution. If I can't read the subtitles while sitting on the couch the display is only doing part of its job.

 

[MrMakapuu]

Stick to a 40"-42" 4K Samsung for gaming and if you cant get Samsung then get Sony. Anything bigger is too big believe me I tried.
Im also thinking about getting a new monitor or HDTV but my budget is $1000 and am thinking of getting something 30" to 40"
Samsung seem quicker for gaming while Sony seem slightly nicer for movies just my 2 cents. Ive have both. Other brands might be a tad faster but imagewise you cant beat Sony or Samsung!!

As for subtitles I watch all my movies online nowadays and theres always options for subtitles.

Cheack this place out for help!

https://displaylag.com/best-low-input-lag-tvs-gaming-by-gamers/

 

[airwalkrr]

Thank you for your suggestion, MrMakapuu!

So this looks like it's right about what I'm looking for: Samsung UN40MU6300FXZA

The price is certainly right, and the brand is one I trust for quality. Looks like it will be great for video. It is definitely an upgrade from the display I currently have. Any concerns I should have about gaming with this display?

 

[airwalkrr]

I went ahead and bought the television listed above after doing some research on it. I think it will serve me well. Thanks again for your help!