Ultrawide monitors are overrated, here's why I use a 4K TV instead

Re:Ultrawide monitors are overrated, here's why I use a 4K T... by jasonjmcghee on Monday June 13, 2022 @03:49PM (#31730823)

I use a 27" 4K IPS @ 144Hz. I upgraded from a 60HZ 1440p at the same size, and it was a massive upgrade. Once you go to this pixel density, it's hard to go back. Similarly to 120Hz, if you do any sort blender / modeling, or other graphical applications - it's a completely different experience.

Both the pixel density and refresh rate, coupled with a backlight onto the wall, reduce the eye strain so much. I can't imagine sitting a foot away from a TV.

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Re:Ultrawide monitors are overrated, here's why I use a 4K T... by IYasha on Thursday June 16, 2022 @04:52AM (#31763824)

I got a 4K display and regret it. Going back to 2K because 4K:

- requires lots of wasted processing power - hard to see without messing with fonts (again, more processing power) - have to zoom in to work with pixel precision - not many programs/games actually support 4K resolution - older games look terrible - only good for LOOKING at photos, rarely actually editing (again, because of constant zooming) - probably good for 4K movies, but 4K BDs are almost impossible to watch on a PCs I'd move to 2K CRT.

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Re:Ultrawide monitors are overrated, here's why I use a 4K T... by Deritio on Monday June 13, 2022 @04:13PM (#31731153)

I think 27" and 4k is a nice sweet point for a desktop screen.

I'm still waiting for one who doesn't have a fan in it.

Which o e do you have?

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Re:Ultrawide monitors are overrated, here's why I use a 4K T... by theandrewbailey on Monday June 13, 2022 @04:46PM (#31731558)

Not previous poster, but I have a Samsung LS28AG700NNXZA

Some monitors have fans? That's news to me, I've never had a monitor that did. Didn't know they were common enough to make it an explicit deal breaker.

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Re:Ultrawide monitors are overrated, here's why I use a 4K T... by Deritio on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @06:34AM (#31736969)

I have a 2k 27" and wanted to upgrade to 4k for a while but only with above 100hz and IPS.

The first displays were just super expensive and the second generation consumer gamer displays have fans in it.

I also was surprised that a display can have a fan but was a no go for me as displays normally live very long.

I will have a look at yours and the LG one :-)

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Re:Ultrawide monitors are overrated, here's why I use a 4K T... by jasonjmcghee on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @01:45AM (#31735163)

LG 27GN950

No fan, includes a wall backlight. Surprisingly cheap for a G-Sync 4k @ 144Hz - $699 not on sale.

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