Anyone gone from 23" to 27" both at 1080p?

McSasquatch · 12-05-2013 11:54pm #1

As the title really - I'm currently gaming on a 23" 1920*1080 monitor but every now and then I toy with the idea of going for a larger screen. I game at 120Hz so 1440P isn't an option, leaving a 27" also at 1920*1080 the only viable alternative.

Has anyone here made that move, and if so, was it wort it at all? Obviously, the bigger screen would be lovely, but not sure if IQ takes too much of a hit from the lower pixel density. All feedback appreciated!

BloodBath · 13-05-2013 12:23am

Have you considered the Qnix 27" 1440p korean monitors that overclock to 120hz? Try the catleap post for more info.

McSasquatch · 13-05-2013 1:32am

BloodBath wrote: »

Have you considered the Qnix 27" 1440p korean monitors that overclock to 120hz? Try the catleap post for more info.

Yeah, did cross my mind, though 1440P at 120Hz would require a lot more GPU power than I currently have (or can likely afford with a new build). Thanks for the suggestion though - I'll definitely look into it further!

AlmightyCushion · 13-05-2013 1:35am

I'd only use a 27" 1080P screen for gaming or movies. For normal computer usage the resolution would be cack.

cgarrad · 13-05-2013 1:39am

27" 1080P is terrible ;-)

McSasquatch · 13-05-2013 1:52am

Alrighty so, I'll bin that idea!

glynf · 13-05-2013 9:12pm

I use 3 of these 27" Samsung's for gaming, and find them brilliant. When I got them first I thought 1080p might look rubbish at 27", but I find them great-I sit about 600mm from the centre screen though.

Had a Dell u2711 for a few days, though colours looked a bit more vibrant, I much prefer the smoothness & zero blur of 120hzmuch easier on the eyes when gaming.

Would love to go to higher res, but personally I'm not convinced about overclocked A- 1440 panels lasting the pace. I love eyefinity, but 7680x1440 would mean serious grunt to even get over 60FPS, my CF 7970's would struggle.

McSasquatch · 13-05-2013 9:53pm

Thanks for the feedback glynf. I'm using the Samsung A700 here and it was indeed their 27" monitors I was considering.

Serephucus · 13-05-2013 10:20pm

I love those monitors. It's a real pity that I need a VESA mount, or I'd have seriously considered those. (Glossy panel is also a minus, though with looks like that...)

I've been considering jumping to 27" 1080p as well, though given my situation, it's the type of thing I'd ideally want to try out before I commit to a monitor. It might happen that 2560 is completely doable, I just don't know.

McSasquatch · 13-05-2013 10:46pm

I hear ya Serephucus. Unfortunately, can't think of a single place where I might see one running in the flesh.

Anyone gone from 23" to 27" both at 1080p?

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