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27 inch monitors not used?

  • 05-07-2013 9:04am
    #1
    Branoic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,742 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I've noticed in the various builds discussed on the forum that large 27" monitors seem to be pretty scarce, and I'm wondering why this is?

    Is it down to budgetary concerns? I'm assuming to run demanding games at full settings on such a large screen would require a larger investment in the graphics card being used, so the cost of the total build is bumped up with the card and obviously the extra expense of the monitor itself.

    Or are there any other reasons why most monitors seem to be 22 - 24? Are there disadvantages I'm not aware of?


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  • #2
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    The size isn't important when it comes to the power needed. The resolution is though. For gaming a 27" 1080p monitor would be fine and reasonably priced. There are 1440p 27" monitors as well though. These have twice the amount of pixels as 1080p monitors but need a lot more pc power to run games at reasonable frame rates on.

    If you are going to be at a desk sitting close to the monitor then 27" is too big for most people as well.

    22" - 24" is the sweet spot for 1080p. Pixel density will drop off on larger monitors. I love playing on my 50" 1080p plasma but a smaller 1080p screen will usually look better because of the higher pixel density. That's why 27" 1440p looks so amazing.


  • #3
    Branoic
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    Thanks for the info. I'd be coming from a 1440p 27" iMac and the screen in absolutely amazing. I was a PC person for years but swapped to mac about 4 years ago, now ready to jump back. I don't think I'd like to sacrifice the size or resolution I'm used to now - what 1440 27" monitors would you recommend?

    I'd also like to go with a touch monitor but do they come in 1440? I really like the touch Acer models but they're 1080.


  • #4
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    I don't know about touch screens tbh.

    You have a few options. You can get good 27" 1440p screens from korea for around €250-€300. Check the catleap monitor club thread. Check the last few pages for the most recent things people have been buying. Picture wise they would be just as good as the mac screen. They are made by the same people.

    If you want something branded with easier return options then your looking at about €500-€600.


  • #5
    NTMK
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    No touch 1440p screens around yet. 1080ps are only just starting to show up


  • #6
    Danger781
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    If you're sitting close enough to a 27" monitor to use it as a touch screen you're doing it wrong.


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  • #7
    Monotype
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    €500 ATM for the Dell U2713HM, which is considerably lower than they used to be.
    http://www.komplett.ie/komplett/product/zkb_04rand/20177535/

    Not as low as the Korean imports, but less issues if anything goes wrong and more features such as adjustability and connections (ex a possible overclocking advantage that a few imports have).


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