Question 1440p Monitor, trying to keep the desktop at 1080p but still game at 1440p ?

[Sparkster2348]

I recently purchased a LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor, and gaming on it at 1440p is great, no concerns. (Previously running a 1080p monitor).

However when I log in remotely to work I note that my work system is optimized for 1080p. So the font is really difficult to read and gives me a headache no matter how much I increase or decrease the size of my font.
I managed to get around this by setting the resolution of my monitor to 1080p and now it's fine.

Whilst I am glad I have a solution, its a bit of a pain having to constantly switch back and fourth between resolutions, is there a way where I can set the desktop resolution to 1080p, but have it switch over automatically to 1440p in games?

 

[DSzymborski]

Have your system resolution at 1080p and set the game settings to 1440p.

 

[Aeacus]

However when I log in remotely to work I note that my work system is optimized for 1080P.

For 2nd option, optimize the work system to 1440p, so you can keep 1440p all around.

 

[Sparkster2348]

Have your system resolution at 1080p and set the game settings to 1440p.

I tried this as the obvious work around, but setting the system res to 1080p seems to lock out the 1440p option in games, and it only allows me to go to 1080p ?

 

[Sparkster2348]

For 2nd option, optimize the work system to 1440p, so you can keep 1440p all around.

I tried this as well, but I can't seem to get the display size to be the same, I've tried 125% - 150% and manual sizes in between, but it was a no go.

I also need to change the picture mode from 'Gaming' to 'Reading' and the overdrive mode from 'Fast' to 'Normal' So its fine I'll just have to get used to my little routine before and after work.

I guess its the sacrifice you make for a more budget friendly panel.

 

[Aeacus]

I guess its the sacrifice you make for a more budget friendly panel.

How about dual monitor setup? You did have a monitor prior the LG, right? This way, you could work on your 1080p monitor and game on 1440p one. Should be doable.

 

[Sparkster2348]

How about dual monitor setup? You did have a monitor prior the LG, right? This way, you could work on your 1080p monitor and game on 1440p one. Should be doable.

Gave it to my daughter along with my old PC