[SOLVED] curved monitor for gaming

[isokissa69]

i ma getting a new gaming monitor and i dont know if i should get curved or flat one? i sit about 70 cm away from monitor and the gaming monitor has 1800r curve i play like e-sports games and some other games

 

[sla70r]

I would try them out if you can at a store, as it really comes down to opinion at the end of the day.

 

[WildCard999]

Budget?

Games?

I agree with sla70r, if you can see them up and running in the store that's the best way to do it.

 

[jay.wooster]

To be honest i went from a 27" 1080p 60Hz Flat Screen to a 34" Curved 1440p 120Hz (1900R) monitor and as much as it pains me to say i don't think it was worth the AUD$1600 (about USD $1100) that i paid for it - Alienware AW3418DW.

Immersion into gaming happens on any sized screen, just a fraction quicker on a larger screen, including a curved screen but in hindsight i wish i had bought a 4K monitor for my rig given how potent it is. I don't think you need to go curved for the sake of it, once you use it for a little while you dont even notice the curve....

If i had two of these screens i would think the immersion would be much greater as i would feel surrounded....

 

[isokissa69]

Budget?

Games?

I agree with sla70r, if you can see them up and running in the store that's the best way to do it.

my pudget is 300euros and i usually play csgo,cod ww2, pubg, gta v

 

[isokissa69]

I would try them out if you can at a store, as it really comes down to opinion at the end of the day.

i went to one store and they did not have any curved monitors but i think im going to another one

 

[Dugimodo]

I think the curve is worthwhile on an ultrawide but not on a 16:9 personally. I bought a cheap 2560 x 1080 34" ultrawide because I wasn't sure I would like the apsect ratio and didn't want to spend over $1k to find out. Turns out I really do and am considering a better ultrawide next time.

I notice if you don't sit absolutley square on to the monitor it's width and the distance to the far side becomes very apparent and you can get quite a noticable angle with even a small amount of turning your body so I can see how a slight curve would help a little.

 

[jay.wooster]

Given that game list you have you want to focus on high refresh rates mate, you want 144Hz minimum, preferably 200+ is great for CS:GO and PUBG, you should focus on that above everything else. Can you list your system specs and we can help more....

 

[WildCard999]

To be honest i went from a 27" 1080p 60Hz Flat Screen to a 34" Curved 1440p 120Hz (1900R) monitor and as much as it pains me to say i don't think it was worth the AUD$1600 (about USD $1100) that i paid for it - Alienware AW3418DW.

Immersion into gaming happens on any sized screen, just a fraction quicker on a larger screen, including a curved screen but in hindsight i wish i had bought a 4K monitor for my rig given how potent it is. I don't think you need to go curved for the sake of it, once you use it for a little while you dont even notice the curve....

If i had two of these screens i would think the immersion would be much greater as i would feel surrounded....

Budget?

Games?

I agree with sla70r, if you can see them up and running in the store that's the best way to do it.

my pudget is 300euros and i usually play csgo,cod ww2, pubg, gta v

For that budget I'd pass on curved as you won't really be able to get a large enough screen to make it worth it imho. I'd either go Asus VG248QE (1080P/144hz/TN) *competitive* or LG 29" 2560x1080P/IPS/75hz. Not as competitive but your do get the extra peripheral.

 

[isokissa69]

Given that game list you have you want to focus on high refresh rates mate, you want 144Hz minimum, preferably 200+ is great for CS:GO and PUBG, you should focus on that above everything else. Can you list your system specs and we can help more....

ryzen 5 1600, gtx 1070, 16gb of ram, i think i am getting one of these
MSI Optix G24C
Acer KG251QF
both are around 300 euros

 

[jay.wooster]

Id take the VA panel of the MSI monitor mate but your call !!!