Is 23.8" too small for 1440p?

[Rob_Reckless6]

hey guys, I'm looking to upgrade my rig to a 1070 and was wondering about the options I have for 1440p gaming. My question is are 23.8" displays too small for 1440p gaming? I know that most people recomend a 32" monitor for 4k, but I haven't read anything about 1440p monitors and 23.8" dispalys. I am considering getting the Acer Predator XB241YU 23.8" G Sync monitor for $500 US. Is this a good deal? Or should I save up and get a 27" 1440p monitor. They're like $200-$300 more tho, is it worth the extra money that it costs? thanks guys

 

[CTurbo]

Honestly it just depends on how close you sit to the monitor. If you're at a desk just a couple of feet away, it would be fine.

You can get 75hz 27" 1440p monitors for well under $400USD and 144hz 27" 1440p monitors for under $500USD

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/monitor/#r=256001440&sort=a8&page=1&H=120,240

 

[envy14tpe]

Absolutely not. I prefer higher ppi or dpi. I wanted a good 1440p at 24" but it didn't exist and had to get 27". For 27" you gotta get 1440p. If you want 30"+ then 4k is best. With that said...

Fast 1440p G-sync is gorgeous.

 

[CelicaGT]

I'm on a couple 25" screens at 1440p and very happy with this as I can ditch AA in many games, at 27" I likely would have needed it still. I picked these displays precisely because they were a higher resolution at nearly the same size as my old 1080p displays (24"), thus reducing the appearance of aliasing.