monitor size to distance

[Pcstarter]

hi!
so...
is 24 inch monitor too small for 1080p gaming if i am sitiing about 2 feet/60 cm from the monitor?

 

[Dunlop0078]

No. I wouldn't go any bigger than 24in with a 1080p monitor personally, pixel density starts to get a bit sparse when you go too much bigger than that in my opinion.

 

[King_V]

At 2-1/2 feet from my eyes, I thought a 1080p at 27 inches was comfortable. It's really very subjective to each person's vision, though.

If you can find a store that has monitors on display, I would very strongly recommend going and seeing what looks right to you.

 

[Illias Illtempered]

hi!
so...
is 24 inch monitor too small for 1080p gaming if i am sitiing about 2 feet/60 cm from the monitor?

THX recommends a field-of-view of 40 degrees or less for a 16:9 HDTV and has developed a formula for determining the ideal viewing distance from seat to screen: Screen Diagonal (inches) / 0.84 = Recommended Viewing Distance (inches). This would mean that for a distance of 2 feet that a diagonal screen size of just a little over 20 inches (20.16 inches to be exact) would be optimal.

 

[boju]

As above, there is a standard but it's hard to certify for everyone. Viewing distance is preferable and different from person to person.

Could use a measuring tape to be exact but generally an arm's length is fine.

1080p in larger size panels can still look good depending on monitor and what you're doing with it. If the picture is constantly moving i don't think you'll notice pixel density much unless you're aware and look for it.

Other personal preference could be allowing for more screen focus in competitive gaming sitting the screen further back or a screen that is bigger or sitting closer for more immersive feel.