- As if I didn't have enough monitors I went and bought a new one, this time it's curved. Does it really make a difference?
- So first the specs
- Massive 35 inch ultra widescreen.
- 2000R curve radius the most curved monitor made.
- 144hz Refresh Rate
- AMVA screen
- 2560x1080 Resolution
- The two main reasons for purchasing the new monitor were the curvature ratio and the 144hz.
- I wasn't sure what to expect from a curved monitor as it seemed to be a gimmick but after playing for awhile I really think it adds a great deal to the experience.
- I don't think I'd say the same thing about a curved TV since you are sitting pretty far away from those but on a monitor where you are sitting really close where the whole screen is in your peripheral vision I feel more immersed in the games.
- The amount of curve the monitor has makes it feel like I have a triple monitor setup. I have seen a video with these in triple screen an it's amazing.
- The other reason is the 144hz which means that I can run games up to 144 fps which is really a game changer.
- Sure my eyes really can't see the difference between 144fps and 60fps but somehow I can feel the difference. Just moving the mouse cursor around the windows desktop feels so smooth and responsive it really is impressive.
- Playing FPS and racing games at 144fps or even 100fps feels amazing and like whole new experiences.
- The only "downside" to the monitor is that it is a 1080P screen and not 2 or 4K. This comment is the most prevalent I've seen on forums but I don't think any of those have actually seen the monitor in person.
- I don't find the resolution bad at all, I do have a 2k monitor and it does present a very sharp picture but I find I like the fps smoothness more than the resolution.
- If the monitor were 2K then I would have trouble getting it to run at the higher frame rates so I think they made the right decision for the current graphic cards.
- The monitor also doesn't have G-sync but so far I haven't seen any screen tearing when running over 100fps so to me it's not necessary.
- Overall I am really impressed with this monitor and have no reservations about recommending this monitor to friends. Now I just need a 144hz projector.
Doom
- I finally finished the game late last week and played the last 3 levels on the new monitor and I am going to have to go back and replay it again. Not only because of the new monitor but because the game is just so good.
- This game is already fast but at 144hz it's silky smooth and just amazing. One of the best experiences I've had gaming this year.
- The game held up all the way through and I can't wait for the sequel.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
- Since I got the new monitor I've been going back and playing some FPS games that I've never finished.
- For some reason this game never felt right using a controller, I always had a hard time aiming at enemies.
- The game is limited to 60fps however so I didn't get the smoothness I wanted but it worked so much better with a keyboard and mouse.
- This game was broken into two different acts with the first focused on stealth and the latter focused on destruction and zombies.
- The stealth was implemented pretty well. but it did wear on me after awhile so I'm glad the second section had more fighting.
- The game was pretty good but I thought the New Order was much better.
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