>1080 is the new poorfag resolution
>all my monitors are 1080 or 1200
>would cost $2,000 or more to replace them all with 1440, which isn't even much better
Not sure how to feel about this quite yet.
>>53887894
So what's it like having your life dictated by memes? Just kidding I don't care.
>>53887894
>>1080 is the new poorfag resolution
Who cares why do you care what memes thinks?
>>53887894
A IPS 1440p monitor costs $200. Are you a poorfag?
>>53888282
Worse, a Canadian.
>>53887894
>1080 is the new poorfag resolution
1080 was never a good resolution for computing.
>1440, which isn't even much better
You're an idiot. Hurr durr 3.7 megapixels isn't much better than 1.92 megapixels.
>want to upgrade to 1440p
>no 22"-24" 1440p screens over here
okay
>>53888360
Only a ~31 DPI increase assuming you're sticking to 24 inches. Any larger and the DPI goes down even further.
>>53888442
As if a 30 DPI increase over a 90 DPI base were insignificant. 90 DPI is shit. Even 100 DPI is pretty terrible in 2016.
>>53887894
>he's falling for the >1080 meme
>>53887894
I'm 1600 by 900. Should I care? I use my computer for gaming and programming.
>>53887894
1440p @144hz is glorious. Frame rate is life. Will ditch desktop monitor as soon as my rift arrives though.
>>53888282
No it fucking doesn't. Unless you're buying cheap Chinese shit. A quality decent 1440p IPS panel is upwards of 400$ you shitlord.
>doing something because some internet forum likes to be elitist about their purchases
Are you twelve?
dont listen to these spergs 1080p is just fine
Meh, I just got p2415q. Quite like it. ~185 ppi.
>>53887894
Pro-tip: there will always be better tech coming out months, weeks or even days after you buy equipment. You need to be happy with what you've got because if not, its a never ending chase...
>>53890798
No, but a second monitor might be useful for programming.
>>53891099
Not really.
CPU's are plateauing
Laptops are still mostly 1366x768 and have been stuck in a regression from the 1440x900 standard of 2008
1080x1920 has been desktop standard for years
The upgrades on newly released tech is not as large any more.
>>53887894
>1080 is the new poorfag resolution
Maybe on /g/. You go out of this bubble a ton of people are still using laptops with 1280x800 screens.
>>53891009
Bullshit.
I have a 27" HP that I bought for 290 including shipping 2 years. Sure it's one of the first-generation 27" 1440p monitors but it's still a top binned panel with zero defects and a good VESA stand. Even if you don't get lucky with sales or hunt for deals it only takes a cursory glance at amazon to get a top tier 27" for under $350.
>>53891068
man, monitor shopping is so hard nowadays. I feel like nothing really meets my standards
>4k (needs to have perfect 1080p scaling for muh games and muh blu ray)
>IPS/VA
>over 60hz
>freesync
it doesn't exist.
I either have to get a 1440p monitor with those features or a 4k 60hz one. Feels bad man.
>>53891366
200$ and "under 350" are huge fucking differences for a monitor dude.
Hey yo since this is the only monitor thread up, could anyone mind talking about gsync vs freesync? Near as I can tell gsync is technically better but that $200 chip premium (and proprietary tech) seems like a big pain in the ass. Are either really necessary or is running at maximum refresh rate at all times fine regardless?
Haven't bought a monitor that runs above 60hz before so thanks for any advice.
>>53891366
I only run triple monitor setups, 24" is the biggest I'll go
>>53892001
You'll be fine just running it at the max. Fuck gsync.
>>53892001
>Near as I can tell gsync is technically better
just fucking google/youtube it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzHxhjcE0eQ
they trade blows which is embarrassing considering gsync has a $200 price premium. what this video doesn't convey is how worth freesync/gsync is, it's a must for any new monitor you buy..
t. someone who has tried gsync
>>53891009
Just get one of them Korean ones that have Samsung panels. Only 250ish most places. They are also overclockable. I got mine to 110hz
>>53888128
hahaha le updooted!
