new monitor advice 27" monitor or 33" led tv

[=DECOY=]

hi guys I'm after some help.

 

today my monitor packed up and I'm going to get a new one today. my options are a 27" curved Samsung monitor or a 32" Led TV.

 

I only use my monitor at my desk. so reasonably close.

 

what do you guys think..these are my two options please help;)

 

TV

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/samsung-t32e390sx-smart-32-led-tv-10137096-pdt.html?srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~0045+%28LTC%29+Televisions~Samsung+T32E390SX~Exact&mctag=gg_goog_7904&s_kwcid=AL!3391!3!50698870895!e!!g!!samsung%20t32e390sx&ef_id=Vg@SPgAAATizOVIj:20151226112613:s

 

MONITOR

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/LS27E510CSY/ZA

[Lenux]

I wouldnt used FHD / 32 inches, but thats up to you

27 inches is way to small, imo

Why not 32 inches, 1440p ??

[=DECOY=]

I wouldnt used FHD / 32 inches, but thats up to you

27 inches is way to small, imo

Why not 32 inches, 1440p ??

 

 

sorry the title was wrong lol I meant 32 he he

 

also I dont want to spend more the £200 as I use the rift also and if I spend 600 on a monitor it's over 1100 inc the rift....the wife will kill me

Edited December 26, 2015 by =DECOY=

[Lenux]

offtopic : how do you like the Saitek x55 rhino?

[=DECOY=]

offtopic : how do you like the Saitek x55 rhino?

 

I love it. so far no problems with it at all and it works a charm ;)

[Lenux]

i have to take a decision between Saitek x55 and TM Warthog HOTAS

[=DECOY=]

the x55 is a great item for the cost, the Warthog is alot more money, but people say the quality is better.

 

the pro vs cons for me are:

 

pros

its cheaper

its steady so doesn't move when in use

lots of buttons which can be mapped (3 different settings per button, ie takeoff, air, landing)

good lighting on the buttons

throttle is smooth (stiffness can be adjusted to your liking)

easy to change the springs)

good looking

rudder action is great

 

 

 

Cons

i had a squeak from the stick, sorted but rubbing graphite paste on the base of the stick

its plastic, which isn't a problem as its strong. But i wish it was metal.

[BitMaster]

Gsync or Freesync and avoid anything else :) no more stutter but smoothness instead

[Devrim]

Go for Samsung monitor, in my opinion.

 

I've bought X55 last week. Same, I'm very happy with it, but as a prior X-52Pro user, I will have to get used to new shape and hat positions etc...

[=DECOY=]

I bought try Samsung monitor and it's perfect; )

[VAF [136] Striker]

I'm also looking into purchasing a new monitor. I was looking at the specifications for the new 27 inch LED's and they can go up to 2560 x 1440. One of the biggest problems I've been having with my old monitor is that when I pass an enemy aircraft even at a close distance, I lose sight of them. It isn't me but it's my older 24 inch LCD monitor I realized.

 

My question is, does anyone have experience going from that lower LCD 1920 x 1200 resolution to a higher LED monitor and does it make it easier to see aircraft at a distance. I know that you can turn up the model size but it seems to be disabled in 2.0 NTTR currently. I don't need anything bigger than 27 inch because of the size of my desk and monitor position.

 

Thanks!

[blkspade]

I'm also looking into purchasing a new monitor. I was looking at the specifications for the new 27 inch LED's and they can go up to 2560 x 1440. One of the biggest problems I've been having with my old monitor is that when I pass an enemy aircraft even at a close distance, I lose sight of them. It isn't me but it's my older 24 inch LCD monitor I realized.

 

My question is, does anyone have experience going from that lower LCD 1920 x 1200 resolution to a higher LED monitor and does it make it easier to see aircraft at a distance. I know that you can turn up the model size but it seems to be disabled in 2.0 NTTR currently. I don't need anything bigger than 27 inch because of the size of my desk and monitor position.

 

Thanks!

 

Sadly, 1440p doesn't fix this. I have a 27" 1440p monitor and its still a problem. The best experience I had with visibility (and overall scale) was when I played on my 47" 1080P TV. Increasing pixel density (as you would going to 1440p) by design makes it harder to distinguish individual pixels. So when pixels are physically larger in the case of a large TV, single pixel rendered aircraft will ultimately be more visible. This may require being around half the recommended viewing distance.

[VAF [136] Striker]

Sadly, 1440p doesn't fix this. I have a 27" 1440p monitor and its still a problem. The best experience I had with visibility (and overall scale) was when I played on my 47" 1080P TV. Increasing pixel density (as you would going to 1440p) by design makes it harder to distinguish individual pixels. So when pixels are physically larger in the case of a large TV, single pixel rendered aircraft will ultimately be more visible. This may require being around half the recommended viewing distance.

I've been thinking of getting another monitor anyhow but it's good to know that it won't help. Probably the only solution at this time is the "Model Enhancement" setting.

[bayu3008]

Have you thought about using ultrawide?

 

I bought Dell u3415w, and it's great!

[VAF [136] Striker]

That's a little bit out of my price range currently. I was actually looking into the Asus ROG PG278Q. Not an ultra wide screen but plenty of size for my old eyeballs.

[bernp]

I also have the Dell 34" ultra wide, curved monitor. It really improves the immersion factor. Watch for sales, with the economy issues in China, you might find a great price on one.

You'll need a strong gpu to drive it at full res though.

 

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Edited January 12, 2016 by bernp
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[Hadwell]

Sadly, 1440p doesn't fix this. I have a 27" 1440p monitor and its still a problem. The best experience I had with visibility (and overall scale) was when I played on my 47" 1080P TV. Increasing pixel density (as you would going to 1440p) by design makes it harder to distinguish individual pixels. So when pixels are physically larger in the case of a large TV, single pixel rendered aircraft will ultimately be more visible. This may require being around half the recommended viewing distance.

 

while this is true, that individual pixels are easier to see if they're bigger, in some cases, in DCS, if something is smaller than a pixel, it just disappears, so having more pixels = seeing things that are smaller or further away, so unless you have bad eyesight, higher resolution means longer viewing distance.

 

I haven't tried 4k yet, but at 4 feet distance i can still distinguish individual pixels at 1440p.

Edited January 12, 2016 by Hadwell