Gaming Resolutions

[Pastun]

Hey guys,

I have a 1680x1050 resolution monitor at the moment. I am building a new gaming computer and have a question about gaming resolutions. I really like my 1680x1050 monitor, am I missing something by not upgrading to a 1900x 1080? Will I really notice that much of a difference in games?

 

[Wolves]

Hey guys,

I have a 1680x1050 resolution monitor at the moment. I am building a new gaming computer and have a question about gaming resolutions. I really like my 1680x1050 monitor, am I missing something by not upgrading to a 1900x 1080? Will I really notice that much of a difference in games?

Some newer games doesnt support 16:10 but if your monitor works, keep it and buy 1920x1080 when it gets broken.

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Some newer games doesnt support 16:10 but if your monitor works, keep it and buy 1920x1080 when it gets broken.

I'd really like a list of these supposed games. 16:10 monitors, including 1920x1200 and 1680x1050 resolution ones, make up for a huge amount of what's used by gamers.

Most user surveys say that 1920x1080 is by far the most used gaming resolution, but it's followed by 1920x1200 or 1680x1050 respectively and other resolutions make up a niche market in comparison.

To the OP: most of the differences come in the much bigger vertical resolution increase to 1920, and you'll notice them if you use your computer a lot for other purposes.

EDIT: there's a downside, though. You'll need a 24" 16:9 monitor to have higher screen height. If you go any lower, it may feel smaller in terms of screen real estate.

 

[RaistlinZ]

Death to 16:9!

 

[Skott]

I'd really like a list of these supposed games. 16:10 monitors, including 1920x1200 and 1680x1050 resolution ones, make up for a huge amount of what's used by gamers.

Most user surveys say that 1920x1080 is by far the most used gaming resolution, but it's followed by 1920x1200 or 1680x1050 respectively and other resolutions make up a niche market in comparison.

To the OP: most of the differences come in the much bigger vertical resolution increase to 1920, and you'll notice them if you use your computer a lot for other purposes.

EDIT: there's a downside, though. You'll need a 24" 16:9 monitor to have higher screen height. If you go any lower, it may feel smaller in terms of screen real estate.

I-Inc and Hansee both make 28" 1920x1200 LCDs. I have the I-Inc one and I'm loving it. Paid $249.99 at CompUSA. I hear the Hansee LCD is good too. It runs around $259.99. If you want big screen and 1920x1200 thats the way to go.