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post #1 of 6
10/6/12 at 5:59am
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I was looking at 27" models but then I realized that I am about about 1meter away from my current monitor? Should I get something smaller like a 24" or go straight for 27"?
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post #2 of 6
10/6/12 at 6:11am
I personally enjoy having my 30" monitor, but thats because I use it for multiple purposes, if its purely for gaming, 24" is about the perfect size, if its for general movie watching / gaming etc. then I would go for the larger monitor
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10/6/12 at 6:25am
Its personal preference really. I have 2 22" monitors, mainly because thats all I can fit on my desk, but I also prefer to have smaller monitors as they look clearer to me unless of course you go for a really high resolution one.
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post #4 of 6
10/6/12 at 6:37am
I am about 1 meter away from my 27" 2560x1440 monitor and I don't mind it at all. I just had a 24" 1080p monitor a few months ago and it wasn't bad. You couldn't go wrong with either choice but I love pc gaming on high resolutions.
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10/6/12 at 8:19am
27" is still smallish, there is no real need to worry about it being too big at a regular viewing distance (which your 1 meter is).
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10/6/12 at 8:29am
I have a 24 and 27" on my desk now and tbh both are size great monitors so anyway you go I think you'll be happy!
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