So I currently have a dilemma about whether to go for a smaller monitor. I currently have the Alienware AW3423DW Ultrawide which is amazing but I just feel that it’s too big. I’m sat approx 1ft away from the screen and while it’s immersive I feel that it may be too big.
Has anyone else downgraded to a smaller screen size? The monitor space seems like a minefield at the moment with so many sizes, resolution, refresh rate choices etc.
Can anyone recommend anything good for flight sim and productivity use? By the way I use the my pc more for productivity than flight simming.
It can depending on the resolution you’re wanting and the size of the monitor.
I currently use two monitors…
27" 2560x1440p @ 180Hz
31.5" 2560x1440p @ 170Hz
I used to use this…
49" 5120x1440p @ 240Hz
I use the 27" as my main monitor as it’s just a bit more sharp. The 31.5" I use for apps like Naivgraph. 27" is the sweet spot in my opinion if you’re going to go with 2560x1440p.
Don’t sell that monitor, it’s one of the few with the GSync module and believe me, you NEED it in MSFS to avoid the hideous VRR flickering.
Just increase your distance. I sit at arm length from my Acer 34P and it feels great, immersive but not too close. 1 ft is insane even for a 24".
Sorry my mistake I’m actually 3ft away when simming and 2ft when using for work/productivity. It still seems a little close for my liking. So I guess 3ft is almost 1 metre like you.
My mistake it’s actually 3ft when simming. On my previous monitors which didn’t have the Nvidia module I didn’t notice any flickering. To be honest I haven’t noticed any difference with this monitor with the GSync module.
So I’m thinking of changing the AW3423DW ultrawide 1440p for 4K or 1440p 16:9 in 32” or 28”
I’ve also seen suggestions that the extra vertical height in 16:9 is better than the extra horizontal space you get with an ultrawide. Because I use the monitor for productivity I’m really torn as to what to do.
Just built my very first sim. From the computer to the Next Level full cockpit. I went with 3 - 55" monitors running in 4k off the 4080 Super GPU, could not be happier! If you have the space, don’t skimp.