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    odd resolution monitor...gaming?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by joshthor, Nov 12, 2009.

  1. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001317

    this has a really odd resolution. do you think many games would support that resolution? im looking at getting it mainly cause of my 3d class. large resolution + small size + cheap... i might get 2 since im probably getting a new job soon. however, i want to know if modern games support that resolution or if it would be better to go for dual 1900 x 1080 res monitors.
     
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  2. Saisei

    Saisei Notebook Deity

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    Dual? If thats what you want then go for it!
    But i would go up to 1900X1080 if you can get that instead.
     
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    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    oh, the res for the monitor i showed was 2048x1152. thats why i was wondering if it would be a problem with gaming or if i should just settle for the 1080p ones.
     
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    Most newer games I've seen do support that resolution, and many others can with a patch. However, there probably will be a couple instances where you'll have to resort to a different resolution, but this is usually just with older games.
     
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    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    I would go 1080 or lower, its just gonna be harder on your gpu.
     
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    Or just scale to another 16:9 resolution. No big deal.
     
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    meh, not really worried about that, im planning on building a new desktop and ill probably throw 2 hd 4870s or a gtx 285 in there. i mainly need the space for 3d. it'll make it easier for me to model things. (imma just use one monitor for gaming probably)
     
    joshthor, Nov 12, 2009
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