The 25" has dropped another fiver over the last few weeks! These are fantastic monitors for productivity and work. I have a 29" LG 21:9 model and a 25" one, on my other machine (different models to these though) Don't worry about the 14ms on site, the actual GTG time is 5ms. I appreciate people like to have 1-2ms monitors for gaming, but I assure you, 5ms is just fine. If you work at your PC all day, I would definitely go for the 29" model!
Work
The nice thing is the work area, you can have two nicely sized windows next to each other or spit the screen 4 ways if you need it. It's a nice IPS panel that really doesn't reflect much at all. It's hard to describe how helpful it can be to have the extra width there. If unsure, head down to a store and give it a go if they have a display one out. Being able to have Office on one side and a browser on the other, without having to look at a different screen or tab, really does help.
Play / Gaming info
Now, I know a lot of people are a tad worried about games supporting the 21:9 ratio, but there are loads of games out there that support it:
Battlefield 3/4/1 - Battlefront - F1 2015 - Just Cause 3 - Ryse - CS:Go + loads more - There is a site that has a huge list of current games (updated all the time) - See Here
The 29" verision is AMD Freesync capable, which will help limit stuttering and tearing in games. Effectively making it a smoother experience. Which is an added bonus if you've got an AMD card!I wouldn't discount them just because you have a Nvidia card, the rest of the specs are still very good for this amount of money. See below for more Freesync info
AMD Freesync Technology
AMD FreeSync™ technology puts an end to choppy gameplay and broken frames with fluid, artifact-free performance at virtually any framerate.
Behold the next breakthrough in PC gaming performance. The FreeSync™ technology in select AMD APUs and GPUs resolves the communication issues between processor and monitor, eliminating image tears and choppiness for effortlessly smooth gameplay. - More info on Freesync Here
What about consoles being connected?
Well you can indeed connect a PS4 / Xbox one (other HDMI consoles) But You'll be faced with one of two situations. The console will stretch the image to suit the ratio (Which looks bad) OR it will add 2 black bars either side to bring the image back to a 16:9 ratio. But that's not the monitors fault, that's just the way the consoles deal with it.
Refresh rates
I currently push the monitor to give me 75hz instead of the standard 60hz at stock. Obviously it's up to you to if you decide to change this. I don't think they actually recommend it, but it's been fine for me.
25" Specs - LG Site With more specs - Here
Size (Inch / cm) - 25" Flat
Panel Type - IPS
Color Gamut (CIE1931) sRGB over 99%
Color Depth(Number of Colors) - 8bits, 16.7M
Pixel Pitch(mm) 0.2286mm x 0.2286mm
Resolution - 2560 x 1080
Brightness(Typ.) -250cd/m2
Contrast Ratio(Original) 1000:1
(DFC)Mega
Response Time_Typ.(on/off) 14ms
(GTG) 5ms
Viewing Angle(CR≥10) 178/178
29" Specs - LG Site WIth more info - Here
Size (Inch) 29" Flat
Panel Type IPS
Color Gamut (CIE1931) sRGB over 99%
Colour Depth (Num of Colours) 8bits (6bit+FRC), 16.7M
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.2628(H) x 0.2628(V)
Resolution 2560 x 1080
Brightness(Typ.) 250cd/m2
Contrast Ratio(Original) 1000:1
(DFC) Mega
Response Time_Typ.(on/off) 14ms
(GTG) 5ms
Viewing Angle(CR≥10) 178/178
Top comments
kpmatthews
12 Oct 1630#1
Heat just for concise well organised post
NeoTrix to scotia2
12 Oct 1620#33
Not at all, I linked to all the specs in there. The resolution is mentioned in the OP as well as both of the links, plus the specs pages that I have provided. At these price points I believe these are pretty good value for what they are, in particular the 29" Model.
Not everyone will have the GPU to drive a 1440p or higher res monitor. All the information and more is in the OP. Each to their own, but 1080p is still very popular. I wouldn't at all post anything that I genuinely believed wasn't worth a look.
adderrson
12 Oct 163#14
It's worth mentioning that these are also Freesync panels, so great for those who may have recently aquired an RX 480 for example. :smiley:
intercake
12 Oct 163#30
I've use a site comparison to try and understand the scale of these. I've added my existing monitors; there's these two on offer plus a 24, 27 and 30 normal aspect ratio screens. The figures are from manufacture specifications and may or may not include the bezel. Hope it helps someone.
You can drag them about and see how these monitors would fit into your existing two monitor setup etc. Ctrl+Scroll is your friend.
Latest comments (112)
ConnectQ
24 Oct 16#112
I really want the 29" - 29um68 but it's so expensive everywhere. I wish I got it when it was at this price.
lugsy3
13 Oct 16#83
Your next step up is probably 144hz gaming? Depends on your gpu really and how much you want/ have to spend.
CUE99T to lugsy3
17 Oct 16#111
Bought one of the 29" yesterday and quite impressed but MacBook needs tweaked to show well. I'd suggest it's good if you want to split the screen from two HDMI feeds.
Meathotukdeals
17 Oct 161#110
Peasant talk. Boring.
imdurc
15 Oct 16#109
Just to give some extra info on this range of LG monitors, the 68s seem to be able to overclock to 80Hz! Not just that, but people are also able to adjust the Freesync range down to 30. Do some googling and you'll find the info. It's making it easier to invest in one of these monitors :smiley:
BlackJackJoe
14 Oct 16#102
Freakin' awesome, you just can't wait a week can you? :laughing:
NeoTrix to BlackJackJoe
15 Oct 161#108
I use the Nvidia control panel to do mine. There is probably other software out there to do the same :smiley:
Wings18
15 Oct 16#107
I'm using a DP port too, how did you up your Refresh rate?
OnlyJoeKing
15 Oct 16#106
I have an R390 and a 1440p ultrawide freesync monitor. It's a nice combination and I think it's right on the limit of where I'd want it to be for GPU power / resolution. The Witcher 3, for example, manages around 30-40 fps with various settings turned down ranging from high to low.
It's very playable, but put it this way, I'm planning to get one of the new AMD Vega GPUs next year to hopefully make mincemeat of new games at the max 75hz of the monitor.
Slightly older and less demanding games though run perfectly. I don't think it's a bad combo. But if you want a new monitor I'd go 1440p or 1440p ultrawide, with freesync, not 4k.
Cant speak for 144hz though as I haven't tried it, but the increase of 1440p to my 1080p TV is really nice.
(and as an aside it's phenomenal for web browsing and work - so much space!)
08sam1
13 Oct 16#90
Lol im selling mine now the 29ma73 and they bring this offer! just great aint it, I guess ill have to lower my price
smckirdy to 08sam1
13 Oct 161#94
400-500 is the minimum you are going to pay for a GOOD monitor, i.e. good deals on best in class current tech monitors are all going to be that for a minimum. If you can find one less for that you are compromising on size or technology, if you are compromising you aren't buying a good monitor. Sometimes you need to make a compromise, but make the compromise somewhere else because either your peripherals won't match the standard of your PC or vice versa.
Go out and take a look you will see decent size 4K 60Hz panels START at around 400, and that's for smallish 27" and mostly TN, look for something better like a 34" ultrawide or 28" 4K over 60HZ then you are looking 5-600+ range. And for a good monitor TODAY as a gamer the minimum if you are looking at a PC in the 1000+ range kitted out with a 1070/480 or better then you need at least a 60Hz 1440p panel at 27" minimum otherwise you are not getting the best results out of your system.
Nobody has to take random advice from the internet, but with a couple of decades of PC experience what I've said in my view is undoubtedly true and always has been. If you build a monster PC, don't sit behind a 24" 1080p monitor and say that's good, it's crap, go try out a new 1440p ultra wide or 4K 144Hz and see the difference for yourself.
hadyanth to 08sam1
13 Oct 161#95
Showed 666 heat. Must be a devilishly good deal... (I'm here all week)
smckirdy to 08sam1
14 Oct 16#105
A 390 isn't really going to be up to 4K. it would manage 1440p ultrawide though which isn't that much lower in pixels total to drive but it brings it's own benefits to the table. And since you are AMD you don't pay any extra for freesync so you can get a freesync ultrawide panel in roughly your budget and it will get you 90% of the benefits of what you have.
I don't know how big your current monitor is so I can't say if it's a good idea to get another of the same. But I can say that if it's less than 27" you need to go bigger, and for dual monitors for gaming you really want three for wrap around as just two monitors is pretty much useless for anything other than the handful of RTS games that support dual screens and stuff like flight sim. It's fine for productivity, but for that it doesn't matter if they are the same size, I actually prefer one big monitor and a second one vertical so it's size is irrelevant.
FRZ
14 Oct 16#104
Thing is people are telling me 4k isnt worth it on my system so i might jsut get 144hz monitor same size as this one im running and dual screen set up with gaming on the 144hz. Want to go 4k but dont want to be dissappointed by this £800 machine as people are saying i wont be able to do 4k smoothly.
NeoTrix
14 Oct 16#103
Haha, it's Ea access. £3.99 on Windows and you've got 10 hours and a chapter of the story mode to play with. Even without a preorder. I did the chapter of the story mode right away and then was waiting for movement on the servers. Think i was the first one in :smile:
imdurc
14 Oct 161#101
Sorry, not my experience with monitors at all. You also listed some things which a lot of people don't need, too. So, each to their own.
P.s. I also have 2 decades of PC experience. Doesn't make either of us better at recommending monitors.
smckirdy
14 Oct 16#100
At that price I would look to get a 34" 21:9, although back then even 200 wasn't a lot, although back then smaller monitors were more the norm you could get sub 27" using TV panels rather than proper 16:10 monitor panels for that price. You will be BLOWN AWAY by seeing what a good monitor can do now though, just don't get something too small though.
I would probably at that budget go for an LG curved 34", although you will get a 4K panel at that price as well.
NeoTrix
14 Oct 161#99
Was messing trying to get into the Multiplayer on BF1 last night and at the time I was the ONLY person on any PC server that i could see. I tell you now, in Ultrawide with a decent GPU behind it, gamign is stunning. The only downside i could see, is if you were coming down from 100hz+ and perhaps 1440p+. It's always difficult to come back a step on those things. These are really nice if you're looking to upgrade and try something different (and beautiful)
lugsy3
13 Oct 16#92
Thanks for the advice.
FRZ to lugsy3
14 Oct 16#98
£500 is my max really. and 6+ years ago i bought this monitor for under £200 so it is possible. I just want to use more of my systems power and heard this gfx can do 4k but ill look into 144hz or just get 1 of these.
Jack-L92
14 Oct 16#97
21:9 1440p is GOAT
imdurc
13 Oct 16#93
Anyone who believes that, isn't really thinking for all gamers - just themselves. In other words, you can find great monitors are varying prices. If you need to pay 400-500, you're not looking at what's available.
ikramhussain to imdurc
14 Oct 161#96
I have one of these. heat as it is a fantastic monitor.
The_Hoff
13 Oct 161#91
Personally I would see my monitor lasting longer than my GPU in many respects, but it depends what games you play? For FPS and twitch games like CS, BF, COD I'd always go for 144hz. For RTS and games like WoW I'd go for 60hz at a 1440p resolution, perhaps even 21/9 for an advantage.
That being said, I don't think either is the right pairing, you're either sacrificing graphical fidelity to achieve the frames you need, or sacrificing frames to achieve the fidelity, so the card is a bad choice.
If you're happy at 1080p, get a RX480 4GB card or 970/1060. If you need 1440p refer to the above, save for a 144hz display and buy the 1070 then, though depending on the game an RX480 8GB or 1060 6GB could get you over the line.
Just make sure your monitor has freesync(amd) or g-sync(nvidia), worth its weight in gold.
lugsy3
13 Oct 16#89
What would you say is better for a 1070, 144hz at 1080 or 60hz at 1440p, can't afford both to be honest. Currently on 60hz so either is better. Waiting for the black Friday deals for a 1070 and monitor.
The_Hoff
13 Oct 16#88
Don't bother with 4K, especially with that card. Right now only a 1080 is capable or running games at 4K resolution, and even then you'd need to dial down the detail significantly to get 60fps even on modest titles. From a desktop perspective, you'd be faced with scaling issues and tiny text that will again need scaling.
Unless you use applications that specifically support 4k, usually for editing purposes (i.e you're shooting in 4k and want to edit RAW footage in native resolution to grade etc) it's not worth the cost or hassle. Particularly with a middle of the road card like the 390.
Much better sticking to 1080p for that card IMO, particularly for top tier games if you want good details, 1440p is possible if you play undemanding games but want the additional 70% increase in workspace - this is still the sweet spot by a long way.
1440p is golden, for all tasks.
smckirdy
13 Oct 16#87
But that's the price of a good monitor? 500-1000 is pretty much ALWAYS what good monitors have cost, if you are paying less than the 400-500 range you are buying OK to junk. As a rule of thumb for a gaming system if your monitor is less than half the price of the system running it you are **** the money up the wall somewhere as you aren't getting the best quality experience. There are going to be exceptions, sometimes you get a good deal one way or another, or you buy second hand, but generally it's been true for the last 10-15 years and I don't expect it to change.
I just spent for example 600 on my new 21:9 monitor because I went out and bought a 1070, I did it because my old combo of a 450 quid Samsung 16:10 monitor was fine when all I had was a pair of 460s and then a 780, but the 1070 was running everything at that resolution over a 100fps and I wasn't even seeing half of the detail it was capable of.
NeoTrix
13 Oct 162#86
If you could perhaps try one out in person, you'll know right away. I mean my LG UW 29" Clocks to 75Hz, which is always a bonus. No 144hz though, that's for sure. The extra width is fantastic but I do suggest you try one out if possible. Some of the 34" UWs are incredible, but as you say £££
If you're unsure right now, maybe hold for Black Friday, see what crops up? I'll be on the hunt anyway and will share anything that I find :smiley:
FRZ
13 Oct 16#84
Yea i have a r9 390 so 4k was definitely on my to do list its just finding one at a reasonable price. Like i dont really want to spend £500 on a new monitor.
smckirdy to FRZ
13 Oct 16#85
No it's only 1080 on the vertical, 1440p ultrawides do push the current crop and you do need one to get decent frames but with the 1080 panels it's still less work than a standard aspect 1440p.
safctopcat
13 Oct 16#82
nice find
mercutio98uk
13 Oct 16#81
A 970 shouldn't really struggle with anything, most bells and whistles at 1080p. Even a 33% step up shouldn't really faze it.
FRZ
13 Oct 16#80
Would this monitor be good for gaming? looking to upgrade from my benq g2420hd. Was going to get a 4k monitor and just dual screen with this but might go for this if its worth it?
FRZ
13 Oct 16#79
Care to recommend an alternative then buddy?
OktaneZA
13 Oct 16#78
IPS Monitors rock. I picked up some LG's recently (21") and they are awesome
cigbunt
13 Oct 16#77
how does the gsync perform can you notice the difference??
Quietus
13 Oct 16#76
I'm not so sure that eliminating the image is really 'resolving' the issue. Black screens all round.:smile:
mtzrmn
13 Oct 16#75
Yes, it will work perfectly.
Coppalia
13 Oct 16#74
These comments mean nothing to me, will this work with an alienware comp the boy is getting off his father for xmas?
NeoTrix
13 Oct 16#73
I toyed with the idea of getting 2x 17" IPS screens to go with it. But it does seem fiddly to get it just right. It depends how much you think it would annoy you if they weren't perfect. The reason I say 2x 17" is because on the 29" monitor, it's basically like having 2 of those next to each other (screen are wise) as it is. I guess as long as you match the height, you can always pop them on a 3 way monitor stand?
It's something I plan on doing but haven't had the chance yet, to be honest.
IWANTBLUE
13 Oct 16#72
probably a stupid question but can these sit in a multi-screen set up? and if so I assume they would have to be similar screens? just thinking outlod, so almost drefinitely a Bad idea, but I'd quite like a multi screen set-up with a mega central screen.. with option to use just central large screen at certain times and multi screen options at other times? as I said don't rip me a new one as I havent thought it through :wink: (I am as I'm typing this and realising the different pixel numbers in height would obviously prevent all but similar screens :disappointed:
Ahuizotl
13 Oct 16#71
Great price, although be aware that the vertical height will be a lot smaller than similar diagonal resolution 16:9 monitors.
The 29" will be 26.7"x11.3" and the 25" will be 23.0"x9.7", so if you wanted to pair it with a secondary monitor you'd need a 20" 16:9 for the 25" 21:9 and a 23" 16:9 for the 29" to match the screen height (To within a 0.1" accuracy)
The_Hoff
13 Oct 16#70
They're not "useless", just becoming less relevant.
I have just gone for it, thanks for the tip. :smiley:
NeoTrix
13 Oct 161#64
They are fine for games, the actual GTG Speeds are 5ms, the same as the one I have. Some stores will list the 5ms and others the Response Time_Typ.(on/off) at 14ms.
The reviews are there to support this too :smiley:
lugsy3
13 Oct 16#63
In the same boat as I am building a new pc with this on the list but as I am after 1070 not sure either. Kind of thinking 1080 is better for me with high fps.
I don't think it has G-Sync, older model, just chatting to them now.
Edit: It doesn't have G-Sync, my search continues.
Apologies Neo Trix for going off subject .
baldysoftknuckles
13 Oct 16#62
thanks, i forgot about the avforums thing, still not sure if to buy or not though, i need to choose between resolution and refresh rate
jezza101
13 Oct 16#61
1080p on 25" is fine, personally I find higher resolution at this size a waste of money, text will appear too small unless you upscale but then you've lost the extra space. Similarly if you go to 27" and above 1440p starts to look good but you'll need a decent graphics card to game at this res.
I bought two off of ebuyer for £200 each. Traded up from a single 24" 60hz acer touchscreen. Best upgrade ive ever made. The switch from 60-144hz is like night and day. Cant really consider a monitor for gaming unless its 144hz with 1ms response time
pjazzy
13 Oct 16#49
14ms response time is quite high so note really suitable for fps games etc where quick response is needed
pgregg
13 Oct 16#48
Great post OP. If you'd posted this last week I'd have a serious problem on which to get. As it happens my 22" died last week and so ordered a 28" Samsung 4k (2160p) E590D. Writing this on it now - amazing.
Can't convince Fallout 4 to run at 1080p tho - think its trying 4k and I'm getting like 5 frames a second!
mattsollars
13 Oct 16#47
I have the latest 29" version paired with a nitro rx 480 and am very happy with the performance. I've got at least 60 fps in all games I've tried, some having to knock shadows and AA down a notch. The witcher 3 looks stunning in this aspect ratio too.
Grumplestiltskin
13 Oct 16#46
My 29" version can be driven at 80hz. Running it with a 1070 and for the money this cannot be beaten.
stevenfeeney
13 Oct 161#45
Oh yeh. I am desperate to see my excel documents in greater than 1080p.
:confused:
imdurc
13 Oct 16#44
Where? All I see is this -
aratkin
13 Oct 16#43
You can get an added 10% cashback on quidco buying from Currys.
ps3three
13 Oct 16#42
Retailers are dumping anything less than the equivalent pixel density of a 2560x1440.
These old monitors only really cater for console gamers and are useless for any productive PC application
intercake
13 Oct 16#41
You'll have to ignore my ignorance but on Quidco I can only see 1% as a viable option? Still better than nothing!
aratkin
13 Oct 16#40
You can get an added 10% cashback on quidco buying from Currys.
MoRooney
12 Oct 16#39
I have had two 29" for just over a year now. Fantastic monitors IMHO. Great for both work and gaming at 1080p.
lugsy3
12 Oct 16#38
Anyone after a 144hz monitor on the Scan today only page (until 12 pm 13/10) there is 24" Acer Predator XB240H, LED, TN Panel, 144Hz, 1920x1080, 1ms, 100M:1, 350cd/m², Speakers, DP/HDMI MHL/DVI, Black £184.98 , £15 off. Tempted with that, myself, will look at reviews.
nickolii
12 Oct 16#37
the 25" is way way too small for most people. it just doesn't look right as the height is so low.
Wings18
12 Oct 161#36
I have the 29" one and it's fantastic for gaming. GTA etc run fine and look crisp. For an IPS panel its good value for money.
I'd recommend it to anyone for gaming.
ddaann_99
12 Oct 16#34
I have a 27" acer running 144hz g-sync at 1440p driven by a gtx 780 with a modest overclock. I average 60-70 fps in b4 with all settings on ultra.. Bf1 beta averaged in the 50s too. 144hz g-sync is definitely the way to go if your wallets deep enough..
imdurc to ddaann_99
12 Oct 16#35
Not everyone wants to pay the extra for a G-Sync monitor, though. And it adds a fair expense to a monitor, so I actively avoid them.
scotia2
12 Oct 162#32
This is a scrub monitor.
1080 in any shape or form needs to die already. Probably why you left the resolution out of the first 6 paragraphs...
NeoTrix to scotia2
12 Oct 1620#33
Not at all, I linked to all the specs in there. The resolution is mentioned in the OP as well as both of the links, plus the specs pages that I have provided. At these price points I believe these are pretty good value for what they are, in particular the 29" Model.
Not everyone will have the GPU to drive a 1440p or higher res monitor. All the information and more is in the OP. Each to their own, but 1080p is still very popular. I wouldn't at all post anything that I genuinely believed wasn't worth a look.
NeoTrix
12 Oct 161#31
Thanks for that! I'm sure it will help someone!
intercake
12 Oct 163#30
I've use a site comparison to try and understand the scale of these. I've added my existing monitors; there's these two on offer plus a 24, 27 and 30 normal aspect ratio screens. The figures are from manufacture specifications and may or may not include the bezel. Hope it helps someone.
You can drag them about and see how these monitors would fit into your existing two monitor setup etc. Ctrl+Scroll is your friend.
adamskiidu_44
12 Oct 16#29
£150 on amazon if you don't like currys
TheKaledan
12 Oct 16#28
25" is too small imo. 29" is the minimum since part of the benefit of ultrawides is immersion. I have a 34" and would find it hard to go smaller.
If your budget is around this price, you are better off sticking with 16:9 for gaming.
Chef_uk
12 Oct 16#27
Most monitors are Freesync enabled. The tech is in the cable and GPU. Just need to hack the monitors refresh rates for it to work. Only G-Sync monitors have the hardware in.
NeoTrix
12 Oct 16#26
They are slightly narrower, yeah. I would go for the 29"+ too If you're considering an Ultrawide, be it this one or any other. The 25" really isn't that small, but I guess it depends on your expectations of how used you are to a broader screen.
spannerzone
12 Oct 162#23
Good deal but remember the screen size is measured diagonally from bottom corner to top so while 25" sounds large, it's going to be a fairly low height screen, if that makes sense..... I'm guessing it might be similar in height to a 19" widescreen monitor perhaps? obviously it's got a decent resolution but I'm thinking for my poorer eyesight I'd maybe need a 29" 21:9 monitor.
kyeung to spannerzone
12 Oct 16#25
Agreed. Was tempted by the 25" but after looking at youtube looks a little small. 29" seems to be better use but obvious more expensive..
kyeung
12 Oct 16#24
Appears same price on Amazon, but maybe need prime?
toasteruk
12 Oct 16#19
Same price at Amazon and I certainly know where I'd spend my money.
lowfoon to toasteruk
12 Oct 16#22
25" is £5 more on Amazon, but the 29" is the same price
OnlyJoeKing
12 Oct 16#20
This site is a great resource to check whether specific games support 21:9, and it often has advice on how to get it working on the more troublesome examples too http://www.wsgf.org
NeoTrix to OnlyJoeKing
12 Oct 162#21
It is! Mentioned it in the OP too :smiley: thanks though!
OnlyJoeKing
12 Oct 16#18
Most games do support it, and most that don't can be relatively easily modded. There is a bit of hassle sometimes, Fallout 4 for example was a right ballache, but it's now running perfectly (and most of the faffing around was getting the HUD to look right). Some games just won't support it, notably Starcraft 2 and Dawn of War.
But on the whole, it's absolutely brilliant. It's worth the small amount of faffage as when it works its so nice, and I'd say probably the vast majority of games so support 21:9 straight away.
EwanJames
12 Oct 16#16
What will happen if you try to play a game NOT supporting the resolution? Also will a 2011 Mac mini with 8GB RAM power it?
NeoTrix to EwanJames
12 Oct 16#17
Basically you will get black borders either side to create the supported ratio. See the "Play/Gaming info" There is a link there that has a community that work on tweaks for unsupported games.
adderrson
12 Oct 163#14
It's worth mentioning that these are also Freesync panels, so great for those who may have recently aquired an RX 480 for example. :smiley:
NeoTrix to adderrson
12 Oct 161#15
Ahh yes! I knew there was something! Added a section in regarding it. Appreciated
McNugget
12 Oct 161#13
I wouldn't buy a gaming monitor for this price unless it was 144hz, huge difference from 60hz. But that's just my own opinion.
darthvader666uk
12 Oct 16#12
I got a Laptop and want a bigger screen for gaming but dont want to break the bank. Im tempted by the 29" and I have a Geforce 960m. I think that should be fine?
anyone else had experience with these?
imdurc
12 Oct 16#11
Thanks for that. I knew the 188 depth didn't sound right! I'll never understand counting the stand lol. Has anyone gone from 120Hz to 75Hz? I really like 120Hz, so this is pretty important to me.
imdurc
12 Oct 161#7
Can anyone find the dimensions of this monitor. The only thing I've read that gives me some pause for thought is, "smaller than my 22" screen."
Amazon's dimensions seem incorrect.
NeoTrix to imdurc
12 Oct 16#8
They could be referring to the height? They do seem narrower to compensate, but they defintely are not smaller!
25" Dimensions - WxDxH (mm)
Set (with Stand) 609 x 188 x 383
lugsy3 to imdurc
12 Oct 16#10
Dimensions
Set (With Stand): W 609 x D 188 x H 383
Set (Without Stand): W 609 x D 55 x H 287
VESA 75 x 75
From ebuyer Ebuyer
HgoesShopping
12 Oct 16#9
iv had a 25" one of these for a while, love it!
boomish
12 Oct 16#6
Been looking for one of these for a while, good catch these seem a good bit cheaper than normal, but I want the 3" that's out of stock:)
BlackJackJoe
12 Oct 16#5
Around 33% lower framerates ((2560⋅1080)/(1920⋅1080)), that is a significant pixel increase, but yeah the GTX 970 still a pretty fast card.
BlackJackJoe
12 Oct 161#3
Tempted by that 25" screen looks good for the price, you need something fast like a GTX 1070 (extra £350+) to power it though. :smile:
stel to BlackJackJoe
12 Oct 162#4
I have the 25" version of this screen and it is indeed very nice especially considering the price. I am running a gtx 970 on it which is more than adequate for the screens resolution, it is only 2560x1080 so it is only a bit more demanding than a regular 1080p monitor.
kpmatthews
12 Oct 1630#1
Heat just for concise well organised post
NeoTrix to kpmatthews
12 Oct 161#2
Ahh thanks, genuinely believe they are great monitors too. I think they are defo worth considering, the extra width on games is fantastic.
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Opening post
The 25" has dropped another fiver over the last few weeks! These are fantastic monitors for productivity and work. I have a 29" LG 21:9 model and a 25" one, on my other machine (different models to these though) Don't worry about the 14ms on site, the actual GTG time is 5ms. I appreciate people like to have 1-2ms monitors for gaming, but I assure you, 5ms is just fine. If you work at your PC all day, I would definitely go for the 29" model!
Work
The nice thing is the work area, you can have two nicely sized windows next to each other or spit the screen 4 ways if you need it. It's a nice IPS panel that really doesn't reflect much at all. It's hard to describe how helpful it can be to have the extra width there. If unsure, head down to a store and give it a go if they have a display one out. Being able to have Office on one side and a browser on the other, without having to look at a different screen or tab, really does help.
Play / Gaming info
Now, I know a lot of people are a tad worried about games supporting the 21:9 ratio, but there are loads of games out there that support it:
Battlefield 3/4/1 - Battlefront - F1 2015 - Just Cause 3 - Ryse - CS:Go + loads more - There is a site that has a huge list of current games (updated all the time) - See Here
The 29" verision is AMD Freesync capable, which will help limit stuttering and tearing in games. Effectively making it a smoother experience. Which is an added bonus if you've got an AMD card!I wouldn't discount them just because you have a Nvidia card, the rest of the specs are still very good for this amount of money. See below for more Freesync info
AMD Freesync Technology
AMD FreeSync™ technology puts an end to choppy gameplay and broken frames with fluid, artifact-free performance at virtually any framerate.
Behold the next breakthrough in PC gaming performance. The FreeSync™ technology in select AMD APUs and GPUs resolves the communication issues between processor and monitor, eliminating image tears and choppiness for effortlessly smooth gameplay. - More info on Freesync Here
What about consoles being connected?
Well you can indeed connect a PS4 / Xbox one (other HDMI consoles) But You'll be faced with one of two situations. The console will stretch the image to suit the ratio (Which looks bad) OR it will add 2 black bars either side to bring the image back to a 16:9 ratio. But that's not the monitors fault, that's just the way the consoles deal with it.
Refresh rates
I currently push the monitor to give me 75hz instead of the standard 60hz at stock. Obviously it's up to you to if you decide to change this. I don't think they actually recommend it, but it's been fine for me.
25" Specs - LG Site With more specs - Here
Size (Inch / cm) - 25" Flat
Panel Type - IPS
Color Gamut (CIE1931) sRGB over 99%
Color Depth(Number of Colors) - 8bits, 16.7M
Pixel Pitch(mm) 0.2286mm x 0.2286mm
Resolution - 2560 x 1080
Brightness(Typ.) -250cd/m2
Contrast Ratio(Original) 1000:1
(DFC)Mega
Response Time_Typ.(on/off) 14ms
(GTG) 5ms
Viewing Angle(CR≥10) 178/178
29" Specs - LG Site WIth more info - Here
Size (Inch) 29" Flat
Panel Type IPS
Color Gamut (CIE1931) sRGB over 99%
Colour Depth (Num of Colours) 8bits (6bit+FRC), 16.7M
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.2628(H) x 0.2628(V)
Resolution 2560 x 1080
Brightness(Typ.) 250cd/m2
Contrast Ratio(Original) 1000:1
(DFC) Mega
Response Time_Typ.(on/off) 14ms
(GTG) 5ms
Viewing Angle(CR≥10) 178/178
Top comments
Not everyone will have the GPU to drive a 1440p or higher res monitor. All the information and more is in the OP. Each to their own, but 1080p is still very popular. I wouldn't at all post anything that I genuinely believed wasn't worth a look.
Monitor Size Comparison 24,27,30 and the LG 29 & 34 ultrawides
You can drag them about and see how these monitors would fit into your existing two monitor setup etc. Ctrl+Scroll is your friend.
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It's very playable, but put it this way, I'm planning to get one of the new AMD Vega GPUs next year to hopefully make mincemeat of new games at the max 75hz of the monitor.
Slightly older and less demanding games though run perfectly. I don't think it's a bad combo. But if you want a new monitor I'd go 1440p or 1440p ultrawide, with freesync, not 4k.
Cant speak for 144hz though as I haven't tried it, but the increase of 1440p to my 1080p TV is really nice.
(and as an aside it's phenomenal for web browsing and work - so much space!)
Go out and take a look you will see decent size 4K 60Hz panels START at around 400, and that's for smallish 27" and mostly TN, look for something better like a 34" ultrawide or 28" 4K over 60HZ then you are looking 5-600+ range. And for a good monitor TODAY as a gamer the minimum if you are looking at a PC in the 1000+ range kitted out with a 1070/480 or better then you need at least a 60Hz 1440p panel at 27" minimum otherwise you are not getting the best results out of your system.
Nobody has to take random advice from the internet, but with a couple of decades of PC experience what I've said in my view is undoubtedly true and always has been. If you build a monster PC, don't sit behind a 24" 1080p monitor and say that's good, it's crap, go try out a new 1440p ultra wide or 4K 144Hz and see the difference for yourself.
I don't know how big your current monitor is so I can't say if it's a good idea to get another of the same. But I can say that if it's less than 27" you need to go bigger, and for dual monitors for gaming you really want three for wrap around as just two monitors is pretty much useless for anything other than the handful of RTS games that support dual screens and stuff like flight sim. It's fine for productivity, but for that it doesn't matter if they are the same size, I actually prefer one big monitor and a second one vertical so it's size is irrelevant.
P.s. I also have 2 decades of PC experience. Doesn't make either of us better at recommending monitors.
I would probably at that budget go for an LG curved 34", although you will get a 4K panel at that price as well.
That being said, I don't think either is the right pairing, you're either sacrificing graphical fidelity to achieve the frames you need, or sacrificing frames to achieve the fidelity, so the card is a bad choice.
If you're happy at 1080p, get a RX480 4GB card or 970/1060. If you need 1440p refer to the above, save for a 144hz display and buy the 1070 then, though depending on the game an RX480 8GB or 1060 6GB could get you over the line.
Just make sure your monitor has freesync(amd) or g-sync(nvidia), worth its weight in gold.
Unless you use applications that specifically support 4k, usually for editing purposes (i.e you're shooting in 4k and want to edit RAW footage in native resolution to grade etc) it's not worth the cost or hassle. Particularly with a middle of the road card like the 390.
Much better sticking to 1080p for that card IMO, particularly for top tier games if you want good details, 1440p is possible if you play undemanding games but want the additional 70% increase in workspace - this is still the sweet spot by a long way.
1440p is golden, for all tasks.
I just spent for example 600 on my new 21:9 monitor because I went out and bought a 1070, I did it because my old combo of a 450 quid Samsung 16:10 monitor was fine when all I had was a pair of 460s and then a 780, but the 1070 was running everything at that resolution over a 100fps and I wasn't even seeing half of the detail it was capable of.
If you're unsure right now, maybe hold for Black Friday, see what crops up? I'll be on the hunt anyway and will share anything that I find :smiley:
It's something I plan on doing but haven't had the chance yet, to be honest.
The 29" will be 26.7"x11.3" and the 25" will be 23.0"x9.7", so if you wanted to pair it with a secondary monitor you'd need a 20" 16:9 for the 25" 21:9 and a 23" 16:9 for the 29" to match the screen height (To within a 0.1" accuracy)
You basically want to get a 29" to match the vertical height of a regular 23" monitor
http://www.displaywars.com/23-inch-16x9-vs-29-inch-21x9
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3129276/components-graphics/why-amd-freesync-is-beating-nvidia-g-sync-on-monitor-selection-and-price.html
The reviews are there to support this too :smiley:
I don't think it has G-Sync, older model, just chatting to them now.
Edit: It doesn't have G-Sync, my search continues.
Apologies Neo Trix for going off subject .
A nice summary of this model, and others, here: http://gamingmonitors-uk.com/monitor/lg-25um58/
http://www.humanbenchmark.com/tests/reactiontime/statistics
Definitely need a 1MS monitor.
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25" model
29" model
Can't convince Fallout 4 to run at 1080p tho - think its trying 4k and I'm getting like 5 frames a second!
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These old monitors only really cater for console gamers and are useless for any productive PC application
I'd recommend it to anyone for gaming.
1080 in any shape or form needs to die already. Probably why you left the resolution out of the first 6 paragraphs...
Not everyone will have the GPU to drive a 1440p or higher res monitor. All the information and more is in the OP. Each to their own, but 1080p is still very popular. I wouldn't at all post anything that I genuinely believed wasn't worth a look.
Monitor Size Comparison 24,27,30 and the LG 29 & 34 ultrawides
You can drag them about and see how these monitors would fit into your existing two monitor setup etc. Ctrl+Scroll is your friend.
If your budget is around this price, you are better off sticking with 16:9 for gaming.
But on the whole, it's absolutely brilliant. It's worth the small amount of faffage as when it works its so nice, and I'd say probably the vast majority of games so support 21:9 straight away.
anyone else had experience with these?
Amazon's dimensions seem incorrect.
25" Dimensions - WxDxH (mm)
Set (with Stand) 609 x 188 x 383
Set (With Stand): W 609 x D 188 x H 383
Set (Without Stand): W 609 x D 55 x H 287
VESA 75 x 75
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