4k or ultrawide?

[Jingo]

Hi guys,

While in waiting on my 3080 build I might as well have a look at some monitors. I was originally planning an ultrawide, so the build specs were advised on with that in mind. But now I'm wondering whether 4k might be the better option. I'm a big gamer, so that's what I'd mainly use it for.

I would however need the equivalent space as an ultrawide for work, so would have to factor in a second monitor if I went 4k - not necessarily a 4k one of course.

Any advice on which way to go and some suggestions of decent monitors are gratefully received. Budget is about £1000, could maybe stretch to a bit more for a cheap second monitor.

These are my specs:

Case	CORSAIR OBSIDIAN SERIES™ 500D SE CASE
Processor (CPU)	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard	ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)	32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card	10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP (Xmas delivery not guaranteed)
1st Storage Drive	2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive	1TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive	1TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W)

 

[SpyderTracks]

What kinds of games do you play? Is it competitive at all?

 

[Jingo]

What kinds of games do you play? Is it competitive at all?

Not really. I tend to play competitive games on console, so probably won't on PC. I do play MMOs on PC, but more as a single player game than competitively. Otherwise a lot of strategy, open world RPGs mainly.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Not really. I tend to play competitive games on console, so probably won't on PC. I do play MMOs on PC, but more as a single player game than competitively. Otherwise a lot of strategy, open world RPGs mainly.

I would strongly suggest a superwide then to make the most of a 3080. 4k is standard aspect ratio, superwide gives you far greater field of view and is a much more immersive experience.

The Samsung G9 is the one to go for, it’s the same as 2 1440p 240hz screens.

This place still has it on Black Friday reduction:

Samsung Odyssey LC49G95TSSUXEN 49 inch G95 1m Curve Radius 240Hz QLED 5120x1440 Gaming Monitor

Product description MPN: LC49G95TSSUXEN EAN: 8806090424878 Item number QULP415 The Samsung Odyssey LC49G95TSSUXEN 49 inch G95 QLED HDR1000 5120x1440 Gaming Monitor takes your visuals to the next level. Vivid scenes wrap even more tightly around youExperience the next level of heart-pounding...

smartappliancesuk.com

 

[Jingo]

I would strongly suggest a superwide then to make the most of a 3080. 4k is standard aspect ratio, superwide gives you far greater field of view and is a much more immersive experience.

The Samsung G9 is the one to go for, it’s the same as 2 1440p 240hz screens.

This place still has it on Black Friday reduction:

Samsung Odyssey LC49G95TSSUXEN 49 inch G95 1m Curve Radius 240Hz QLED 5120x1440 Gaming Monitor

Product description MPN: LC49G95TSSUXEN EAN: 8806090424878 Item number QULP415 The Samsung Odyssey LC49G95TSSUXEN 49 inch G95 QLED HDR1000 5120x1440 Gaming Monitor takes your visuals to the next level. Vivid scenes wrap even more tightly around youExperience the next level of heart-pounding...

smartappliancesuk.com

Many thanks. Looks like ultrawide is the way to go and that monitor is a beast!

 

[Dan Franco920]

Is smartappliances a reputable firm? I was thinking of buying the g9 as well. My desk is only 24in deep though.. Need to get tape measure out over the weekend.

 

[scarpa1]

Is smartappliances a reputable firm? I was thinking of buying the g9 as well. My desk is only 24in deep though.. Need to get tape measure out over the weekend.

Hard to be sure but it sounds like they sell liquidated stock, so perhaps the G9's they are selling were the first batch ones that had problems.

 

[Dan Franco920]

Haha what's that saying. Buy cheap, pay twice?

 

[scarpa1]

Not really. I tend to play competitive games on console, so probably won't on PC. I do play MMOs on PC, but more as a single player game than competitively. Otherwise a lot of strategy, open world RPGs mainly.

What console do you play on? The ps5 doesn't support 1440 currently I don't think, so if you wanted the monitor for that as well its something to think about.

No doubt it will soon I guess though.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Hard to be sure but it sounds like they sell liquidated stock, so perhaps the G9's they are selling were the first batch ones that had problems.

They’re not allowed to sell the pre recall one afaik, and even if they do, Samsung would straight swap it.

They’ve got good reviews on trustpilot:

Smartappliancesuk is rated "Great" with 4 / 5 on Trustpilot

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[scarpa1]

They’re not allowed to sell the pre recall one afaik, and even if they do, Samsung would straight swap it.

They’ve got good reviews on trustpilot:

Smartappliancesuk is rated "Great" with 4 / 5 on Trustpilot

Do you agree with Smartappliancesuk's TrustScore? Voice your opinion today and hear what 389 customers have already said.

uk.trustpilot.com

I don't know, hard to actually work out what they sell. Most seems from businesses that have gone bust or older models that manufacturers want getting rid of.
That was just my worry with the G9 and it maybe one of the first ones out.
If it comes with a warranty then should all be fine

 

[Jingo]

What console do you play on? The ps5 doesn't support 1440 currently I don't think, so if you wanted the monitor for that as well its something to think about.

No doubt it will soon I guess though.

I have a 4k TV I use for the PS5/XB One X. The PC will be in another room