27 or 32 inch screen for PVP - does it make a difference?

Mariusghost84 · August 2020

Is there a visible difference in performance when it comes to PVP , using 27 inch screen vs 32 inch? Ive heard that 27 inch is supposed to be the sweet spot for screen size, as it takes less time to look from one point on the screen to the other etc. Is there some truth to this?

Taleof2Cities · August 2020

Screen size is likely near the bottom of your priorities, @Mariusghost84.

Having a good rig with a performance graphics card goes a long ways ... in addition to your internet provider and dialing things in through the ESO in-game video settings.

As a last resort, you can always return the monitor/TV for a refund if you don't like it (within the seller's guidelines) ... and try the other size.

caperb · August 2020

I assume you are playing on a PC? For screen size I would definitely not go too big. At my work I use two 23 inch screens and there fits a lot of information on that.

I think that there is truth in that you will not see everything on a 32 inch screen. Compare it to the moments when you see people with a home cinema television that covers half the wall. Nobody wants to watch television there because it hurts the eyes, except the owners.

Alienoutlaw · August 2020

i run a 50" screen and 27" 2nd monitor with a 1.1gb connection but thats purely because i like a large screen

tsaescishoeshiner · August 2020

In my experience, you need at least a 50" screen in order to break free properly in Cyrodiil

Gythral · August 2020

120Hz (or 144Hz) refresh instead of 60 (and a PC THAT can drive it playing ESO) rather than moving the chair 1" back to be able so see everything

MAYBE

Rowjoh · August 2020

The combination of a good rig with a decent graphics card + a 32 inch curved screen at 2560x1440 res is the sweet spot for MMOS. (27 inch screen comes a very close 2nd).

Celephantsylvius_Bornasfinmo · August 2020

Make sure to check if you have a valid internet connection before buying a new screen, never know!

Lisutaris · August 2020

It's only ~5 inch but hey, ... 5'' can be yay or nay [snip]

As i've heard too big can also be a problem, but as conspiracy theories are not allowed on this forum, let's be silent on that topic.

~Lisu

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BigBragg · August 2020

Rowjoh wrote: »

The combination of a good rig with a decent graphics card + a 32 inch curved screen at 2560x1440 res is the sweet spot for MMOS. (27 inch screen comes a very close 2nd).

I would imagine 32" at 1440p would be a little light on pixel density. When I first went to 27" I did it at 1080p, and wasn't happy with the results. Moved to 27" at 1440p and love it. At 32" I'd imagine 4k would be the place to be. Sadly at that point you run into issues keeping your fps up.

Lisutaris · August 2020

BigBragg wrote: »

Rowjoh wrote: »

The combination of a good rig with a decent graphics card + a 32 inch curved screen at 2560x1440 res is the sweet spot for MMOS. (27 inch screen comes a very close 2nd).

I would imagine 32" at 1440p would be a little light on pixel density. When I first went to 27" I did it at 1080p, and wasn't happy with the results. Moved to 27" at 1440p and love it. At 32" I'd imagine 4k would be the place to be. Sadly at that point you run into issues keeping your fps up.

mhhh to give a correct answer .... the so called " sweet spot" is a mix between your distance to the screen, size and resolution.
So without knowing all 3 values, there can not be a 100% correct answer.
Just google it up

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(FHD for example was: display size (inch) * ~2,5-3 for movies (TV) and *1-1,5 for PC --> don't forget, that it's still a personal preference so... you need to test that out for yourself)

rumple9 · August 2020

I have 55 inch tv just for bar swap

Naftal · August 2020

The screen size should depend on how far you're sitting from the screen.

Rowjoh · August 2020

@BigBragg

It depends on the quality of the monitor + graphics card.

A top quality 32inch 1440p IPS curved gaming monitor with g-sync (or Freesync) + high end graphics card is the sweetspot for MMOs right now.

There is no noticeable difference at all from a similar 27inch scenario. 4K isnt the way to just yet however as the refresh rate is much lower although the detail is even greater.

Anything other than top of the range or near top of the range hardware then 27inch is def the way to go

Rex-Umbra · August 2020

Lol 32inch... Us console plebs thinking 64inch too small gotta go over 100 need to physically look the direction of your enemy

precambria · August 2020

I have a wide aspect monitor that I play this game with and you actually do get to see more of what is going on, it is useful in PvP but the problem is most people don't have one so if you decide to not push into a sandwhich between two teams because you can see them and your team can't it will be a lonely time. Sometimes when I am yelling "are you BLIND" at my monitor when team is basically primordial ooze level of awareness, I need to remember they might not actually be able to see what I can see clear as day because of monitor.

Mariusghost84 · August 2020

Rowjoh wrote: »

@BigBragg

It depends on the quality of the monitor + graphics card.

A top quality 32inch 1440p IPS curved gaming monitor with g-sync (or Freesync) + high end graphics card is the sweetspot for MMOs right now.

There is no noticeable difference at all from a similar 27inch scenario. 4K isnt the way to just yet however as the refresh rate is much lower although the detail is even greater.

Anything other than top of the range or near top of the range hardware then 27inch is def the way to go

The new rig Will be Gtx 3090 with top end CPU and the new Samsung g7 monitor. So i guess 32 screen would be perfect then? 👍 @BigBragg

Ruder · August 2020

I have 32 inch 144hz monitor, it is too small for my standards so I use it only for work, I play ESO on a
75 inch 120hz TV

. The bigger - the better!

Mariusghost84 · August 2020

I forgot to mention that i was playing om PC.

W0lf_z13 · August 2020

i ran 3 27" monitors for a while... it was AMAZING ... VERY immersive ... unfortunately 1 of my monitors stopped working so im back down to 1

Mariusghost84 · August 2020

W0lf_z13 wrote: »

i ran 3 27" monitors for a while... it was AMAZING ... VERY immersive ... unfortunately 1 of my monitors stopped working so im back down to 1

@W0lf_z13 what was immersive about it bro? Did you have any advantages om pvp?

W0lf_z13 · August 2020

@Mariusghost84 if i was sieging center of a keep i was able to see from one edge of the keep wall to the other so i kept watch for the group while seiging and called out when someone came around the corner

scorpius2k1 · August 2020

TLDR; If you sit close, go with 27".

I use a 32" 1440p monitor and I can tell you while its SUPER NICE to have so much detail and everything in your face...I would recommend a 27" however if you have probs with neck strain from turning your head left/right so much to see things on your screen. If you sit farther away from your monitor, 32" is great.

SpiritofESO · August 2020

Oreyn_Bearclaw · August 2020

Screen size does not affect performance. Screen resolution does, but whether you are on a 17inch or 70inch monitor, your frame rates wont change. Now of course, you may notice imperfections on a a bigger monitor, but in terms of actual performance, its no different. If you go beyond 1920x1080, you will feel your FPS fall. How far, depends on the capabilities of your PC. ESO is artificially capped at 100 FPS (unless that has changed recently).

I run an 34inch ultrawide with a resolution of 3440x1440 and a refresh rate of 200hz. I cant get to 200 FPS because of ZOS limits (and probably limits of my own PC), but I can sit at 100FPS in most content at that resolution. PVP is a whole different animal with FPS, but the dimensions of your screen really arent part of the equation.

If you are planning to run a standard HD res of 1920x1080, its really more about eye comfort and distance to the screen in terms of selecting the best size.

W0lf_z13 · August 2020

@Mariusghost84 here an older vid for an example of what id see while i gamed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtE-3zT8qTs

Oreyn_Bearclaw · August 2020

SpiritofESO wrote: »

I am on PS4 console so I have a super-comfy faux leather recliner which I drag over to the 55-inch screen and with the leg-rest up my feet are about 18 inches away from the screen!!! It is like I am INSIDE the game and I love it.

Sorry -- I cannot ever go back to playing on computer unless you are playing on a computer with a HUGE monitor.

I am feeling that playing MMOs on computer is just so ... Y2K. Not dead yet but definitely moribund.

@SpiritofESO
LMAO. MMOs on PC arent dying.

You want immersion, high resolution and a curved ultra wide blows a large flatscreen out of the ballpark. Good luck with that on console. I have gamed on huge TVs, projectors, computer monitors big and small, 3 computer monitors in an eyefinity setup, and for the last few years on various curved ultra wides. If immersion is your goal, there is simply no comparison. The only thing more immersive is VR, but that is a different animal all together.

Mariusghost84 · August 2020

Oreyn_Bearclaw wrote: »

SpiritofESO wrote: »

I am on PS4 console so I have a super-comfy faux leather recliner which I drag over to the 55-inch screen and with the leg-rest up my feet are about 18 inches away from the screen!!! It is like I am INSIDE the game and I love it.

Sorry -- I cannot ever go back to playing on computer unless you are playing on a computer with a HUGE monitor.

I am feeling that playing MMOs on computer is just so ... Y2K. Not dead yet but definitely moribund.

@SpiritofESO
LMAO. MMOs on PC arent dying.

You want immersion, high resolution and a curved ultra wide blows a large flatscreen out of the ballpark. Good luck with that on console. I have gamed on huge TVs, projectors, computer monitors big and small, 3 computer monitors in an eyefinity setup, and for the last few years on various curved ultra wides. If immersion is your goal, there is simply no comparison. The only thing more immersive is VR, but that is a different animal all together.

Would you say that Samsungs new g9 would give that level of immersion? Wouldnt picture be kinda streched out?

SeaGtGruff · August 2020

W0lf_z13 wrote: »

@Mariusghost84 here an older vid for an example of what id see while i gamed

Awesome-- but you can't see very much of the sky in comparison. What about those dragons in your own homeland? What are you going to do if you can't see them flying overhead?

zaria · August 2020

precambria wrote: »

I have a wide aspect monitor that I play this game with and you actually do get to see more of what is going on, it is useful in PvP but the problem is most people don't have one so if you decide to not push into a sandwhich between two teams because you can see them and your team can't it will be a lonely time. Sometimes when I am yelling "are you BLIND" at my monitor when team is basically primordial ooze level of awareness, I need to remember they might not actually be able to see what I can see clear as day because of monitor.

Can easy imagine ultra wide monitors being very nice here, now for FPS I imagine they would be an world changer but even in ESO it will be nice.

kargen27 · August 2020

A few people have mentioned a curved screen. When I switched to a curved screen it helped to cut down on eye strain. If you are the proper distance from it your eyes don't have to refocus going from center to edge.

I had to edit this because apparently I can't spell the word "a".