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Massdrop Vast 35 - MMORPG.com
The Vast is BACK! When Massdrop first revealed their 35” 1440p high refresh rate gaming monitor, it sold out right away. Well, they’ve brought it back for another group buy and we were able to get one in for a full review. Read on to find out why this is one of the best ultrawide gaming monitors available today.
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#nope
VA's black crush and off center contrast shift ruin the image way worse than a TN panel.
3) 3440x1440 100Hz is the limit for DisplayPort. Until a newer revision comes out, the resolution/refresh rate can't get any higher even if the panel tech exists (which we're still waiting on). Well, unless you use 2 ports, but that has its own issues.
4) lol. Overwatch is the 1 in 200 games that doesn't support 21:9 properly because Jeff Kaplan is too ignorant about technology. Every other multiplayer FPS on the market is Hor+ scaling. Even Blizzard's other games support 21:9.. sans Starcraft 2 for roughly the same bogus 'cheating' reason. (used to support any res on launch until they locked it). He's a fool and has ruined the game for all 21:9 owners.
Anyway, 21:9 is the best aspect ratio we have nowadays. Supports film amazingly, and provides you with a great experience in most games. Nowhere near limiting as 16:9, but still lacking the old 4:3 support that 16:10 does. And if content doesn't support 21:9, you just drop to 16:9, no sweat.
21:9 is the only aspect ratio I'd recommend nowadays, unless you want 100% compatibility and 144Hz+ refresh rate for high motion gaming, in which case you're stuck with a 16:9 monitor for now.
RIP 16:10. Maybe 21:10 will come out eventually..
What are you talking about? i have a benq 35" curved ultrawide there is zero distortion near the edges.
100hz is plenty for this resolution, i've had a 1070 and it could barely hold 60fps in most triple A tittles. I have a Fury X now, it's a downgrade but at least i can make use of freesync untill new cards come out.
As @DAOWace said apart from Overwatch which I can play on 16:9 without much difference from my old 16:9 monitor all other games I play, support 21:9.
On another note, why did that thumbnail remind me of this?
Just a heads up, you can get 120hz now on the z35p and Alienware monitors. The Gsync module and DP1.3+ on a gtx1080 and newer work great.
I do agree after getting a 21:9 monitor I cannot go back. Purchased another for my office as it does wonders for productivity.
as a rough guide: $549.99 + about $30 delivery to the UK + 6.5% import duty + 20% VAT so about $740
So still a good deal ?
If you are a whale that's a snip for a monitor, and you need a big screen to see the size of your domain in the MMO where you bought a dukedom.
I don't think his talking about curved monitors like the 21:9 on this review. These are very subtle, and there are some people who disagree with him.
I don't see any distortion or stuff that is a little bit stretched near the edges of the screen. It doesn't look any different from a flat panel.
He kept messing with his chair like some kid, the devs were looking at him like he was nuts and honestly I don't think they liked him. I always wondered how this guy would ever get his webshow off the ground when he has obvious ADHD. Looks like he found his niche.
As to office use, get a UHD TV, the screen space dwarfs any 21:9 monitor and the cost is far less.
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They also support display port.
I am looking to add more monitors later and possibly getting a higher end graphics card but I think ill be waiting for the new VOXEL technology as long as I can hit above 60+ FPS in all games.
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Hah! Didn't that guy wind up in jail?
Man, not only did he find his niche, but he is incredibly successful. His channel employs 20 people now.
Before you blame my eyes, they're fine and i don't use glasses/lenses.
I think it just depends on the curve and panel, and all the examples you posted are for 16:9 screens.