For optimum gameplay, comfort, and budget balance, smaller monitors often prove more beneficial.
Common wisdom would say that a bigger screen is better than a smaller one.
People would prefer a 100-inch TV over a 50-inch one most of the time, right?
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However, that desire for more inches can backfire for PC gamers.
Bigger Isn’t Always Better
The push for the biggest screen seems logical.
But there’s a critical juncture where the scale tips from beneficial to burdensome.
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Just ask anyone who has decided to use a 55-inch TV as their PC gaming monitor at a desk!
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Pixel Density, Viewing Distance, and Other Boring Stuff
Your high-resolution game deserves a quality display.
Though often overlooked, pixel density plays a vital role in delivering crisp, clear images.
And then there’s the matter of viewing distance.
It’s also worth considering how we use gaming monitors when playing at a desk.
The distance you sit from the monitor means that a smaller monitor (e.g.
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A larger screen can slow you down in a gaming world where success is measured in split-second reactions.
The physical size also demands a proportional amount of desk space.
Consider sticking to a 24-inch or 27-inch monitor for gaming at a desk.
