Gaming has evolved from a past time to a global obsession with millions of people logging in each day to indulge in hours of gaming. In their quest to become the next, some gamers have then their obsession to the next level by ensuring they have the latest hardware. In fact, high performance hardware is usually the difference between a good gamer, and a great one. Not to mention the fact that if you are good enough, you could get a chance to represent a team and compete in tournaments.
Gaming monitors are definitely a key component in any gamer’s arsenal. However, not any monitor can qualify as a gaming monitor. In order to be one, such monitors need to offer features such as faster refresh rate and response time, which should ideally be 144Hz and 1MS respectively. LG already has experience in gaming monitors and its 24MP59G and 24GM79G monitors should cater to the demand of most gaming enthusiasts. These monitors come with features such as Motion Blur Reduction (MBR), Dynamic Action Sync (DAS) Mode and Black Stabilizer which are aimed at augmenting a gamer’s skills.
However, an ultra wide monitor like the LG 29UM69G and LG 34UC79G can also help add a new dimension to gameplay. Instead of having a traditional aspect ratio of 16:9, these monitors have an aspect ratio of 21:9. Since there is more of the screen to view, you get a more immersive gaming experience since your game will now cover more of your view. This immersion factor can be cranked up a notch with a curved monitor like the LG 34UC79G. The monitors also have higher resolution. While standard 16:9 monitors offer a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 monitors a resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels.
Another factor that helps with immersion is the fact that HUD elements such as ammo counters and maps can be pushed into the outer edges of the display. So they will be out of your immediate field of view. An ultra wide monitor can also helps gamers see more of the game, which is quite helpful in spotting enemies which may be just outside the view of conventional 16:9 monitors.
Besides all these features, LG’s 34UC79G and 29UM69G ultra wide gaming monitors also offer a few additional features to gamers. Let’s take a close look at these two monitors.
LG 34UC79G
The LG 34UC79G is a 34-inch curved ultra wide gaming monitor, with a resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels. The monitor also offers a refresh rate of 144Hz, which means that the monitor is capable of displaying up to 144 frames per second. So games running on the monitor run smoother as compared to monitors with a refresh rate of 60Hz or 75Hz.
A high refresh rate isn’t the only thing a gamer should look for in a monitor, the a quick response time is equally vital. The response time is the time it takes for an input to be shown on the monitor. The LG 34UC79G ultra wide monitor offers a response time of 1ms thanks to a feature called 1ms Motion Blur Reduction. This reduces ghosting and blurring and is vital for fast-paced action games.
You also get a number of other features with the LG 34UC79G that are aimed at taking your gaming skills to the next level. The Crosshair feature places a striking point in the middle of the screen. This helps to enhance accuracy when playing first person shooters. Other features include Dynamic Action Sync or DAS, and Black Stabilizer. DAS helps minimise input lag even further, while Black Stabilizer brightens up dark areas on the screen to reveal any enemies hiding there.
LG 29UM69G
The LG 29UM69G sports a 29-inch ultra wide display with a resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels. Like its elder brother, it too offers a number of gamer-centric features aimed at augmenting the skills of a pro gamer. It too comes with 1ms Motion Blur reduction technology. This technology brings down the response times down to almost 1ms. This means that you get quick response with reduced blurring and ghosting.
You also get other gaming specific features Dynamic Action Sync (DAS) which minimises input lag even further. Black Stabilizer brightens up dark areas, and helps you sport enemies which may be hiding in the dark. Aside from this, you also get Crosshair, which places a striking point in the middle of the screen, which further enhances firing accuracy when playing first person shooters.
However, the LG 29UM69G also gives users the option to divide the screen into four sections. Letting you have run a separate software on each section. So if you want, you could edit your gaming videos while watching another video at the same time.
With such features, LG’s range of ultra wide monitors make for an interesting purchase for anyone looking for an ultra wide gaming monitor.
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