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[Ruck]

Brehs. Best Widescreen set Gaming monitor out there? It would simplify things for me because I could also use it for work as a 'dual screen' setup in a widescreen form

We need more details. Budget, size, must have features.

Samsung and LG have some good monitors.

What resolution do you want? 1440p? 4k? 1080P?

Do you want built in audio for the monitors? Asking because if you're a headphone user or use a set of separate speakers could save money buying a screen without built in speakers.

Flat or curved widescreen?

If you play a lot of first person online shooters you want a screen with a high refresh rate and if you're more into single player games and work task the refresh rate isn't as important.

This. Speakers on monitors are always trash. So if audio is important, invest in some good speakers or headphone.

I use a 42' oled tv as a monitor. I can never go back to something smaller.

 

[ba'al]

We need more details. Budget, size, must have features.

This. Speakers on monitors are always trash. So if audio is important, invest in some good speakers or headphone.

I use a 42' oled tv as a monitor. I can never go back to something smaller.

If he looking to save some money brands like Acers, and Sceptre all have affordable widescreen monitors.

Like you said just need more details because his budget, and computer use will determine what's best for him.