Ultrawide 3440*1440 with OOTP?

Sweed · 12-29-2022, 08:15 PM

With Christmas usually comes a gift certificate that, this year, I am thinking could be used towards a part of the cost of improving my OOTP experience. Currently on a 27" 2560*1440 monitor and thinking of going bigger. IE 34" and 3440*1440. Appreciate any thoughts from users using UW monitors. I'm thinking this would alleviate the overlapping of columns in my view screens that are loaded with data, which would be very nice.

How does it affect OOTP when playing out games in modern view? With the aspect ratio changing from 16*9 to 21*9 does OOTP scale to the ultra width without issue with regard to playing out games?

Thanks for any thoughts.

Garlon · 12-29-2022, 09:11 PM

Yes, the game render fine in 21:9. I have a 32:9 monitor (5120x1440) but I reduce the game to 21:9 in the settings. Even though the game renders fine at 32:9, some of the menus will not work in 32:9. When I play in 21:9 everything seems to work fine.

It is nice to have the extra territory on the screen too for widgets when playing out games. So yes, the game will render at 21:9 correctly. Your image will not get stretched, you simply get a wider field of view of the game. I think you will enjoy a 21:9 monitor for OOTP games.

BaseballGOAT · 12-29-2022, 10:26 PM

Yes I agree with what is said above. I'm on my 2nd UW monitor and won't ever go back. Started out with a 27in running the numbers you posted Sweed. Then back during the heart of Covid, I took my half of the 2nd stimulus and upgraded to a 49 in running on 32x9 5120 x1440 and love it. Couldn't get OOTP to behave at first on hdmi so upgraded to DisplayPort

Cod · 12-29-2022, 10:56 PM

I love my ultra-wide for OOTP and similar games. The amount of information I can show on the screen is unbelievable and puts me in numbers heaven.

Sweed · 12-30-2022, 12:51 AM

Thanks for the thoughts guys, very helpful.

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Originally Posted by BaseballGOAT

Yes I agree with what is said above. I'm on my 2nd UW monitor and won't ever go back. Started out with a 27in running the numbers you posted Sweed. Then back during the heart of Covid, I took my half of the 2nd stimulus and upgraded to a 49 in running on 32x9 5120 x1440 and love it. Couldn't get OOTP to behave at first on hdmi so upgraded to DisplayPort

To be clear. Did you need to go to display port for both monitors or, only the second larger one?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garlon

Yes, the game render fine in 21:9. I have a 32:9 monitor (5120x1440) but I reduce the game to 21:9 in the settings. Even though the game renders fine at 32:9, some of the menus will not work in 32:9. When I play in 21:9 everything seems to work fine.

It is nice to have the extra territory on the screen too for widgets when playing out games. So yes, the game will render at 21:9 correctly. Your image will not get stretched, you simply get a wider field of view of the game. I think you will enjoy a 21:9 monitor for OOTP games.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cod

I love my ultra-wide for OOTP and similar games. The amount of information I can show on the screen is unbelievable and puts me in numbers heaven.

Garlon and Cod,

Are you guys on hdmi or display port?

Haven't decided yet, just looking around but, if I go for it I want to make sure I have a DP cable on hand if that is what is needed.

Thanks.

Garlon · 12-30-2022, 12:57 AM

I suggest getting a Displayport cable if your graphics card supports it. I found there is a significant difference in quality for gaming.

I think for 21:9 you at least need HDMI 2.0. If you are going 21:9 save yourself the trouble and get a DP cable.

Sweed · 12-30-2022, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garlon

Yes, the game render fine in 21:9. I have a 32:9 monitor (5120x1440) but I reduce the game to 21:9 in the settings. Even though the game renders fine at 32:9, some of the menus will not work in 32:9. When I play in 21:9 everything seems to work fine.

It is nice to have the extra territory on the screen too for widgets when playing out games. So yes, the game will render at 21:9 correctly. Your image will not get stretched, you simply get a wider field of view of the game. I think you will enjoy a 21:9 monitor for OOTP games.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garlon

I suggest getting a Displayport cable if your graphics card supports it. I found there is a significant difference in quality for gaming.

I think for 21:9 you at least need HDMI 2.0. If you are going 21:9 save yourself the trouble and get a DP cable.

Thanks.

BaseballGOAT · 12-30-2022, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweed

Thanks for the thoughts guys, very helpful.

To be clear. Did you need to go to display port for both monitors or, only the second larger one?

Garlon and Cod,

Are you guys on hdmi or display port?

Haven't decided yet, just looking around but, if I go for it I want to make sure I have a DP cable on hand if that is what is needed.

Thanks.

It will honestly depend on if you're running 21x9 or higher and what the absolute highest your monitor will support. As Garlin mentioned, hdmi 2 .0 should handle 21x9 . On my first UW hdmi was perfectly ok and I saw zero difference. On the newer, bigger UW I gained the high end capability of 5120x1440 and on hdmi it looked horrible. It was stretching out screens something awful. So I had to back down my screen or upgrade to DisplayPort. Considering I don't play other games, the choice was easy, I got a $65 video card upgrade and switched and have never looked back. Also, I didn't keep both monitors. I gave the smaller one to my wife. On the 49, I have enough desk landscape to not need the 2nd anymore. Added in game screen with how my widgets are set up and this is not the largest possible, this is still in windowed mode.

Garlon · 12-30-2022, 01:27 AM

Here is a 21:9 screen from the game.

Sweed · 12-30-2022, 01:58 AM

Thanks guys for the screen shots and all of the information. You've been most helpful.

BaseballGOAT · 12-30-2022, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweed

Thanks guys for the screen shots and all of the information. You've been most helpful.

What's your budget on a new monitor Sweed?

Sweed · 12-30-2022, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BaseballGOAT

What's your budget on a new monitor Sweed?

Not looking for top of the line. OOTP is what I play the most and have a ps5 if I want great graphics in a game. I also do a few things where I like to run windows side by side where extra space would be nice. IOW nothing too heavy from a gaming standpoint.

So somewhere around a cap of $450 or so. Just started to look into them so not sure if that kind of money can buy something worthwhile? Like anything else there will be bad reviews mixed in with a lot of good reviews. So if you have any recommendations feel free to share.

If that kind of money doesn't buy something worth having that would be good to know too.

I looked at Amazon for a bit and found this Dell
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095X7RV77...v_ov_lig_dp_it

and..
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8QBBJRZ...v_ov_lig_dp_it

Monoprice..
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=42772

Sites where I've shopped before. Haven't googled for more possibilities yet. Figured before I got too involved I'd post here first for others experiences with UW and OOTP.

BaseballGOAT · 12-30-2022, 04:22 AM

You should have no problems in that price range. Mine was originally close to a grand. But I paid more for the size. I was wanting to get away from the dual monitor setup.

Sweed · 12-30-2022, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaseballGOAT

You should have no problems in that price range. Mine was originally close to a grand. But I paid more for the size. I was wanting to get away from the dual monitor setup.

Thank you.

Cod · 12-30-2022, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweed

Are you guys on hdmi or display port?

Like others, I'm using display port as well.

Sweed · 12-30-2022, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cod

Like others, I'm using display port as well.

Thanks.

Pelican · 12-30-2022, 01:33 PM

Just so you guys know, those of us playing on smaller, older monitors (or on laptops!) are so jealous (and thinking of what Christmas gifts could be exchanged for a new monitor). They say that "software drives hardware" purchases; and with this group it is "OOTP drives monitor purchases" - even if we claim it's productivity and "the need to see those small columns in the spreadsheet". Yeah, right. Nobody is fooled.

Ty Cobb · 12-30-2022, 02:20 PM

Where's the "Envy" button???

BaseballGOAT · 12-30-2022, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican

Just so you guys know, those of us playing on smaller, older monitors (or on laptops!) are so jealous (and thinking of what Christmas gifts could be exchanged for a new monitor). They say that "software drives hardware" purchases; and with this group it is "OOTP drives monitor purchases" - even if we claim it's productivity and "the need to see those small columns in the spreadsheet". Yeah, right. Nobody is fooled.

I understand. I could never justify dropping almost 1100 on a monitor by itself to Mrs GOAT or myself until the government was handing out free money.

Syd Thrift · 12-30-2022, 03:05 PM

Yeah I've got a large wide-screen monitor and it's TERRIBLE. You will never be able to play OOTP on a smaller monitor ever again, especially not when it comes to playing games. Imagine having every single widget in the game up at maximum size and still being able to see all of the gameplay. And when it comes to lineup and pitching screens, you literally have all of the info you want, plus a bunch of info (like player happiness) you didn't know you wanted until it was there, all available on a single screen.

12-29-2022, 08:15 PM	#1
Sweed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,608	Ultrawide 34401440 with OOTP? With Christmas usually comes a gift certificate that, this year, I am thinking could be used towards a part of the cost of improving my OOTP experience. Currently on a 27" 25601440 monitor and thinking of going bigger. IE 34" and 34401440. Appreciate any thoughts from users using UW monitors. I'm thinking this would alleviate the overlapping of columns in my view screens that are loaded with data, which would be very nice. How does it affect OOTP when playing out games in modern view? With the aspect ratio changing from 169 to 21*9 does OOTP scale to the ultra width without issue with regard to playing out games? Thanks for any thoughts.

12-30-2022, 01:27 AM	#9
Garlon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,251	Here is a 21:9 screen from the game. Attached Images

12-30-2022, 01:33 PM	#17
Pelican Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 2,885	Just so you guys know, those of us playing on smaller, older monitors (or on laptops!) are so jealous (and thinking of what Christmas gifts could be exchanged for a new monitor). They say that "software drives hardware" purchases; and with this group it is "OOTP drives monitor purchases" - even if we claim it's productivity and "the need to see those small columns in the spreadsheet". Yeah, right. Nobody is fooled. __________________ Pelican OOTP 2020-? ”Hard to believe, Harry.”

12-30-2022, 02:20 PM	#18
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,569	Where's the "Envy" button??? __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

12-29-2022, 09:11 PM	#2
Garlon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,251	Yes, the game render fine in 21:9. I have a 32:9 monitor (5120x1440) but I reduce the game to 21:9 in the settings. Even though the game renders fine at 32:9, some of the menus will not work in 32:9. When I play in 21:9 everything seems to work fine. It is nice to have the extra territory on the screen too for widgets when playing out games. So yes, the game will render at 21:9 correctly. Your image will not get stretched, you simply get a wider field of view of the game. I think you will enjoy a 21:9 monitor for OOTP games.

12-29-2022, 10:26 PM	#3
BaseballGOAT Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,373 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Yes I agree with what is said above. I'm on my 2nd UW monitor and won't ever go back. Started out with a 27in running the numbers you posted Sweed. Then back during the heart of Covid, I took my half of the 2nd stimulus and upgraded to a 49 in running on 32x9 5120 x1440 and love it. Couldn't get OOTP to behave at first on hdmi so upgraded to DisplayPort

12-29-2022, 10:56 PM	#4
Cod All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,087	I love my ultra-wide for OOTP and similar games. The amount of information I can show on the screen is unbelievable and puts me in numbers heaven.

12-30-2022, 12:57 AM	#6
Garlon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,251	I suggest getting a Displayport cable if your graphics card supports it. I found there is a significant difference in quality for gaming. I think for 21:9 you at least need HDMI 2.0. If you are going 21:9 save yourself the trouble and get a DP cable.

12-30-2022, 01:58 AM	#10
Sweed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,608	Thanks guys for the screen shots and all of the information. You've been most helpful.

12-30-2022, 04:22 AM	#13
BaseballGOAT Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,373 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	You should have no problems in that price range. Mine was originally close to a grand. But I paid more for the size. I was wanting to get away from the dual monitor setup.