After Years of Normal Monitors, I Finally Switched to Ultrawide... And It Ruined Me
Long-form9:51GamingPublished May 6, 2026, 3:18 PM · 5mo ago
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Description
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In this video, we’re talking about whether it’s actually worth upgrading from a standard 16:9 monitor to an ultrawide 21:9 monitor. I recently switched from Full HD (1080p) to a 3440x1440 ultrawide monitor, and this video is my full experience! From first impressions to real gameplay in different types of games.
We’ll cover everything:
– Ultrawide vs 16:9 comparison
– Gaming experience in ultrawide (immersion, field of view, performance)
– FPS impact when switching from 1080p to 1440p ultrawide
– Competitive games like Counter-Strike 2 on ultrawide
– Singleplayer games like Forza Horizon 5, GTA 5, and Minecraft with shaders
– Pros and cons of ultrawide monitors
– Is ultrawide worth it in 2026?
I’ll also talk about the downsides, including performance loss, desk space, compatibility issues, and whether ultrawide monitors are actually worth the price. If you’re thinking about upgrading your monitor, switching to 1440p, or buying an ultrawide display for gaming, this video will help you decide!
Specs mentioned:
– Ultrawide 3440x1440 monitor (21:9 aspect ratio)
– 165Hz refresh rate
– RTX 5070
#monitor #ultrawide #1440p #2k #pc #gpu #karimus
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Details
- Published
- May 6, 2026, 3:18 PM
- Length
- 9:51 (591 s)
- Format
- Long-form
- Category
- Gaming
- Audio language
- EN
- Quality
- HD
- Captions
- No
- Made for kids
- No
- Licensed content
- Yes
- Video ID
- W7scWTkEo_s
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