Do I need a special GPU for an ultrawide monitor?

Driving 3440×1440 at high frame rates requires more GPU power than 1080p or 1440p. For 60Hz productivity use, any modern GPU works fine. For 144Hz+ gaming at 3440×1440, you'll want at least an NVIDIA RTX 4070 or AMD RX 7800 XT. The 49\

Is ultrawide good for productivity?

Ultrawide monitors excel for productivity. A 34\

Can I watch movies on an ultrawide?

Yes, and it's excellent. Most Hollywood movies are filmed in 21:9 aspect ratio, which matches ultrawide monitors perfectly — you'll see the full frame with no black bars. Standard 16:9 content (TV shows, YouTube) will have black bars on the sides, though many apps let you zoom to fill the screen at the cost of cropping.

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