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Title: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: meztek on Sun, 18 January 2015, 19:11:13

I have a six screen setup in a 2 row 3 column configuration. Right now they're not all the same size; I've been collecting them for good prices over the years. I'm hoping to scrap up enough cash flow to buy six identical sized monitors by the end of this year. My caveat being I don't know which size to choose. So, I want to hear from you - what size is/are your monitor(s)? Is it too small or too large for you?

My smallest screens are 15", they're nice when in a multi-monitor setup but too small separately. My largest is 25", and that feels way too big in my opinion. I'm thinking 22" would be nice. However, I remember having a tiny 12" or so monitor for many years and when I finally went up to a 19" monitor (which seemed large at the time) I later decided I would not turn back.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 18 January 2015, 19:12:07

at least 30 inches

Ideally Viewed @ 1 Meter away. 1280x800 resolution

THis is the minimum size.

Even better would be 4k 65" viewed at around 3 meters out.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tbc on Sun, 18 January 2015, 20:46:56

i use 28" 4K atm

i want to move to 32" 4K.

why? because 32" at 1.5ft will completely block my vision of the wall behind my monitor :)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: noisyturtle on Sun, 18 January 2015, 21:01:37

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Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Lain1911 on Sun, 18 January 2015, 21:20:57

25-27, but I'm interested in how widescreens would be.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: daerid on Sun, 18 January 2015, 21:41:56

3x30"

Accept no substitutes

(http://i.imgur.com/u2yiAUl.jpg)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Psybin on Sun, 18 January 2015, 21:49:58

Impressive set up.
Stand up desk frame also!

I have two 24" right now. I'm shopping for an upgrade, on the fence on a 27 or 30 to replace one of them.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: byker on Sun, 18 January 2015, 22:26:05

What exactly are you looking for psybin? Imo you cannot go wrong with the cheap asian 1440p 27inch monitors off of ebay for $250-300. Mine is overclocked to 100hz and I love it for the price.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sun, 18 January 2015, 22:57:10

My work gave me a 32" tv with 1920xcrap resolution. In windoz I can make adjustments to various sizes of stuff, but when I go to some other program things are crazy big. It blows.

For single monitors I'm a believer that 24" is a starting size for convenience and go up from there. 30" can sometimes be too big, depending on your usage.

If you have more than one monitor the size rules change.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tbc on Sun, 18 January 2015, 22:59:05

Quote from: daerid on Sun, 18 January 2015, 21:41:56

3x30"

Accept no substitutes

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/u2yiAUl.jpg)

are you using software to swap desktops between the screens? or do you look at and work on the other screens?

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: mason on Mon, 19 January 2015, 00:02:30

Quote from: daerid on Sun, 18 January 2015, 21:41:56

3x30"

Accept no substitutes

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/u2yiAUl.jpg)

What monitor arms are you using? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: daerid on Mon, 19 January 2015, 03:09:14

Quote from: tbc on Sun, 18 January 2015, 22:59:05

are you using software to swap desktops between the screens? or do you look at and work on the other screens?

Visual studio, multiple browsers, Sql server windows, various internal dashboards and chat rooms, text editors, etc. things can get a bit hairy. No desktop swapping, use all three pretty consistently.

Quote from: mason link=topic=67816.msg1598779#msg1598779

What monitor arms are you using? Thanks in advance.

The Dell ones. Not sure what the model number is.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: jacobolus on Mon, 19 January 2015, 04:05:41

Quote

The HP Z27q Display has a 5120 x 2880, 5K wide-color gamut. It delivers seven times more pixels than a classic full HD display —packed in a factory-calibrated IPS solution. The HP Z27q boasts premier imagery with 14.7 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio, 300 nits luminance(4) and 1.07 billion colors. The HP Z27q offers picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture, allowing users to display mobile device and PC feeds.

It's expected to ship in March for US$1299.99.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: jacobolus on Mon, 19 January 2015, 04:07:29

These articulating display arms are working pretty well for me:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/Ergotech-Freedom-Arm?mode=guest_open

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Oobly on Mon, 19 January 2015, 06:43:40

I find 24" (1920x1200) to be the perfect size at the distance that's most comfortable for me (about 60 to 70cm I would guess).

At home I have a 22" 1680x1050 and it's just a bit too small.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 19 January 2015, 07:11:09

I used to rock a 24 and thought it was great. Now I'm on a 19 and while the resolution is a bit worse it's not really a big deal.
If I had the money I would probably just use two 19's or two 24's.

Like I don't think you can realistically do more than two things at once, and so having two screens allows you more space to do that without wasted desktop or wall space. It would also mean you only have to slightly move around physically in order to see what you where doing on each display. After playing around on a 30 it's just too big for a desktop, half the time your physically looking around for the stuff you need.

Even if your gaming there arnt too many games that actually benefit from having more than one display, the exception being racing games. At which point you really benefit from three 30" displays filling your view, but its probably safe to assume your not into racing sims if your asking... And even then it might be more practical to wait for the Rift to come out and just use one of those!

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: slip84 on Mon, 19 January 2015, 07:13:51

I have done the following recently:

Monitors
20" @ 1680x1050
23" @ 1920x1080
24" @ 1920x1080
27" @ 2560x1440

Laptops
15.6" @ 1376x768 - Work laptop, ugh
10.6" @ 1920x1080 - Surface Pro, running 1:1 without scaling
15" @ 1440x900 - MacBook Pro

And of those two, the two I love the most are the 27" @ 2560x1440 and the Surface Pro @ 1920x1080. I don't have scaling on for either and they're great. Mind you, when I use the Surface Pro, I'm not sitting too far back from it. It's just nice to have that many pixels for what I do for work.

The 27" is a good mixture for work/gaming/movies, etc. Even my PS3 looks pretty sharp on it at 1920x1080.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Candyflip on Mon, 19 January 2015, 07:35:49

I am using 2x22" 1080 viewing from around 60 cm. I can see myself going up to 27" 1440 in near future as I can't justify going up to 4k at the moment.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tjcaustin on Mon, 19 January 2015, 13:33:57

Sooon

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Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 19 January 2015, 13:39:40

Show Image

Quote from: tjcaustin on Mon, 19 January 2015, 13:33:57

Sooon

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8602/16315822125_39fb5dcef5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qRLRu2)DSC00861.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qRLRu2) by tjcaustin (https://www.flickr.com/people/20887387@N06/), on Flickr

Let us know how you like it, earlier in the thread I was going to make a joke about g-sync but after I read up on it realized maybe it is more than a gimmick.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: daerid on Mon, 19 January 2015, 14:14:20

How is G-SYNC different from standard V-Sync?

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tbc on Mon, 19 January 2015, 14:25:43

it's really only for gaming. i'm not a gamer, so i might be off, but i'll try to explain this.

basically, on the outside, it looks like a really finetuned version of vsync. normally, if your gpu can only do 48 fps, vsync would drop your refresh rate to 30fps. you lost 18 fps worth of 'smoothness'. gsync is better than vsync though and has the ability to set the refresh rate to exactly what the gpu is outputting.

in the end, you get the screentear prevention of vsync, without its laggy animation.

i'm not sure how well gsync works above 60fps

EDIT:

this requires specialized hardware in your monitor.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 19 January 2015, 14:45:48

Quote from: daerid on Mon, 19 January 2015, 14:14:20

How is G-SYNC different from standard V-Sync?

Gsync adaptively syncs to the exact number of frames your gfx card dips-to..

IMHO.. yes it's better than Vsync.. but now there's the trouble of intermittent time-dilation/contraction, because it may be holding onto a frame longer or shorter than it's relevant..

In practice.. you can't tell, because humans arn't very good detectors.. so the overall smoothness trumps the fact that you're not getting (closer to real frames)..

IMHO, it's irrelevant atm, because ULMB is far more desirable..

ULMB gives you MOTION CLARITY, and that's immensely more pleasing and noticeable to the eye..

But.. ULMB only works well @ 100hz +,,,,,,, on the asus swift, ulmb goes up to 120hz instead of 144, a shame, but still already very good..

Now, because ULMB requires insane Frame rates, it usually can't be coupled with Gsync.. due to average GPU power..

There's high risk in building a monitor with features that only works for people with SLI 970s..

Therefore , because ULMB is far more attractive than Gsync, and it can not be used together... Gsync is currently God damn useless.

ULMB is the most important feature because the HEART of our modern visual experience is NOT only Resolution, but Resolution IN MOTION.....

ULMB is the only known way to regain what we lost from the CRT era..

OLED is NOT the ****ing answer, because it uses sample and hold.. not only that, but because OLED is NOT very bright AT ALL.. it REQUIRES sample and hold just to produce a bright enough picture, which means,, EVEN if the pixels can come down in latency and respond, IT CAN NOT possibly produce a bright enough image in that small time frame..

WHEREAS a backlit system absolutely CAN..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 19 January 2015, 23:32:24

Quote from: meztek on Sun, 18 January 2015, 19:11:13

I'm hoping to scrap up enough cash flow to buy six identical sized monitors by the end of this year.

What aspect ratios are we talking about?

Are you running multiple computers, multiple desktops under Linux or single-desktop Windows?
I have been content with a single screen under Linux because I am used to multiple desktops (about the same wm and setup since '97...), but I absolutely must have multiple screens if I am going to do programming under Windows.

As to resolution, I do my calculations in PPI: At least 100 on a Windows or Linux desktop, at least 120 on a laptop or on Mac, and preferably more in either case.
That means that 1920×1080 has max diagonal of 21.5". Bigger size needs more pixels.

I have been thinking that my next monitor at home is going to be a 34" 21:9 curved screen with 1440p pixels or more on the vertical (110 PPI). I have yet to evaluate it in person but I think that one curved ultra-wide could be an alternative to two flat monitors in 4:3. I have heard remarks though that you would need to align the screen and your head at the right heights so that your eyes are in the middle or else the curve could feel weird.
I calculated that a 34" 21:9 screen is about as high as a 27" 16:9 screen or a 25" 16:10.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: XMIT on Wed, 28 January 2015, 11:19:26

I've tried all manner of multi monitor setups and find I get the most actual work done with a single 30" 2560x1600 panel. It depends on your goals.

Someone above asked about "GSYNC". I work closely with this sort of thing so here is my take on it:

Typically, a computer monitor refreshes the image at a fixed rate (60Hz, 59.94Hz, 120Hz, what have you). Recall that 1 Hz = 1/s. That's a fixed clock and this really dates back to CRT monitors where this directly corresponded to an electron beam scanning over a phosphor. But this clock proceeds no matter what. Usually a computer's graphics system will have all the data ready for the monitor before the next tick of this never ending clock and the user sees a clean image. Sometimes, the computer falls behind and only part of the image is ready; this is called "tearing".

GSYNC flips control of the monitor. Instead of the monitor refreshing on a fixed clock and the computer trying to time new frames correctly, the computer tells the monitor when a new image is ready. In a game this has great benefit: maybe one particular frame has a whole bunch of geometry and takes longer to render. Instead of stalling and tearing, the system can wait until the frame is rendered correctly.

The is not the same thing as VSYNC, which is a feedback cycle still working on a fixed clock. This slows rendering to some integer divisor of the frame rate (say 30Hz on a 60Hz setup) resulting in more latency (more time) to the next frame. Gamers hate latency.

tl;dr: The computer tells the monitor when a new image is ready and controls monitor timing per frame. This requires special hardware and software in both the monitor and the computer system.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Grill3dCh33z on Fri, 30 January 2015, 15:41:21

I've always attributed how big my monitor is to how big my desk is and how far away I sit from where the monitor is. Right now, I'm using a 30" monitor, I have a 27" in the closet with no room to put on my desk to do a double setup. When I get a big enough desk, that'll be another story ;)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 30 January 2015, 18:03:13

Quote from: Grill3dCh33z on Fri, 30 January 2015, 15:41:21

I've always attributed how big my monitor is to how big my desk is and how far away I sit from where the monitor is. Right now, I'm using a 30" monitor, I have a 27" in the closet with no room to put on my desk to do a double setup. When I get a big enough desk, that'll be another story ;)

Let's not turn this into an epeen competition..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Grill3dCh33z on Fri, 30 January 2015, 18:16:00

Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 30 January 2015, 18:03:13

Quote from: Grill3dCh33z on Fri, 30 January 2015, 15:41:21
I've always attributed how big my monitor is to how big my desk is and how far away I sit from where the monitor is. Right now, I'm using a 30" monitor, I have a 27" in the closet with no room to put on my desk to do a double setup. When I get a big enough desk, that'll be another story ;)

Let's not turn this into an epeen competition..

Huh?? :confused:

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Grill3dCh33z on Fri, 30 January 2015, 18:19:24

Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 30 January 2015, 18:03:13

Quote from: Grill3dCh33z on Fri, 30 January 2015, 15:41:21
I've always attributed how big my monitor is to how big my desk is and how far away I sit from where the monitor is. Right now, I'm using a 30" monitor, I have a 27" in the closet with no room to put on my desk to do a double setup. When I get a big enough desk, that'll be another story ;)

Let's not turn this into an epeen competition..

I think what I meant to say is how big the monitor is to desk size. Not /mine/ personally. Sorry.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: whentheclouds on Fri, 30 January 2015, 18:26:46

never mind tp4, he's just (http://i.imgur.com/jSeyrLT.gif)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 30 January 2015, 19:15:29

Quote from: whentheclouds on Fri, 30 January 2015, 18:26:46

never mind tp4, he's just
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/jSeyrLT.gif)

Only partially

(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/embarrassed3-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862502)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: whentheclouds on Fri, 30 January 2015, 19:19:14

that's why he's making the cuckoo sign with only one hand and not two :))

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 30 January 2015, 19:39:24

Quote from: whentheclouds on Fri, 30 January 2015, 19:19:14

that's why he's making the cuckoo sign with only one hand and not two :))

I accept !

(http://s4.postimage.org/1gcnakles/th_46.gif)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: HalfSharkAlligator on Wed, 04 February 2015, 22:15:04

OG 24" 16x10 1920x1200 FTW :thumb:

Maybe not the most impressive, but I think it's just a great sweet spot between size and resolution.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: davkol on Thu, 12 February 2015, 16:26:13

...and now for something completely different...

I swear by multiple 20" 1600×1200 screens.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 12 February 2015, 16:29:17

No matter how much screen space you have, you could always use more.

I think 27" is a good size right now.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 12 February 2015, 16:30:48

Quote from: davkol on Thu, 12 February 2015, 16:26:13

...and now for something completely different...

I swear by multiple 20" 1600×1200 screens.

I have dual 2007FP screens at work and it's a pretty good productivity layout. I have one at home but I use it in portrait mode next to a widescreen.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: davkol on Thu, 12 February 2015, 16:39:08

It makes sense after all; for example, the aspect ratio fits A4 papers + some toolbars pretty well.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 12 February 2015, 16:55:23

I think I'm going to get two more 27s to flank the cheap one I bought from Amazon.

EUGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I WANTS MORE

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 12 February 2015, 23:53:00

Asus Swiffffffffff...ffffffffffffffffffffffff

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 13 February 2015, 00:22:08

Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 12 February 2015, 23:53:00

Asus Swiffffffffff...ffffffffffffffffffffffff

If only I had £1200 to blow on a pair of those...

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: supersoul on Fri, 13 February 2015, 01:20:21

23"-27"max. even 27 might be too big optimally i think 25 might be best. 2560x1440 ofc :thumb:

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Altis on Mon, 16 February 2015, 21:00:58

I really like 16:10 monitors and screens but they seem to be pretty uncommon. The 15" MacBook Pro is ideal for laptops, I'd say, as it's 16:10.

I like 27" as about the largest size for a single monitor. 16:10 would be great but I'm using 16:9 now (Dell U2713HM) at 2560x1440 that's very nice indeed.

I think having IPS versus TN makes a very big difference, too, and is easier on the eyes.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: jacobolus on Mon, 16 February 2015, 23:40:49

Quote from: Altis on Mon, 16 February 2015, 21:00:58

The 15" MacBook Pro is ideal for laptops, I'd say, as it's 16:10.

Nope, way too big. 12–13" is the sweet spot. :-)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 10:56:11

another monitor size to consider that I've absolutely fell in love with is this 34 inch ultra wide. The resolution is 3440 x 1440 and its a bit pricey, but i can have all my development stuff open in larger windows than I'm used to. I also have a 24 inch dell ultra sharp (1920 x 1200) to the left. Makes for a pretty good setup.

sorry for potato quality
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/akiajcw5msvo2fygbmqq0mezwg/1414640362_1RchI_image.jpg)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:02:35

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 10:56:11

another monitor size to consider that I've absolutely fell in love with is this 34 inch ultra wide. The resolution is 3440 x 1440 and its a bit pricey, but i can have all my development stuff open in larger windows than I'm used to. I also have a 24 inch dell ultra sharp (1920 x 1200) to the left. Makes for a pretty good setup.

sorry for potato quality
Show Image
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/akiajcw5msvo2fygbmqq0mezwg/1414640362_1RchI_image.jpg)

That's pretty...

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:08:24

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 10:56:11

another monitor size to consider that I've absolutely fell in love with is this 34 inch ultra wide. The resolution is 3440 x 1440 and its a bit pricey, but i can have all my development stuff open in larger windows than I'm used to. I also have a 24 inch dell ultra sharp (1920 x 1200) to the left. Makes for a pretty good setup.

sorry for potato quality
Show Image
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/akiajcw5msvo2fygbmqq0mezwg/1414640362_1RchI_image.jpg)

I've really been lusting after one of those 34" ultrawides after watching Linus review the LG 34UM95 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrxNfxRK_4)... so smexy! One day I'll get me one of those along with a nice new video card (never thought 2Gb VRAM would feel outdated so quickly!)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:41:46

Quote from: MythicalWagyu on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:08:24

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 10:56:11
another monitor size to consider that I've absolutely fell in love with is this 34 inch ultra wide. The resolution is 3440 x 1440 and its a bit pricey, but i can have all my development stuff open in larger windows than I'm used to. I also have a 24 inch dell ultra sharp (1920 x 1200) to the left. Makes for a pretty good setup.

sorry for potato quality
Show Image
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/akiajcw5msvo2fygbmqq0mezwg/1414640362_1RchI_image.jpg)

I've really been lusting after one of those 34" ultrawides after watching Linus review the LG 34UM95 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrxNfxRK_4)... so smexy! One day I'll get me one of those along with a nice new video card (never thought 2Gb VRAM would feel outdated so quickly!)

Bro..

Get the 31MU97-B

It's hands down the best 4k Profesh IPS out today if you're going that route.. The color is UBER good..

But that said.. Asus Swift makes the biggest difference in terms of MOTION image quality because it has ULMB.. night and day..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:46:05

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:41:46

Quote from: MythicalWagyu on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:08:24
Quote from: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 10:56:11
another monitor size to consider that I've absolutely fell in love with is this 34 inch ultra wide. The resolution is 3440 x 1440 and its a bit pricey, but i can have all my development stuff open in larger windows than I'm used to. I also have a 24 inch dell ultra sharp (1920 x 1200) to the left. Makes for a pretty good setup.

sorry for potato quality
Show Image
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/akiajcw5msvo2fygbmqq0mezwg/1414640362_1RchI_image.jpg)

I've really been lusting after one of those 34" ultrawides after watching Linus review the LG 34UM95 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrxNfxRK_4)... so smexy! One day I'll get me one of those along with a nice new video card (never thought 2Gb VRAM would feel outdated so quickly!)

Bro..

Get the 31MU97-B

It's hands down the best 4k Profesh IPS out today if you're going that route.. The color is UBER good..

But that said.. Asus Swift makes the biggest difference in terms of MOTION image quality because it has ULMB.. night and day..

I do way too much gaming on my PC to bother with a 4K primary monitor; 4K isn't ready for primetime yet. If I had the luxury of a PC dedicated to photo editing I might consider one, but my machine needs to be multipurpose for now.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:49:07

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:41:46

Get the 31MU97-B

It's hands down the best 4k Profesh IPS out today if you're going that route.. The color is UBER good..

But that said.. Asus Swift makes the biggest difference in terms of MOTION image quality because it has ULMB.. night and day..

The swift is super expensive though. Yeah it looks good, but I haven't heard 100% good things though =/

IMO the BenQ XL2720Z looks better. Especially when you get one ****ing display port input on the Swift. WTF is that all about?

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:00:23

Quote from: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:49:07

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:41:46
Get the 31MU97-B

It's hands down the best 4k Profesh IPS out today if you're going that route.. The color is UBER good..

But that said.. Asus Swift makes the biggest difference in terms of MOTION image quality because it has ULMB.. night and day..

The swift is super expensive though. Yeah it looks good, but I haven't heard 100% good things though =/

IMO the BenQ XL2720Z looks better. Especially when you get one ****ing display port input on the Swift. WTF is that all about?

Um... the 2720z is 1080p.. there's a huge difference...

The Swift is made for PC - Master race..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:22:16

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:00:23

Um... the 2720z is 1080p.. there's a huge difference...

The Swift is made for PC - Master race..

OK, yeah, ignore that part. What about the Asus PB278Q instead (4ms is nothing) or the Asus PB278QR

Why is there only one display port input?

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:40:28

Quote from: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:22:16

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:00:23
Um... the 2720z is 1080p.. there's a huge difference...

The Swift is made for PC - Master race..

OK, yeah, ignore that part. What about the Asus PB278Q instead (4ms is nothing) or the Asus PB278QR

Why is there only one display port input?

Asus PB278Q is a PLS panel with NO ULMB, there's no point in getting a TN or PLS panel at this point if you don't also get ULMB... The IPS panel of the same size is cheaper and has much better colors..

Asus PB278QR is identical to all the other Budget Korean panels on Ebay.. You're better off just getting the "Cross Over" branded one..

They're all the same Grade A- panels with defects...

Defects include but not limited to:

Un-uniform backlit

Backlit bleed

Un-uniform contrast

Dark pixels

Dead pixels

Bright pixels

Defective SUB pixels, (a broken r g or b element OF 1 pixel)

Color Tint

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:53:49

But why is there only one display port...

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Joey Quinn on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:56:24

Anything 21:9

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 14:44:18

Quote from: MythicalWagyu on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:46:05

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:41:46
Quote from: MythicalWagyu on Tue, 17 February 2015, 11:08:24
Quote from: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 10:56:11
another monitor size to consider that I've absolutely fell in love with is this 34 inch ultra wide. The resolution is 3440 x 1440 and its a bit pricey, but i can have all my development stuff open in larger windows than I'm used to. I also have a 24 inch dell ultra sharp (1920 x 1200) to the left. Makes for a pretty good setup.

sorry for potato quality
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I've really been lusting after one of those 34" ultrawides after watching Linus review the LG 34UM95 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrxNfxRK_4)... so smexy! One day I'll get me one of those along with a nice new video card (never thought 2Gb VRAM would feel outdated so quickly!)

Bro..

Get the 31MU97-B

It's hands down the best 4k Profesh IPS out today if you're going that route.. The color is UBER good..

But that said.. Asus Swift makes the biggest difference in terms of MOTION image quality because it has ULMB.. night and day..
I do way too much gaming on my PC to bother with a 4K primary monitor; 4K isn't ready for primetime yet. If I had the luxury of a PC dedicated to photo editing I might consider one, but my machine needs to be multipurpose for now.

I do a lot of gaming and programming and this monitor works pretty well for both. I transitioned to this from 3 24inch ultra sharps in nvidia surround. love getting rid of the black bars. The nice thing about the LG is that it has a kvm built in so when I have my laptop plugged in I get my keyboard and mouse as well and when I switch to desktop my keyboard and mouse come too. I have a GTX Titan powering this setup..... not really the most affordable setup but it sure is nice.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: JaccoW on Tue, 17 February 2015, 17:11:05

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 10:56:11

another monitor size to consider that I've absolutely fell in love with is this 34 inch ultra wide. The resolution is 3440 x 1440 and its a bit pricey, but i can have all my development stuff open in larger windows than I'm used to. I also have a 24 inch dell ultra sharp (1920 x 1200) to the left. Makes for a pretty good setup.

sorry for potato quality
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I think the Ultrawide monitors will get more interesting when Windows 10 and 2x2 Snap (http://www.howtogeek.com/198230/how-to-use-snap-assist-and-2x2-snap-on-windows-10/) becomes available.
They do look awesome though. Really like a next step in computing.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: whentheclouds on Tue, 17 February 2015, 17:33:57

2x2 snap sounds awesome. 34" 3440*1440 monitor on the other hand feels waaay too large for a single monitor, and at the same time you still get less pixels than 2x 16:9 1440p monitors. amazing for movies sure, but i don't know if it's preferable over a more traditional setup.. i honestly think choosing the ideal monitor setup is the most difficult part of a pc build, especially now when we're on the cusp of 4k hitting mainstream, along with techs like the Rift in development. seems like you will have to make compromises no matter what you go with

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: phishy on Tue, 17 February 2015, 19:30:59

The obvious choice would be a few 34" ultrawide 3440X1440 setups to look at.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:52:23

Quote from: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:53:49

But why is there only one display port...

Because they assume you're gonna attach it to you most awesome gaming PC.. The ONE pc to rule them ALL..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:53:56

Quote from: phishy on Tue, 17 February 2015, 19:30:59

The obvious choice would be a few 34" ultrawide 3440X1440 setups to look at.

Ultra wide is fine if you're watching a 2.35:1 aspect ratio Movie..

But for Games, and work... It's just really bad... you're constantly moving around windows and resizing because apps were just not designed to work at that aspect ratio..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:59:06

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:53:56

Quote from: phishy on Tue, 17 February 2015, 19:30:59
The obvious choice would be a few 34" ultrawide 3440X1440 setups to look at.

Ultra wide is fine if you're watching a 2.35:1 aspect ratio Movie..

But for Games, and work... It's just really bad... you're constantly moving around windows and resizing because apps were just not designed to work at that aspect ratio..

I beg to differ. Most games support the resolution giving you a more immersive experience. As for work, I absolutely love the real estate on 1 display. I can have my text editor and browser side by side. Given I have a 24 inch monitor off to the side I can throw up my email and terminal and I'm good to go.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 21:04:41

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:59:06

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:53:56
Quote from: phishy on Tue, 17 February 2015, 19:30:59
The obvious choice would be a few 34" ultrawide 3440X1440 setups to look at.

Ultra wide is fine if you're watching a 2.35:1 aspect ratio Movie..

But for Games, and work... It's just really bad... you're constantly moving around windows and resizing because apps were just not designed to work at that aspect ratio..

I beg to differ. Most games support the resolution giving you a more immersive experience. As for work, I absolutely love the real estate on 1 display. I can have my text editor and browser side by side. Given I have a 24 inch monitor off to the side I can throw up my email and terminal and I'm good to go.

It might "WORK" with some fiddling..

But the 16:10 is Tried and True..

The major problem with 21:9 is that it's essentially the equivalent of having slightly less than 2x 24" monitors side by side..

24" is too damn small for comfortable viewing. It can not be used @ natural vergence and accommodation distance of the "human eye". ~~36 Inches

The ultrawide itself may or may not be better than using 2x 24" monitors, but the same problem persists.. it's just too small..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 22:10:44

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 21:04:41

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:59:06
Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:53:56
Quote from: phishy on Tue, 17 February 2015, 19:30:59
The obvious choice would be a few 34" ultrawide 3440X1440 setups to look at.

Ultra wide is fine if you're watching a 2.35:1 aspect ratio Movie..

But for Games, and work... It's just really bad... you're constantly moving around windows and resizing because apps were just not designed to work at that aspect ratio..

I beg to differ. Most games support the resolution giving you a more immersive experience. As for work, I absolutely love the real estate on 1 display. I can have my text editor and browser side by side. Given I have a 24 inch monitor off to the side I can throw up my email and terminal and I'm good to go.

It might "WORK" with some fiddling..

But the 16:10 is Tried and True..

The major problem with 21:9 is that it's essentially the equivalent of having slightly less than 2x 24" monitors side by side..

24" is too damn small for comfortable viewing. It can not be used @ natural vergence and accommodation distance of the "human eye". ~~36 Inches

The ultrawide itself may or may not be better than using 2x 24" monitors, but the same problem persists.. it's just too small..

I can view my monitors quite comfortably, but to each his own. What works for one, may not work for another.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: whentheclouds on Tue, 17 February 2015, 22:18:33

24" is definitely not too small for comfortable viewing. many people deem it as the best size for playing competitive games that require you to keep track of every onscreen detail

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 22:34:55

Quote from: whentheclouds on Tue, 17 February 2015, 22:18:33

24" is definitely not too small for comfortable viewing. many people deem it as the best size for playing competitive games that require you to keep track of every onscreen detail

Nope.. it's too small..

The Natural vergence distance and accommodation distance of the EYE are set limits.. they're not up for negotiation..

Anyone's opinion on the matter is irrelevant..

irrespective of screen size... the LIMIT of our physiology says that we should be a minimum of ~36 inches away from the monitor, such that our eyes muscles are AT REST..

There's nothing to dispute..

The reason that we've stuck with smaller monitors for so long is because of COST for the most part, and the Typical Desk size..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 02:24:32

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:52:23

Quote from: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:53:49
But why is there only one display port...

Because they assume you're gonna attach it to you most awesome gaming PC.. The ONE pc to rule them ALL..

OK, but let me just do some sweeping generalisations:

This is the best monitor according to tp

A lot of people who have experienced multiple monitors would say that three is the optimal amount of monitors to use (no bezel in the middle of your field of vision, don't have to move your head much, etc)

Most people with "good" gaming PCs have between one and two GPUs.

Most "good" GPUs under $400 have only one display port output.

Therefore, in order to run the optimal number of three of these fantastic screens, you need to have three GPUs, ($900-1200) as well as a PSU that can power all of them, (~$150) a mobo with the right PCIE slots to run them (~$200) as well as the price of the screens themselves ($2100) meaning you are paying over $3000.

Any other normal monitor, you could run three of them off one card. That's all I'm saying.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 18 February 2015, 02:34:20

Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 02:24:32

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:52:23
Quote from: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:53:49
But why is there only one display port...

Because they assume you're gonna attach it to you most awesome gaming PC.. The ONE pc to rule them ALL..

OK, but let me just do some sweeping generalisations:

This is the best monitor according to tp

A lot of people who have experienced multiple monitors would say that three is the optimal amount of monitors to use (no bezel in the middle of your field of vision, don't have to move your head much, etc)

Most people with "good" gaming PCs have between one and two GPUs.

Most "good" GPUs under $400 have only one display port output.

Therefore, in order to run the optimal number of three of these fantastic screens, you need to have three GPUs, ($900-1200) as well as a PSU that can power all of them, (~$150) a mobo with the right PCIE slots to run them (~$200) as well as the price of the screens themselves ($2100) meaning you are paying over $3000.

Any other normal monitor, you could run three of them off one card. That's all I'm saying.

Doesn't Display Port 1.2 allow for daisy chaining devices so you don't need multiple DP out ports?

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 05:17:26

Quote from: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 18 February 2015, 02:34:20

Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 02:24:32
Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:52:23
Quote from: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:53:49
But why is there only one display port...

Because they assume you're gonna attach it to you most awesome gaming PC.. The ONE pc to rule them ALL..

OK, but let me just do some sweeping generalisations:

This is the best monitor according to tp

A lot of people who have experienced multiple monitors would say that three is the optimal amount of monitors to use (no bezel in the middle of your field of vision, don't have to move your head much, etc)

Most people with "good" gaming PCs have between one and two GPUs.

Most "good" GPUs under $400 have only one display port output.

Therefore, in order to run the optimal number of three of these fantastic screens, you need to have three GPUs, ($900-1200) as well as a PSU that can power all of them, (~$150) a mobo with the right PCIE slots to run them (~$200) as well as the price of the screens themselves ($2100) meaning you are paying over $3000.

Any other normal monitor, you could run three of them off one card. That's all I'm saying.
Doesn't Display Port 1.2 allow for daisy chaining devices so you don't need multiple DP out ports?

If this is true then all my concerns and generalisations would be invalid.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 18 February 2015, 05:53:20

Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 05:17:26

Quote from: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 18 February 2015, 02:34:20
Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 02:24:32
Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:52:23
Quote from: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:53:49
But why is there only one display port...

Because they assume you're gonna attach it to you most awesome gaming PC.. The ONE pc to rule them ALL..

OK, but let me just do some sweeping generalisations:

This is the best monitor according to tp

A lot of people who have experienced multiple monitors would say that three is the optimal amount of monitors to use (no bezel in the middle of your field of vision, don't have to move your head much, etc)

Most people with "good" gaming PCs have between one and two GPUs.

Most "good" GPUs under $400 have only one display port output.

Therefore, in order to run the optimal number of three of these fantastic screens, you need to have three GPUs, ($900-1200) as well as a PSU that can power all of them, (~$150) a mobo with the right PCIE slots to run them (~$200) as well as the price of the screens themselves ($2100) meaning you are paying over $3000.

Any other normal monitor, you could run three of them off one card. That's all I'm saying.
Doesn't Display Port 1.2 allow for daisy chaining devices so you don't need multiple DP out ports?

If this is true then all my concerns and generalisations would be invalid.

It's partially true..

On certain monitors + certain graphics cards (even 1.2+ rated) the daisy chain thing doesn't work and you get intermittent connections..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: evangs on Wed, 18 February 2015, 08:18:03

Quote from: MythicalWagyu on Wed, 18 February 2015, 02:34:20

Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 02:24:32
Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 17 February 2015, 20:52:23
Quote from: katushkin on Tue, 17 February 2015, 12:53:49
But why is there only one display port...

Because they assume you're gonna attach it to you most awesome gaming PC.. The ONE pc to rule them ALL..

OK, but let me just do some sweeping generalisations:

This is the best monitor according to tp

A lot of people who have experienced multiple monitors would say that three is the optimal amount of monitors to use (no bezel in the middle of your field of vision, don't have to move your head much, etc)

Most people with "good" gaming PCs have between one and two GPUs.

Most "good" GPUs under $400 have only one display port output.

Therefore, in order to run the optimal number of three of these fantastic screens, you need to have three GPUs, ($900-1200) as well as a PSU that can power all of them, (~$150) a mobo with the right PCIE slots to run them (~$200) as well as the price of the screens themselves ($2100) meaning you are paying over $3000.

Any other normal monitor, you could run three of them off one card. That's all I'm saying.
Doesn't Display Port 1.2 allow for daisy chaining devices so you don't need multiple DP out ports?

thunderbolt does daisy chaining, it's essentially pci express over a cable

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 09:16:24

Quote from: evangs on Wed, 18 February 2015, 08:18:03

thunderbolt does daisy chaining, it's essentially pci express over a cable

Ew.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: evangs on Wed, 18 February 2015, 13:15:24

Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 09:16:24

Quote from: evangs on Wed, 18 February 2015, 08:18:03
thunderbolt does daisy chaining, it's essentially pci express over a cable

Ew.

???

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 18 February 2015, 15:08:34

Quote from: evangs on Wed, 18 February 2015, 13:15:24

Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 09:16:24
Quote from: evangs on Wed, 18 February 2015, 08:18:03
thunderbolt does daisy chaining, it's essentially pci express over a cable

Ew.

???

I would really like to see more Fiber for home use..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: evangs on Wed, 18 February 2015, 15:13:23

Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 18 February 2015, 15:08:34

Quote from: evangs on Wed, 18 February 2015, 13:15:24
Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 18 February 2015, 09:16:24
Quote from: evangs on Wed, 18 February 2015, 08:18:03
thunderbolt does daisy chaining, it's essentially pci express over a cable

Ew.

???

I would really like to see more Fiber for home use..

that actually sounds pretty cool, I would like to see that as well.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Novus on Thu, 19 February 2015, 01:01:34

Quote from: daerid on Sun, 18 January 2015, 21:41:56

3x30"

Accept no substitutes

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/u2yiAUl.jpg)

Can I come over and play at your house?

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: daerid on Thu, 19 February 2015, 02:04:41

Unfortunately I have a super tiny room lol.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 02:13:53

Quote from: the1onewolf on Thu, 19 February 2015, 01:01:34

Quote from: daerid on Sun, 18 January 2015, 21:41:56
3x30"

Accept no substitutes

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/u2yiAUl.jpg)

Can I come over and play at your house?

so... rape-y

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 02:14:32

Quote from: daerid on Thu, 19 February 2015, 02:04:41

Unfortunately I have a super tiny room lol.

and a low sperm count from all that radiation. hahahahahaha jk

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Novus on Thu, 19 February 2015, 02:41:55

Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 02:13:53

Quote from: the1onewolf on Thu, 19 February 2015, 01:01:34
Quote from: daerid on Sun, 18 January 2015, 21:41:56
3x30"

Accept no substitutes

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/u2yiAUl.jpg)

Can I come over and play at your house?

so... rape-y

rude
wait okay I just noticed that alien avatar.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 04:37:58

I really like the idea of the Ultrawide monitors but I would like to put my speakers to the side to keep plenty of room underneath.
Want to go for a minimalistic look for my next build with smaller speakers (Creative T40's (http://us.creative.com/p/speakers/gigaworks-t40-series-ii)) and a Mini-ITX case (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCQh72ybfg).

Any idea how that might work? I mean you could use a triple monitor arm setup and dabble something together but there should be better options than that.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:08:49

Quote from: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 04:37:58

I really like the idea of the Ultrawide monitors but I would like to put my speakers to the side to keep plenty of room underneath.
Want to go for a minimalistic look for my next build with smaller speakers (Creative T40's (http://us.creative.com/p/speakers/gigaworks-t40-series-ii)) and a Mini-ITX case (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCQh72ybfg).

Any idea how that might work? I mean you could use a triple monitor arm setup and dabble something together but there should be better options than that.

EEEEEEEUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH LINUS.

I can't STAND that guy.

But I agree with you and kind of regret not going Micro ATX or Mini ITX on my most recent build.

I still need to do that downsizing on my old PC....

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:28:13

Quote from: katushkin on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:08:49

Quote from: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 04:37:58
I really like the idea of the Ultrawide monitors but I would like to put my speakers to the side to keep plenty of room underneath.
Want to go for a minimalistic look for my next build with smaller speakers (Creative T40's (http://us.creative.com/p/speakers/gigaworks-t40-series-ii)) and a Mini-ITX case (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCQh72ybfg).

Any idea how that might work? I mean you could use a triple monitor arm setup and dabble something together but there should be better options than that.

EEEEEEEUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH LINUS.

I can't STAND that guy.

But I agree with you and kind of regret not going Micro ATX or Mini ITX on my most recent build.

I still need to do that downsizing on my old PC....

As certain game character would say: "Like a chipmunk on coffee" :))

(http://i.imgur.com/vpMk4bJ.jpg)
(Source (http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/290102-complete-ncase-m1-high-end-gaming-photo-video-editing-pc/))

Granted that is the Asus MX299Q up there and a 34" 21:9 monitor would be 10 cm wider and almost as wide as the mouse mat. :P
(700.2 x 391 x 215.1mm vs 829.9 x 468.9 x 172.9mm)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: MythicalWagyu on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:38:30

Quote from: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:28:13

Quote from: katushkin on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:08:49
Quote from: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 04:37:58
I really like the idea of the Ultrawide monitors but I would like to put my speakers to the side to keep plenty of room underneath.
Want to go for a minimalistic look for my next build with smaller speakers (Creative T40's (http://us.creative.com/p/speakers/gigaworks-t40-series-ii)) and a Mini-ITX case (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCQh72ybfg).

Any idea how that might work? I mean you could use a triple monitor arm setup and dabble something together but there should be better options than that.

EEEEEEEUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH LINUS.

I can't STAND that guy.

But I agree with you and kind of regret not going Micro ATX or Mini ITX on my most recent build.

I still need to do that downsizing on my old PC....
As certain game character would say: "Like a chipmunk on coffee" :))

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/vpMk4bJ.jpg)

(Source (http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/290102-complete-ncase-m1-high-end-gaming-photo-video-editing-pc/))

Granted that is the Asus MX299Q up there and a 34" 21:9 monitor would be 10 cm wider and almost as wide as the mouse mat. :P
(700.2 x 391 x 215.1mm vs 829.9 x 468.9 x 172.9mm)

Dang that looks nice! Not to derail the thread, but what kind of chair is that?

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 14:09:39

Quote from: katushkin on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:08:49

Quote from: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 04:37:58
I really like the idea of the Ultrawide monitors but I would like to put my speakers to the side to keep plenty of room underneath.
Want to go for a minimalistic look for my next build with smaller speakers (Creative T40's (http://us.creative.com/p/speakers/gigaworks-t40-series-ii)) and a Mini-ITX case (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCQh72ybfg).

Any idea how that might work? I mean you could use a triple monitor arm setup and dabble something together but there should be better options than that.

EEEEEEEUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH LINUS.

I can't STAND that guy.

But I agree with you and kind of regret not going Micro ATX or Mini ITX on my most recent build.

I still need to do that downsizing on my old PC....

downsizing just makes everything harder to work with... it offers virtually ZERO space saving..

And it's almost impossible to dedust easily

The only purpose of a smaller PC is to look a bit cuter... but that's a stupid reason to go through the trouble.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 14:26:38

Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 14:09:39

Quote from: katushkin on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:08:49
Quote from: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 04:37:58
I really like the idea of the Ultrawide monitors but I would like to put my speakers to the side to keep plenty of room underneath.
Want to go for a minimalistic look for my next build with smaller speakers (Creative T40's (http://us.creative.com/p/speakers/gigaworks-t40-series-ii)) and a Mini-ITX case (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCQh72ybfg).

Any idea how that might work? I mean you could use a triple monitor arm setup and dabble something together but there should be better options than that.

EEEEEEEUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH LINUS.

I can't STAND that guy.

But I agree with you and kind of regret not going Micro ATX or Mini ITX on my most recent build.

I still need to do that downsizing on my old PC....
downsizing just makes everything harder to work with... it offers virtually ZERO space saving..

And it's almost impossible to dedust easily

The only purpose of a smaller PC is to look a bit cuter... but that's a stupid reason to go through the trouble.

It is a nice challenge and some people just prefer the extra working space.
I love the room my Midi-tower offers but I'm not going to put a $400 or in this case $200 case right next to my feet so I can mess it up by accidentally kicking it or driving my chair into it.
I had a full-blown tape deck on my desk for a while (about as big as a full-size tower) and it made me feel boxed in.
As you can see I always have a ****-ton of books and projects on my desk and not having a receiver or smaller case can give me much more room to work with.

(http://i.imgur.com/HO3Eyvu.jpg) (http://imgur.com/HO3Eyvu)
(http://i.imgur.com/BcJWtehh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/BcJWteh)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 14:34:53

Quote from: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 14:26:38

Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 14:09:39
Quote from: katushkin on Thu, 19 February 2015, 10:08:49
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Quote from: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 04:37:58
I really like the idea of the Ultrawide monitors but I would like to put my speakers to the side to keep plenty of room underneath.
Want to go for a minimalistic look for my next build with smaller speakers (Creative T40's (http://us.creative.com/p/speakers/gigaworks-t40-series-ii)) and a Mini-ITX case (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCQh72ybfg).

Any idea how that might work? I mean you could use a triple monitor arm setup and dabble something together but there should be better options than that.

EEEEEEEUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH LINUS.

I can't STAND that guy.

But I agree with you and kind of regret not going Micro ATX or Mini ITX on my most recent build.

I still need to do that downsizing on my old PC....
downsizing just makes everything harder to work with... it offers virtually ZERO space saving..

And it's almost impossible to dedust easily

The only purpose of a smaller PC is to look a bit cuter... but that's a stupid reason to go through the trouble.
It is a nice challenge and some people just prefer the extra working space.
I love the room my Midi-tower offers but I'm not going to put a $400 or in this case $200 case right next to my feet so I can mess it up by accidentally kicking it or driving my chair into it.
I had a full-blown tape deck on my desk for a while (about as big as a full-size tower) and it made me feel boxed in.
As you can see I always have a ****-ton of books and projects on my desk and not having a receiver or smaller case can give me much more room to work with.

(http://i.imgur.com/HO3Eyvu.jpg) (http://imgur.com/HO3Eyvu)
(http://i.imgur.com/BcJWtehh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/BcJWteh)

Solution is to take all that stuff on the left, put-it-in-the-garage/basement..

THEN buy a bigger desk.. Then put the comp- on the floor away from the chair..

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 14:52:22

Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 14:34:53

Solution is to take all that stuff on the left, put-it-in-the-garage/basement..

THEN buy a bigger desk.. Then put the comp- on the floor away from the chair..

The climate around here is not fit for storage of sensitive stuff like that. Not going to put a $1500 tape deck that used to be my grandfather's in a damp garage.
Space is at a premium around here so a bigger desk is not possible.

I know you have some strong opinions tp4tissue but sometimes you are simply wrong. :P

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 15:25:00

Quote from: JaccoW on Thu, 19 February 2015, 14:52:22

Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 14:34:53
Solution is to take all that stuff on the left, put-it-in-the-garage/basement..

THEN buy a bigger desk.. Then put the comp- on the floor away from the chair..
The climate around here is not fit for storage of sensitive stuff like that. Not going to put a $1500 tape deck that used to be my grandfather's in a damp garage.
Space is at a premium around here so a bigger desk is not possible.

I know you have some strong opinions tp4tissue but sometimes you are simply wrong. :P

Then you take your older cloths that you don't wear from the closet, move them into the basement/garage.

Then move your tape-decks into the closet.. Then buy bigger desk..

Title: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: daerid on Fri, 20 February 2015, 22:06:56

Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 February 2015, 02:13:53

Quote from: the1onewolf on Thu, 19 February 2015, 01:01:34
Quote from: daerid on Sun, 18 January 2015, 21:41:56
3x30"

Accept no substitutes

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/u2yiAUl.jpg)

Can I come over and play at your house?

so... rape-y

lol

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: abenntt on Sat, 21 February 2015, 16:50:52

Just got a 21:9 1 29" LG monitor yesturday.
(http://i.imgur.com/Ec5uswz.jpg)

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: JaccoW on Sat, 21 February 2015, 17:10:33

Quote from: abenntt on Sat, 21 February 2015, 16:50:52

Just got a 21:9 1 29" LG monitor yesturday.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ec5uswz.jpg)

Pics! :P

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: ctm on Fri, 27 February 2015, 18:43:53

24 inch monitor works best for me. I don't think my desk can fit in a larger one.

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Fri, 06 March 2015, 18:05:28

4MP (or higher) 30-32" wide-screen at ~50cm distance works best for me...

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: Bsclly on Wed, 11 March 2015, 14:29:54

My 27 inch BenQ monitor works perfectly for me, I have a pretty big desk so my monitors are pushed back. No eye strain, and I can still read everything on the screen. I've tried it all from 32" to 24", 27" just seemed like it's a perfect size for a Monitor

Title: Re: Optimal Monitor Sizes
Post by: davkol on Sat, 28 March 2015, 06:01:35

I wish I'd managed to get a third Lenovo L201p. I currently have two in portrait next to each other, and it's already great, but a third one would make it perfect.

The 1:1 Eizo starts to make sense.