dual monitor it's like swiss army knife, when you don't need it you don't care but when you need it you want it to be there. most of the time my second monitor is empty but when i use it to its max potential it really helps.. cheers from indonesia
Then buy a $27 dual monitor vesa mount that hooks up to your desk, so you have space under your monitors, that poll holding the monitor is far back compared to a regular monitor stand too. I have one and it helps a lot.
Have you ever heard of Synergy? its a program that lets you move your cursor between multiple computers at once without the need for multiple sets of keyboards and mice, basically like having multiple displays or a virtual machine but they are physical systems just the same. Just thought I'd mention it, it's worth checking out though it's not completely free. I think its only like $20 though.
2 different monitor would look ugly... I never realized this until I watch this video.. I was about to buy a cheap 2nd monitor.. THANKS this saved me some time & money.
I have 2 monitors and one just looks like a shorter (1680x1050) non glossy (bezel) version of the other. because of the 1050 vs 1080 it is a little bit funny dragging things between the two cuz they're vertical height is practically identical but the resolution is 30 pixel shorter.
Hey! There's some really good points you make in this video but I personally think these cons are definetly not a problem when looking at the pros. Because for people like me, the main reason why we want dual monitors is flexibility. Having the possibility of moving one program over to another place, on another monitor, out of your way, but still being able to keep track of it is great.
I agree! I loved having the extra screen real estate, but I hated having no desk real estate. In that regard, it's a trade off. For me, it wasn't meant to be, but it was super cool to have!
In the beginning I used the default monitor stands, but the additional space I could free after using a real dual monitor desk mount, was positively surprising.
12345spyguy I love having 2 monitors for web development. 1 has my text editor and on the side the file browser while the other has Google chrome open checking the page after I add new code
Having two monitors is also really good for watching gay furry porn. Left screen e621, right screen Google image search of "Zabivaka" All jokes aside, I do prefer having two monitors. I tend to have my chats open on one screen while I do tasks on the other. File Management is also a ton easier.
For the furry thing, whatever floats your boat 😂 I liked having two monitors but they did take up a lot of desk space. I absolutely LOVED it for writing papers and doing research. Made editing videos a bit easier too. I feel like it's just a luxury, but those ultrawides... 👌
I picked up a cheap monitor at Savers for like $10, and it changed my productivity. The resolution on it isn't supported by my motherboard in my new machine, so it's running a bit stretched and warped, but I'd take this over just one monitor. Man, how I wish I could afford an ultrawide. Maybe one day gay furry santa will bring one to me.
For video editing, designing, drawing, AutoCAD... I think it's pretty obvious that a multiple monitor setup could be a big advantage. Me being a hardcore Excel and SAP office user, I really struggle to see the benefit of even a dual setup. Too much hassle with dragging stuff from left to right and even copy/paste between different Windows is much faster with a properly setup tablet pen, than a dual monitor setup.
Great video and thank you for the insights. I'm a developer. In many cases, I leave the 24-inch monitor unused and I'm so used to switching apps with keyboard shortcuts... It is not a requirement, neither a must-have. I feel more efficient most time by working on a single screen, using the extra space for writing down notes on paper and my desk looks way more organized.
I find the best setup to be 13" - 16" laptop on one side and 24" - 27" monitor on one side. That way, if you need to carry your work outside, you can just carry your laptop. And you can have somewhat of dual monitor setup with the big monitor one side and small laptop monitor on the other. I can just use my laptop solely or close up my laptop if I just wanted one screen to focus on my work.
I always thought I needed a 2nd monitor. I got my gaming pc on Christmas and said I need a 2nd monitor but seeing on how it gets in the way of certain things it really Isn’t needed. Thank you sir 👍🏿👍🏿
I found a monitor in my neighbors trash when taking it out. So when I get my parts, I'll have a dual monitor setup but I have no idea how the second monitor will turn out...
Thanks. You helped me make my decision. I don’t think I need dual monitor set up. I specially loved your statement when you said that most of the times your second monitor is empty and I feel that is going to be the case with me most of the time as well.
Rudy Straight No need for identical monitors. Use the best monitor for your main and some shitty cheap 60hz monitors for your sides unless your filthy rich and can afford three 240hz monitors.
I am years late to this video, however, I'd like to explain my setup. I think 2 different monitors do look ugly in a setting where you want a nice-looking setup. My personal setup is 2 different monitors at the moment. For the main monitor, I have a Dell 27 Inch monitor that displays 1440p, and my second monitor is an Acer 23 inch monitor, that displays 1080p. I hate the look when my second monitor is flat on my desk, but I prop my second monitor up on a couple books to level the bottoms, make the viewing experience 10x better in my opinion.
The choice is simple: if your job implies ONE major task (e.g. for coders), then go with one monitor for better focus. If you have several main tasks (e.g. one monitor for email client and browser for research and another one for some specialized software), then go with 2 monitors.
I know this is a 5 month old comment, but whatever. The difference between 27 inches is very noticeable from 22-24. 4k is absolutely not worth it imo if it's only 27 inches. But, that is the sweet spot for 1440p.
Yeah. Too often I find myself wanting things because you see them everywhere on TH-cam and everyone keeps telling you you're supposed to want this. Lots of the time I forget that I'm not them, and not even close to being a power user. Thanks for the reminder
woah ok I know this comment is a year ago so its super old but how do you stream with just one monitor? Genuinely curious bc I thought u needed to see multiple things at once for streaming
This video is “real” and without directly saying if you should/shouldnt get the setup. I like the part where the speaker says most of the time im only using the computer to do one simple task. Truthfully, with my smart tv and smartphone, i usually only use my computer to do simple tasks. Granted, i dont “game” but couldnt you just use your smartphone in the same capacity as the second monitor? (I.e., listen to youtube/music or message someone, even put your sources up and copy them as you type the paper on the single screen? I dont know but i appreciate the mention of space as well. I already have a difficult time fitting the computer and printer in the same space. Good video. Thanks.
Well I usually have at least 3 scripts and 2 terminals open at once so using a laptop is very frustrating.... Linux compensates a bit with the multi-workspace thing (I know windows has that too but once it corrupted my entire folio AND about 1000 lines of code... Always use backups folks)
I mean lets be honest being a gamer definetly needs 2 monitors I mean one u can open up like team speak or discord and the other a game this is just my opinion
For me it's necessary because one monitor would be the game itself, and the other would show a guide or something. Switching back and forth on one monitor is really painful sometimes.
Eli Song I fell you man I have one monitor it's so god damn annoying I look up a lot of rocket league prices, pressing alt and tab and going to the thing and back to game by that time you'll be losing already :/ getting mine after some Days
Swes Gt yeah, I'm planning on picking up a second monitor soon...it's so annoying to have to alt tab constantly which sometimes can cause your game to freeze which sucks since I play PUBG and CS:GO the most
i got 1 good monitor, and one cheap and smaller one. i've found that i really like this setup but i'm a design student so its kinda almost necessary seeing that more often than not i even set up one computer on one monitor and another on the other. nice video tho, keep it up
There is so much you can do on a second monitor you just need a bit of imagination. Like cross-referencing, music controls, chat... or just declutering when you have too many browser tabs, by spreading them around. 2 monitors are always worth it. And the price thing is pretty much a non issue, as a lot of people use their old monitor as a secondary when they buy a new one. Yes it's not pretty but that is why you use the good one as your primary. Facebook chat does not have to be perfectly color calibrated.
As someone who works in Avid Duel Monitors is an absolute must have. For workflow. Besides that it’s whatever. Avid Media Composer’s interface is literally designed for duel monitors.
I switched to dual monitors 6 month ago when i found ugly 5:4 monitor just turned it on plugged into my pc and now 6 month later i can't live without my second monitor i almost do everything on it
I prefer 3 monitors setups if they are done right and here's why. They should all be the same monitors with thin bezels. I don't think you should have multi monitor setups with different monitors if you care at all about looks. When gaming you can game on all of them since there is screen in the center When working you can have google docs on one, information from a site on another, and youtube or different site on the 3rd. Also 3 monitors are great for editing in software like Sony Vegas Pro which is what I use. Overall I think 3 monitors is better than two. If I would only have 1 monitor it would be a 1440p ultra wide Also it isn't THAT expensive, you can get a good setup for abound $312 + $60 for a vesa mount for them I don't think you should invest in multi monitor setups if you don't think you will always use them. Eventually, if you do get dual or triple or even hex monitors, you will get good at doing things with multiple screens and it would be very useful You also shouldn't get them if it would be too cluttered.
I agree with you completely. Some people just won't find the use, but for who mega multitask, it'd be extremely useful. ~$400 in investment I would hardly call inexpensive, especially since one of the best thin monitors in my opinion, the Dell S2415H is ~$150. But overall, I agree 3 monitors is way better than 2.
I'm with you, I've been using triple monitors for years and can't imagine being without them as it's just such a versatile setup. Worse case scenario, I could probably get by with 2 but I do like to have that 3rd monitor when I program. As the person in the video wisely mentioned, it's a question of understanding your needs and how you use your computer.
Cross referencing, spread sheets, file management, media editing (photo, video, and more). I do not use less than 3 these days, even the one at work that is lesser used always displays my calendar, at a glance I know where I am with everything. Email on one screen, my main work on the other, and I still juggle windows.
My dual monitor setup does being left half empty when I am in relax mode watching YT. But during productivity or gaming mode, the second monitor can be used for putting extra information such as wiki, guides, references, or files. Dual monitor doesnt need to double the cost as there are cheaper yet pleasing second monitor in the market. I am a huge fan of dual monitor, and I use MSI G241 (24”) and LG 27GP850 (27”). Both have “thin” bezel, and when aligned they dont look bad.
@jonny_laguna more like dragging files across screens when doing productivity stuffs such as Solidworks and AutoCAD. My minimal setup in the office is two 24in screen. The other screen is used to open different file windows, phone app, and web browser. Sometimes if I want to open multiple MS office files I can. But when I was a student I don't need 2 monitors because side by side window was enough when all I do was typing and copy and pasting (2012 11in Macbook air).
I think most people using multiple monitors, most of the time at least, could use workspaces instead. But since most people don't know about workspaces, perhaps because Windows didn't have this feature built-in until 10 I think (and even now it's hidden by default), they see adding a second monitor as the only option to remove clutter.
i have noticed at my office that about 70% of the team are heavily using the second monitor, and the rest almost never use it. Im not sure if it depends on the workflow, or the person, but yeah, some people love it and some dont.
I have always used 2 monitors, but I'm building my first PC and I refuse to keep it on the floor, my desk is small, so is my room, so I'm going to put my PC on the desk and start using a single monitor, gonna be difficult at first but it's worth the trade off
I have a 1080p 75hz 24 inch monitor as my primary, and I would never buy anything more. But then I found an old Panasonic 720p 60hz 34 inch TV with speakers on the sides of it, and I brought it home and now I watch TH-cam on it while a game. 2 monitors are useful, nomatter what their size(as long as it fits you're desk)
You could find a monitor with two hdmi ports in the back, if you do that you can switch between your pc and your ps4. Or you can get two, one for your pc and ps4, but the ps4 one could act as a second monitor for your pc as well
Easy solution for the space problem.. buy some arms that connect at the back of the desk. I have two monitors that take up no space on my desk since I can put a ton of stuff under them including my work laptop. On top of that I can easily move them around any way I want in 3d space thanks to the arms. It’s an amazing setup and the arms were only 40 dollars. You can either clamp them on the back or drill a hole in the desk. Not hard to find some, just make sure they support your monitor size and that your monitors support back mounts. Not hard to install either
I've got an dilemma :/ . I have a BenQ 1080p, 144hz, 27" which I console game on but with my new pc I would like to buy a 1440p monitor. (maybe a dell s2417dg) However I will still play console and I don't want the blur from forcing console 1080p on a 1440p display. I don't know whether to put the two different monitors (The Dell and the BenQ) next to each other (Space isn't a massive issue) or to simply get a newer 1080p monitor and replace my current one. Really would appreciate some help as I'm stuck, thanks man!
I don't think you'd have any issue placing them right by each other. I mean sure, they'd look like two different monitors, but I believe in this case function over form matters most! You could calibrate the colors to match each other as closely as you can as well, helping it look quite a bit better.
jge That's true, I think what he means is that the 144hz monitor is the one he uses because it's the 1080 display available at his desk and that's why he's using it rather than buying it solely for 144hz.
Jimmy Tries World The issue was that I really want to upgrade to 1440p but I also play console. So I wasn't sure whether to buy another better 1080p for PC + console or to buy a 1440p to add with my 1080p I already have. I think that's what I'll do and have the two of them next to each other. Thanks!
I'll keep my 16x10 around when I get the ultrawide for my coming gaming rig. The goal is dual ultrawide's though. Whether having one inverted and stacked on the other, or having one in portrait mode off to the side, IDK yet. But two ultrawides should be all that any reasonable person would need.
Drunken Hamster this exact what I did 2 week ago 😂 i got a New pc ( xeon e3 1230 v3 and gtx 1070 ) and i replace my 2 16:10 Monitors with 1 21:9 monitor ( just for gaming and some yt)
I had dual monitors. Can't decide if better or worse. When I procrastinate - boy was the setup effective for procrastination. But when I was working - it was also more effective. Especially when all the tasks are right by on the other screen. Especially when you do things like rendering, creating websites etc etc. If you have software that separates it into 2 standalone screens (each has taskbar of their own) then the soft that finishes some work does not pop right above what you're doing.
I know im late but you are a awsome informational youtuber whom i look forward to seeing more content from. this video is very useful my birthday is near and im faced with a camera or another monitor and i choose the monitor because a full setup makes me more comfortable and i can watch videos while editing😂 keep up the great work.
Single ultrawide is the way to go. Personally, I find it hard to focus on one thing when I have two monitors, but I do see the value in having extra screen real estate, so having an Ultra wide I can split in two comfortably is great. And when I just want to do one thing I can just full screen the tab and focus 100%
I just use dual monitors because I had the space and the extra monitor lying around. I have Tweetdeck open on my older monitor, and main tasks (gaming, youtube, etc) on the new one that I got. I love it!
3 Monitors here, ( two in front of me, one off to the side) I really suggest getting them if you can get the money for them. It is extremely helpful and useful for both work and play. Cool trick -- if you have tv in your computer room, hook it up to a chromecast as well. Cheap alternative to buying another monitor for media purposes.
I know its an old comment but thats bs. You'll get used to it. You'll get things to put there. Even if its just Spotify. I had an empty second monitor for a bit, but then I started dragging the Windows to te second One. Things i used to put in the background i Started putting onto the side, and if you work with a lot of tabs open is a must. I use 3 at the office and i gotta say thar sometimes i wish i had 6
for 10 years I've used triple monitors. For the last 2 years I've had 4. All identical dell 23". No regrets. Enjoyed many games with 3 screens. Played EvE online with 3 accounts at once. Skyrim, Path of Exile, Grim Dawn, Astroneer, No man's sky, Flight Simulator, Elite Dangerous and more in glorious triple wide screen, Just replaced all 4 with a Samsung 49".
I got two matching monitors second hand for $80 cad. I use it constantly. When i started working from home i bought arms to mount them to the wall and free up desk space :).
I definitely found my study work to be much easier, and flow much better with 2 monitors. I can watch my learning material on the larger stand alone monitor, and then take my G-Docs notes on my laptop's screen. It's so much nicer than having just my laptop, and having to split both my browser's down to half the screen size and do it side-by-side. And forget switching back and forth which is window is active. Very squished and annoying or highly inconvenient. All praise 2 monitors! Since I have something to do on each screen it improves my focus a lot.
As to the "half the time my 2nd monitor is empty" - that's where Rainmeter or other similar monitoring/management desktop widgets come in handy - as an audio professional I always have to make sure the sounds I analyze aren't too compressed or are in safe hearing ranges, so I have a few active oscilloscope readers and foobar2000 to keep track of that! And keeping a clock, weather widget, network, and CPU monitoring widgets adds a whole lot to your 2nd monitor experience. It's the small things that really come in handy with a dual monitor setup! This is underrated and not told often enough advice but BUY A MULTIMONITOR STAND/MOUNT. Not only does it fix your nearby real estate but it also eases the process of better posture and viewing angles for everyday work. It also makes the uniformity of your monitors look much cleaner when they match! Anyways if a person is going 1440p or 4k it just seems so overkill to get a multimonitor setup since windows tiling is already good since windows 7 and you take away power from the gpu to render separate tasks on both screens. Great vid! My takeaway though is that it could be more elaborate for those who could benefit more from the smaller things than from one narrow viewpoint.
I completely understand where you're coming from. Sadly from my point of view I completely missed your points. I'm merely a student who video edits and plays games on his PC. From a professional standpoint I can see why it'd be so beneficial! I didn't want to elaborate into details of areas I may get wrong from not experiencing it myself. I want to keep my content as factual as possible, without misleading anyone and will gladly accept new viewpoints. Your suggestions about the monitors were really interesting!
They're amazing for workstations, gaming, streaming, anything. They're definitely worth the money. It also doesn't affect performance once so ever. Also if you're complaining about the price, there are budget monitors from $100-$300. If you're complaining because you already have a $1,000 monitor and you dont want to buy a different looking one my answer to that is you should be able to afford it considering you already have a expensive af monitor.
i'm also a tall person and i found a comfy way to sit on a PC for 6 hours straight : you need a comfy chair that is leveled with your desk so you can put your elbows on the chair's resting mounts and your hands on the desk and BTW that was a nice video keep it up
I have to learn my math courses from youtube and I also want to take digital notes. With virtual learning I've been thinking about getting a second monitor for my laptop. It would probably be used in a passive way. Like watching my lessons and attending my zoom classes.
i use three monitors, for more then just work. i use eyefinity for games. i use them for having facebook on one ebay on the next and netflix or youtube on the last. and trust me i know all about the space issue, because i don't use small monitors, i run 3 60 inch tv's as my monitors.
I bought an 17" 5:4 monitor for like 20$ when i was first building my setup,and added another 90$ 23" monitor later, i can use messenger and watch youtube at the same time, it also helps with homework and doing papers, and as you said, editing, having another monitor for tools and such is great, also i can use my big monitor for preview while i tweak the settings on small one, doesnt take that much more space, not too expensive and also doesnt look too bad at all
Those old monitors are great! Saw some on craigslist lately and had to resist the urge of buying them just for that same very idea you've had! With 3 monitors and the side monitors being the same with the center being different works fine, but when it's only 2 monitors... not as pretty.
Jimmy Tries World i agree, And also there are some pretty nice And slim 17 And 19 inch monitors that dont look ugly at All. With your space problem, maybe you should get a bigger desk, or one that has a keyboard drawer thingy under the desk so you can utilize whole desk for monitor speakers And so on
ZM Thunders 3 weeks ago I bought a 20 inch 1600x900 monitor with 5 ms response for 30 bucks. also a week ago I got a - 1920x1080p monitor that's 24 inches for 30 bucks too. this is a ips display and has 2ms response. making a new gaming setup and got deals of a lifetime on these. when my PC is finished il mount my monitors to make them look better
Here's a not so fun con, when you have dual monitors that are the same at two different workstations, but one set is a generation different from the other. Say it with me: "Video Driver Issues." The settings that work at home, make me lose a monitor at work and vice versa.
A normal 1080p+a 1024p Dell monitor is what I use. Colors are slightly different but size is only slightly off and it looks fine and is well well worth it. I honestly couldn't go back to 1 monitor at this point. I have my Steam 24/7 open on my 2nd monitor with chat. I use it when I need to edit save files in games etc. It's 100% worth it.
Last time I'm just using one monitor for running MS Office, words, excel, powerpoint and browsing internet, and I thought one monitor is just enough. But as time goes by, and changes in my working environment as I'm dealing with online IT System, streaming big data then dual monitor help me, one monitor shows all the data, and one more monitor for running Excel, Powerpoint or Words. It is much easier to refer to one full page monitor while completing the task in the other monitor.
Having 2 displays for gaming is a game changer, you can look at guides, YT, listen to music, grab torrents, or watch anime while gaming. 3 or more monitors is kinda useless though. I really want an arm for my secondary monitor, but they are expensive for a good one.
just bought 2 monitors today. exact same, 2 different monitors would drive me crazy. gaming for the one in front of me, the one to my left is for youtube/movies/discord/etc.
Been dual monitor user for years now. Couldn't ever go back to single display full time, it just drives me crazy using anything's single display desktop or laptop. I instantly go to move a Windows out of the way and I'm like oh rights have to min it lol
I don't know why it's so popularized with all these big tech channels because the average person, who probably is only gonna game with their PC and nothing else, doesn't need two. I'm an architect and I absolutely need two monitors, but if you're not gonna stream and you're not gonna do work on your PC, then you definitely don't need two monitors. Simple as that. The small miscellaneous tasks that do require two monitors will never outweigh the cost of actually having to buy the mount and monitor.
great video ! i use an LG TV 42inch 1080p 3D From 2011 ! i dont think i will upgrade to 28 inch monitor ( Downgrade ) the only benefit with gaming monitors are lower latency and Butter Smooth 144hz or even on 60hz ! but i dislike the small size on my desk because i am used to 42 inch or 32
I use a mini monitor the size of an iPad intended for a raspberry pi. Works awesome, doesnt look ugly because I dont have it setup in the same spot as my main
![เขามัทรี - เอ็กซ์ ศุภกฤต - จอนนี่มิวสิค [ Official MV ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/AS9ufKuQIVs/mqdefault.jpg)
![[[OFFICIAL MV]] เอิ้นขวัญให้อ้าย- อ๊ะอาย สกุณาพร | ค่ายเพลงเป็นหนึ่ง](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/83x6L3X3qh0/mqdefault.jpg)
triple the monitors, triple the cost, triple the sexiness, triple the cable management nightmare for triple monitor setups
+ChaseDoes Music and Gaming 😂 Couldn't agree more!
ChaseDoes that’s why he have these eBoot Adjustable Cable Clips Adhesive Nylon Wire Clamps, Black, 50 Pack www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYO307S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NAWtEbXZGV0QW
Cable management would never matter if people could have smartness and not mess around with cables. Just put them in a clean looking type
that doesn’t disturb you. Or is annoying
triple the fun
dual monitor it's like swiss army knife, when you don't need it you don't care but when you need it you want it to be there. most of the time my second monitor is empty but when i use it to its max potential it really helps.. cheers from indonesia
I agree! I just don't like how much space it takes up, but I do love having it!
Then buy a $27 dual monitor vesa mount that hooks up to your desk, so you have space under your monitors, that poll holding the monitor is far back compared to a regular monitor stand too. I have one and it helps a lot.
Lol I always try to use my swiss army knife when I get the chance
2 monitors wow. I use 2 pcs
Have you ever heard of Synergy? its a program that lets you move your cursor between multiple computers at once without the need for multiple sets of keyboards and mice, basically like having multiple displays or a virtual machine but they are physical systems just the same. Just thought I'd mention it, it's worth checking out though it's not completely free. I think its only like $20 though.
LOL
MP9K dude ur Linus tech tips
There is one thats free...Its called mouse without borders....
@@Voltaic314 *ONLY* $20 I EARN $5 A MONTH
I was thinking I didn't have room on my desk and look who has the same desk as me XD YOU.HAHA NO exuses now.
Haha, don't worry. Mine is just as messy when it's not on camera!
2 different monitor would look ugly... I never realized this until I watch this video.. I was about to buy a cheap 2nd monitor.. THANKS this saved me some time & money.
lods
If you personally don't want It to look ugly, then you do you. Just don't do it so other people are impressed.
I have 2 monitors and one just looks like a shorter (1680x1050) non glossy (bezel) version of the other.
because of the 1050 vs 1080 it is a little bit funny dragging things between the two cuz they're vertical height is practically identical but the resolution is 30 pixel shorter.
What if you just buy like a big curved monitor cuz big if you want it big like my kuyas setup
Life hack,
if you get a mirror and point it to your monitor you will see 2 monitors
I just want another monitor so I can play, watch streams, and use spotify without having to press alt+tab 300k times a day, it's annoying.
I see where you're coming from, that can really become a finger workout after so many times.
I have Media controls on my keyboard, no need to ever tap out
download a stream deck app. pretty sure you can manage spotify through it
Cry me a river
@@pastelfart It's a public forum, he can vent if he want as long as it's related to the video.
You scrubs are using 2 monitors
And I’m using no monitor
Bino Dino maxilimilanMus royal guar I’m using a mirror as my display
you noobs im using my imagination beat that
I’m using my samsung black stainless steel smart refrigerator
You guys are using two monitors. I have 1 monitor
I'm using a seven segment display
Hey!
There's some really good points you make in this video but I personally think these cons are definetly not a problem when looking at the pros. Because for people like me, the main reason why we want dual monitors is flexibility. Having the possibility of moving one program over to another place, on another monitor, out of your way, but still being able to keep track of it is great.
I agree! I loved having the extra screen real estate, but I hated having no desk real estate. In that regard, it's a trade off. For me, it wasn't meant to be, but it was super cool to have!
Sorry Jim but Vesa mounts are too cheap for desk real estate to be a problem lol
G
do I extend these displays or duplicate these displays ?
@@JimmyTriesWorld also a monitor arm (they even have dual monitor arms, for 2 monitors with one base) completely negates the desk space complaint
My desk is too small
Get a bigger desk ... :o)
In the beginning I used the default monitor stands, but the additional space I could free after using a real dual monitor desk mount, was positively surprising.
Mr. Spock i dont have any space because of my retarded bed
TroxWave Get a smaller bed then; problem solved.
Corrupted Cyborg i have no space to put the old bed
unless you are a programmer then having 2 or 3 monitors is a requirement, having one is very ineffiencent
Very true! But for the average person? It wouldn't help anywhere near as much. Like mentioned, for more power users, it would help a lot.
12345spyguy I love having 2 monitors for web development. 1 has my text editor and on the side the file browser while the other has Google chrome open checking the page after I add new code
12345spyguy u need it most when u live stream mah dude.
12345spyguy I'm a gamer and I have one monitor. I have a gaming pc,PS4 and Wii U and I really like one monitor it's a acer monitor
By my experience 4.5k*1k/5k*1k(2*fhd+sxga/UW+FHD) desktop space is the bare minimum for font end web development, for back end 3k*1k is sufficient.
homework on one screen, youtube on the other, SO TRUE
I would need handfuls of Adderall to pull this off
@@Fr4ncM ok boomer
Nah you're just an old man.
@@whatareyou4830 cringe
@@whatareyou4830 Who even says that anymore normie
I like supporting small channels... but this one... oh boy.. i really liked the video.
That's great! Always trying to make even better stuff. 👌
Having two monitors is also really good for watching gay furry porn.
Left screen e621, right screen Google image search of "Zabivaka"
All jokes aside, I do prefer having two monitors. I tend to have my chats open on one screen while I do tasks on the other.
File Management is also a ton easier.
For the furry thing, whatever floats your boat 😂
I liked having two monitors but they did take up a lot of desk space. I absolutely LOVED it for writing papers and doing research. Made editing videos a bit easier too. I feel like it's just a luxury, but those ultrawides... 👌
I picked up a cheap monitor at Savers for like $10, and it changed my productivity.
The resolution on it isn't supported by my motherboard in my new machine, so it's running a bit stretched and warped, but I'd take this over just one monitor.
Man, how I wish I could afford an ultrawide. Maybe one day gay furry santa will bring one to me.
What about 2 ultrawides?
+Erik Hänninen
then that's a lot of gay furry porn
I have an ultrawide and an old 5:4 monitor above. In the future I'm planing to upgrade the top one to an 16:9 aspect ratio.
For video editing, designing, drawing, AutoCAD... I think it's pretty obvious that a multiple monitor setup could be a big advantage. Me being a hardcore Excel and SAP office user, I really struggle to see the benefit of even a dual setup. Too much hassle with dragging stuff from left to right and even copy/paste between different Windows is much faster with a properly setup tablet pen, than a dual monitor setup.
Great video and thank you for the insights. I'm a developer. In many cases, I leave the 24-inch monitor unused and I'm so used to switching apps with keyboard shortcuts... It is not a requirement, neither a must-have. I feel more efficient most time by working on a single screen, using the extra space for writing down notes on paper and my desk looks way more organized.
Amazing video for a new channel. I like you buddy. Keep it up.
I find the best setup to be 13" - 16" laptop on one side and 24" - 27" monitor on one side. That way, if you need to carry your work outside, you can just carry your laptop. And you can have somewhat of dual monitor setup with the big monitor one side and small laptop monitor on the other. I can just use my laptop solely or close up my laptop if I just wanted one screen to focus on my work.
Dude, I have EIGHT monitors--love it and use them all.
What the fuck
@@anthonymundy7265 I'm a full-stack software developer... I could use 16 but THAT would be silly.
you sure you good?
How much did you spend on stands/desks
Only eight I have 14?
I find that dual monitors help a lot when I am doing music production work.
I always thought I needed a 2nd monitor. I got my gaming pc on Christmas and said I need a 2nd monitor but seeing on how it gets in the way of certain things it really Isn’t needed. Thank you sir 👍🏿👍🏿
I found a monitor in my neighbors trash when taking it out. So when I get my parts, I'll have a dual monitor setup but I have no idea how the second monitor will turn out...
Meme_Wizard so how’d it turn out?
TELL US TELL US TELL US
I'm confused as to why you thought it would work, they threw it out because it didn't work. If it did they'd have probably sold it.
what was you doing in your neighbors trash?
Thanks. You helped me make my decision. I don’t think I need dual monitor set up. I specially loved your statement when you said that most of the times your second monitor is empty and I feel that is going to be the case with me most of the time as well.
You think 2 is enough? I use 3. Middle for games, left for youtube, right for discord.
Yeah, I'm pretty hard. Fight me
Rudy Straight No need for identical monitors. Use the best monitor for your main and some shitty cheap 60hz monitors for your sides unless your filthy rich and can afford three 240hz monitors.
I am years late to this video, however, I'd like to explain my setup. I think 2 different monitors do look ugly in a setting where you want a nice-looking setup. My personal setup is 2 different monitors at the moment. For the main monitor, I have a Dell 27 Inch monitor that displays 1440p, and my second monitor is an Acer 23 inch monitor, that displays 1080p. I hate the look when my second monitor is flat on my desk, but I prop my second monitor up on a couple books to level the bottoms, make the viewing experience 10x better in my opinion.
This is a comment.
Yes. Yes, it is.
emanuel Guti that is a amazing profile picture
emanuel Guti
nah
non, " ce n'est pas une comment " --Magritte
And this is a comment replying to a comment.
The choice is simple: if your job implies ONE major task (e.g. for coders), then go with one monitor for better focus. If you have several main tasks (e.g. one monitor for email client and browser for research and another one for some specialized software), then go with 2 monitors.
if you dont have space just get something to hold your monitor on the wall above the first one
exactly. I have 5K iMac and LG 4K, after a while, I realised the LG 4K is always empty.
stop flexing no one asked
How noticeable is a 24" or 27" from a 22 or 23"? Are those too small for 4k?
I know this is a 5 month old comment, but whatever.
The difference between 27 inches is very noticeable from 22-24. 4k is absolutely not worth it imo if it's only 27 inches. But, that is the sweet spot for 1440p.
@@mjneverletsmedown I know this comment is 2 years old, but whatever.
I have a 27 inch monitor that is 1440p and I love it.
Yeah. Too often I find myself wanting things because you see them everywhere on TH-cam and everyone keeps telling you you're supposed to want this. Lots of the time I forget that I'm not them, and not even close to being a power user. Thanks for the reminder
It's no problem! We as consumers just need to differentiate our WANTS and our NEEDS. Loved your comment!
Yeah I'm just going to stick with 1 monitor for streaming. Dual monitors to me is overkill.
woah ok I know this comment is a year ago so its super old but how do you stream with just one monitor? Genuinely curious bc I thought u needed to see multiple things at once for streaming
@@jalenmacon yeah true...
This video is “real” and without directly saying if you should/shouldnt get the setup. I like the part where the speaker says most of the time im only using the computer to do one simple task. Truthfully, with my smart tv and smartphone, i usually only use my computer to do simple tasks. Granted, i dont “game” but couldnt you just use your smartphone in the same capacity as the second monitor? (I.e., listen to youtube/music or message someone, even put your sources up and copy them as you type the paper on the single screen? I dont know but i appreciate the mention of space as well. I already have a difficult time fitting the computer and printer in the same space.
Good video. Thanks.
Well I usually have at least 3 scripts and 2 terminals open at once so using a laptop is very frustrating.... Linux compensates a bit with the multi-workspace thing (I know windows has that too but once it corrupted my entire folio AND about 1000 lines of code... Always use backups folks)
as a CS student dual monitor is a great investment you don't have to alt + tab constantly to see if your front end design actually help up.
I mean lets be honest being a gamer definetly needs 2 monitors I mean one u can open up like team speak or discord and the other a game this is just my opinion
That's true! Having a second monitor as a gamer provides a real benefit. They don't need it, they want it. For the average person though, not so sure.
For me it's necessary because one monitor would be the game itself, and the other would show a guide or something. Switching back and forth on one monitor is really painful sometimes.
Eli Song I fell you man I have one monitor it's so god damn annoying I look up a lot of rocket league prices, pressing alt and tab and going to the thing and back to game by that time you'll be losing already :/ getting mine after some
Days
Don't forget if you're recording your game play.
Swes Gt yeah, I'm planning on picking up a second monitor soon...it's so annoying to have to alt tab constantly which sometimes can cause your game to freeze which sucks since I play PUBG and CS:GO the most
Its also good for digital artists have you program on one screen your reference on the other
I can see dual shoe setup in the background, or triple... or multiple... and a good video :)
I believe there is such thing as TOO many monitors. Shoes? Never. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
i got 1 good monitor, and one cheap and smaller one. i've found that i really like this setup but i'm a design student so its kinda almost necessary seeing that more often than not i even set up one computer on one monitor and another on the other.
nice video tho, keep it up
"Should you use 2 monitors?"
"Yesn't"
wow thx master now im stupid =))))) (jk)
“Should you use 2 monitors for gaming and work?”
“Yesn’t, but actually Yes
That one line
'One monitor is empty half the time'
Made me change my mind
There is so much you can do on a second monitor you just need a bit of imagination. Like cross-referencing, music controls, chat... or just declutering when you have too many browser tabs, by spreading them around. 2 monitors are always worth it. And the price thing is pretty much a non issue, as a lot of people use their old monitor as a secondary when they buy a new one. Yes it's not pretty but that is why you use the good one as your primary. Facebook chat does not have to be perfectly color calibrated.
As someone who works in Avid Duel Monitors is an absolute must have. For workflow. Besides that it’s whatever. Avid Media Composer’s interface is literally designed for duel monitors.
hey the homework and video one is me yay I'm not alone
That's the best use!
I switched to dual monitors 6 month ago when i found ugly 5:4 monitor just turned it on plugged into my pc and now 6 month later
i can't live without my second monitor i almost do everything on it
I prefer 3 monitors setups if they are done right and here's why.
They should all be the same monitors with thin bezels.
I don't think you should have multi monitor setups with different monitors if you care at all about looks.
When gaming you can game on all of them since there is screen in the center
When working you can have google docs on one, information from a site on another, and youtube or different site on the 3rd. Also 3 monitors are great for editing in software like Sony Vegas Pro which is what I use.
Overall I think 3 monitors is better than two.
If I would only have 1 monitor it would be a 1440p ultra wide
Also it isn't THAT expensive, you can get a good setup for abound $312 + $60 for a vesa mount for them
I don't think you should invest in multi monitor setups if you don't think you will always use them.
Eventually, if you do get dual or triple or even hex monitors, you will get good at doing things with multiple screens and it would be very useful
You also shouldn't get them if it would be too cluttered.
I agree with you completely. Some people just won't find the use, but for who mega multitask, it'd be extremely useful. ~$400 in investment I would hardly call inexpensive, especially since one of the best thin monitors in my opinion, the Dell S2415H is ~$150. But overall, I agree 3 monitors is way better than 2.
I'm with you, I've been using triple monitors for years and can't imagine being without them as it's just such a versatile setup.
Worse case scenario, I could probably get by with 2 but I do like to have that 3rd monitor when I program.
As the person in the video wisely mentioned, it's a question of understanding your needs and how you use your computer.
Cross referencing, spread sheets, file management, media editing (photo, video, and more). I do not use less than 3 these days, even the one at work that is lesser used always displays my calendar, at a glance I know where I am with everything. Email on one screen, my main work on the other, and I still juggle windows.
1:30 you can get a monitor for 30$ dude...
@N E M E S I S its not like your gonna game on your 2nd screen
@N E M E S I S well most ppl dont do that, only ppl who play afk games like bdo xD
@N E M E S I S
I got a used gaming monitor 22 inches 2ms for 25€
My dual monitor setup does being left half empty when I am in relax mode watching YT. But during productivity or gaming mode, the second monitor can be used for putting extra information such as wiki, guides, references, or files. Dual monitor doesnt need to double the cost as there are cheaper yet pleasing second monitor in the market. I am a huge fan of dual monitor, and I use MSI G241 (24”) and LG 27GP850 (27”). Both have “thin” bezel, and when aligned they dont look bad.
@jonny_laguna more like dragging files across screens when doing productivity stuffs such as Solidworks and AutoCAD. My minimal setup in the office is two 24in screen. The other screen is used to open different file windows, phone app, and web browser. Sometimes if I want to open multiple MS office files I can. But when I was a student I don't need 2 monitors because side by side window was enough when all I do was typing and copy and pasting (2012 11in Macbook air).
damn ur 6'4
Someone in my school is 15 and he’s 6’2 also did you see how tall trumps son is these growth hormones are out of hand.
I think most people using multiple monitors, most of the time at least, could use workspaces instead. But since most people don't know about workspaces, perhaps because Windows didn't have this feature built-in until 10 I think (and even now it's hidden by default), they see adding a second monitor as the only option to remove clutter.
I am that fella too, homework on main monitor and youtube on the second xD
Teacher here... gradebook on one, assignment I'm grading on another, video or music on the 3rd!
i have noticed at my office that about 70% of the team are heavily using the second monitor, and the rest almost never use it. Im not sure if it depends on the workflow, or the person, but yeah, some people love it and some dont.
you are a good youtuber
Thanks!
jamey dehens I agree he explained the two sides and left it open for us to decide.
you dont need 2 monitors, you need 6 like me lol
I have always used 2 monitors, but I'm building my first PC and I refuse to keep it on the floor, my desk is small, so is my room, so I'm going to put my PC on the desk and start using a single monitor, gonna be difficult at first but it's worth the trade off
🤔 my face when he said he's 6'4
This is an extremely well-made video! Definitely helped me in my decision making process on whether I should get a second one or not
Haha ur hilarious! keep up the good work buddy!
I have a 1080p 75hz 24 inch monitor as my primary, and I would never buy anything more. But then I found an old Panasonic 720p 60hz 34 inch TV with speakers on the sides of it, and I brought it home and now I watch TH-cam on it while a game. 2 monitors are useful, nomatter what their size(as long as it fits you're desk)
I'm getting a pc and I'm thinking 1 for my PS4 and one for my pc should i
You could find a monitor with two hdmi ports in the back, if you do that you can switch between your pc and your ps4. Or you can get two, one for your pc and ps4, but the ps4 one could act as a second monitor for your pc as well
I already have 1 monitor
Maybe I'll switch them between dual monitors and one for pc PS4
Slothy Pixels p
Slothy Pixels exactly what I'm doing
Easy solution for the space problem.. buy some arms that connect at the back of the desk. I have two monitors that take up no space on my desk since I can put a ton of stuff under them including my work laptop. On top of that I can easily move them around any way I want in 3d space thanks to the arms.
It’s an amazing setup and the arms were only 40 dollars. You can either clamp them on the back or drill a hole in the desk. Not hard to find some, just make sure they support your monitor size and that your monitors support back mounts. Not hard to install either
I've got an dilemma :/ . I have a BenQ 1080p, 144hz, 27" which I console game on but with my new pc I would like to buy a 1440p monitor. (maybe a dell s2417dg)
However I will still play console and I don't want the blur from forcing console 1080p on a 1440p display. I don't know whether to put the two different monitors (The Dell and the BenQ) next to each other (Space isn't a massive issue) or to simply get a newer 1080p monitor and replace my current one. Really would appreciate some help as I'm stuck, thanks man!
I don't think you'd have any issue placing them right by each other. I mean sure, they'd look like two different monitors, but I believe in this case function over form matters most! You could calibrate the colors to match each other as closely as you can as well, helping it look quite a bit better.
WJTW395 don't usa a 144hz monitor with a console. In most games a console can anlo pull 60 fps, so your not even using the 144hz refresh rate, only 60
jge That's true, I think what he means is that the 144hz monitor is the one he uses because it's the 1080 display available at his desk and that's why he's using it rather than buying it solely for 144hz.
Jimmy Tries World correct. Didn't see these replies till now thank you!
Jimmy Tries World The issue was that I really want to upgrade to 1440p but I also play console. So I wasn't sure whether to buy another better 1080p for PC + console or to buy a 1440p to add with my 1080p I already have. I think that's what I'll do and have the two of them next to each other. Thanks!
I'll keep my 16x10 around when I get the ultrawide for my coming gaming rig.
The goal is dual ultrawide's though. Whether having one inverted and stacked on the other, or having one in portrait mode off to the side, IDK yet. But two ultrawides should be all that any reasonable person would need.
Drunken Hamster this exact what I did 2 week ago 😂 i got a New pc ( xeon e3 1230 v3 and gtx 1070 ) and i replace my 2 16:10 Monitors with 1 21:9 monitor ( just for gaming and some yt)
Well im a programmer so i need a dual monitor
no you dont
I had dual monitors. Can't decide if better or worse. When I procrastinate - boy was the setup effective for procrastination. But when I was working - it was also more effective. Especially when all the tasks are right by on the other screen. Especially when you do things like rendering, creating websites etc etc. If you have software that separates it into 2 standalone screens (each has taskbar of their own) then the soft that finishes some work does not pop right above what you're doing.
Me watching anime on 1 and online class on other
yes same bro
I know im late but you are a awsome informational youtuber whom i look forward to seeing more content from.
this video is very useful my birthday is near and im faced with a camera or another monitor and i choose the monitor because a full setup makes me more comfortable and i can watch videos while editing😂 keep up the great work.
I'm making a fruit salad.
John Drozh I hate fruit salads
ok
FUVKINH SHAREE! >:(((
Single ultrawide is the way to go. Personally, I find it hard to focus on one thing when I have two monitors, but I do see the value in having extra screen real estate, so having an Ultra wide I can split in two comfortably is great. And when I just want to do one thing I can just full screen the tab and focus 100%
I need a better PC...I don’t need two monitors lol
Don't be that guy with a dual/triple monitor setup but has an Intel Pentium and a GT 1030 with 8gb of ram. XD
Jack Hildebrand 8 GB of RAM îs enought
not really, it's like close to enough. but not enough. 16 are enough and a bit more and 32 are too much.
@@yogibear5211 Dont be that guy who laughs at other People setups.
XD
Lakuplayer my point was instead of buying 3 monitors, buy one and use the rest of that money for better pc parts lol
I don’t understand why people disliked this video. It was just his opinion, and a really good one honestly
If I ever need another monitor, I can always use my phone.
I just use dual monitors because I had the space and the extra monitor lying around. I have Tweetdeck open on my older monitor, and main tasks (gaming, youtube, etc) on the new one that I got. I love it!
Dual monitors are probably best for streaming
3 Monitors here, ( two in front of me, one off to the side) I really suggest getting them if you can get the money for them. It is extremely helpful and useful for both work and play. Cool trick -- if you have tv in your computer room, hook it up to a chromecast as well. Cheap alternative to buying another monitor for media purposes.
tl;dr
don't fall onto the hype train, you'll probably just regret getting a second monitor and it just sits there useles
I know its an old comment but thats bs. You'll get used to it. You'll get things to put there. Even if its just Spotify. I had an empty second monitor for a bit, but then I started dragging the Windows to te second One. Things i used to put in the background i Started putting onto the side, and if you work with a lot of tabs open is a must. I use 3 at the office and i gotta say thar sometimes i wish i had 6
for 10 years I've used triple monitors. For the last 2 years I've had 4. All identical dell 23". No regrets. Enjoyed many games with 3 screens. Played EvE online with 3 accounts at once. Skyrim, Path of Exile, Grim Dawn, Astroneer, No man's sky, Flight Simulator, Elite Dangerous and more in glorious triple wide screen, Just replaced all 4 with a Samsung 49".
Great video man and yay I was 420th comment
Jack Dixon so
LITTT
I got two matching monitors second hand for $80 cad. I use it constantly. When i started working from home i bought arms to mount them to the wall and free up desk space :).
amazing vid
I definitely found my study work to be much easier, and flow much better with 2 monitors. I can watch my learning material on the larger stand alone monitor, and then take my G-Docs notes on my laptop's screen.
It's so much nicer than having just my laptop, and having to split both my browser's down to half the screen size and do it side-by-side. And forget switching back and forth which is window is active. Very squished and annoying or highly inconvenient.
All praise 2 monitors!
Since I have something to do on each screen it improves my focus a lot.
I totally agree
As to the "half the time my 2nd monitor is empty" - that's where Rainmeter or other similar monitoring/management desktop widgets come in handy - as an audio professional I always have to make sure the sounds I analyze aren't too compressed or are in safe hearing ranges, so I have a few active oscilloscope readers and foobar2000 to keep track of that! And keeping a clock, weather widget, network, and CPU monitoring widgets adds a whole lot to your 2nd monitor experience.
It's the small things that really come in handy with a dual monitor setup!
This is underrated and not told often enough advice but BUY A MULTIMONITOR STAND/MOUNT. Not only does it fix your nearby real estate but it also eases the process of better posture and viewing angles for everyday work. It also makes the uniformity of your monitors look much cleaner when they match!
Anyways if a person is going 1440p or 4k it just seems so overkill to get a multimonitor setup since windows tiling is already good since windows 7 and you take away power from the gpu to render separate tasks on both screens.
Great vid! My takeaway though is that it could be more elaborate for those who could benefit more from the smaller things than from one narrow viewpoint.
I completely understand where you're coming from. Sadly from my point of view I completely missed your points. I'm merely a student who video edits and plays games on his PC. From a professional standpoint I can see why it'd be so beneficial! I didn't want to elaborate into details of areas I may get wrong from not experiencing it myself. I want to keep my content as factual as possible, without misleading anyone and will gladly accept new viewpoints. Your suggestions about the monitors were really interesting!
They're amazing for workstations, gaming, streaming, anything. They're definitely worth the money. It also doesn't affect performance once so ever. Also if you're complaining about the price, there are budget monitors from $100-$300. If you're complaining because you already have a $1,000 monitor and you dont want to buy a different looking one my answer to that is you should be able to afford it considering you already have a expensive af monitor.
I really cant think of any downsides to a dual monitor setup
i'm also a tall person and i found a comfy way to sit on a PC for 6 hours straight :
you need a comfy chair that is leveled with your desk so you can put your elbows on the chair's resting mounts and your hands on the desk
and BTW that was a nice video keep it up
I have to learn my math courses from youtube and I also want to take digital notes. With virtual learning I've been thinking about getting a second monitor for my laptop. It would probably be used in a passive way. Like watching my lessons and attending my zoom classes.
i use three monitors, for more then just work. i use eyefinity for games. i use them for having facebook on one ebay on the next and netflix or youtube on the last. and trust me i know all about the space issue, because i don't use small monitors, i run 3 60 inch tv's as my monitors.
I bought an 17" 5:4 monitor for like 20$ when i was first building my setup,and added another 90$ 23" monitor later, i can use messenger and watch youtube at the same time, it also helps with homework and doing papers, and as you said, editing, having another monitor for tools and such is great, also i can use my big monitor for preview while i tweak the settings on small one, doesnt take that much more space, not too expensive and also doesnt look too bad at all
Those old monitors are great! Saw some on craigslist lately and had to resist the urge of buying them just for that same very idea you've had! With 3 monitors and the side monitors being the same with the center being different works fine, but when it's only 2 monitors... not as pretty.
Jimmy Tries World i agree, And also there are some pretty nice And slim 17 And 19 inch monitors that dont look ugly at All. With your space problem, maybe you should get a bigger desk, or one that has a keyboard drawer thingy under the desk so you can utilize whole desk for monitor speakers And so on
ZM Thunders 3 weeks ago I bought a 20 inch 1600x900 monitor with 5 ms response for 30 bucks. also a week ago I got a - 1920x1080p monitor that's 24 inches for 30 bucks too. this is a ips display and has 2ms response. making a new gaming setup and got deals of a lifetime on these. when my PC is finished il mount my monitors to make them look better
Cory 64 wow, thats amazing
Here's a not so fun con, when you have dual monitors that are the same at two different workstations, but one set is a generation different from the other. Say it with me: "Video Driver Issues." The settings that work at home, make me lose a monitor at work and vice versa.
My main display is a laptop, my second display is a 4:3 dell ultrasharp that I got at a thrift store for 5 bucks. It's dimmer, but is really handy.
A normal 1080p+a 1024p Dell monitor is what I use. Colors are slightly different but size is only slightly off and it looks fine and is well well worth it.
I honestly couldn't go back to 1 monitor at this point. I have my Steam 24/7 open on my 2nd monitor with chat. I use it when I need to edit save files in games etc. It's 100% worth it.
Last time I'm just using one monitor for running MS Office, words, excel, powerpoint and browsing internet, and I thought one monitor is just enough. But as time goes by, and changes in my working environment as I'm dealing with online IT System, streaming big data then dual monitor help me, one monitor shows all the data, and one more monitor for running Excel, Powerpoint or Words. It is much easier to refer to one full page monitor while completing the task in the other monitor.
Having 2 displays for gaming is a game changer, you can look at guides, YT, listen to music, grab torrents, or watch anime while gaming. 3 or more monitors is kinda useless though. I really want an arm for my secondary monitor, but they are expensive for a good one.
Dual monitors? Why not two TV screens running at 720p.
just bought 2 monitors today. exact same, 2 different monitors would drive me crazy. gaming for the one in front of me, the one to my left is for youtube/movies/discord/etc.
Been dual monitor user for years now. Couldn't ever go back to single display full time, it just drives me crazy using anything's single display desktop or laptop. I instantly go to move a Windows out of the way and I'm like oh rights have to min it lol
I don't know why it's so popularized with all these big tech channels because the average person, who probably is only gonna game with their PC and nothing else, doesn't need two. I'm an architect and I absolutely need two monitors, but if you're not gonna stream and you're not gonna do work on your PC, then you definitely don't need two monitors. Simple as that. The small miscellaneous tasks that do require two monitors will never outweigh the cost of actually having to buy the mount and monitor.
Liked the video. You mentioned ultra-wide monitors. What about using an ultra-wide monitor with split screen?
I have made a rule for myself,either multiple monitors OR one monitor with a special. I currently have one 144hz monitor and it works great ;)
1:07 I didn’t expect to see Kirsty here lmao
great video !
i use an LG TV 42inch 1080p 3D From 2011 ! i dont think i will upgrade to 28 inch monitor ( Downgrade )
the only benefit with gaming monitors are lower latency and Butter Smooth 144hz or even on 60hz ! but i dislike the small size on my desk because i am used to 42 inch or 32
Geez man, that's huge! I do know they sell cheap 40in 4K TVs now for around $400 USD. Might want to check those out!
I use a mini monitor the size of an iPad intended for a raspberry pi. Works awesome, doesnt look ugly because I dont have it setup in the same spot as my main