Are Dual Monitors Worth It?
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I have a 1440p 144hz monitor as my main monitor and an old 1080p 60hz as the second monitor and i can say that i cant live without my second monitor it makes things easier
It just works
Yeah two is pretty sweet, sounds good!
Ricky Mateo what brand is your 1440p 144hz monitor
It just works. KINGU CRIMSON
@Jarrod'sTech I usually do 3d work and rendering in the Archviz area. I have one 27inch monitor at work and I always thought that having more screen real estate would increase my workflow much better as i always shift through different programs and i decided to go with 34inch ultrawide monitor for my home setup. I thought that i could use it to display two programs side by side and i could not have been more wrong. It just looked not right so I am deciding to go with dual monitor setup. I am considering the 27 inch Dell Ultrasharp U2719d. I probably don't need two high end monitor but I really like their design and i want the monitors to match. What do you suggest, are there any better alternative for my setup. I don't game that much. I'm interested in getting at least 1440p and 27inch or you think i should go with the 24 inch. I could compromise on the identical dual monitors. Does having two different monitor bother you much? and if you could afford would you go with same monitor as your main monitor?
Update, I decided to go with dual dell ultrasharp U2419h as I often feel that the 27inch monitor at work seemed too big for my taste
main monitor for playing and sec monitor for stream sniping
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I think they can be good for productivity , but I don’t like those bezels for gaming - that’s ultrawide territory ✌️ I prefer just a single 16:9 myself, that’s what almost everything is formatted for.
Yeah I agree, I guess 99% of my life is doing productivity tasks now 😅
for gaming you would probably just turn one monitor off.
@@EricDongh2p I like to have my discord on the secondary screen so I don’t have to pause anything
Having two monitors is very nice for productivity.
However in my case having two monitors (one main and one at side) gives neck pain and makes me dizzy after some time of constant use.
So, I have a second monitor, but it is mainly switched off and I only attach the cables when I really need it.
Been using dual monitor setup for 8+ years (I'm a multi tasker by nature) I've gotten so use to the extra screen space using a single display desktop/laptop annoys the hell out of me
Having duo 22" at work I know the struggle.
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I think is good and better for gamers streamers and studios editors
Yeah multiple monitors would really help out with streaming!
Dual monitors is a must for streaming. I have no idea how people stream with 1 monitor because you have to use something like a phone to keep an eye on chat and you can't keep an eye on your streaming software. Super inconvenient. I never considered anything but dual monitors when I started streaming.
@@kalliste01 yeah, dual monitor it's more help instead to used phone as second screen display[streamers]
I have 3x 1440p 165hz 27" screens for sim racing and music production, a bit of an overkill but i like it 😄
I use three and couldn't imagine using one. I usually work on two and have Netflix playing on the other. Sometimes I will use all three when working and at times could use a 4th. When gaming I usually only use one and will shut the other two down but there are games I use all three.
Yeah I used to use 4 at my old job, at home 2 big ones are plenty though 😁
I have a laptop with 2 monitors 1 to the left and the other to the right and I have realised within a few days I could use a 4th :)
Nice!
I have 2 monitors, 1 of them is a 27" 1440p 144hz and the other is a 23" 1080p 60hz, it does help a lot, but when i moved to my laptop i realized that have 3 screens is even better, specially if you stream.
Sounds good, yeah I use two external with my laptop at work for 3 in total, works well.
I play console so I only need 1...
JUST HAD TO SEARCH WHATS REALLY ON THAT SECOND MONITOR
I use 3 at work so one is weird. At home I have two lower end 21.5. thinking about going one decent larger monitor, but possibly keeping one of the smaller ones off to the side for things like chat windows, Spotify or TH-cam
Yeah makes sense 👍
Nice I'm gonna be doing the same thing but with a 27 inch 144hz main and my current 4k 32 inch as a 2ndary on a monitor arm on my 29x59 ikea desk. Gonna be fun. :)
Sounds good!
My dream setup is to have dual one for Xbox gaming to capture and another for google or something like that
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Great video Jarrod
Cheers!
I have a question if I have a gaming laptop and I still use a monitor next to it does it affect any components in the laptop to srtrice ??
I use my 2nd monitor to watch youtube and whatsapp, so i will not keep alt+tab
Laptop with two other monitors. So technically 3 screens. It's glorious. I can't imagine not having at least 2 screens.
Yeah I know what you mean, I've got the same setup at work!
@@JarrodsTech No better way than to be a copypasta programmer =P
lol BenQ handing out monitors now...last year it was the ScreenBar (which actually works) this year their screens.
Hadn't actually heard of the screenbar, I guess I missed out 😅
@@JarrodsTech I think you got lucky. Good video.
Cheers!
I want Triple monitors.. for PC gaming but I can use a big curved monitor.
Fair enough! Why stop there 🤩
i have yet to find a uselful video regarding the use of dual monitors. Mostly, the examples of "multitasking" are youtube videos playing in the background. Can anyone direct me to a video that shows how dual monitors truly optimize a work flow? or are most of these set ups for gaming and watching youtube simultaneously
try to imagine on using dual monitor in professional way. You can open ms excel and ms word together
Eventually, Jarrod's Tech is gonna be up there with the Tech elite of TH-cam. Maybe not up there with Linus, but I can see him getting to Bitwit or JayzTwocents one day. Nobody covers gaming laptops like Jarrod'sTech.
Thanks! Maybe one day 🤩
I’m using two
which you think better
22inch or 24inch
I got a new monitor so I’m just using my old one and new one as a duel monitor lol
So whats the point of a second monitor if you arent using it for work?
For anything that you like. I find it useful for having a game on one monitor and a browser or discord on the other. Also just more room for whatever you have open.
What’s the update on getting the new g5 and g7? Also, have you heard that there is no fan control on the new g5
I have heard that, not sure why they said it would be available at CES 🤔 no real update just more of the same from a few days ago, that they're still waiting to receive review units
Jarrod'sTech do you have an email you use that your subs can send to?
How do you match colors on monitor? I have 2 LG monitors and same pannel
You can try change the settings on the screen, but every panel is slightly different even if the same model, in that case might need to use a colour calibration tool.
well i currently run a 27 inch 1440p 144 hz
for my second monitor do i get 27-32 inch 4k 60hz
another 27 inch 1440p 144hz
or just a cheap 27 inch 60hz?
reeee
Setting up dual screen, does it have to be the same exact brand or different is okay?
Different is fine, ideally you want the same resolution and somewhat similar size for them to look better next to each other.
@@JarrodsTechThank you!
@@youngpride update us fella is it going well
I want to get a duel monitor I have one gaming monitor rn but i want to get a cheap monitor so I can use discord as well but my mom just says it’s stupid and a waste of money even tho I’d be paying for it
Could someone please EDUCATE me. If I was to run two monitors side by side, could I run a game on 1 monitor, while having other programs (OS + browser.....etc) displayed on the other monitor? Say you are running two G7s side by side, could I actually configure the games to run on 1 monitor at 2560 x 1440, or am I forced to run the game at 5120 x 1440p over two monitors?
Please try to sound more excited
No, the goal of the video isn't to entertain you.
@@JarrodsTech woaaa!!! Haha xD
Hey Jarrod, I was wondering what specs for a pc for about 700 dollars desktop would u recommend or one more expensive but worth it
I'm assuming USD, to be honest I haven't looked at parts that would really fit that budget, I'm guessing an AMD APU might be a good option, build out the rest of the machine and put any remaining money into a GPU. Paul had some good options here: th-cam.com/video/8SmmjbAhk1o/w-d-xo.html
Something like this will do well for that price.
pcpartpicker.com/list/FDwfBb
Shuffle thanks
Hello,I plugged a second old monitor with adapter vga to hdmi on my rx 580 and it cannot be detected(power indicator is blinking).If i unplug and replug the hdmi adapter on pc while it is on then both of my screen goes black,I cant find anywhere a solution!!
Not sure about that sorry, try different ports / non VGA maybe.
Would an RTX 2070 Super be able to run 4K at 60fps or 30 at least?
Depends entirely on the game and settings used.
Jarrod'sTech rust on high settings and near or maxed draw distance.
Get 2080 ti
Me over here on my Potato Phone ;-;
One main monitor for the Main task
Other one for important secondary task like watching Por-, ehem, Movies
Haha
Z Rus that is the main task
I want start TH-cam live so I might use the other for live chat!
Corn hub
i use vr, pov vids are where it’s at
Personally as of yesterday I love it because I can play rocket league split screen with my brother without having to buy him a copy of the game and without a weird resolution for each person.
Cool sounds fun 😎
Zpad that’s actually 500iq
smartest shit i ever heard
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I think the most realistic dual monitor setup is to have 1x 27-32" primary monitor and THEN 1x 22-24" secondary monitor.
Primary for editing and/or solo gaming and secondary for streaming
I guess depends whether you want the same sizes, for me it's essential, I find different sizes a bit annoying.
For me personally, there are good for when I need to edit on one screen and have folders on the other or have TH-cam open. It helps to have to have so many windows over each other.
Yeah a huge bonus for editing!
When i'm doing something like troubleshooting games and I watch a tutorial, I hate going back and forth to look at what I have to do, that is why I use monitors.
Yeah I know what you mean! I used to work as a sysadmin and I had 4 screens for that haha 😅
I love how your profile pic looks like the pi symbol. Keep it like that!
Thanks!
Mmm pie
I use second monitor for discord or tutorials and then u can do it at the same time as watching!
No better way of waking up then watching a tech video with some coffee
Hot chocolate instead and I'm signed up ☕
@@JarrodsTech 😜
No joke dude, I love that
1:10 that's what I'm doing right now
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i see louis rossmann cat
Hahaha yep
I'm trying to figure out whether it's Mr. Clinton or Blackberry, and I think it's Blackberry. :)
@@DanijelTurina973 I'm pretty it's Mr Clinton as he likes attention
@@catslover4745 Not meowing though, so probably Blackberry. :)
Mr Clinton
One ultrawide monitor will do the good. No bezels b/w monitors
Yeah if I was only playing games I'd be looking at that, though still feel like I'd want something else to always have stuff like discord chats up etc.
don't forget that there's a super ultra wide monitor now
For me as gamer dual monitor setup is far better than ultrawide. With ultrawide i couldn't play fullscreen and having other stuff on 2nd monitor. Also not every game fit for ultrawide, for example CSGO would look horrible on it and i hate black bars. As conclusion its heavily personal favor which way to go, for me it's dual monitors over ultrawide anytime.
While I would agree I want to have one monitor for games and one for everything else. I hate having to tab out of a game or application to look something up or go on discord
@@JarrodsTech thats very practical actually having discord etc on the other screen.
As a laptop user, it's a no brainier. I love my 1440p, 155 hz, 27" monitor and use it for everything but it's nice to be able to open up the laptop screen when I want it and put it away when I don't.
Does dual 24" 1080p @ 144 hz use a lot of gpu/cpu? Or ram at all? I've got an 8700k/1060 6 gb and 16 gb ddr4 with room to add two more 8gb slots.
I'll be using the primary monitor to game, and secondary monitor to check on the stream/discord/music/etc but I hope dual 144 hz isn't overkill.
The CPU is plenty, GPU is ok but depends on game/settings, might need GPU upgrade first if issues.
1:08 my daily activity, watching cat videos while doing something else at the same time :)
Same 😊
VMware with Linux in one monitor. Regular Windows 10 on another.
You can even drag / Crtl-c files from the desktop to the VM!!
I also use that in the laptop. Instead of having 2 monitors I just swipe to the side with 3 fingers, changing between windows and VM.
Cool, yeah I have a similar setup at work, I have two monitors plugged in, Linux VM goes on the far right and I just copy stuff between them as needed 🤩
Technically, dual monitors. What I do is have my laptop connected to a monitor and use the laptop as a secondary screen.
That’s so good
I went from one 4K 32" to 3x 1080p 24" with 240 Hz on the main. I miss 4k but 240 Hz is very smooth.
2k 144hz is perfect for me. 24 to 27 inch
I only have 1 but iam Planing to get a second one, because I want to live stream on Twitch soon this Year and working on 2 Seperate ist Easiert i think C :
When talking about multi monitor, we have to bear in mind with Windows 10 issues when setting different Scaling factor on each monitor..
Basically we have to have the same scaling and resolution on each monitor in order to achieve trouble free (no blurry texts, icon, etc..) in Windows 10..
I have a 4K laptop and 4K external monitor, that's why I know this..
Yeah that's a good point, I've used 4K and 1080p before and show the effects in an older video, not great, that's a reason I suggest same sizes where possible.
i had 24" dell ultrasharp monitor for gaming and using 32" tv as 2nd monitor just for entertainment
Nice, I need same size myself 😃
Just set up a dual monitor setup yesterday. Definitely think the advantages of dual monitor setup outweighs the cons. But, really helpful video, thanks!
Agreed, no problem! 😀
One for work. One for fun.
that's what i use my trio monitors for in online lessons. one to actually join the lesson, one to search up answers and stuff and one to play games
i have dual monitors but. i just only use 1 so. :/ idk
I've got quad 24 inch screens. most of the time I only use a couple, but when coding its very easy to fill all 4. With NetBeans, mysql workbench, image editing, testing, research, etc. I like to binge watch TV shows while I work too. I could add another four and still be alt-tabbing some days
Sounds nice!
Can you use two displayport monitor in one PC? (My graphic card does has two displayport slot, and also both my monitors does have displayport: 60hz 4k & 240hz 1080p)
Thanks in advance 🖐🏻
32" Single Monitor with 144hz, enough for me
Fair enough!
27 inch 60hz monitor here 😢😭
TGU_Talin 25inch 75hz here
@@TASoma. Not bad. I'm getting 144hz soon I can't wait
TGU_Talin oohh nice
Why am I even here I have 3 monitors
I love my Duel monitor setup, I don’t think I will ever use 3 because 2 is just perfect. I have my main monitor which is a 27” 144hz 1Ms gaming monitor by HP and then a cheap dell one on the left. I use the cheap dell one for TH-cam, discord, streaming and so much more while I game or do some work on my main one. I did some experiential work like watching yt and gaming and yes, ur FPS will drop... on division 2, it’s know for a long play through game that doesn’t need to hear in game sounds. So I watch TH-cam and listen to music. Well the FPS I gotten before duel monitors was around 150 on ultra setting. After watching a little TH-cam video on 1080p, it dropped it to 50fps... kinda scary tbh. But it’s your GPU putting in a lot of work so. But I do love the look and productivity with this amazing setup
Yeah it can make a difference there, good to hear you like it though!
I feel as long as you have the space and budget dual 27 inch 1440p monitors is the way to go. I have one that is 144hz for gaming and the other is a 60hz ips for content consumption.
Sounds like a good combination!
I had to get the same set up I had at work because I'm a data analysis and dual monitors are a must. My work laptop is nice but it's very small, however with dual screen and the lap top acting as a third screen I can get reports and analysis done more efficiently.
Nice! Yeah sounds perfect for that 👍
It's a productivity thing for sure, I love working with two monitors. Using only one, I relate. I had to go back to two lol
I went back to two because I use the left one for my test PC :'(
it all boils down to what are you really doing with your pc. casual gamers might not think having two makes any difference. Streamers needs the extra monitor. Having experienced dual monitor setup before, I can feel my single monitor right now is really lacking. and im only a typical college student using pc for homework n some gaming
Yeah I agree
I definitely need a second monitor. I need to cause I'm getting a new computer desk and I just want to multitask😊 so thank you so much my friend for the video. It was very informative.🎉
I use a single 25 inch ultrawide with a resolution of 2560x1080. I use it primarily for gaming, but the reason I use an ultrawide is so that I have more screen real estate for when I am working and require multitasking. A single widescreen monitor also makes it easier for me to "dock" my laptop so I can easily switch between it and my pc. It has served me well for 3.5 years but I'm planning on replacing it with a 34 inch monitor with a resolution of 3440x1440 in the near future
Nice, sounds good!
I use dual monitors. 1 for discord and using the browser, the other for whatever game I'm playing.
Sounds like a good setup 👌
i think its useful for students studying stuff like engineering and stuff like that because they can use the main (higher fps/hz) monitor on gaming and engineering work and use the 2nd one for spotify but even youtubers have 2 monitors for discord and stream chats so it just depends on what you need it for you shouldn't go out your way on spending a second monitor unless there's more than 2 reasons to but yeah using a higher refresh rate monitor for main is a good thing because you can always use the less demanding monitor for things like online shopping. listening to music, discord watching videos as if said and its good to have a second monitor if you want to buy a small console like a switch or Xbox series s while having your pc running
Would the resolution on both monitors be different? Like ones resolution is better than the other or will both of them have the same resolution?
Depends on the monitor, I have two 4K monitors so I can run both at 4K.
@@JarrodsTech ah I see
i used dual monitors for just 1 month, came back to single monitor, which i feel its good and productivity
I accidentally had the video start at 2x speed and thought you weren't even speaking English for the first five seconds lol
I used to work with 2 monitors from my previous job, they were great and now my new job since it works with one monitor, (which is a laptop and a small screen) I felt like I missed a second for other tasks. Due to the job positions being at Work from Home, I had to use my first Viewsonic 19 inch 1366 x 768, as a second monitor, it helped a lot between that laptop with 1080p but hard to read due to it's small screen. Now I bought an LG 22 inch 1080, and both monitors are 75hz all for my personal and work, so it's much better to me imo. One is IPS and other is TN, it doesn't really matter aside the fact that it definitely has boosted productivity for me.
Any good requests for G sync 1440p 120-165hz monitors?
I've only used one with G-Sync and 165Hz, the LG 32GK850G
Dell S2417DG or S2716DG
BluMac I got an asus 165hz g-sync 1440p curves. It’s arriving in 2-3 days and I’m excepting it to be amazing. I recommend it if you can hit high frames with your pc. I have an rtx 2080 and an i7-9700k arriving at the same time. Can’t wait!
I got a i5 4670k, gtx 970 (upgrading to gtx 1660/1070 soon) and 8gb ram! And asus h97 pro! Would i be able to run, 2 1920x1080p 144hz 24 inch! Monitors? Or will i get problem?
The monitors will work perfectly fine, but whether or not you can run games on both is another question
I am using dual 24" monitors here, and the difference is indeed night and day coming from a single screen! For an ultrawide to fill the same need, it would have to be divided into two "virtual desktop" spaces, with a boundary down the middle emulating dual monitors. Otherwise, manually moving around custom-sized windows would be a big annoyance. Maybe there is a software that can do this?
I almost always just pop a maximized window into each half of the desktop space.
Yeah exactly, I love being able to snap the windows easily against the bezels.
I got a 34 inch wide monitor, having to alt tab all the time... I might buy 2 x24 inches I think. P.S I'm not vegan
I ended up buying a new TV for my Xbox because I needed a bigger screen so I got a 60 inch tv for my bedroom so I have my 45 inch to now to my computer as a monitor and I love it
I really want duel monitors but I’m new to pc gaming. Do you have any recommendations for monitors?
Buy a 144hz main monitor
and a dirt-cheap second monitor
Actually nowadays with online school it's pretty useful, I have a main 27" 1440p 60 Hz monitor, and just got an old 22" 1080p tn monitor for free, so put it alongside and it's great for having zoom open on one, and games on the other :)...
Yeah for sure
I use a asus tuf gaming monitor for my games and a decent tv for TH-cam and second minecraft acc on tlancher because I have no friends to play on mc java with me.
im an editor and i only have 1 monitor currently, im getting a second one of the exact same brand tomorrow though along with a dual monitor wall mount, its gonna make productivity so much better
So did you get it...are you happy with it?
Honestly i feel like its either One or Three. 2 is just awkward and not ergonomic or helpful enough.
Bro I just got 2 crappy monitors that don’t match and bought cables for 6 bucks LOL
I have a pretty weird monitor setup, I have an ultrawide acer and a 24 inch 144Hz as my secondary, so more like 3 monitors, but I do lots of creative work such as 3d modelling so important to have lots of space.
I thought about doing something like that as I like the idea of an ultrawide but also want the extra screens, maybe in future 🤩
nothing beats more workspace. i made dual setup like 5 months ago. now i cant think about working on a workstation without at least dual monitors
@1:02 Watching Louis Rossmann's cat videos I see! LOL! I use a 40" Samsung TV and a 24" ViewSonic LED monitor. When I'm working in 3DS MAX, I can have my work on the big screen, and the tools on the monitor. Makes it a lot less crowded for me. Looking to buy a 3 - 24" monitor setup with arms, to set up around me when I play Elite Dangerous. Cause, why not!
Sounds good! Haha yeah, that content is worth subscribing for 😎
Guys i just got a gaming pc and it is literally the best experiance ever. I no longer have to play console im really happy.😃
Same got one recently and I no longer wanna go back to console ever again lol
I use 2 monitors currently. 1 144hz monitor for gaming and a second 60hz monitor for editing. Great combination. Also you need severe cable managementm
Haha, yeah I do, I move too many things around daily though and constantly change hardware so not really time to keep it tidy.
Brilliant idea.
What desk do you have. I need to get one like it. Please respond.
Great vid. I was thinking of getting a second monitor for dual monitor gaming. They would be 2560×1440 and can run at 144hz. If I set them up together through a 2070 Super graphics card,would the res and hz still be able to max out over both monitors?
Thanks, yes, it just might be harder to run games at high enough fps over both as you're doubling the max resolution
@@JarrodsTech ok,thanksvery much for your reply! Much appreciated
I have had 2 monitors for 10+ years now and i'm mainly a WoW player, and that game is played in Window mode so 2 monitors is perfect. But 1 month ago I bought a fairly new second hand High End AMD Gaming PC with a 6700XT Red Devil, I had big issue up on big issue for 3 weeks with this PC, after fixing many of them I just had one issue left randomly getting Black screen a few days every day. went so far that the second monitor stopped working at all got no power at all. So i just started using 1 monitor and it fixed everything.
So after 10+ years i'm pretty much forced to use 1 monitor :/ but a new AMD Driver came out a few days ago that should fix the monitor problem tho, today people saying you should only use DDU to uninstall drivers and i have never used it and is very worried that something bad will happend, I feel like i have mini PTSD with all these problems so I just stick with 1 monitor for now :/
One suggestion: use one of them in portrait mode. My company laptop has a 14-inch screen which is too small even for a prison window. So I have 2 15.6-inch portable monitors because my job calls for it, I almost always use one them in portrait mode right next to my company laptop, and the other will be either in portrait or landscape depending on the content that I’m working on. Say if I have to paraphrase 2 documents into a new one, then both of them will be in portrait because word documents are usually printed in A4 portrait. If I’m converting a document into a flow chart, then 1 portrait for documents 1 landscape for flowcharts. For you, if the monitor on the left is in portrait than everything closer to you peripheral vision. Dual monitors are terrible for wide screen gaming anyway, so jagged setup won’t hurt.
Yeah at my last job I used to have two 24" normally, then a vertical 24" on either side for a total of 4, depends what you're doing in the end.
"A second monitor doubles the price". LOL really?
I might get another monitor just for my elgato
My desk is not big enough for two monitors so the second one is on a stool on my table which puts my second monitor higher up
Still beats just one!