Triple Monitor vs. Single Monitor vs. Ultrawide Monitor Setup

[Zauski]

Hi all, so I've been looking into upgrading my monitor (running an old 720p one right now) along with the rest of the parts I'm upgrading. I was looking into getting an ordinary 1080p monitor, but after seeing ultrawide and triple monitor, it got me interested. Although for the same price of an ultra wide monitor, I could buy 3 1080p monitors. What  are the advantages/disadvantages?

[Superspeed07]

Hi all, so I've been looking into upgrading my monitor (running an old 720p one right now) along with the rest of the parts I'm upgrading. I was looking into getting an ordinary 1080p monitor, but after seeing ultrawide and triple monitor, it got me interested. Although for the same price of an ultra wide monitor, I could buy 3 1080p monitors. What  are the advantages/disadvantages?

 

Jayztwocents said it best - 

 

it all depends on the games you play

[Toddwjp]

ultra wide not worth it unless 34 inch, imo

 

and get 2 or 3 1080p monitors (you will never be able to use just one monitor again after this)

[Jack.EXE]

I bought triple wide last April/May, never going back.

 

This kitsune will stay a 3 tailed fox.

 

ultra wide not worth it unless 34 inch, imo
 
and get 2 or 3 1080p monitors (you will never be able to use just one monitor again after this)

 

Doesn't even have to be 1080p

 

16:3 looks flawless at 900p, and I've even dropped down to 720 to try ultra BF:H (45FPS @ medium settings 3x900p)

[Wano97]

Well, you can adjust the viewing angles when using 3 monitors, and it might be easier to fullscreen things. The pros of a ultrawide monitor might be a single connector?

[Zauski]

From watching JayzTwoCents' video, it's completely eliminated triple monitors from my choices. I mostly play MMO's and FPS (among other things) and I don't want the edges looking weird etc.

 

Ultrawide would only be 29" - I've heard this is okay?

 

And if I were to buy a single monitor it would definitely be 1080p. Although I'm not sure what refresh rate to go for - from what I've found out, you won't see the difference on a 60hz monitor between 60fps and 100fps because it's a 60hz monitor.

[theodoro]

I like 4-5 monitor setups... For gaming is of course useless, but i love many monitors for productivity. For gaming i chose a single good monitor. I've never used a 21:9 monitor so i don't have an opinion about ultrawide monitors, but i probably like them.

[Zauski]

I like 4-5 monitor setups... For gaming it of course useless, but i love many monitors for productivity. For gaming i chose a single good monitor. I've never used a 21:9 monitor so i don't have an opinion about ultrawide monitors, but i probably like them.

 

I'm solely going for gaming - The only things I do/plan to do on my pc is gaming, general browsing, watching films and graphic design

[theodoro]

I'm solely going for gaming - The only things I do/plan to do on my pc is gaming, general browsing, watching films and graphic design

If i were you, i would go for an ultrawide screen if i could find any with a nice base. At browsing the wide diplay can be weird at many situations, but it's awesome for movies & gaming. Also i think i'll find it more useful for productivity and general use, but i always have more than 3 windows open, so that's just me. 

For gaming or movies there is a "wow" effect the first time you see it, so that's a big plus. (am an talking about a nice and expensive wide diplay) 

[dylan43270]

I am loving my ultrawide display. I upgraded from a 1366x768 monitor and chose ultrawide over 1440p. No regrets at all.

[JesseySNiPENL]

i don't think triple monitor i worth it 

[Zauski]

I'm gonna go for ultrawide, thanks guys

[elkenrod]

I'm gonna go for ultrawide, thanks guys

 

What model?

 

Nothing stopping you from having the best of both worlds.