Good second monitor for multitasking?

[Air tree]

Well i'm thinking of running 2 monitors, One 1440p for my main things like gaming and things like that. And i was wondering what's a good secondary cheaper 1080p monitor is good for something like skype or the forums while gaming.

 

And i have never had a dual monitor setup before. So how do i make it so when i'm doing things on the 1440p monitor things on the 1080p one doesn't minimize the program or browser?

 

And thing i would like.

 

Portrait mode, Not needed but it's a pretty big bonus

 

21"-24" is what i'm looking for

 

Ips! I will not take anything but ips.

 

Matte is what i prefer.

[Matsy]

My suggestion would be Dell U2312HM, has a built in swivel so you can put it in portrait without a mounting arm.

 

Also for what ever you get (assuming windows 7)

• Plug in the monitor
• Right click on desktop
• Screen Resolution
• Click on Multiple Displays drop down and click Extend these displays
• Then whatever you do on your main monitor won't effect what happens on your 2nd and you can use them at the same time.

[HutchisonSorbo]

 

My suggestion would be Dell U2312HM, has a built in swivel so you can put it in portrait without a mounting arm.

 

Also for what ever you get (assuming windows 7)

• Plug in the monitor
• Right click on desktop
• Screen Resolution
• Click on Multiple Displays drop down and click Extend these displays
• Then whatever you do on your main monitor won't effect what happens on your 2nd and you can use them at the same time.

 

 

I can vouch as I'm using two of them and they are quite fantastic.  :rolleyes:

[nishank93]

Dell U2312HM, Asus PB238Q.

[Guest]

Going dual monitors eh?

 

Good luck, they won't minimize each no, if you put the settings in that way.

Get DisplayFusion if you can. A little expensive but imo well worth it.

 

I personally have a Dell U2412HM. Which is both IPS and matte as my main, 24 inch. The second monitor I have is a random 22 inch Samsung one, non IPS.