Are 2 monitors worth it?

[Kyle2278]

Hi,

 

My desktop has been getting fixed so I have been using a monitor with a laptop and love the extra screen. What are your opinions on a second desktop monitor and is it worth it? I do a lot of editing, at least 500 photos a week.

 

I currently have a alienware 24 inch monitor 3d 120hz 1080p, powered by a GTX 470, used to have 2 but one broke and im trying to get it fixed or buy a second again.

 

What do you think would be better 2 1080p monitors, 1 1080p and one 1440p or just sell my current one and buy a 1440p.

 

Also I might be upgrading graphics card soon what would you recomend.

 

Thanks

[KieranFretwell]

I recently got 2 more monitors and its so much better for multitasking 

[helping]

Sell your current and get a 1440p IPS

not like you'll be able to find another matching monitor.

[dragosudeki]

It helps alot. I'm looking for one that I can rotate 90 degrees for coding. Not too sure if your current graphics card can do well on 1440p let alone 1080p. Whats your budget on a graphics card?

[Kyle2278]

Sell your current and get a 1440p IPS

not like you'll be able to find another matching monitor.

Yeah i wont be able to get a matching I was just going to get a different one

[Rorgash]

i got 4  and it aint enough

[Kyle2278]

It helps alot. I'm looking for one that I can rotate 90 degrees for coding. Not too sure if your current graphics card can do well on 1440p let alone 1080p. Whats your budget on a graphics card?

It does fine on 1080p smashes anything really. Ill be getting a 770 or 870 for next graphics card and eventually sli like i did with the 470, but upgrade could be abit off

[Kyle2278]

i got 4  and it aint enough

oh wow hah what have you got powering them?

[Kyle2278]

I recently got 2 more monitors and its so much better for multitasking 

Yeah i think 2 will be the way to go

[Rorgash]

oh wow hah what have you got powering them?

 

a single gtx 670 from Zotac Amp edition, its no real issue tho, it can run The Witcher 2 on 3 monitors at 5760x1080 res on high without lag

[Kyle2278]

a single gtx 670 from Zotac Amp edition, its no real issue tho, it can run The Witcher 2 on 3 monitors at 5760x1080 res on high without lag

oh wow thats awesome

[torogitar]

Yes it is worth it. I had to before when I was on a laptop, but now I don't. I really need to get another one. So convenient for everything, like live streams, music, videos...

[Rorgash]

i would warn you tho, once you try 2+ monitors you wont be able to go back

[Kyle2278]

i would warn you tho, once you try 2+ monitors you wont be able to go back

I have been told that a lot, do you think get another 1080p one though? even if they dont match

[Rorgash]

for just 2 monitors there is no reason for them to match, and unless one wants to use nvidia surround or amd eyefinity when having 3 it wont matter then either.

 

 

i used to have a 24" a 22" and a 40" TV  before i bought my 3 BenQ's

[Kyle2278]

i would warn you tho, once you try 2+ monitors you wont be able to go back

http://www.mwave.com.au/product/dell-p2314h-ips-23-8ms-display-port-full-hd-led-professional-monitor-with-usb-ab53588#

 

what do you think of this one?

[Heisenbleurgh]

Depends on what you want to do. Personally I think a single 1440 IPS would make games look better but two 1080 monitors are so helpful for multitasking and work in general.

[Kyle2278]

Depends on what you want to do. Personally I think a single 1440 IPS would make games look better but two 1080 monitors are so helpful for multitasking and work in general.

Im pretty happy with what I have for games atm so i think im looking for more multitasking so ill go a second 24" 1080p i think

 

What do you think of this: http://www.mwave.com.au/product/dell-p2314h-ips-23-8ms-display-port-full-hd-led-professional-monitor-with-usb-ab53588#

[Rorgash]

I would probably go for a cheaper asus or something like that, especially if you only plan on using it as a side monitor  but price and quality is up to each person and how kind of money they got but there are quite a few here that know about monitors and can find you something good for less

[Kyle2278]

I would probably go for a cheaper asus or something like that, especially if you only plan on using it as a side monitor  but price and quality is up to each person and how kind of money they got but there are quite a few here that know about monitors and can find you something good for less

Great thanks, thats true for a side monitor dont need something great

[W-L]

Two monitors a must

 

If you multitasking and do editing a lot, two good IPS 1440p screen may be a good deal for you.

[Heisenbleurgh]

Im pretty happy with what I have for games atm so i think im looking for more multitasking so ill go a second 24" 1080p i think

 

What do you think of this: http://www.mwave.com.au/product/dell-p2314h-ips-23-8ms-display-port-full-hd-led-professional-monitor-with-usb-ab53588#

Looks like a great monitor, but if you're in a budget you could look into this one too: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271301691699?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

you're giving up on the usb hub, extra connectivity (no hdmi) and some stand flexibility but it's $100 less. If you're in no kind of budget though, the P2314H is great. I'd love to get one myself at the end of the year

[Kyle2278]

Looks like a great monitor, but if you're in a budget you could look into this one too: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271301691699?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

you're giving up on the usb hub, extra connectivity (no hdmi) and some stand flexibility but it's $100 less. If you're in no kind of budget though, the P2314H is great. I'd love to get one myself at the end of the year

Yeah the monitor you linked is nice, but im from australia i fond a few others i am looking at but am going to give it a few weeeks and try find a good deal. Second monitor it is thanks

[Heisenbleurgh]

Yeah the monitor you linked is nice, but im from australia i fond a few others i am looking at but am going to give it a few weeeks and try find a good deal. Second monitor it is thanks

Oh, sorry about that. Good luck on your search and if you let us know what sites you usually shop from I'm sure we can help you pick one

[Blecter]

I love running dual monitors. Got one 21.5" LG 1080p, and an old Dell 17" 1280x1024 as my secondary. I usually use the Dell for monitoring my GPU OC's/temps while gaming, or for watching shows as I browse the web on my main monitor.

 

Eventually my LG will get moved to secondary duties, but that probably won't be for a few years as my next "monitor" investment will the the Oculus Rift.