21:9 vs dual 16:9

[DinckelMan]

Hello there, 

 

I'm having a hard time deciding what to go with.

 

I've hard 2+1 1080p setup before and enjoyed it quite a lot, but had to give it up when i moved. Now, i'm deciding again between dual 1080p or 21:9 (maybe dual ultrawide later, who knows).

 

Can anyone convince me to buy those, from a gaming + web stand point? Currently im looking at LG 29UM65's.

 

Keep in mind that i can not try those monitors anywhere

 

Edit1: I'm currently planning to go dual 1080p side-by-side or single/dual 21:9 on on top of the other

[ShadowCaptain]

Gaming on dual monitors is horrible- you want 3 for surround

 

I prefer 21:9 to triple monitor

 

(although I prefer single 16:9 monitor over anything else)

[IMPERIUS]

I would take the ultrawide monitor. The one you are looking it is great. And because its 21:9 you will get a wider fov than with a 16:9. If you REALLY need more than 2560 horizontal pixels then take dual 16:9. If you are happy with one ultrawide then take that. I have one as well and I´m loving it

[DinckelMan]

Gaming on dual monitors is horrible- you want 3 for surround

 

I prefer 21:9 to triple monitor

 

(although I prefer single 16:9 monitor over anything else)

I'm not planning to play with surround. I was always using the middle screen for games, and the other 2 for other stuff. Multitasking op

[DinckelMan]

I would take the ultrawide monitor. The one you are looking it is great. And because its 21:9 you will get a wider fov than with a 16:9. If you REALLY need more than 2560 horizontal pixels then take dual 16:9. If you are happy with one ultrawide then take that. I have one as well and I´m loving it

 

That's what i've been thinking. The experience in games will be different + i have more space even if i run the game in 1080p, which will leave space for something like Twitch chat.

[ShadowCaptain]

I'm not planning to play with surround. I was always using the middle screen for games, and the other 2 for other stuff. Multitasking op

 

Oh okay, then ultrawide if you fancy something more immersive for gaming ( just bear in mind not all games support it fully)

 

Personally I just prefer 16:9 monitors I guess , but thats just personal experience and preference 

[DimasRMDO]

Gaming on dual monitors is horrible- you want 3 for surround

 

I prefer 21:9 to triple monitor

 

(although I prefer single 16:9 monitor over anything else)

^^ Dual monitors can be a bad idea, 2 monitors..... Well, when you play game you would see the center but it would be like this...

It's blocked, you can still game but sometimes it makes your gaming experience a bit disturbed.

[simson0606]

i'd go 21:9 and maybe grab a cheap 1080p down the line as a second monitor if you need more desktop space (if you have the physical space of course)

[Somebody777]

I have the 29UM65 and it is a great monitor, I would go for the ultrawide myself. And this is a great monitor to do this with, great colours great resolution and it's not hard to drive.

[DinckelMan]

^^ Dual monitors can be a bad idea, 2 monitors..... Well, when you play game you would see the center but it would be like this...

 

It's blocked, you can still game but sometimes it makes your gaming experience a bit disturbed.

 You cant even set resolution like that without some custom settings. And this would make no sense anyway.

 

2x1080p was before and will be 1 for games + 1 for other stuff for me. Same with triple