Do you use different monitors for different things?

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I use a glossy 1440P Qnix 2710 PLS @ 96hz for gaming and a glossy AH-VA HP Spectre 32" 4K for general use like Facebook, Youtube, forums like this, movies, reading.

So do you think this is a good idea? I think it's a great idea since no perfect monitor exists :( my dream monitor is a Glossy 32" 4K 144hz
 
almalino said:
Nope. why?
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Since no perfect monitor exists, it would seem like a good idea to use 2 different monitors for different things. I prefer the 144hz smoothness and I prefer the 4K pixel density but I can't have both so I have to switch different monitors. Wondering if anyone else has done this.
 
I always find it cool to do it, but I do not do it for any technical reason that you mentioned
 
Predator XB321HK - 32", 4K, HDR, 60Hz wrapped up with an IPS panel.

If you can afford the $1,300 price tag.
 
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A 50" HD plasma for consoles and emulators, double duty streaming games from main rig
A 24" 1080p VA from benq for heavy typing and reading
A 30" 1600p IPS for light reading and light gaming
A 25" 1440p IPS for heavy gaming
A 40" 4k for netflix 4k, double duty as 1080p 120Hz gaming rig

as i get older, ergonomics and pixel size are becoming the decisive factors in what monitor i will use more. i can not handle the 30"and 40" lack of ergonomics for long typing or gaming sessions, the 25" 1440p pixels are too small for long reading sessions, but its ergonomics allows long gaming sessions. nothing touches the HD plasma at older gaming or the 24" 1080p VA at hardcore typing
 
I use an LG 55" OLED C6 for gaming. I use 2 Samsung S27B970Ds on each side of the C6 for surfing, streaming video, chat, etc. I use a third Samsung S27B970D on a separate desk next to me for my work system.
 
I use PG278Q and BL3201PT pretty much interchangeably, there are pros and cons to each that I wouldn't want to choose 1 or the other on a permanent basis, plus the additional benefits of having 2 monitors is there as well.

A 4k 40" OLED 144hz would be my dream right now, since it combines the best of both worlds, failing that, I'll take 32" 1440p of the same spec as well (though FAR more unlikely).
 
RogueTadhg said:
Predator XB321HK - 32", 4K, HDR, 144 Hz wrapped up with an IPS panel.

If you can afford the $1,300 price tag.
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It's 60hz, not 144hz. There are no 4K 144hz monitors out yet and the first two slated to come out(with HDR, G-Sync, etc) are Asus and Acer's 27" models.
 
Nope, all my money went into one set of monitors that are a "best" fit for my needs in my budget. I couldn't imagine having more monitors on my desk, or having to buy a monitor just for one specific task. Maybe if I made a living doing photography or something I could justify it, but even then I'd still employ the same philosophy of just buying the best monitor that fits my budget for my needs.
 
How do you go about using a secondary monitor for full screen (not windowed) gaming (with the least headache and no performance penalty)?

I've seen some suggestions like: Steam big picture mode (which some have said is laggy, but may be the most convenient way to temporarily change the primary display), Windows projector mode, switching secondary display to primary each time...

Windows Key + Shift + arrows = doesn't always work for for full-screen games.

I've been thinking about picking up a dedicated gaming LCD, possibly one of the better-performing TN-panels.
 
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have 4 displays at the moment and each have its function
Dell P1110 (CRT) - fast paced fps games and emulators and old computer hardware
NEC 2090UXi (CCFL IPS) - programming and web browsing
HP 2490zx (RGB-LED IPS) - music videos and other yt channels, anime, tv shows
Panasonic 42VT30 (PDP) - some pc games, console games and movies
 
I've tried to keep it at a single monitor since moving to my new spot; enjoying it rather well and have learned that I don't necessarily need dual or triple monitor type setups for my personal use, despite it being a nicety.
 
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