Thanks. Did not think about the vertical pixels. So if I went with a Samsung 27" Widescreen (275T) (1920x1200) it would make sense to use maybe a Samsung 19" Standard (940BX) (1280x1024). The 1200 and 1280 are close. I assume the horizontal pixel count doesn't really matter. Getting ready to buy now that the new 8800gt is out. Thanks.
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Triple lcd question
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Thanks. Did not think about the vertical pixels. So if I went with a Samsung 27" Widescreen (275T) (1920x1200) it would make sense to use maybe a Samsung 19" Standard (940BX) (1280x1024). The 1200 and 1280 are close. I assume the horizontal pixel count doesn't really matter. Getting ready to buy now that the new 8800gt is out. Thanks.
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with a 30 inch montior I fail to see why you would want to add two more aside from the logistical problems of driving them with video cards you have to look back and forth at three panels, one large panel is by far a more pleasureable viewing experience unless you are going to drive three different images on each of the monitors
sorry conghelach, but I obviously don't agree
- logistically, 1 good GPU 1 low GPU, no problems
- gaming across 3 screens awsome:
- race games, great to see those cars on your side in turns, and like in real life, you look left and right a tad bit. It is also lots of fun to angle them side panels.
- FPS like GRAW at 4960 horizontal gives you and amazing FOV, I love catching the rebels with the corner of my eyes. It is very intense.
- for work i use lots of desktop space, dev environment (eclipse, design, specs, requirement docs), and lots of IM for colaboration and of course email.
I survived my last 20 years of this business on mostly laptops and sometimes with the luxury of a laptop with 17" lcd. I figured for my 40th milestone bday I'd splurge on a triple monitor setup. All I can say is, I wish I had done it sooner. Lot sooner.
BTW, on that subject, while the triple monitor is awsome, i got to tell you, the greatest upgrade i got was a $30 keyboard and $20 mouse. After using laptops exclusively for the last 10 years, using a real keyb\mouse is like heaven!!!!! Better than GTX, 30" panel, Core 2 Duo. And a lot cheaper
But trust me, I find 3 panels is a lot more pleasurable than 1 large panel alone.
Mind you, I can see someone prefering 1 screen. But not me
edruns69, for most thing that small diff in vertical res will not matter. In my case I did want a perfect match because I also use MS Remote Desktop and that requires exact vertical size for it to work in spanned mode.
Also like the fact that the my 20" and 30" panels have the same pitch size so that all my text looks the same acroos all panels. Not a big deal, just a personal preference and since I had the choice because I had to buy all 3 monitors I picked them for that reason.
Good luck getting it all set up. And please please post some pics here when you get them set up.
I have a four monitor setup with a 30" ACD as the main display. It's really a matter of personal preference and what it is you actually do with your computer(s).