cybereality
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So, I have both a triple 1440p setup (27" 144Hz G-Sync) and a 55" 4K TV on another rig. There are pros and cons, and I like them both, but I would recommend going with a single screen.
Now, triple screen is great for work, which is my main reason for keeping them around. And gaming can be amazing *when it works*. However, there are lots of software issues with Surround (or Eyefinity) and there are games that just won't look right or work at all.
Furthermore, running on 3 screens is seriously intensive. I have GTX 1080 SLI in this rig and it can barely run new games at that res (7680x1440, more than 4K). So with a single 1080 Ti you will be struggling and have to turn down settings. On older games, though, it's nice. Especially with 144Hz.
On my newer rig, I have a Samsung 55" 4K TV. I actually think I went too big, my previous 40" was a better size for daily use. But gaming and movies look great on the TV if I just sit a little back. But overall I like it and games (even old ones) look amazing at 4K.
So it will really depend on what your main use is. For work, 3 screens is great. I can have an IDE open on one screen, the app on another, and a web browser with docs on the third screen. Great for productivity.
For straight gaming, I'd probably go with the 4K option, as most games will just work without any issue. It's still intensive, but a 1080 Ti should be enough in most cases. You also have an option of doing virtual 21:9 with a custom resolution (works well on Nvidia, AMD has problems).
A 4K TV is another option, and they are pretty affordable now. I'd say 40" - 50" is a good size range. Check out rtings.com, they have a lot of good reviews on TVs.
Now, triple screen is great for work, which is my main reason for keeping them around. And gaming can be amazing *when it works*. However, there are lots of software issues with Surround (or Eyefinity) and there are games that just won't look right or work at all.
Furthermore, running on 3 screens is seriously intensive. I have GTX 1080 SLI in this rig and it can barely run new games at that res (7680x1440, more than 4K). So with a single 1080 Ti you will be struggling and have to turn down settings. On older games, though, it's nice. Especially with 144Hz.
On my newer rig, I have a Samsung 55" 4K TV. I actually think I went too big, my previous 40" was a better size for daily use. But gaming and movies look great on the TV if I just sit a little back. But overall I like it and games (even old ones) look amazing at 4K.
So it will really depend on what your main use is. For work, 3 screens is great. I can have an IDE open on one screen, the app on another, and a web browser with docs on the third screen. Great for productivity.
For straight gaming, I'd probably go with the 4K option, as most games will just work without any issue. It's still intensive, but a 1080 Ti should be enough in most cases. You also have an option of doing virtual 21:9 with a custom resolution (works well on Nvidia, AMD has problems).
A 4K TV is another option, and they are pretty affordable now. I'd say 40" - 50" is a good size range. Check out rtings.com, they have a lot of good reviews on TVs.