Multi-monitor setup

Discussion in Software PC & Mac started by orz • Jan 6, 2014.

  1. orz

    orzActive Member

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    Saw my brothers multi-monitor setup the other day and was very impressed. Basically involves having a single PC (Usually) hooked up and displaying on multiple monitors (Usually either 2 or 3). He usually watches movies/multimedia on one screen as he's doing something else. I personally didn't really see the appeal for myself but could understand why others might want it if they do a lot of multitasking.

    Does anyone on here have a multi-monitor set up? I'm aware you need a pretty powerful graphics card to power that much, what are your experiences?
     
  2. Jatelo2

    Jatelo2Active Member

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    Honestly, I've always wanted my workstation to have atleast three 21" monitors but that has remained a dream. I don't have dedicated graphic cards found in most modern PCs (from Core i5 or Core i5). However, I'm planning to have a multi-Monitor setup once I get my hands on a powerful computer

    Wish me luck:D
     
  3. Oakster

    OaksterActive Member

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    I have 2 monitors hooked up to my PC, it's so useful that I have trouble at work where I don't have that setup available.
    I usually have a movie or show running on one screen while I'm browsing the internet/doing whatever on the other screen.
    it's one of those things that once you try, you don't go back.
     
  4. avasmom

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    I have 2 monitors hooked up to my PC. It comes in really handy for work because while I am typing in one screen I can reference material on the other. It saves you from flipping back and forth between windows. It gets a little frustrating when I have to go out with my laptop and use just one screen.