Q3 2010 Multi Monitor Poll

Frag · 17th July 2010, 12:27 AM

After reading somones speculation about what is the uptake of multi monitor setups i thought a poll was going to prove interesting.

Personally I am looking for a 3rd monitor as 2 monitors are not enough when you study or work these days. Currently I use 5870 and GTX260+ for physX and I have a 24" plugged up to both cards and a 19" 4:3 (portrait) plugged to both so i have a faux 4 monitor setup.

I tend to switch the inputs on the monitors so i can have more desktop space or keep work/uni seperate from things like general surfing and apps etc..

I am looking at either replacing all my monitors to 3 24" 1920x1200 LCD/LED w/ displayport

Anyway poll away!

Rezin · 17th July 2010, 12:33 AM

Didn't vote, but it was 2x hooked up to an nVidia GPU... before I (recently) got a laptop and split them. Wouldn't mind a third though.

Edit: OT, but just what is the correct capitalisation of nVidia? Their website has "NVIDIA", but didn't it used to be "nVidia"? I prefer that, anyway.

Frag · 17th July 2010, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rezin

Their website has "NVIDIA", but didn't it used to be "nVidia"? I prefer that, anyway.

I have always thought nVidia since n used to be italic,
http://www.google.com.au/images?um=1...28+logo&nfpr=1

and old habbits die hard

Rezin · 17th July 2010, 12:44 AM

Having "nView" from "nView Desktop Manager" probably enforced that. Anywho, carry on.

FLB · 17th July 2010, 12:55 AM

Well 2 monitor, Ati HD5650M on the lappy and my 24" Acer

James086 · 17th July 2010, 4:33 AM

All 3 of my screens are the same model as I wanted to minimise the hassle with eyefinity. All 3 in landscape mode as well. It is so much better than just one screen so if you are comfortable with the expense then I'd definitely recommend it.

MR CHILLED · 17th July 2010, 8:36 AM

One monitor setup, no real need to do anything else......but then again, hmmmm.....thinking of going eyeinfinity maybe.

master phi · 18th July 2010, 12:33 AM

I think if you grab everyone who is in the eyefinity thread the 3 monitors + ati will explode. I find it interesting that many people use two screens though... Why do you use it like so? I use it like so for productivity but can't afford 3 dell 27" screens

Alba · 18th July 2010, 12:39 AM

Poll needs multi option, I have 3 screen nvidia surround (1920x1080 screens) and ati eyefinity (1920x1200 screens).

Frag · 18th July 2010, 1:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alba

Poll needs multi option, I have 3 screen nvidia surround (1920x1080 screens) and ati eyefinity (1920x1200 screens).

There is always 1!

You will just need to find another login mate, vote for the one you like more hehe

TOX · 18th July 2010, 1:38 AM

Eyefinity user since December '09

Loving it, I went from single 30" screen and just love the desktop real estate I get now. It makes working alot more efficent.

I've used dual 30" but the Bezel down the middle was a real pain. I'm pretty happy with 3 1920 x 1200 screens, I think the resolution gives me enough to really spread stuff out, I never full screen anything except Photoshop.

I almost pulled the trigger on three U2711s when the special was on. At some point I'm sure I'll upgrade the three higher resolution monitors. I have thought about 2 more U2410s and moving to a Potrait setup but the per monitor width would mean some stuff would spread over two monitors. I've also though about another three U2410s to go on top of the current three but gaming would be a pain with the bezel in the middle and I'm not sure I need that much more real estate. Mind you I could probably make use off it.

cyrax83 · 18th July 2010, 2:01 AM

3 monitors - 20" in Portrait | 30 Inch | 20" In portrait

Ati 5870 - eyefinity disabled.

terroristone · 18th July 2010, 11:01 AM

same as above but with 3x4870. plus i also have 3x20"dells running on another rig using nvidia and shofth, had this setup for some years now.
Regards Andrew

terroristone · 18th July 2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TOX

I've also though about another three U2410s to go on top of the current three but gaming would be a pain with the bezel in the middle and I'm not sure I need that much more real estate. Mind you I could probably make use off it.

There is never enough, i sometimes take 2 monitors from my other setup and add them to my main rig (5 monitors) im hoping ati will pull their finger out and make it so i can run mixed landscape and portrait.
Andrew

Tythais · 19th July 2010, 3:16 PM

One del U2711 on a HD5870, such a good set up. Monitors are too expensive to really consider more, might get a 21" dell U series to run in portrait but.

View Poll Results: What is your current multi monitor setup, and GFX cards powering them?
1 Monitor Setup (ATi)	24	18.18%
1 Monitor Setup (nVidia)	14	10.61%
2 Monitor Setup (ATi)	25	18.94%
2 Monitor Setup (nVidia)	20	15.15%
2 Monitor Setup (ATi & nVidia)	1	0.76%
3 Monitor Setup (ATi)	24	18.18%
3 Monitor Setup (nVidia)	11	8.33%
3 Monitor Setup (ATi & nVidia)	2	1.52%
4+ Monitor Setup (Any GPU)	2	1.52%
Considering 3 monitors	5	3.79%
Considering 2 monitors	2	1.52%
I just wanna vote!	2	1.52%
Voters: 132. You may not vote on this poll

17th July 2010, 12:27 AM	#1
Frag Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth Posts: 3,530	Q3 2010 Multi Monitor Poll After reading somones speculation about what is the uptake of multi monitor setups i thought a poll was going to prove interesting. Personally I am looking for a 3rd monitor as 2 monitors are not enough when you study or work these days. Currently I use 5870 and GTX260+ for physX and I have a 24" plugged up to both cards and a 19" 4:3 (portrait) plugged to both so i have a faux 4 monitor setup. I tend to switch the inputs on the monitors so i can have more desktop space or keep work/uni seperate from things like general surfing and apps etc.. I am looking at either replacing all my monitors to 3 24" 1920x1200 LCD/LED w/ displayport Anyway poll away! __________________ “The deadliest bullshit is odorless and transparent”, William Gibson Last edited by Frag; 17th July 2010 at 12:49 AM.

17th July 2010, 12:55 AM	#5
FLB Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide Posts: 3,289	Well 2 monitor, Ati HD5650M on the lappy and my 24" Acer __________________ I've got some computers :P

18th July 2010, 12:33 AM	#8
master phi Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,273	I think if you grab everyone who is in the eyefinity thread the 3 monitors + ati will explode. I find it interesting that many people use two screens though... Why do you use it like so? I use it like so for productivity but can't afford 3 dell 27" screens __________________ Phenom II X2 550 @X4 B50 3.85ghz 1.44V -\|- GA-MA770T-UD3P -\|- G.Skill Trident 8-8-8-21 @830mhz DDR3 4GB -\|- Enermax Modu 82+ 625W -\|- Nocuta U12PC -\|- HIS 4890 OC @900mhz 1000mhz -\|- Sondigo Oxygen Inferno -\|- Pioneer Kuro 50" 508XDA Plasma -\|- Razer Deathadder -\|- Logitech G15 -\|- G.Skill 64GB Falcon

18th July 2010, 2:01 AM	#12
cyrax83 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: hurstville, sydney Posts: 4,387	3 monitors - 20" in Portrait \| 30 Inch \| 20" In portrait Ati 5870 - eyefinity disabled. __________________ Check out my movie site - www.mymovierant.com

17th July 2010, 12:33 AM	#2
Rezin Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8,025	Didn't vote, but it was 2x hooked up to an nVidia GPU... before I (recently) got a laptop and split them. Wouldn't mind a third though. Edit: OT, but just what is the correct capitalisation of nVidia? Their website has "NVIDIA", but didn't it used to be "nVidia"? I prefer that, anyway.

17th July 2010, 12:44 AM	#4
Rezin Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8,025	Having "nView" from "nView Desktop Manager" probably enforced that. Anywho, carry on.

17th July 2010, 8:36 AM	#7
MR CHILLED D'oh! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Keep it up! :D Posts: 90,102	One monitor setup, no real need to do anything else......but then again, hmmmm.....thinking of going eyeinfinity maybe.

18th July 2010, 12:39 AM	#9
Alba Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Shellharbour Posts: 4,752	Poll needs multi option, I have 3 screen nvidia surround (1920x1080 screens) and ati eyefinity (1920x1200 screens).

18th July 2010, 1:38 AM	#11
TOX Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Xindian City, Taipei Posts: 14,265	Eyefinity user since December '09 Loving it, I went from single 30" screen and just love the desktop real estate I get now. It makes working alot more efficent. I've used dual 30" but the Bezel down the middle was a real pain. I'm pretty happy with 3 1920 x 1200 screens, I think the resolution gives me enough to really spread stuff out, I never full screen anything except Photoshop. I almost pulled the trigger on three U2711s when the special was on. At some point I'm sure I'll upgrade the three higher resolution monitors. I have thought about 2 more U2410s and moving to a Potrait setup but the per monitor width would mean some stuff would spread over two monitors. I've also though about another three U2410s to go on top of the current three but gaming would be a pain with the bezel in the middle and I'm not sure I need that much more real estate. Mind you I could probably make use off it.

19th July 2010, 3:16 PM	#15
Tythais Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newcastle, Aus Posts: 335	One del U2711 on a HD5870, such a good set up. Monitors are too expensive to really consider more, might get a 21" dell U series to run in portrait but. __________________ Q9650 \| Gigabyte P45-UD3P \| MSI HD 5870 Lightning \| Dell U2711 + U2413 \| 4GB DDR2 \| Xonar Essence STX -> Bottle-Head Crack Amp - > Sennheiser HD650 , Beyer T70's, Proline 650's Steam - Tythais