Two "standard" monitors or one 4K monitor?


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  1. 1. 2 x 'standard' 22" or 1 x 4K 28"?

    • 2 x 'standard' 22"
    • 1 x 4K 28"


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So I'm speccing up a new build and am tempted to go 4K but wanted others opinions.

 

I mainly use my machine for development, photo and video editing. I currently have 2 x 22" but like the idea of a 4K instead (obviously I would love 2 x 4K but out of my budget!).

 

Thoughts?

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Personally, I think the 4K would be better given that windows 10 will let you snap to all four corners. Having two monitors is nice, but for development and photo/video editing, I think the additional vertical space would be much more useful.

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The only logical answer then is to try three.

Or four. :woot:

 

To the OP, what you can do is get a 4k monitor and use display fusion to break it into 4 virtual 1080p monitors.

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In the past I used to have multiple 24" monitors but moved onto a single 30" display (though I have a HDTV connected for media use). I much prefer having a single large display. I honestly think you'd find 22" monitors to be extremely limiting, especially for production use.

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I much prefer 2 monitors.    nice for development too.              one screen for your photo or video you are working with,  and one for the tools, and other stuff you want to run in parallel.

 

that was my setup, and i enjoyed it.   if you find monitors that are designed to be mounted side by side with little frame in between, it is great.

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The only logical answer then is to try three.

lol this one cracks me up... if two does not work get another one... :laugh:

 

Looks like everyone likes 2 monitors or more... I been using two monitors and I am loving that way...

 

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It depends on what you want to do - I prefer two screens for productivity (work use - 3840x1080 resolution). At home, I have the option to use dual monitors, but I stick with just one monitor (1920x1080 resolution). 

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why do they have to both be 22inch monitors I think you would be happier with just a bigger monitor once you get about 24 inches or more it feels better to look at instead of looking at a small box

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