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TSsilrave
post Dec 12 2020, 05:44 PM, updated 6y ago

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hi
i am curious
cause currently thinking ultrawide or buy 1 more monitor
my current monitor 4k 60hz
if i buy a 2k 144hz ultrawide 34 / 2k 144hz 27 inch / 4k 144hz 27 inch
with my current monitor
2 is different resolution is it possible to use on it?
or will it get any issue?

read some web they mention if both monitor
different model and refresh rate
will get issue
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post Dec 12 2020, 06:00 PM

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QUOTE(silrave @ Dec 12 2020, 05:44 PM)
hi
i am curious
cause currently thinking ultrawide or buy 1 more monitor
my current monitor 4k 60hz
if i buy a 2k 144hz ultrawide 34 / 2k 144hz 27 inch / 4k 144hz 27 inch
with my current monitor
2 is different resolution is it possible to use on it?
or will it get any issue?

read some web they mention if both monitor
different model and refresh rate
will get issue
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Hi ,

no issue , I am using two lcd monitor with different model and resolution
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post Dec 13 2020, 12:41 AM

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QUOTE(silrave @ Dec 12 2020, 05:44 PM)
hi
i am curious
cause currently thinking ultrawide or buy 1 more monitor
my current monitor 4k 60hz
if i buy a 2k 144hz ultrawide 34 / 2k 144hz 27 inch / 4k 144hz 27 inch
with my current monitor
2 is different resolution is it possible to use on it?
or will it get any issue?

read some web they mention if both monitor
different model and refresh rate
will get issue
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Possible to use but if you drag over from monitor A to B will show windows apps size change due to different resolution issue.

As for different refresh rate won’t have any impact, Windows is very well handled it.

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post Dec 13 2020, 12:49 AM

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From dual display setup perspective, it all depends on what you intend to do with the secondary display.

If you're just after real estate, then perhaps a uw setup might be more effective.
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post Dec 13 2020, 01:08 AM

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QUOTE(yibaandre @ Dec 12 2020, 06:00 PM)
Hi ,

  no issue , I am using two lcd monitor with different model and resolution
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ok noted
thanks XD
cause if 1 60hz another 144hz
dunno will it capped to 60hz


QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Dec 13 2020, 12:41 AM)
Possible to use but if you drag over from monitor A to B will show windows apps size change due to different resolution issue.

As for different refresh rate won’t have any impact, Windows is very well handled it.
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ya i am thinking 2k mon high refresh rate gaming , 4k gaming or manga


QUOTE(Satori 14118a @ Dec 13 2020, 12:49 AM)
From dual display setup perspective, it all depends on what you intend to do with the secondary display.

If you're just after real estate, then perhaps a uw setup might be more effective.
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got think about it
but if 34 inch ultrawide ips 3k
and problem is on 21:9 most ppl tell me anime on it
full screen will be weird
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post Dec 13 2020, 08:29 AM

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as long as you don't set as 1 big monitor; it works as 2 monitors 2 with screens..

the weird thing only happens when you try to surround with different resolution & refresh rate
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post Dec 13 2020, 06:23 PM

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QUOTE(iZuDeeN @ Dec 13 2020, 08:29 AM)
as long as you don't set as 1 big monitor; it works as 2 monitors 2 with screens..

the weird thing only happens when you try to surround with different resolution & refresh rate
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ya this is the thing i worry
cause my current is 27 inch 4k 60 refresh rate
if i get 1 more 27 inch but is 2k with 144h refresh rate
not sure will weird or not
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QUOTE(silrave @ Dec 13 2020, 06:23 PM)
ya this is the thing i worry
cause my current is 27 inch 4k 60 refresh rate
if i get 1 more 27 inch but is 2k with 144h refresh rate
not sure will weird or not
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as mentioned before just set as 2 monitor.. not going to be weird.. don't surround it as 1 big monitor
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post Dec 13 2020, 06:51 PM

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QUOTE(silrave @ Dec 13 2020, 01:08 AM)

ya i am thinking 2k mon high refresh rate gaming , 4k gaming or manga

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Forget 4K gaming as there are no GPUs that can do 4K60 reasonably well, let alone 4K144 sweat.gif

1440p 144Hz would be the sweet spot for many people out there icon_idea.gif
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QUOTE(silrave @ Dec 13 2020, 06:23 PM)
ya this is the thing i worry
cause my current is 27 inch 4k 60 refresh rate
if i get 1 more 27 inch but is 2k with 144h refresh rate
not sure will weird or not
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4K144Hz would be a very hard resolution to drive though (probably needs a 3090, or even two 3090s in NVLink) sweat.gif
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post Dec 13 2020, 09:25 PM

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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Dec 13 2020, 06:51 PM)
Forget 4K gaming as there are no GPUs that can do 4K60 reasonably well, let alone 4K144 sweat.gif

1440p 144Hz would be the sweet spot for many people out there icon_idea.gif
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Dec 13 2020, 06:52 PM)
4K144Hz would be a very hard resolution to drive though (probably needs a 3090, or even two 3090s in NVLink) sweat.gif
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wao really ?
then may be i get 1 more 27 inch 2k 144hz LG ips monitor
then use on it
cause i hard to decide either that 27 or 34 inch ultra wide
for ultrawide worry the black bar
if i open 16:9 anime

for 27inch i am aimming this LG 27GL850
for 34 inch ultrawide
still dunno va or ips
ips seem like price is around 4k = =

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post Dec 13 2020, 10:15 PM

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QUOTE(silrave @ Dec 13 2020, 09:25 PM)
wao really ?
then may be i get 1 more 27 inch 2k 144hz LG ips monitor
then use on it
cause i hard to decide either that 27 or 34 inch ultra wide
for ultrawide worry the black bar
if i open 16:9 anime

for 27inch i am aimming this LG 27GL850
for 34 inch ultrawide
still dunno va or ips
ips seem like price is around 4k = =
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CP2077 already can bring the RTX3090 to its knees at 4K and that's without ray tracing (granted that game is still very unoptimized at that moment, but 4K60 gaming is still a very monumental task even for the new GPUs) sweat.gif

Just stick to a 1440p 144Hz panel instead icon_idea.gif

The 27GL850 is a good monitor, but don't discount other models like the Gigabyte M27Q as well icon_idea.gif

VA panels tend to favor good static contrast over response times (although there are fast VA panels, like the one found in Samsung's Odyssey G7/G9) icon_idea.gif

IPS panels on the meantime however offer a decent mix of both motion handling and image quality, but loses out the VA when it comes to contrast performance icon_idea.gif
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QUOTE(silrave @ Dec 13 2020, 09:25 PM)
wao really ?
then may be i get 1 more 27 inch 2k 144hz LG ips monitor
then use on it
cause i hard to decide either that 27 or 34 inch ultra wide
for ultrawide worry the black bar
if i open 16:9 anime

for 27inch i am aimming this LG 27GL850
for 34 inch ultrawide
still dunno va or ips
ips seem like price is around 4k = =
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LG 27GL850 is a good monitor but don’t demand too high on this monitor for HDR, it did not fully meet the requirement for HDR and you will facing some items in HDR over exposure, for example white cloud and snow.

I own this so I know. Haha!

A VESA HDR certified is very important, if you demand in HDR then get a monitor with minimum of VESA HDR400 certification.

By the way, LG 34GN850 + LG 27GL850 is a great companion for two monitors setup. Haha!

Lastly I suggest don’t get 4K monitor, no point getting it. First you need to enlarge in windows setting and this make classic apps looking blur. 2nd gaming is still very heavy for setting everything maximum even you use RTX 3080, I am using RTX 3080 and it is not powerful enough for new titles with everything set to maximum. Even from review RTX 3090 also got issue if you want the best visual look of the games.

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post Dec 14 2020, 01:59 AM

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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Dec 13 2020, 10:15 PM)
CP2077 already can bring the RTX3090 to its knees at 4K and that's without ray tracing (granted that game is still very unoptimized at that moment, but 4K60 gaming is still a very monumental task even for the new GPUs) sweat.gif

Just stick to a 1440p 144Hz panel instead icon_idea.gif

The 27GL850 is a good monitor, but don't discount other models like the Gigabyte M27Q as well icon_idea.gif

VA panels tend to favor good static contrast over response times (although there are fast VA panels, like the one found in Samsung's Odyssey G7/G9) icon_idea.gif

IPS panels on the meantime however offer a decent mix of both motion handling and image quality, but loses out the VA when it comes to contrast performance icon_idea.gif
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hahaha
G9 too expensive
G7 i got think before but not sure
cause so far my monitor is ips panel
not sure if beside put at vapenl will how


QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Dec 13 2020, 11:13 PM)
LG 27GL850 is a good monitor but don’t demand too high on this monitor for HDR, it did not fully meet the requirement for HDR and you will facing some items in HDR over exposure, for example white cloud and snow.

I own this so I know. Haha!

A VESA HDR certified is very important, if you demand in HDR then get a monitor with minimum of VESA HDR400 certification.

By the way, LG 34GN850 + LG 27GL850 is a great companion for two monitors setup. Haha!

Lastly I suggest don’t get 4K monitor, no point getting it. First you need to enlarge in windows setting and this make classic apps looking blur. 2nd gaming is still very heavy for setting everything maximum even you use RTX 3080, I am using RTX 3080 and it is not powerful enough for new titles with everything set to maximum. Even from review RTX 3090 also got issue if you want the best visual look of the games.
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hahha i know
i thinking LG 34GN850 or LG 27GL850 with my 4k monitor
but the LG 34GN850 too expensive le

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post Dec 14 2020, 07:04 AM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Dec 13 2020, 11:13 PM)
LG 27GL850 is a good monitor but don’t demand too high on this monitor for HDR, it did not fully meet the requirement for HDR and you will facing some items in HDR over exposure, for example white cloud and snow.

I own this so I know. Haha!

A VESA HDR certified is very important, if you demand in HDR then get a monitor with minimum of VESA HDR400 certification.

By the way, LG 34GN850 + LG 27GL850 is a great companion for two monitors setup. Haha!

Lastly I suggest don’t get 4K monitor, no point getting it. First you need to enlarge in windows setting and this make classic apps looking blur. 2nd gaming is still very heavy for setting everything maximum even you use RTX 3080, I am using RTX 3080 and it is not powerful enough for new titles with everything set to maximum. Even from review RTX 3090 also got issue if you want the best visual look of the games.
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A VESA HDR certified is very important, if you demand in HDR then get a monitor with minimum of VESA HDR400 certification.
Nope - HDR400 is fake HDR at best:

https://www.tftcentral.co.uk/blog/why-your-...00-needs-to-go/

HDR600 is the bare minimum for any meaningful HDR, but that one is still a pretty low bar to begin with sweat.gif

There are proper HDR monitors like the Acer X27/Asus PG27UQ/PG35VQ/X35/PG32UQX, but those monitors are obsolete when you consider that you can buy a LG OLED TV for the same price of those monitors that will render those monitors completely obsolete icon_idea.gif
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Dec 14 2020, 07:04 AM)
Nope - HDR400 is fake HDR at best:

https://www.tftcentral.co.uk/blog/why-your-...00-needs-to-go/

HDR600 is the bare minimum for any meaningful HDR, but that one is still a pretty low bar to begin with sweat.gif

There are proper HDR monitors like the Acer X27/Asus PG27UQ/PG35VQ/X35/PG32UQX, but those monitors are obsolete when you consider that you can buy a LG OLED TV for the same price of those monitors that will render those monitors completely obsolete icon_idea.gif
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I got HDR400 monitors - LG 34GN850. I also got LG OLED C9 TV. I had compare side by side and I know it is fake or not fake. I am particular in display output. If they not meet the suppose output then I won’t satisfied with it. smile.gif

Stop believing those said HDR400 is fake or HDR600 is barely minimum.

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Dec 14 2020, 08:53 AM)
I got HDR400 monitors - LG 34GN850. I also got LG OLED C9 TV. I had compare side by side and I know it is fake or not fake. I am particular in display output. If they not meet the suppose output then I won’t satisfied with it. smile.gif

Stop believing those said HDR400 is fake.
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To be fair though, it's not bad, but not having any form of local dimming pretty much makes it not useful for HDR (which is a very important component for proper HDR). I myself has a Sony X9000H, and the local dimming on that one isn't particularly great either (you can easily see the blooming effects during HDR playback, especially in dark rooms) tongue.gif

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The downside is that since hdr400 does not call for local dimming, HDR is achieved by maxing the backlight. This will cause blacks to suffer and become grayish, particularly on an IPS monitor. Also, the contrast is not improved in HDR, since the entire backlight is controlled as one unit. To get improved contrast from the typical 1000:1 for IPS or 2000-3000:1 for VA , you would need a local dimming solution with several zones, so that you could simultaneously dim dark parts of the image while having the monitor Max brightness in bright parts. Since the contrast range is not improved, the monitor will be simply tone mapping the HDR input to an sdr range- they do this by doing wacky things with the gamma curve across the entire range.
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In short, you may gain in color and a bit brighter highlights, but you lose severely in blacks and you gain nothing in contrast. Personally I wouldn't pay any extra to have hdr400, but if the monitor you want has it you can certainly try it. It's kinda neat for games where you maybe don't care about how deep the blacks are, but in my experience I vastly prefer a hardware calibrated sdr image to the hdr400 ish one.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Monitors/comments/...r_than_nothing/

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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Dec 14 2020, 08:59 AM)
To be fair though, it's not bad, but not having any form of local dimming pretty much makes it not useful for HDR (I myself has a Sony X9000H, and the local dimming on that one isn't particularly great either) tongue.gif
https://www.reddit.com/r/Monitors/comments/...r_than_nothing/
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Local dimming had nothing to do with it and it is not that important unless you play games in total dark room.

Local dimming still shit, go for OLED if want to play at dark environment.
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