Triple monitors and a stand

Reedy · 19 Jan 2013 at 03:29

I was thinking of getting 3 x Dell U2312HM [1], but the Dell U2412M [2] are on offer this week for sub £200 each.

And then maybe an XFX stand [3] to go with then (triple stands seem very far and few between!

). It's certainly not cheap!

Upgrading from 2 x Samsung 226BWs that have different panels

Used for a mixture of gaming, movies, programming..

Is this a good setup, or can anyone recommend anything better?

Thanks!

[1] http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-055-DE
[2] http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-052-DE
[3] http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-199-XF

doggles · 19 Jan 2013 at 09:36

I'd go for the dells with the higher resolution. I have a similar triple monitor stand but did not get it here as the xfx one is s rip off.

there's a pc company based in Portsmouth which does their own which are almost identical for about £90

I know I can post competitor links so I can't tell you but just google Portsmouth pc shop

BL888 · 19 Jan 2013 at 10:37

I have a ergotron monitor stand. They are amazing quality.

whyscotty · 19 Jan 2013 at 12:14

Reedy said:
I was thinking of getting 3 x Dell U2312HM [1], but the Dell U2412M [2] are on offer this week for sub £200 each.

And then maybe an XFX stand [3] to go with then (triple stands seem very far and few between! ). It's certainly not cheap!

Upgrading from 2 x Samsung 226BWs that have different panels

Used for a mixture of gaming, movies, programming..

Is this a good setup, or can anyone recommend anything better?

Thanks!

[1] http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-055-DE
[2] http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-052-DE
[3] http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-199-XF

Google TS743A

old gamer · 19 Jan 2013 at 13:20

i would go with the 24" dells, i think 16.10 looks much better than 16.9 for triple screen setups

Reedy · 19 Jan 2013 at 15:08

whyscotty said:
Google TS743A

Yeah, I'd seen that before. The rainforest has some similar ones (or the same ever, just different names/product codes?) too at different prices from time to time..

Can you actually recommend it? I was slightly put off about someone saying you may need to drill the holes out and get different screws.

doggles said:
I'd go for the dells with the higher resolution. I have a similar triple monitor stand but did not get it here as the xfx one is s rip off.

there's a pc company based in Portsmouth which does their own which are almost identical for about £90

I know I can post competitor links so I can't tell you but just google Portsmouth pc shop

Looks to be the same one as TS734A above..

Reedy · 19 Jan 2013 at 15:15

BL888 said:
I have a ergotron monitor stand. They are amazing quality.

Quick look suggests they don't have anything that will do triple 24"...

whyscotty · 19 Jan 2013 at 16:11

Reedy said:
Yeah, I'd seen that before. The rxxxxxxxxt has some similar ones (or the same ever, just different names/product codes?) too at different prices from time to time..

Can you actually recommend it? I was slightly put off about someone saying you may need to drill the holes out and get different screws.

I use it with 3 x BenQ's ,

no drilling req

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Reedy · 19 Jan 2013 at 17:13

Great, thanks!

Shame OCUK don't stock them. TS743A is decently priced. The Rainforest have them for 30%. Oh well!

Still a lot cheaper than the XFX one... Haha

Amusing they sell it at auction with cheaper delivery...

GodAtum · 19 Jan 2013 at 18:58

Whats so good about the XFX one that they are a bomb?

Reedy · 19 Jan 2013 at 18:59

GodAtum said:
Whats so good about the XFX one that they are a bomb?

They seem to get varied reviews.

I guess it's hope that spending £300 on some metal would actually give you a good product

GodAtum · 19 Jan 2013 at 20:21

whyscotty said:
I use it with 3 x BenQ's ,

no drilling req

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How high can the stand lift the monitors? I'm hoping to put some flight instruments underneath

Reedy · 19 Jan 2013 at 20:30

GodAtum said:
How high can the stand lift the monitors? I'm hoping to put some flight instruments underneath

That would look to be pretty much as far as it goes...

GodAtum · 19 Jan 2013 at 20:54

Just trying to visualise the different stand. A good video of the XFX here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNoo7jsmBdI

Reedy · 19 Jan 2013 at 21:14

Hmm. Unboxing video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1uokNRM_Cs

The guy with the knives though...

Yeah, he's strange.

miller745 · 20 Jan 2013 at 16:01

whyscotty said:
I use it with 3 x BenQ's ,

no drilling req

Thanks for the pic, wasn't sure if this was possible with that stand. Noting like a photo to be sure!

pioneer2000 · 20 Jan 2013 at 16:49

They don't look at all level.... :confused:

JasonM · 20 Jan 2013 at 18:09

One the best tripple monitor stands is the Ergotron LX Tripple. It's hydraulic lift, and also tiltable. The stand will take 3 monitors up to 20" in size, the stand is very heavy and will support a lot of weight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbGs0xp-4VY

I own 2 of the monitor stands, mounting 3 x 19" glass fronted monitors that are over 7kg each and the hydrollics work fine.

whyscotty · 20 Jan 2013 at 18:43

pioneer2000 said:
They don't look at all level....

The outer screens are tucked behind the middle monitor to reduce the bezel size

GodAtum · 20 Jan 2013 at 19:03

JasonM said:
One the best tripple monitor stands is the Ergotron LX Tripple. It's hydraulic lift, and also tiltable. The stand will take 3 monitors up to 20" in size, the stand is very heavy and will support a lot of weight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbGs0xp-4VY

I own 2 of the monitor stands, mounting 3 x 19" glass fronted monitors that are over 7kg each and the hydrollics work fine.

Do they do any for 24" monitors?