2 19" monitors or 1 22", mainly surfing, plus playing some games?

broona · 25 Apr 2007 at 11:19

Looking to upgrade my old 19" 4:3 TFT to something a little bigger, and can't decide between 2 19" widescreen monitors for around £250, or 1 22" screen for about the same price. Will be connected to a dual DVI 7900GT, 4200 X2 @ 2.4ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS machine. Thanks.

TheVoice · 25 Apr 2007 at 14:29

I'd go for the 22" myself, to be honest. At least you'd see the benefit in gaming, DVDs etc, which you wouldn't with two displays (unless you could use the second display for other things while watching a DVD...depends on your usage though).

I went from a 19" Samsung to a 20" Samsung and it's been really nice having more space on screen, without taking up much more space on the desk. Would definitely recommend the single display option.

Robert1986 · 25 Apr 2007 at 15:02

I'd go for a dual screen set up. 1" isn't going to do much but adding another monitor will make a huge difference. You will be multi-tasking like crazy with a dual set up.

PU7E · 25 Apr 2007 at 15:34

Robert1986 said:
I'd go for a dual screen set up. 1" isn't going to do much but adding another monitor will make a huge difference. You will be multi-tasking like crazy with a dual set up.

i thought that when i got my second 2007WFP but the novelty soon wore off and i stopped looking at the second screen

james.miller · 25 Apr 2007 at 15:35

i have a 22" dell widescreen. i did have a 19" 5:$ as well, but i just sold that. i do miss it somewhat, but enough to buy a second 22? i dont think so

Clarkey · 25 Apr 2007 at 17:05

PU7E said:
i thought that when i got my second 2007WFP but the novelty soon wore off and i stopped looking at the second screen

i find my dual screens immensely useful, but i suppose if you never do any real work and just look at the forums then 1 screen is better.

Dingleberry88 · 25 Apr 2007 at 17:08

1 22".

I don't know how anyone can play games with a big line right down the middle.

Robert1986 · 25 Apr 2007 at 17:29

Dingleberry88 said:
1 22".

I don't know how anyone can play games with a big line right down the middle.

You can play games on 1 screen with a dual monitor set up.

broona · 25 Apr 2007 at 23:37

Thanks for the replies, will probably go for 1 22" then, any recommendations OTHER than the fantastic looking Samsung one? Have currently got a 40" Samsung LCD TV which I love, but was ideally looking to spend less than the 22" Sammy costs on a screen nearly as good, any ideas?

broona · 29 Apr 2007 at 10:34

Have gone for the Sammy 226, thanks again for the replies.

Rebelius · 29 Apr 2007 at 11:15

could you not just keep your old 19" as well so you've got dual monitors and the 22"? When I went from a 17" to a 20.1" widescreen I kept the 17" and stuck it in portrait - it's great for browsing the web. how many sites do you know of that are designed to be wider than 1024px?

james.miller · 29 Apr 2007 at 11:23

Robert1986 said:
You can play games on 1 screen with a dual monitor set up.

yeah but it isnt an upgrade then is it - the second monitor doesnt get used and you're still using the same 19" 1280x1024 that you've always had. HUGE difference when using a 22"

Clarkey · 29 Apr 2007 at 14:12

it is, dual screens are for multi tasking, not gaming.

gumbald · 29 Apr 2007 at 16:27

I bought my second screen because I use two computers and I'm not a heavy gamer. If you do play games, I'd probably say to get the single bigger screen.

Clarkey · 29 Apr 2007 at 16:54

i dunno, i played a little on a 22" once and found it too big, couldn't focus on the whole screen at once.

james.miller · 29 Apr 2007 at 17:35

sit further away

lol

Clarkey · 29 Apr 2007 at 17:51

defeats the point of having such a big screen then doesnt it

james.miller · 29 Apr 2007 at 17:52

not really? :confused:

i can still read it all fine?

broona · 29 Apr 2007 at 22:05

Rebelius said:
could you not just keep your old 19" as well so you've got dual monitors and the 22"? When I went from a 17" to a 20.1" widescreen I kept the 17" and stuck it in portrait - it's great for browsing the web. how many sites do you know of that are designed to be wider than 1024px?

The 19" screen will be sold to my bro as soon as I get my new one, bargain for him at £50, I paid £200 for it 2 years ago! :eek: