Dual Monitor Setup Ideas for new PC

[GreenMint]

I've ordered a new PC from OcUK, everything is sorted aside from monitors.

Currently runninsg and older PC and my work PC together, 2 x 1080p AOC 60hz screens, so the scope to improve this is hardly tricky!

I have a dual monitor arm setup with both mounted, set back nicely on a 90CM deep x 200CM wide desk, so space isn't an option.

The PC (brief spec) is an I13700KF/32GB/7900 XTX 24GB so i'm wonderig do I aim to game at 4K or 1440P? or Maybe 1 of each (Will 2 refresh rate differences mess with the eyes?)

Screen 1 - Home PC Usage/Work/Gaming/XBOX Series X
Screen 2 - Home PC Usage/Work/Gaming

I'd prodbably not want to go over 28", but would this setup maybe suit a 4k/2Kk screen setup? 4k for some PC games, XBOX games (Currently on a 1080P TV) and daily usage, 2K for the same barring the XBOX.

Sorry if its confusing, just typing what I'm thinking! I'd also looked at the 49" Odyssey but figured I could get a 2k/4k setup for less and if using screens I'd rather go flat than 2 curved ones!

Any ideas for my ramblings?

 

[SpellowHouse]

Monitors are a really personal thing.

My own choice is that resolution is not that important for gaming, but refresh rate is. For me the ideal choice is a 34" 3440x1440 screen with a refresh rate of at least 90hz.

Imo 4K is still too difficult to drive. You have a good graphics card, but how long will it remain good? - there are games pushing the limits coming out all the time.

It is useful to have as much desk space as possible. You can keep one of your old monitors, though you will probably find that the colours have really drifted out over the years and when you have it side-by-side with a new monitor it will suck big-time.

Flat is fine for smaller screens but 34" or above curved looks right.

Different refresh rates is fine, what I find more disturbing is having different pixel sizes! I always try to keep the PPI of monitors the same. So, for example, matching a 34" 3440x1440 with a 27" 2560x1440 or 22" 1920x1080. Oh, and colour is even worse. With two different monitors, colour differences can be a real problem. Even a calibrator won't sort the mess out. Many gaming monitors are pretty inaccurate and placing two side by side can just highlight how inaccurate the colours are. Expensive monitors are usually OK but not always. Gaming monitors tend to concentrate on speed not colour accuracy. You will be surprised how different two monitors can be.