eyefinity landscape vs portrait

R.C.Anderson · 30 Oct 2010 at 13:30

Is there a reason why everyone seems to choose a 3 wide by 1 tall landscape orientated eyefinity setup, rather than 3 wide by 1 tall portrait? Is it just that it gives a more imersive experience? As it seems that if in portrait, the screens are almost the same aspect ratio as a single landscape monitor, so is more like just a huge screen.

Metroid · 30 Oct 2010 at 13:33

lol, most probably prefer to see what is left right than what is behind them eheh. I would want a normal view. 2 2 sided monitors.

R.C.Anderson · 30 Oct 2010 at 13:54

I was meaning most people have their setup like this:

but why not like this:

HW91 · 30 Oct 2010 at 14:57

the bezel size is larger in proportion to width when they are in portrait than in landscape

also most monitors don't have the option for portrait mode

R.C.Anderson · 30 Oct 2010 at 15:34

I didn't think about the bezels :rolleyes:

and if I do an eyefinity setup, I've got monitor arms, so that's not a problem as long as the monitor has vesa mounts.

MouthBoy · 31 Oct 2010 at 14:12

Personally, I would buy an eyefinity setup to have the landscape setup. If I wanted the portrait setup, I would purchase a decent 30" monitor. That make any sense?

R.C.Anderson · 31 Oct 2010 at 14:24

it does, however you get a higher resolution with 3 portrait monitors than with a 30" monitor.

HW91 · 31 Oct 2010 at 16:59

^ however a 30" would have a higher pixel density and cost less when it comes to both energy cost and starting cost unless you were going to use LED and/or TN panel screens in which case the 30" would give you better picture quality instead

MouthBoy · 31 Oct 2010 at 17:00

R.C.Anderson said:
it does, however you get a higher resolution with 3 portrait monitors than with a 30" monitor.

Yes, and 2 black lines. Its weird, as when I look at landscape eyefinity, I almost ignore the lines, but potrait just distracts me. It must be something to do with my eyes FoV or something.

PCM2 · 31 Oct 2010 at 17:12

Twisted Nematic monitors also have relatively poor vetical viewing angles that will translate into noticeable horizontal issues in a portrait 'wide' eyefinity setup. If you are using such monitors this is something to consider.

R.C.Anderson · 31 Oct 2010 at 17:29

smeaney said:
Yes, and 2 black lines. Its weird, as when I look at landscape eyefinity, I almost ignore the lines, but potrait just distracts me. It must be something to do with my eyes FoV or something.

That's quite interesting to know actually, although I guess mostly expected.