HELP - Optimal Monitor Setup

Super-Spy · 9 Dec 2020 at 11:42

Hi all,

I am looking at revamping my work from home setup.

I currently have a laptop connected to a 24" screen on the desk.

I want to move both of these on to a clamp stand that has two arms, one for the Monitor and one for the laptop, so I can free up desk space and use the laptop screen as a second monitor next to the actual monitor. Something like this:

What type of monitor do you think I should be going for ?

I think that a curved monitor would be a little strange when sitting next to the laptop screen.

Would a 27" or 32" monitor work best and would an ultra wide be even better ?

Also, if I went for a 1440p screen, would a normal intel graphics in the laptop be able to drive it.

Thanks for your help

Super-Spy · 9 Dec 2020 at 14:16

I would like it optimised for Productvity. Gaming would be secondary.

I want to use the main screen for working eg Word Excel etc and the laptop screen for video/zoom calls where I can share docs on the monitor whilst having the video on the laptop.

Mainly, I am not sure if an UW next to a laptop screen is too much/overkill ?

Also, what would be a good normal screen or a good Ultra Wide for up to around £300 ?

Super-Spy · 9 Dec 2020 at 18:28

Thanks everyone.

@thenewoc I don't need the monitor to act as two screen, just as one large screen, extended from my laptop.

@TheReflex Thanks for the suggestion. I was thinking of something like a 34" Ultrawide, say like this https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...le-curved-led-backlit-ultrawid-mo-00b-gi.html

The Laptop spec is this, with Intel 620 graphics and an i7: Dell Latitude 7400
I will be running office apps and MS Teams mainly through the laptop. Outputs are HDMI, Thunderbolt, Displayport and USB C

Could that work ?

Super-Spy · 10 Dec 2020 at 13:41

TheReflex said:
My work laptop (Dell Latitude 7280) has the same Intel card and I can't get more than 2560x1440 on my 34UW, but I think it's because I do not have Displayport. With Displayport you should be able to get full 3440x1440p, just make sure you get a VESA-certified cable

Is that through HDMI or USB-C ?