Two monitor setup

michty_me · 28 Jul 2019 at 19:14

I currently have a 24.5" Full HD 75hz display from Iiyama. Ive no issues with the display itself but having got used to using a dual monitor setup at work, I feel a bit deprived back on the home computer.
I would be looking at getting a 1440p 144hz I think to compliment a new Ryzen build but have a few questions.

Can I run one monitor at 144hz and a second one at 60hz?
Ideally I would need them to match so it didn't look out of place.
I presume I wouldn't be able to run one at 1440p and the other at full HD?
Either that or I just get rid of the Iiyama and get a decent but larger 27" monitor and suck it up.

bremen1874 · 28 Jul 2019 at 19:30

No problem missing resolutions. I've got a central 27" @ 2560x1440 with a 24" @ 1920x1200 on each side (used to be 3 x 24" @ 1920x1200).

michty_me · 28 Jul 2019 at 19:39

Ah ok so one 1440p and one 1080p would be ok. Just keep the refresh rates the same?

bremen1874 · 28 Jul 2019 at 19:45

I can't see why you'd need to keep the refresh rates the same.

It's not something I can try as mine are all 60Hz.

michty_me · 28 Jul 2019 at 19:58

Hmm I'll need to see if I can get a 1440 144hz monitor the same size or I'll maybe just have to buy two.

InvaderGIR · 29 Jul 2019 at 09:47

No issues running 1x1440p 144hz and 1x1080p 60hz, it's all down to what your graphics card can handle, but most modern ones should be able to manage that fine anyway.

michty_me · 29 Jul 2019 at 09:54

InvaderGIR said:
No issues running 1x1440p 144hz and 1x1080p 60hz, it's all down to what your graphics card can handle, but most modern ones should be able to manage that fine anyway.

Excellent. Thanks for your input. My graphics card is a Vega 56 sapphire pulse if it makes any difference. I'll have a look through the settings when I get a chance. I'll maybe test with old old monitor as a secondary before I take the plunge.

andy_mk3 · 29 Jul 2019 at 09:56

I run 2x 1440p monitors, one 144hz and the other 60hz no issues.

michty_me · 29 Jul 2019 at 09:58

andy_mk3 said:
I run 2x 1440p monitors, one 144hz and the other 60hz no issues.

Great thanks. What monitors are you all using?

InvaderGIR · 29 Jul 2019 at 16:34

I've got a new Dell S2719DGF (1440p 155Hz)and an ancient Dell U2211Ht (1080p 60Hz), although I have actually unplugged the smaller screen as I've been having AMD driver issues with my 5700XT and two screens. However it should be fine with the Vega 56 as that's got more work on the drivers.

michty_me · 29 Jul 2019 at 16:46

I was actually looking at the S2719DGF monitor earlier. Seems to be the best bang for buck I believe.

InvaderGIR · 29 Jul 2019 at 20:11

I really like it...but I'm coming from the U2211Ht which is lower res and just not as good anyway, so it would be nicer. The only downside, imo, is that the colours and settings out of the box aren't quite as true as I'd like. For Windows and Gaming use, it's basically no issue but for photo editing it's a bit annoying as I'll edit an image to look great on this but it doesn't look so good when viewed on other displays (phone etc.). Sensibly I should get a second, more photo orientated display for editing though.

dulcificum · 29 Jul 2019 at 20:25

Windows 10 and many previous versions allow mix 'n' match of resolution and refresh rate.

bremen1874 · 29 Jul 2019 at 20:28

InvaderGIR said:
Sensibly I should get a second, more photo orientated display for editing though.

Which will still probably need calibrating to be photo accurate.

dulcificum · 29 Jul 2019 at 20:31

~~Probably~~ Definitely.

bremen1874 · 29 Jul 2019 at 20:36

You can buy monitors that are calibrated out of the box. You've just got to be willing to spend the money.

InvaderGIR · 29 Jul 2019 at 20:40

Oh I know all this, but there are better panel types for photo and video editing which is what I meant.

michty_me · 29 Jul 2019 at 21:02

Cheers everyone. I think I would need to get two from the same manufacturer and the same size. Maybe just a lesser resolution for the second one.

andy_mk3 · 29 Jul 2019 at 21:06

michty_me said:
Great thanks. What monitors are you all using?

Dell S2716DG and a ViewSonic VP2770-LED, I'd like to replace it with another Dell eventually though.

dulcificum · 29 Jul 2019 at 21:07

michty_me said:
Cheers everyone. I think I would need to get two from the same manufacturer and the same size. Maybe just a lesser resolution for the second one.

What why?!