Dual monitors... do they HAVE to be the same size? - GoFuckYourself.com

Za Ha · 01-10-2004, 02:21 PM

I currently have a 17in LCD samsung monitor but it doesnt provide enough space for me. I wanna get a 17 or 19in samsung beside it and have them as a dual display.

Will it look stupid if I have a 17 and a 19. Should I just do 2 17s?

2 19s will be a bit too much $ + i would have no use for the 17 that I have now...

Jarmusch · 01-10-2004, 02:25 PM

Depends on your graphics card, or if you're going to use two cards. But you can have different resolutions and refresh rates for each monitor in both cases.

Dirty F · 01-10-2004, 02:27 PM

I used to have an 20 inch and a 17inch on 1 videocard...np.

paul1000 · 01-10-2004, 02:40 PM

You can match any two monitors together ... hell, I even had a fixed frequency old HP dinasour with a brand new Viewsonic CRT ... worked fine!

While any two types or sizes will be compatable, I found that two different sized monitors put alot of strain on my eyes. I did not really notice it, until I bought another 19", but it was like a tremendous pressure in my head was released. If you opt for 2 same sized monitors, make sure you put the viewable areas at the same heights, (even if it means shimming one of the bases with pieces of 1x4)

Another consideration is if you are going to combine a perfectly flat CRT with an older concave screen, that is going to really put strain on your eyes after a while - 17" PFs are under $100 now ... go grab yourself one (or two)

I spend at least 10 hours (sometimes 19 or 20) online a day

If you spend only a couple hours, it may not affect you the same.

TWO thing I HAVE TO have:

a) a very good quality highback office chair (those of you still using a chair from your fold-up card table set will have no idea what I mean, until you finally wise up and grab a good quality executive chair at Staples? !!)

b) my 2 - 19" perfectly flat CRTs, calibrated, and temperature turned down to under 6000 Kelvin (yes it really helps if you spend more than 6 hours a day in front of a PC).

timboss · 01-10-2004, 02:49 PM

aleck · 01-10-2004, 04:47 PM

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Originally posted by paul1000
....temperature turned down to under 6000 Kelvin (yes it really helps if you spend more than 6 hours a day in front of a PC). [/B]

really??? :o

Square One · 01-10-2004, 06:19 PM

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paul1000 · 01-10-2004, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aleck

really??? :o

Yep .. ask your optometrist

Blue light is a stimulant ... too much is like too much coffee

aleck · 01-10-2004, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by paul1000
Yep .. ask your optometrist

Blue light is a stimulant ... too much is like too much coffee

can't say that i hate coffee (actually i love it), but when i saw your post i've changed my settings to 6500°K and after 3 hrs i feel much better. sheez, thanks a bunch m8!

Vitasoy · 01-10-2004, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Square One
--$85

Matrox Millennium G450 DualHead video card

I've got this vid card when it came out, and I love it

Shoehorn! · 01-10-2004, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aleck

can't say that i hate coffee (actually i love it), but when i saw your post i've changed my settings to 6500°K and after 3 hrs i feel much better. sheez, thanks a bunch m8!

Where do you go to change the temperature in the settings? Never heard of this before.

01-10-2004, 02:21 PM	#1
Za Ha Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Still lost Posts: 5,112	Dual monitors... do they HAVE to be the same size? I currently have a 17in LCD samsung monitor but it doesnt provide enough space for me. I wanna get a 17 or 19in samsung beside it and have them as a dual display. Will it look stupid if I have a 17 and a 19. Should I just do 2 17s? 2 19s will be a bit too much $ + i would have no use for the 17 that I have now...

01-10-2004, 02:40 PM	#4
paul1000 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 181	You can match any two monitors together ... hell, I even had a fixed frequency old HP dinasour with a brand new Viewsonic CRT ... worked fine! While any two types or sizes will be compatable, I found that two different sized monitors put alot of strain on my eyes. I did not really notice it, until I bought another 19", but it was like a tremendous pressure in my head was released. If you opt for 2 same sized monitors, make sure you put the viewable areas at the same heights, (even if it means shimming one of the bases with pieces of 1x4) Another consideration is if you are going to combine a perfectly flat CRT with an older concave screen, that is going to really put strain on your eyes after a while - 17" PFs are under $100 now ... go grab yourself one (or two) I spend at least 10 hours (sometimes 19 or 20) online a day If you spend only a couple hours, it may not affect you the same. TWO thing I HAVE TO have: a) a very good quality highback office chair (those of you still using a chair from your fold-up card table set will have no idea what I mean, until you finally wise up and grab a good quality executive chair at Staples? !!) b) my 2 - 19" perfectly flat CRTs, calibrated, and temperature turned down to under 6000 Kelvin (yes it really helps if you spend more than 6 hours a day in front of a PC). __________________ 779 (or MORE) to go !! <br>Life is Tough <br> Last edited by paul1000; 01-10-2004 at 02:52 PM..

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01-10-2004, 02:25 PM	#2
Jarmusch Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12,464	Depends on your graphics card, or if you're going to use two cards. But you can have different resolutions and refresh rates for each monitor in both cases.

01-10-2004, 02:27 PM	#3
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	I used to have an 20 inch and a 17inch on 1 videocard...np.

01-10-2004, 06:19 PM	#7
Square One Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,155	--$85 Matrox Millennium G450 DualHead video card $580ea (if you purchase as a small biz) 2 - Dell 1901fp