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34" UW with a portrait 27" on the left, PC on the right.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (4 children)

Just a single 49" 32:9 ultra wide - effectively 2x 1440p 27" monitors side by side. It's a MASSIVE improvement over having two bezels lined up straight ahead and always having my head turned to one side or the other, or having my desk set up asymmetrically with a single monitor head on and one off to the side.

Samsung G95SC - OLED, 5120x1440p, 240hz, 1800R curve

It's rare I need two full 16:9 windows side by side - so for work, 90% of the time I've got a 16:9 frame centered, and extra content on the sides (outlook and teams for instance). Window snapping via Microsoft Powertoys - Fancyzones makes this so dead simple, so it's a quick keystroke to change the snapping zones and then I can do 2 windows side by side when I need it, 2 side by side+my teams, or 3 side by side.

And for play, let me tell you - games and anamorphic films look SO GOOD on this thing. Absolutely LOVE this monitor.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I used to use a 49" ultrawide too; and let me tell you, with a window manager they are so fucking nice (with a standard desktop like windows; kde or gnome, I hated having to move my mouse that much)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

You say USED to, what made you migrate away?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Not gonna lie, this is tempting.

I have "just" two 27"s where one is primary (240hz) im front of me and other is a secondary on the right side for stuff like discord or documentation etc.

Though I am very unsure about the curve. My primary is curved and it kind of sucks for media.

Also how do you game on something like this?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

The curve is very slight - it really just brings the corners around a bit so they're closer to facing you, but they're not really. I haven't used a curved screen before this one, I think I wish it was a tighter 1000R curve but I hear people gripe about those.

Some games just support ultrawide resolutions natively out of the box - Balatro, It Takes Two, Tomb Raider 2013 trilogy. Others don't - and there are good mods in those situations by the community. Flawless Widescreen has worked, well, flawlessly for me on games like FFVIIR and Elden Ring. I got FFXV working I just don't remember how. And to really drive it, you'll want a decent GPU - I happen to be using a 3090 and it obviously does the trick.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I have a similar setup, great choice, will never go back!

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

One 7" 800p display.

I only game on my Deck nowadays...

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

I love that this is where we're at - that a single handheld computer can do it all. We're in the middle of a move and I packed up my entertainment center, short of the TV and Chromecast - so a few weeks ago I used my mobile dock to play my Steamdeck on the TV and it was excellent. Love the versatility of that thing - just wish I had the OLED version, but guess I can hold out for the sequel for now.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you stand up for the second one? Or maybe you have an extendable neck?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you wish your setup was different? Because this seems like an ergonomic nightmare to me.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

Yes but unfortunately I live in Hong Kong and horizontal floor space is too precious

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

I'm a digital artist who works from home so I have a Alienware AW3425DW and a Cintiq Pro 27 with a custom built pc in the middle.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Might be a little out of control...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I love FTL.

Also your chats 😂.

Literally the only time you need to take your hands off...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Lol, think I was gushing about Hyprland there.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Can easily be a flight sim setup.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

1 x 27", 1440p, OLED, 240 Hz gaming monitor. It's all I need because I have a proper window manager (i3wm).

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

AW3423DWF as main monitor and a 22" BenQ as secondary to the side

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

AW3423DWF

Ah, that one... 🫩

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Monitors and TVs always have the catchiest names. Those marketing people are just geniuses.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

40” UW, 5120x2160. It’s all the real estate I need.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

That's what I'm going for next.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

Primary 27” 1440p 165Hz monitor in the middle, and 27” 1440p 60Hz monitors either side, one in landscape and the other in portrait.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

A 27" LG 1920x1080 LCD with a 3" vertical gouge in one side and a wrinkly backlight diffuser sheet. To the left, a 22" LCD of some sort, and further left, the 15" LCD of the ten+ year old Toshiba laptop that's running the show.

But I'm lazy and mostly just use a 17" FHD laptop to Rustdesk into the Toshiba from the lounge.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I use a pair of 27” curved monitors and a 65” OLED

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

the monitors are on independent monitor arms (I usually have them together like a big ultra wide), and the OLED is connected on a TV stand next to the desk. I use the OLED from the couch, but I can see it from the desk, too.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I use the OLED from the couch

That makes sense - at first I pictured it as the primary monitor and the issue with that is usually the PPI of TVs can really struggle up close with text and such, but being able to throw content over to it and sit back on the couch seems like a SOLID strat.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

yeah it’s great, all the single monitor things that are mentioned are true, it’s a workflow. But when I work from home I’m usually on a couple more screens (a macbook and an iPad) so it’s helpful to have the flexibility

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

1 27" in the middle and 2 24" on either side.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Gotta have that third monitor to see your desktop background at all times. ✨👌

I'm just kidding

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Single 27" 180hz mini-led which will eventually get swapped for an OLED (waiting until I have more space so I can go back to a single 42" 16:9) Also a 14" secondary display that gets moved between my desk and bedside Pi for Kodi. Everything is offset due to a wall next to my chair, I can't sit any farther to the right lol.

Desktop pic

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Went back to a single monitor: 32" 1440p at home, 24" 1080p at work. The 32" is big enough to have two windows side-by-side, so I rarely miss having two screens.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah I find moving my neck to the side difficult. But I find two windows not enough. Might need a bigger single monitor.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Same pair as you (34” curved and 27” portrait), but with the 27 on the right, and my laptop below the 34.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

32" with 27" on the side.

Barely using the 2nd monitor.

Tried using double 27" but it didnt work for me (I just focus on one monitor).

I tried a curved ultra wide once. I loved it for work and gaming, but i am so used to having 4k that I experienced it as blurry, and 4k curved monitors are €€€.

Moral of the story: dont get used to 4k, it will spoil you.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

A single 42 inch TV. I have no space in my apartment for my desk. So my actual monitors just sit unused in the closet, and my corner desk is disassembled in its box, stored in another closet. My PC sits on the TV stand behind the TV.

Hella games need better UI scaling options, man. So much shit I can't really play anymore because there's no option to make the text bigger without lowering the resolution. They all expect you to be using a normal monitor, a foot or less from the screen. 😩

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Currently just one 27" 1440p 180Hz IPS, eventually I hope to add an OLED as my primary display and put the current one off to the side in portrait

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

This is the way. LG OLEDs make great gaming displays. Using a 65" LG C1 myself. I love computing from the couch; mouse on armrest, keyboard in lap.

(That said, I wish 120" OLEDs were affordable cause I prefer a theater experience. I used to be into projectors but once you go true black, you don't go back. Plus they generate too much heat and you eventually have to replace the bulb.)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

34UW, 27in left. Perfection.

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