3D vs Triple monitor

[wolfram23]

I'm wondering of those people who have experienced both, what is your favorite? I know a lot of people dislike 3D altogether, but crazily enough I quite enjoy 3D movies and such.

I've played a little bit on triple monitors at the local PC hardware store and it's pretty cool. I think it's quite immersive. At the same time, I'm not a competitive FPS player or anything so I don't know that the peripheral vision will really add to the experience.

On the other hand, I've definitely been very intrigued by 3D games. I think there is a lot of potential there. However the only 3D I've seen in gaming is from Tom's most recent 3D review, with those dual-image screens where you cross your eyes and see the 3D effect. This obviously is not exactly comparable to actually playing in 3D. On the other hand, I did find that some games looked like cardboard cutouts pasted in 3 dimensions which was odd.

Anyway, the 12.1 preview drivers finally allow 3D with crossfire so I've started to debate the issue again...

EDIT: Also, a large 2560x1440 monitor is also an option instead of triple monitors.... I kind of like the idea of one huge screen, but of course the aspect ratio seems to be what really makes triple monitors stand out.

 

[wolfram23]

Hmm... Yeah. Well, the Samsung glasses appear to have fairly small um... ear pieces?? Whatever they are called. I think it might not be too bad, but my headset is big and it might put a lot of pressure on them.

I definitely like the price of 3D compared to eyefinity. At the least I'd need 2 more 1080p monitors for eyefinity, which is at least $400. Ideally, I'd get 3 new thin bezel monitors. The Samsung S23A700D is $380 with glasses (23" 1080p). There's of course the 27" model, but I don't think I really want one that huge at only 1080p. That size should be 2560x1440.

I think I might have to try 3D and if I don't like it after 6 days, return it haha. Work the system and all that.

 

[wolfram23]

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