Should I do a triple monitor set up, or a 4K monitor?

[John_445]

Hi, I'm ordering a 1080 and was wondering what would be better, a 4K or a triple monitor 1080p set up? Just looking for some pros and cons

 

[xFeaRDom]

Hi, I'm ordering a 1080 and was wondering what would be better, a 4K or a triple monitor 1080p set up? Just looking for some pros and cons

First off, it depends on your budget, as 4K Monitors aren't exactly the cheapest.

Second, basically any 'High End' graphics card can run a triple 1080p setup, in fact, I have one running on my 970, so getting a 4K monitor will definitely be worth it, and you could always get a couple of 1080p Monitors on the side?

 

[John_445]

I have a 970 right now and was worried about frame drops so I didn't go through with the triple monitor set up yet. Would the monitors on the side look distorted at all if the center monitor is running 4K?

 

[xFeaRDom]

I have a 970 right now and was worried about frame drops so I didn't go through with the triple monitor set up yet. Would the monitors on the side look distorted at all if the center monitor is running 4K?

I'm not sure, but there's no need to worry about running a triple 1080p monitor on a 970, it is definitely possible. I'm currently looking for a 1080p IPS monitor, which is more graphical than a normal 1080p monitor. In my opinion, if you were to get a 1080, you should get a 4K monitor, and I'm not sure about any distortion, I doubt it, but if it bugs you having different monitors (Unless you get similar sizes and models) then I wouldn't go for the 4K with 2 Side 1080p Monitors. You could always get 3 2K monitors.

 

[John_445]

The 3 2k sound pretty nice. Right in the middle. How is the 970 with your triple monitor set up? Did you have to lower the settings on some games?

 

[xFeaRDom]

The 3 2k sound pretty nice. Right in the middle. How is the 970 with your triple monitor set up? Did you have to lower the settings on some games?

With my triple 1080p Setup, I can still run games on maximum settings (Or at least the ones I play, GTA 5, Far Cry 4 etc.)

So I was definitely not limited by it, and I was extremely pleased at it.

 

[John_445]

Okay I think I'll do the triple monitor set up, thank you!

 

[xFeaRDom]

Okay I think I'll do the triple monitor set up, thank you!

Is that instead of buying the GTX 1080? Or are you still getting that and getting a triple monitor setup.

But 3 of the same 1080p Monitors would do very nicely, and if set up correctly, will last you a good few years.

 

[John_445]

Oh no that's with the 1080, I've been saving up for a while so I'll do both especially because I already have a good 1080p screen. I think it'll look great with battlefield one and gears of war

 

[xFeaRDom]

Oh no that's with the 1080, I've been saving up for a while so I'll do both especially because I already have a good 1080p screen. I think it'll look great with battlefield one and gears of war

Yeah definitely, although the GTX 1080 will be a little overkill, but you do you. Just get 2 of the same monitors you have currently, and your setup will be amazing.

 

[John_445]

Thanks man I appreciate all the help for real

 

[xFeaRDom]

Thanks man I appreciate all the help for real

No Worries!

Have a great day!

- Dom.

 

[deepb]

Maybe consider the ultrawide 21:9 monitors. It's like having 2 monitors in 1 without the bezel interruption. Works great for games that do support them and movies are a great experience.