Beeple who have tried both a dual-monitor setup and a single ultrawide setup: which did you prefer? (beehaw.org)

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I'm reworking my computer setup, and I'm currently debating with myself over whether I want to pick up a second monitor, or sell my current one and replace it with an ultrawide. I figured I'd seek out anecdotes to see which setup people tend to prefer.

Edit: Thanks y'all for the responses. I see a lot of people doing UWD+1, a few using dual, and very few using none at all. I'm at least going to roll with two monitors, but I'll have to do some measuring to see if I can make an UWD+1 work for my desk.

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[-] YourHeroes4Ghosts@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago

I have an ultrawide and I wish I had room for a second monitor anyway, because I spent a lot of time watching videos on fullscreen.

[-] raccoona_nongrata@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

I have an ultrawide and it shares kind of a post that allows a second 24" monitor above on another mount.

I really wanted an ultrawide, but there's no doubt that a second monitor gives so much utility, so while it's a bit awkward to look up, it works ok as a secondary setup.

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