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

The biggest appeal to me was the simplicity of only having one display to worry about for both cabling and display server stuff. Do you ever game and watch videos at the same time on yours?

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

No, I prefer to focus on the game. Or if I do have a video going it's on my phone.

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