Monitor / Display Recommendations

[BenSim 0]

Hi. I just built a gaming computer (specs below) and an Obutto Revolution rig. I'm now using a 47 inch Sony XBR TV as a monitor but have ordered the Obutto triple screen mount. 

 

I'd appreciate any help choosing the three monitors for this setup. I'm overwhelmed and confused by the monitor options and specs available and don't want to make the wrong choice.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

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Obutto Revolution

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card  

Case: Inwin 904 ATX Mid Tower Case  

Power Supply: Corsair RM 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) 

Headphones: Razer Kraken 7.1 Channel Headset

[ronzer 25]

Try to get at least get 120 Hz monitors, It makes a big difference over 60 Hz. I have 144 Hz but can only run 120 Hz because I need a better video card, I am running triples,

[Gunstar 615]

I think the oButto stand supports 27's, so I'd say anything that's good quality, thin bezeled, has a standard VESA mount and in that size range. 

[jeffmb45 15]

Nice build, enjoy

[CaTaPulT 658]

Here's what the R3volution looks like with three 24 inch monitors.

 

 

The side monitors are at a 45 degree angle to the center.

I hope this helps.

Take care

 

Regards:  >>>> Jack <<<<

[BenSim 0]

Try to get at least get 120 Hz monitors, It makes a big difference over 60 Hz. I have 144 Hz but can only run 120 Hz because I need a better video card, I am running triples,

Thanks. Which monitors do you have?

[BenSim 0]

I think the oButto stand supports 27's, so I'd say anything that's good quality, thin bezeled, has a standard VESA mount and in that size range. 

Thanks, but there are so many to choose from I'm wondering which are the models preferred by the Sim racers on this forum.

[BenSim 0]

Nice build, enjoy

Thanks!

[BenSim 0]

Here's what the R3volution looks like with three 24 inch monitors.

 

rv-test001.jpg rv-test002.jpg

 

The side monitors are at a 45 degree angle to the center.

I hope this helps.

Take care

 

Regards:  >>>> Jack <<<<

Wow! Nice setup. Are you using the Obutto screen mount? Which model monitors are you using? Are you happy with them and do you think 24 inch are preferable to 27?

[ronzer 25]

Thanks. Which monitors do you have?

I have 3 Asus VG248QE, there 24 inch and I think they are big enough.

[CaTaPulT 658]

Wow! Nice setup. Are you using the Obutto screen mount? Which model monitors are you using? Are you happy with them and do you think 24 inch are preferable to 27?

 

Hi BenSim.

Thanks for the kind words and yes, I am using the Obutto R3volution monitor stand.

My monitors are a little over 3 years old, they are cheap BenQ 24 inch monitors. I had paid only $200.00 (Canadian) each then. They have worked flawlessly, good picture quality and have never failed or even hickuped.

As mentioned above, try and find monitors with smaller bezels, also, make sure the push button controls are either up front or underneath. Controls on the side of the monitor are useless since you would only be able to get to the controls of only one monitor in a triple monitor set up.

As for 24 inch vs 27, 27 inch monitors are often considerably more expensive, so 24's may be a good alternative.

Take care

 

Regards:  >>>> Jack <<<<

[sween92 6]

I have these:

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/23-ips-led-hd-monitor/7979101.p?id=1218863186104&skuId=7979101&st=categoryid$pcmcat200900050014&cp=1&lp=2

 

they are 23", and I love them.  They often go on sale for $189.99 each.  They also have the same thing in a 27" also:

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/27-ips-led-hd-monitor/7979086.p?id=1218863183326&skuId=7979086&st=categoryid$pcmcat200900050014&cp=1&lp=3

 

They are often on sale for $299.99.  The 23" ones work for me.  Only 60hz, but I guest I don't really notice.

[ronzer 25]

I have these:

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/23-ips-led-hd-monitor/7979101.p?id=1218863186104&skuId=7979101&st=categoryid$pcmcat200900050014&cp=1&lp=2

 

they are 23", and I love them.  They often go on sale for $189.99 each.  They also have the same thing in a 27" also:

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/27-ips-led-hd-monitor/7979086.p?id=1218863183326&skuId=7979086&st=categoryid$pcmcat200900050014&cp=1&lp=3

 

They are often on sale for $299.99.  The 23" ones work for me.  Only 60hz, but I guest I don't really notice.

You wont notice the difference from 60hz to 120hz if you never tride it, but if you try 120hz you will never go back to 60hz.

[BenSim 0]

I have these:

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/23-ips-led-hd-monitor/7979101.p?id=1218863186104&skuId=7979101&st=categoryid$pcmcat200900050014&cp=1&lp=2

 

they are 23", and I love them.  They often go on sale for $189.99 each.  They also have the same thing in a 27" also:

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/27-ips-led-hd-monitor/7979086.p?id=1218863183326&skuId=7979086&st=categoryid$pcmcat200900050014&cp=1&lp=3

 

They are often on sale for $299.99.  The 23" ones work for me.  Only 60hz, but I guest I don't really notice.

Thanks. 

[BenSim 0]

You wont notice the difference from 60hz to 120hz if you never tride it, but if you try 120hz you will never go back to 60hz.

That's true about so many things! Which monitors are you using? And are you happy with them.  

[jonixc 33]

Also make sure the monitors have the connectors your graphic card support. If you could get monitors with DVI and HDMI connectors that would help. If all monitors are DVI you will need HDMI to DVI cable or adapter. No big issue but something to consider.

I have 3 24" Acer on 60hz I'm happy with them

Good luck

[BenSim 0]

Also make sure the monitors have the connectors your graphic card support. If you could get monitors with DVI and HDMI connectors that would help. If all monitors are DVI you will need HDMI to DVI cable or adapter. No big issue but something to consider.

I have 3 24" Acer on 60hz I'm happy with them

Good luck

Thanks. I looked at the pictures and read your post, you built a great rig!

 

My graphic card has 2 DVI and one HDMI connector so I may need an adapter. The mother board has  a DisplayPort connector and I want to run a small 4th monitor for data. I ordered a DisplayPort to DVI adapter to connect an older 17 inch monitor I have sitting around unused.

[sween92 6]

You wont notice the difference from 60hz to 120hz if you never tride it, but if you try 120hz you will never go back to 60hz.

I have a 120hz TV and I don't notice a difference between it and the 60hz TV in my bedroom.

[ronzer 25]

I have a 120hz TV and I don't notice a difference between it and the 60hz TV in my bedroom.

If you are using a HDMI cable then you are only getting 60hz.

[kippintranet 1]

Is anyone using different size triple monitor setup? For example, a 27" center monitor and 24" side monitors.

[MattyK-USA 109]

Is anyone using different size triple monitor setup? For example, a 27" center monitor and 24" side monitors.

Bad idea. The monitors will scale the images differently. Since you'd be running the same resolution on each monitor, the center monitor would show everything larger and it would be pretty much impossible to align the images.

[kippintranet 1]

Thanks for the information; never gave scaling consideration.

[MattyK-USA 109]

You bet - hope I didn't come across like the curmudgeonly AV club ubernerder!

[DjFIL 180]

Is anyone using different size triple monitor setup? For example, a 27" center monitor and 24" side monitors.

 

As mentioned scaling makes it a pain.  I had a center 24" 16:9 and two outside 19" 5:4's.  They lined up just fine... but different resolutions.  Only way to make it work was using SoftTH... and that limits it to DX9 games, as they can't support DX10 or 11... also you get a frame rate hit by using this method.

 

http://i.imgur.com/7UL8dLq.jpg  This was the result.  Looks fine... but center monitor wasn't at native resolution (needed vertical resolution to match outside monitors for it to line up correctly).  And couldn't play any newer titles (AC, newer Codemasters games, etc) with this setup.  So happy when I switched to matching 24" monitors.