Left: 20" Dell 2001FP 1600x1200 4:3 ($50 on CL)
Center: 27" QNIX 2710 2560x1440 16:9 @ 110Hz ($300 here from another forum member)
Right 20" Dell 2001FP 1600x1200 4:3 ($50 on CL)
Here is my budget PLP setup. I was not so worried about PPI and size matching up. I will game on the center 110Hz monitor and use the side monitors for productivity. 4:3 monitors in portrait are easier to glance at.
Pros:
Cons:
As you know, many people use a 20" x 30" x 20" setup as they match up almost perfectly in PPI and height. I just can't see buying a 30" right now when you can find such amazing (and overclockable) 27" monitors.
I couldn't find anyone else that did this with a 27" so I did it myself. I have a very narrow (45" wide) cubby desk in my apartment and 3x27" would be impossible to fit. I would prefer to buy a triple mount monitor stand and put all three on it, but there is no way that would fit either.
Center: 27" QNIX 2710 2560x1440 16:9 @ 110Hz ($300 here from another forum member)
Right 20" Dell 2001FP 1600x1200 4:3 ($50 on CL)
Here is my budget PLP setup. I was not so worried about PPI and size matching up. I will game on the center 110Hz monitor and use the side monitors for productivity. 4:3 monitors in portrait are easier to glance at.
Pros:
- Low Price ($400)
- Fantastic usability for multitasking with x1200 pixels
- Minimal space required (45 inches from left to right)
- Viewing angles (IPS)
Cons:
- PPI doesn't match up
- Power consumption is high on old monitors (2001fp = 90W max)
- OEM 2001FP stands do not go down low enough
- QNIX has better, brighter colors
As you know, many people use a 20" x 30" x 20" setup as they match up almost perfectly in PPI and height. I just can't see buying a 30" right now when you can find such amazing (and overclockable) 27" monitors.
I couldn't find anyone else that did this with a 27" so I did it myself. I have a very narrow (45" wide) cubby desk in my apartment and 3x27" would be impossible to fit. I would prefer to buy a triple mount monitor stand and put all three on it, but there is no way that would fit either.
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