Submitted by GeorgeMyght t3_11e7rkb in gaming
Since computers, consoles, televisions and basically everything has HDMI support, do you use a computer monitor when you're on the PC or is it connected to your flatscreen?
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GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacpv7n wrote
I see things like this and it looks so complicated to me. I don't get how people have each screen showing different stuff.
professorpocket t1_jacpy12 wrote
Yes it is, and I’d guess I m in the minority so interested to hear other answers.
I moved my PC into the living room so I can spend more time with the family. The TV is a hardware bottleneck though, capable of 1080p when connected to a pc but my system can run 4k, so I have a monitor stowed away for when I want to use it.
Celtic_Crown t1_jacpzzy wrote
I use an all-in-one PC. It's monitor and computer together.
I do plan on getting a tower later this year though, and that'll be using a monitor.
CorruptDictator t1_jacq08i wrote
PC has a monitor, TV is for couch watching. In the evenings, I am at my desk, my wife is on the couch.
Splyce123 t1_jacq3mc wrote
TV for watching TV and console gaming, dual monitors for PC.
Splyce123 t1_jacq84o wrote
Sorry? You think having dual monitors is confusing?
ninjabell t1_jacqa3m wrote
I'm gaming on a laptop at the moment. If the game is suitable for a controller I will plug it into my TV. For example I played Stray on my TV.
Bleakwar t1_jacqcj6 wrote
Programmer, it is much nicer having my code on one screen and webpages I am working on on the other. Of course that means one of my monitors is in vertical orientation. Otherwise I also four instances of file explorer helps when organizing multiple drives with each on half a screen.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacqcrq wrote
Seems like something that would be complicated to set up. I've never attempted to, though.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacqijs wrote
Gettin' shit done!
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacqpp0 wrote
My TV is 4K capable but the main draw was the monitor being small and the TV being 42 inches. It was an easy decision since the games I play don't need insane refresh rates or anything.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacqrm8 wrote
Laptop or am I way out of the loop?
Bleakwar t1_jacqxa5 wrote
You know it, gotta get back to it now.
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Splyce123 t1_jacrlgv wrote
You plug the two monitors into your graphics card. Done.
BrickTamland77 t1_jacro4m wrote
It's really easy as long as you have two inputs on your computer or a docking station with multiple inputs. All you have to do is plug them up and change your desktop display settings. I could describe it, but you'd be better off Googling it so you can see images. I've got my laptop screen and two other monitors at work.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacrpg9 wrote
I feel like if I did that, both screens would show the same thing and I wouldn't know how to set it up to show what I want on each.
iMogwai t1_jacrurv wrote
Nah, I tried it but I prefer to use my computer monitor. My TV is basically just decoration at this point.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacrxvn wrote
You don't like having a way bigger screen to do stuff on?
BrickTamland77 t1_jacshql wrote
I've got a 32" 1080p LG as my current monitor. Recently upgrade my regular TV, shifted my old TV to my workout room, and shifted my old 40" 1440p Vizio to my computer, but I could never get the picture right. The darks were too dark and increasing the brightness just made everything hazy. Messed around with a bunch of other advanced display settings, but I couldn't get it right, so I went back to the LG. I think at a certain point, monitors are just better for computer displays.
ItHurtzWhenIPee t1_jacsn0v wrote
when you right click and choose display settings, you can choose what you want them to do... duplicate screen, extend screen, etc.
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iMogwai t1_jact4nd wrote
Nah, it usually messes with the UI, plus you'd be sitting further away so I dunno how much you actually benefit from it. If you're sitting in front of a 27" monitor you've basically got your screen covering every useful part of your visual field anyway. I see no benefit unless you want to sit on a couch with a controller, and I prefer keyboard + mouse.
Sproeier t1_jacu2re wrote
No I use 2 screens while gaming. One with the game the other with Discord, a map or data.
I would feel a bit lost while pc gaming on just one screen.
Fine for console games but there is generally have a different mindset.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacu9we wrote
Discord would be distracting to me. I do like the idea of the game's map being a glance away rather than having to go into a menu and access it, though!
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wubbbalubbadubdub t1_jacvvwq wrote
I used to have my PC connected to 2 TVs, but now it's only connected to one.
I don't have another computer screen, haven't for many years.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacw0ga wrote
Good point! I remember the DS/3DS games looking worse on the XL versions.
SephithDarknesse t1_jacwdvk wrote
What do you mean, each screen showing different stuff? You just plug them both in seperate slots, and it works. Its rare that you need to do more than that. They arnt displaying different stuff, really, they are more like a double length screen split in half, with half on each moniter. Full screen works normally (as in, just one moniter) as well.
Lee_Doff t1_jacwt4v wrote
no. but when i play computer games my [second] monitor is my TV. my tv is a really shitty monitor. part of the desktop is cut off. either that or the computer i cobbled together out of spare parts to put on it is bad. it is a 77" LG CX
MikeTakrelyt t1_jacwu5i wrote
Most tv screens don't support full rgb (from darkest black value 0 - brightest white value 255) via hdmi and only show limited rgb (16-235) or ycbcr. Your pc will provide a full rgp image, as pc monitors can display this. The result is, that all dark information from 0-15 are bunched together on the tv to BLACK and you can only Differentiate e. G. Shadows from value 16 upwards. As an example, if you are in a very dark cave or room where most image information is in the area of 0-25 or something, you will mostly see a very dark, black image of the scene. Increasing the brightness of the tv will only change these blackish pictures into greyish pictures,but it will add the missing information. In order to chnage this, you need to go into the graphics card settinga in your pc and change the output from RGB to RGB LIMITED or YcBCr. For nvidia this ia in the nvidia control panel under resolution settings.
Give it a try, for me this solved the issue, which is by the way called black crush.
Check this out https://youtu.be/gRwK3hccv1I
Lee_Doff t1_jacx2xh wrote
are you still running windows ME or something?
Lee_Doff t1_jacxi0a wrote
i have two 28" monitors that i sit 2 feet from. or a 77" tv that i sit 10' from. but i wouldnt be able to read any text if i had my PC hooked up to my TV.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacxu93 wrote
7 actually. lol
cymbalmonke t1_jacxw1u wrote
I use my TV for all my PC stuff, gaming, video editing, cat watchin'
My PC is basically set up like a console, I custom made a tray for my keyboard and mouse, and just sit back on the couch. If you're set up is at a desk I can understand a monitor but honestly I'd encourage people to embrace the future and try the couch command life.
Lee_Doff t1_jacxwwo wrote
well, my TV and my monitor have the same amount of pixels (give or take, 4K is kind of a loose term.) but the TV doesnt really work that well as a monitor because it wasnt the main function of it.
deep_space_rhyme t1_jacy3zj wrote
Sometimes. I have a projector I use as a monitor or to play movies and shows but I also use a monitor when I want to multi task.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jacy67i wrote
I understand in regards to gaming but if you're simply using the PC to surf the web and whatnot, there's always holding Ctrl and pressing + until you can read comfortably.
cymbalmonke t1_jacy948 wrote
If I didn't need warped bits of glass to sit on my face to see properly, I'd consider this. But when I realized that I can barely even see in 1080p, it was a no brainer to not fuss about the small stuff. Is cool tho
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MikeTakrelyt t1_jacyu93 wrote
I bet you can distinguish between 16 shades of black or just one big shade of black, even in 540p
Paramedic229635 t1_jad10hn wrote
It's the opposite for me. I use my gaming PC as the family HTPC as well, so I use the monitor instead of a TV. Pixio PX329 1440p 32".
justxkyle t1_jad5byu wrote
Yes, I have two 27" monitors and a 65" Bravia connected to my PC currently.
AgentUpright t1_jadcymj wrote
Nope. I have a SteamLink that connects to my primary gaming computer to my TV for when we want to play a game in the living room.
Otherwise all my PCs are connected to monitors.
Splyce123 t1_jadfbye wrote
Oh dear.
PrinceDizzy t1_jadl0ai wrote
TV is for console gaming I don't bother with PC or monitors.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jadlp7p wrote
Your phone serves all of your PC needs?
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TheVBush t1_jae7w0p wrote
65 Inch, 4K@120Hz OLED TV. Don't know why I'd need some monitor that's a fourth the size for the same price....
Freebite t1_jaenb42 wrote
Depending on the all in one, possibly. But in my experience with all in ones it's essentially an entire computer built into a slightly bigger than normal monitor. Like a laptop but no battery, keyboard, or mouse.
GeorgeMyght OP t1_jaepwhb wrote
Interesting!
Jonatanswede96 t1_jaeq5xu wrote
Long ago i just a 32" 1080p Sony tv, then I used monitors for maybe 10 year. But this summer i changed again to a 48" lg oled tv. Works grest except text is kinda bad cuz lf the subpixel matrix, but it's still fine. 48" is a bit too big tho, id rather have the 42"since it will be the same ppi as 1440p 27". I don't olay competitive games, but rdr2, sea of thieves etc looks Fabulous!
Bleakwar t1_jacppen wrote
Double monitor setup otherwise I have TVs that I connect to for movies.