Re: [OT] It's Xmas - time for new gaming PC, advice please

On 12/5/2024 4:30 AM, Geeknix wrote:

On 2024-12-01, Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:

On 12/1/2024 8:20 AM, rms wrote:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/d2Ptgn

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    I'd prefer you get a larger 32" monitor, and at that size a slight
curve is beneficial.  Here's one that looks attractive:
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-32-curved-gaming-monitor-s3222dgm/
apd/210-azzr/monitors-monitor-accessories
This model happens to be on sale now, but of course look for reviews
first for caveats.  Don't shy away from a bigger monitor if you haven't
used one before, it’s the one part that makes the largest and most
lasting impression in an upgrade.
>

Depending on prices two monitors might be cheaper while providing more
actual screen space.  But that depends a lot on how many
windows/programs you commonly have running at one time.  I have a pair
of 27" monitors and at times will have more than half-a-dozen various
windows open that I am actively doing something on.

 For productivity I would certainly consider multiple separate monitors.
Easier to snap applications to monitors or online meeting you can select
one monitor to share all apps, then drag into that monitor any app you
want to show.
 For gaming (not flight sim) I am leaning towards 1 larger monitor for
his AAA FPS.
 

If the machine he's interested in building is going to be "only" or almost exclusively a gaming rig I agree (basically an overgrown console :D ), a second monitor isn't necessary.
But everything is subject to mission drift.  Even putting away the laundry.  ;)
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