Recommended me some monitors please?

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keithbeaks

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I'm looking for some monitors to watch sport, have several web pages open and using trading software at the same time. Have been told 4k will really help me by someone who is doing the same as me. But you're the experts, so I'd like some advice. No gaming at all ever.

Currently I have a 24" 1080 plugged into my laptop haha. It's ok but once the below system arrives I'd like 2-3 monitors. Don't all have to be the same size, mounted or vesa. Was thinking one bigger central monitor with one either side. Or just go ultrawide if my system can handle it? I can upgrade the GPU when the 3000 series and radeons next lot are released.

Budget for monitors I'm open to sensible suggestions and although my PC is overspecced, I don't need expensive monitors for the sake of it. No gaming, but will be spending a lot of time looking at these screens.

Case
FRACTAL DEFINE 7 BLACK QUIET MID-TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12 Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.6GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB AMD RADEON™ RX 580 - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
2nd Graphics Card
8GB AMD RADEON™ RX 580 - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 520 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 5000MB/R, 4400MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Supplied on USB Drive
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Google Chrome™
Surge Protection
8 Socket 2m Surge Protector
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 18 to 20 working days


Ps if anything wrong with my build I'm all ears
 
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steaky360

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Any reason why you've gone with dual GPUs? Seems a bit odd if not gaming any increase in power will be wasted and there are plenty of modern GPUs which can support multiple monitors... You don't need massive GPU horsepower to simply display an image at 4K (or even play a movie/stream etc.).

Even IF GPU horsepower was important, a single higher end GPU is almost always preferable to dual lower end GPUs.

There's a good guide to monitors here: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/threads/gaming-monitors-guide.65464/ admittedly they're 'gaming monitors' mostly. I'd suggest an ultrawide for your uses though, which one kind of depends on your budget really.
 
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keithbeaks

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Ok thanks. I might run up to six monitors, happy to go with a different GPU though for the reasons you've stated.

I have looked at the guide and wasn't sure because they were aimed at gaming. Ultrawide sounds and looks right, budget is £500-1000.
 
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snaggletooth

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I dont really know computers all that well these days, but that's well overspecced for trading; charts and trading software don't require huge resources. My day-to-day trading setup is an old Mac Mini i5, 16GB RAM, 250GB SSD and 2 x 27" monitors, connected via HDMI and Mini DisplayPort. Cost me about £500 all in with the screens, monitor stand - and it runs quiet as mouse all day long, uber reliable and never used for anything other than trading. I then have another Mac which runs my 'other' non-trading stuff, and a gaming PC, ordered on here a few weeks ago (and still awaiting production ;-))
 
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keithbeaks

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Yes I know it is and I'm not ignoring advice, but with the trading I'm doing milliseconds can and do make a difference. I am investing a sensible percentage of my profits.

I might also be watching three events at the same time with fifteen ladders and several browser windows. I'm sure people will roll their eyes, because admittedly I don't know what I'm talking about, but this build isn't extreme compared to people I know. That doesn't make it right, but they claim it will make a difference. Along with the fastest broadband possible via ethernet. I value all advice though and thanks for your reply.
 
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snaggletooth

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Even if it's automated (sounds like you may be running some algos given the milleseconds criteria?), that doesn't take a lot of computing power because a ton of it is server side usually. Don't get me wrong, I'm not averse to spending the cash for a system that's right, but as the previous poster said, you don't need a ton of graphical or processing power to do what you're after. If you really need the space of six screens, then it could be that a wide screen 37" / 43" would provide enough screen space (43" is roughly equivalent to 2 x 27" in terms of actual screen real estate (I looked at this myself recently) and you could potentially run two of those off one card with dual outputs. I've been around the trading scene for years and most of the time I see massively over specified machines that are hugely under utilised. That motherboard is the same as the one I've specced on my gaming PC and it's just overkill for trading. Most traders don't have a clue what they need (not saying you don't, just most traders I've known).
 
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keithbeaks

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Haha no you're right - I don't have a clue!!!

Thanks for your replies, I do hear you. I'll keep the system but happy to change GPU and go with much bigger monitors. Please don't headbutt the wall!

I have been on your side of the conversation with people who are starting out in my profession, so I do get how ridiculous I seem to you!!
 
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snaggletooth

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RTX 2070 Super has 3 x DP outputs. You could run two of the below off that. Ought to give enough screen space.

34" Samsung:

Samsung LS34J550WQUXEN 34" Ultra Wide LED Monitor - WQHD 3440x1440, Freesync, 2 x HDMI, DisplayPort, Dark Blue/Grey: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

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or

43" Samsung:

Acer Nitro EI491CRPbmiiipx 49 Inch Double Full HD Ultra-Wide Curved Gaming Monitor (VA Panel, FreeSync 2, 144 Hz (OC), 4 ms, Quantum Dot, HDR 400, DP, HDMI, Black) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Buy Acer Nitro EI491CRPbmiiipx 49 Inch Double Full HD Ultra-Wide Curved Gaming Monitor (VA Panel, FreeSync 2, 144 Hz (OC), 4 ms, Quantum Dot, HDR 400, DP, HDMI, Black) at Amazon UK. Free delivery and return on eligible orders.
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SpyderTracks

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Woah, you don't need 2070 Super just to output to multiple displays. You're not doing any graphics processing or hardware acceleration?

A 1650 Super would be more than enough and will still output 3 monitors.
 
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keithbeaks

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Ok thanks everyone. I might appear to be a wally and not really listen, but I do if its helpful in terms of my system and output, maybe just not regarding too high a spec for what im doing, Appreciate all the advice as always on here. Thanks
 
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keithbeaks

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SpyderTracks said:
Woah, you don't need 2070 Super just to output to multiple displays. You're not doing any graphics processing or hardware acceleration?

A 1650 Super would be more than enough and will still output 3 monitors.
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Nothing except watching football, using trading software and information from websites.
 
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snaggletooth

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SpyderTracks said:
Woah, you don't need 2070 Super just to output to multiple displays. You're not doing any graphics processing or hardware acceleration?

A 1650 Super would be more than enough and will still output 3 monitors.
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I only recommended the 2070 Super because it has the three DP outputs and (I thought) the 1650 had three different outputs, but as I said, at the beginning, I don't really know computers these days ;) Perhaps I should stick to what I know best.
 
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keithbeaks

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snaggletooth said:
I only recommended the 2070 Super because it has the three DP outputs and (I thought) the 1650 had three different outputs, but as I said, at the beginning, I don't really know computers these days ;) Perhaps I should stick to what I know best.
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Nah the chat was good, thanks. At least im not buying a 3990x.....
 
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keithbeaks

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With either of those GPU's do I need to bother about G-Sync if im not gaming? Im presuming no, but you know what they say about presumption.
 
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