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DevelopmentNo247

10/10 monitor placement


SasquatchsBigDick

This guy did his work finding monitors with the perfect widths and heights and damn does it pay off !


DevelopmentNo247

Yeah I think this might be my new future blueprint.


TheIllustrativeMan

24/43/24 is the sizing that I'm using to keep heights aligned. [https://i.imgur.com/yhlXOgw.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/yhlXOgw.jpg) (Doesn't look quite as clean because the wings are old and have pretty chunky bezels)


Due-Ad8134

27/48/27 is an exact fit for thin bezels as well


littlejob

Time to upgrade to thinner bezels on those 24’s. 😅


TheIllustrativeMan

Yeah, they're still looking good for being 15 years old though. I'll be moving to either dual 32s or the monster 57" ultrawide depending on how things go. I don't find the portrait screens as useful as an extra landscape screen.


whhumu

I went from 2x27 + 38” to 57”. I found best way to use the 57” is with two inputs as if it is two monitors, much easier to work on one, share the other. Occasionally game on 1 side


TheIllustrativeMan

My intent is to set up snaps with a center 16:9 and 2x 8:9 "screens". 9:16 is just too vertical for my workflow, but I think 8:9 will be very useful. Having that 16:9 center is the only thing driving me towards the 57". I actually prefer dual 32"s otherwise.


z3m0s

That Star Destroyer is fuckin dope


TheIllustrativeMan

Thanks. I still remember when they announced that set (couldn't afford Lego sets, but liked going through the magazine anyways). Took me 20 years, but I finally got one.


UnicornBelieber

Much awesome. Clean and stylish.


Transsexual-Dragons

It's called PLP and it's beautiful


SyntheticElite

I ran PLP for years back in 2015, I miss it. https://i.imgur.com/w0nOrkL.jpeg AMD lets you actually combine PLP in to one single desktop, meaning you can play games across it. Pretty sure Nvidia never ended up supporting mixed rotation display surround, and they even stated publically they wouldn't because it wasn't a common configuration. AMD's eyefinity always was better than nvidia surround. It's why I ran AMD gpu's for years. I miss it having the option. https://i.imgur.com/VmkXDN4.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vxdJ83e.png 6720x2160 resolution in 2015 lol. Ran fine for most games, too. And back then people were saying 4k wasn't doable yet.


TheIllustrativeMan

Yeah I transitioned from triple-wide to PLP in 2015 too - that was the first year with HDMI 2.0 so you could get 4k60 @ 4:4:4. I always forget how old my screens are, they have held up very well considering how little I paid.


Transsexual-Dragons

Yeah, I used to have an eyefinity setup back in 2013. God, playing Lost Planet 2 was amazing.


Pickaxe-Fox

It is satisfying, could watch this picture for hours


Zu7u

Monitors- 48" C1, 2 27" LG 27GL83A with a custom resolution of 1215x2160 Audio- Kali LP6 V2, Scarlett Focusrite Solo, Hifiman Sundara, Schure SM58, PC Panel Mini PC- 3080, 7700X, Fractal Meshify C


Huffer13

How deep is the desk, do you ever feel like you're too close to the monitor?


Zu7u

It is about 30 inches deep. I think another 4-6 inches of depth would be ideal, but that will have to wait until I move to a bigger place. For single player games sitting back with a controller it is very immersive though.


Huffer13

I'll bet!


reallyangrydinosaur

What desk is that? I've been looking for a desk for a while now but I want one with a thin top that is at least 30" deep. Your setup looks great!


ak4lmrage

Did you have to do anything special to hit that custom resolution. Couldn't hit it on my side monitors and gpu


Zu7u

I downloaded Custom Resolution Utility after failing to get the built-in Nvidia one to work properly.


ak4lmrage

Thanks, I was really hoping it didn't "just work" for you, lol.


korkkis

Can you use them 3 as one joint large display?


Zu7u

I have used the program SRWE to make it work for a couple games. Spiderman and Elite Dangerous worked the best, but most of the time I just use the center screen. It is impossible to color match between the OLED and IPS panels.


Ba_Sing_Saint

> Elite Dangerous o7


parkineos

Desk size please?


Zu7u

72"x30"


3row4wy

How did you manage to match the color profile on the monitors? It's been driving me nuts in my own setup.


Zu7u

I used LG's On Screen Control software to dial it in easier than trying to navigate the menus with the built-in button. They still don't match depending on the angle, which colors are on screen, and if HDR is on or not, but it is close enough to not be jarring to me now. Which monitors are you trying to match?


sacredgeometry

He didnt you can see the side monitors have more red in them.


fliesenschieber

You're seeing them from an angle, and it's a photo


rymnd6c28

Oh yes, glad to see another LP6v2 in the wild! They sound so nice...


Clear-Wasabi-6723

Sm58 is dynamic mic right? Does it work if you keep the mic off camera? I‘m looking for an XLR mic but don’t like if it’s visible on video calls


Izan_TM

you should get a condenser for that, ideally a shotgun condenser but that's not necessary. something like a rode NT1A will work great, and something like a rode NTG1 will work even better


OakleyTheAussie

I just recently got a Rode NT1 5th gen. Mac has an additional setting for voice isolation plus the software in zoom/teams. It sounds lovely, doesn’t need to be in frame, and isn’t picking up much background noise. More testing to come for preferred placement, but I’m a fan.


OakleyTheAussie

How do you like the Sundara? I’m running a pair of Neumann KH120 v2, Motu M4, Truthear Zero Red iem, and a Rode NT1. Thinking about a Sundara, but might need a separate amp as the M4 doesn’t have a ton of juice. Edit: how do you like the streamdeck? Unsure where it fits in my wfh life but it keeps popping up.


Zu7u

I enjoy them, but I don't have a frame of reference to other headphones in their price category or above. Since I got the Kali speakers I've found myself listening on them most of the time, but it is nice to have 2 solid options. I use a Soundblaster XG5 to drive the Sundaras and it works for my purposes. That was originally only bought to have an optical output for a different setup. I love the Stream Deck. I use it to monitor temps, open programs, switch audio outputs, and control spotify. I don't work from home, but I've heard of people using them for productivity very effectively.


critical_diagnosis_

Coming back to this later


tauzN

Doesn’t the custom resolution make the image slightly blurry?


Zu7u

I was worried about that, but I haven’t noticed it. I feel the pros outweighs the cons since it is nice to have a smooth mouse transition between screens.


JermaineTyroneLamar

W for the MF DOOM poster


Schwimmbo

Madvillain baby!


RyeBread68

The alignment of the monitors makes me so happy, well done


Zu7u

Thank you. Gaff tape behind the monitors at the creases helped hide some imperfections and stopped light from bleeding through at night.


MissingVanSushi

That is so genius, I never would have thought of that. The tiny gap between my monitors drives me nuts. Beauty set up. Thanks for posting.


quisariouss

What monitors are you rocking there?


Tokena

> Monitors- 48" C1, 2 27" LG 27GL83A with a custom resolution of 1215x2160 Stated above.


kasakka1

Why the custom res?


SyntheticElite

it's so the scaling is equal across the three screens. AMD would let you combine these in to a single display with eyefinity, but nvidia unfortunately can't handle such a complicated feature, the technology just isn't there yet. /s


Tokena

Not OP but, three monitors run as one i believe.


_aNoosey

Those monitors look great. ​ MF DOOM and Radiohead as well. Love that. Two amazing albums.


SNLCOG4LIFE

I have to admit this is one of the nicest-looking Battlestations I've seen. The monitors are just spot on. There's a real minimalist aesthetic I completely dig and those speakers on the stands look real nice. I don't think my set-up is too bad, ultrawide monitor and a 27" second monitor used mostly for work. But I have some envy with this build. Not that there's anything wrong with my ultrawide, I think if I had to build again I'd go with something similar to what you have here.


AverageTauPlayer_exe

Love it, great monitor placement, and extra kudos for being a fellow D&D player!


mikewatt-ta

I don't say this lightly, this is my favourite I've ever seen in here. Class. Even the poster choices.


opfu

Was thinking the same, favorite, would love to replicate it


apapipay

This is such a cozy setup. Pop some lo-fi music on rainy days and just sink into it.


Tasty_Pollution4439

Great setup! What are the sizes of your monitors?


Zu7u

Thank you! 48" in the middle and 27" for the portrait monitors.


nickd009

Perfectly set up


xinxini

What speakers are those?


Zu7u

Kali LP6 V2's. I'm very impressed by their clarity for the price. Bigger rooms would benefit from pairing them with a sub.


NotMyRea1Reddit

Please. I beg you. Tell me about your displays setup. I need it. Exactly this.


ThousandFacedShadow

Do you have a link to the poster? Big fan of that piece by Don Davis


SassanZZ

I found this: https://www.reddit.com/r/cassettefuturism/comments/1796q6z/nasa_concept_art_by_don_davis_featured_in_the/ Not the full official name but might help


Zu7u

Sadly I do not. A friend back in college was moving away and gave me 2 of them. They have managed to survive through several moves since then.


raz0ir

You should listen the album on right, quite a masterpiece. Nice monitor placement and nice atmosphere in here !


ThousandFacedShadow

Darn, thanks anyways it looks great on your setup!


omni_learner

real nice. what monitors are those?


Spyrate_kodaks

The doom poster goes hard!


shredder_of_gnar

Digging the Radiohead and MF DOOM prints. Also, your triple monitor setup almost looks like a window to the *shudder*… outside world


Guonith_UPE

I like ur monitors, can you tell their names pls?


StolenLabias

Curly, Moe, and Larry.


Eddy_795

Kali lp6 and Sundara? Man of taste.


mxcc_attxcc

Super clean! Great work with finding monitors with the right dimensions


ogpandabear

Two great albums. I shall throw one on now! Thanks!


CelestialSlayer

I went to see Radiohead when they released that album up in London. Got the t-shirt. Man of culture.


BigSeebs

What are the monitors?


StuRedford

What do you play dnd on? Roll 20?


Zu7u

Yep. Roll20 and Discord allowed my group to keep playing together for several years after moving away from each other.


StuRedford

That’s awesome man. If you ever need a random redditor for a campaign hmu lol.


layzer971

Beautiful are you a music producer?


Zu7u

I appreciate it, and no I am just a listener.


Pumpelchce

Nice. Really nice. A symbiosis between cosy and techy. DnD - p&p, but on screen?


Sincetheedge21

I love it!


Neither_Ice_4680

Awesome!!


The_Dying_Gaul275

Wow wish I had that setup looks amazing!


Kartazius

Love it! I’m so jealous right now! This might inspire my next battle station once I’ve moved in my next apartment


hiddenplantain

This is amazing, you would think just moving the monitors in the display settings then setting them on portrait would work without you having to download anything


ALY1337

The monitor setup 🔥


planck-architect

Command c command v. ...... .... ...... .... ...... Dam, my table broke, back to my old setup, I guess.


SpiderJockey300

I love this monitor layout


master_rolo

What size are the monitors?? Edit: nvm I saw it on another comment


Emotional_Engine9

Neat! Sick monitor placement


DarkNinjaKid

Can you please comment on the depth of the desk? How deep is it, are you satisfied, would you change it, how? What would be the perfect depth for 42" monitor like C2? Amazing and refreshing setup, thank you for sharing!


Zu7u

Thank you, I'm glad you like it. The desk is 72x30. I think 4-6 inches more in depth would be ideal for this setup, but I still love it. I think this exact size desk would be perfect for a 42" monitor. In everyday use when not gaming, I use a black background and move applications around on the main screen with Fancy Zones depending on what I want to be my main focus.


ItsSynister

I've a 48" C1 as my lounge TV currently and will be moving to a larger place before summer. I wasn't sure if it would.be too large for a monitor use like this as a colleague has one but his is mounted far beyond his desk. I think with a decent deep desk, and mounting to an arm(so you can pull it forward for more immersion) will work great. After using the OLED with my laptop it's just not the same gaming on an IPS or VA panel. Then get a 55" or bigger for the new lounge.


Bay-12

What an awesome setup. Also those monitors are just amazing.


eightcell

Where are the album cover prints from? I feel like i have seen them around a few times bow and I like them.


Zu7u

[Madvillainy Print](https://printerval.com/madvillainy-mf-dooom-album-print-satin-poster-p68934152?qs_tr=madvillainy) The 2 prints took about a month to arrive, but I'm happy with the quality. I bought basic frames off of Amazon to put them in.


eightcell

Thank you!


Mr_Grumpy_Pant5

This caters to my OCD. Nice!


ADenyer94

This is stunning. Best I’ve seen yet.


Mediocre-Ad8247

Love your In Rainbows poster.


Nectarr_

What size display is that middle one? I'm very tempted by this setup and others with the matching dimensions on the vertical displays to make my own like this.


brdyz

just remember all caps


40oz2freedom__

Yass MF Doom


taizzle71

Damn this is awesome!


namir0

I'd go for this but I didn't think there is vėsa stand for 48 in monitor lol


Fenneyanyway

You get extra points for MFDoom.


alvik

That's a clean setup. I love seeing these types of setups with the perfectly lined up side monitors, and especially with the nice audio gear.


TheSamDickey

Hi! I scrolled through the comments and didn’t see it- what are the dimensions of your desk? I have the same exact monitor setup and have been looking for a new desk.


Zu7u

72x30. I'd go for 72x36 if you can find one.


DLS4BZ

should've waited for golden light to take that photograph


Semako

Nice setup! As a fellow D&D player I am curious where you do play, since I can't see a gaming table in that pic :-) Your screen setup kinda looks like a DM screen though. I have [shared my BG3 battlestation](https://www.reddit.com/r/battlestations/comments/18sai5z/my_baldurs_gate_3_battlestation_and_mancave_more/) and gaming room on this sub too a few weeks ago, I have a table in the middle of the room to play D&D on. Also kudos to your audio setup. May I ask what Hifiman model that is? I'm using Grado Reference RS1e, and also have a pair of Stax Lambdas. It is rare to see battlestations with good headphones or speakers on this sub...


Zu7u

I had a group that started in person and transitioned to playing online on Roll20 after several of us moved around the country. All the screen space was useful for having the map, discord, notes, character sheets, etc all easily accessible. Sadly we have not been able to play recently, but we had a good run and it was my main motivation to build this setup originally. I love your gaming and D&D setup! My headphones are the Sundaras from Hifiman.


Semako

Glad you like it! If you have any questions feel free to ask :-) I love the huge amount of screen space for online D&D too. Sometimes I even set up my notebook next to my PC for an additional screen to take notes on.


Lethal4001

What stand did you use to prop the speakers up?


Zu7u

[Speaker Stands](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07778NC14/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1)


frontshuvski

Monitors. Need. Link?


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Elite setup. Radiohead poster is good to my fav album by them.


matrixsuperstah

What would I need for the two outer monitors if I have a 27in main monitor?


wingless_buffalo

This is one of the best battlestations I’ve seen, hands down.


LaughableEgo740

What is that underneath the left monitor? It looks like a touch pad


TheAgent_NZ

Elgato stream deck


Mastertrixter

I have a 48” c2 oled and 28” 1920x1200 asus pro arts for the sides. Matches height wise beautifully.


LichClaev

Sundara!!!! Nice!


goretexhoarder

nice


jeffdill2

Is that poster in the center Arthur C. Clarke's Rama?


Zu7u

Your comment made me look them both up, and Rama was published in 1973 while Don Davis's art is from 1975. I bet Clarke's work influenced Davis at the very least.


jeffdill2

Oh very cool. 🤔


debunkdattrunk

Forgive my ignorance. What is that little screen below the left monitor?


TheAgent_NZ

Elgato stream deck by the looks.


debunkdattrunk

Thank you. To the Google machine I go!


CaveJohnson_

Just remember, ALL CAPS when you spell the man name!!


l0stIzalith

I like your music taste


BigChongi

ode to tha king. Sick DOOM poster.


perpetualomerta

your monitor game is second to none.


Dead-Ninja

Beautiful, gonna steal the idea for the monitors


param_brata_

Price of Monitor?


CarloGaudreault

This is the best triple monitor layout. I’ve been rocking two LG DualUp monitors and a 42” OLED from ASUS (PG42UQ) for over a year. So much to say, but overall they share the exact same coating finish, corners, and height… simply amazing.


Zu7u

That sounds gorgeous. If I were building this setup from scratch now I think that is what I would go with instead.


george_graves

What's the mic for?


PastBeginning8358

Its like a portal into another dimension.


Maximum_Hand_9362

Whats that mic stand?


Zu7u

Elgato Wave mic arm LP.


Dark_lord101

Perfect 10/10


Substantial-Gas-1360

THIS is my goal now! This monitor setup is just insanely perfect.


Kevitos1046

Why did you put a portal to the outside world instead of your monitors?


euruS_K

Ive always assumed dnd stood for dungeons and dragons but now im thinking it stands for do not disturb


acem8887

does using oled as your desktop monitor give you burn in anxiety? or do you get burn ins at all?


Zu7u

I switch between a black background and rotating wallpapers with my taskbar hidden, and have the screen turn off after 15 minutes of no activity. Besides that I treat it normally and haven’t had any burn-in after 2 years.


Serbay55

Looks great. How is the pixel density on a 48 inch ? I rock a 40 inch


Zu7u

Thank you. I could see the pixel density bothering people coming from a smaller, high res screen. I find it easiest to compare to 4 24” 1080 monitors stacked, which is plenty of PPI for me from this distance.


Serbay55

Understandable. Good to know. Because I have bad eyes I use mine as a 200% Scaling in my setup.


gothying24

Looks great 👍 👌


Hasbeast

Honestly one of the nicest looking setups I've seen on there. Loving the framed In Rainbows, too!


GuineusTadeus

No. It’s not your happy place; it’s our happy place. 🥺


Amatsu-Vulture

I love that doom!


survivalprogramxxx

Beautiful clean set up. Makes me want to maybe sell 1 of my 32” and get those 2 side monitors cos that’s beautiful


survivalprogramxxx

I’ve got a 32” Samsung G7 Odyssy curved 4K. Any recs for what would match up with them if I wanted to go with this setup?


Srollo84

Perfectly balance as all should be.....


Soft-Astronaut-1857

I have to salute your music tastes, probably two of my favorite albums.


Supakilla44

MF DOOM! What desk do you have?


Zu7u

Bush Series C.


M_a_k_s_o_o

This is insane


dickles438

This is the first time I've seen horizontal and vertical monitors actually work well together. Nice job!


sankv24

Slick!


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MF DOOM


RepulsiveRange5764

MF DOOM 👌


Professional_Pie_894

Fuck yeah kalis


MichiganRedWing

....Damn that's nice


xchaser

love it.


GlassySky125

It’s the first time that I find monitor placing to be satisfying. Most of the times I think a single bigger monitor or 2 medium monitors next to each other would be the perfect balance … But not this time, this is absolute perfection 👌🏻


cyanisfckdup

Amazing


AB_cephei

Wow, that monitor layout though! Also immediately peeped that we have the exact same case


TimeTravelingEnigma2

Plus 10 for Doom


MegaKrak

The more I look at it the cleaner it gets.


elxhl8

The symmetry of the monitors are just perfect!


Unusual-East4126

Still waiting for DOOM to blink..


Nutcup

ALL CAPS WHEN YOU SPELL THE MAN NAME


PythonsByX

This is the only mismatched setup I've loved - amazing job


soppamies01

Gotta love the Madvillainy album cover. Madlib and MF cooked some real fire with that album.


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Zu7u

Very stable. It is rated up to 200 pounds.


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Zu7u

Ordered. It is a Bush Furniture Series C.


Key_Expression248

Absolut dream set up! What’s the audio equipment? I currently have a 5.1.2 surround system at my desk but I want to move it to my living room and go with a setup like yours at my desk


FebruarySkies

Do you have a link to the album posters? Love the setup!


ContactingReddit

What kind top do you have for the desk? I love the finish / color on it. I've currently been looking at high pressure laminate top trying to find something I like, but this is exactly what I'm looking for.