People playing games with two monitors have specific concerns.
People playing games with two monitors have specific concerns.
I’m using my second monitor for different purposes while gaming. For MOBA or FPS games, I often switch between tabs to check social media, streaming platforms, or even temperature/benchmark info. I don’t really ignore it completely, but I try to stay focused on the game. The extra screens help me multitask—like watching movies, catching up on forums, or just relaxing—without losing concentration during play. It’s all about balancing focus and productivity.
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I also have a second 1080p setup, and my second monitor usage depends on the game I'm playing. For titles like Elite: Dangerous, it's focused on useful game content (eddb.io); for FPS games such as BF1, BF4 or Battlefront, I keep Chrome open or use Afterburner for performance tweaks. Ultimately, if I'm not playing Elite: Dangerous, the second monitor is just background distractions. Still, I sometimes get sidetracked while navigating systems in E.
I often rely on my second monitor for YouTube and similar tasks while browsing or working with spreadsheets. It’s usually off during gaming sessions, though a few games support dual displays. I believe The Division allows using the second screen to show maps or similar content.
SayNoToNWO
11-08-2016, 05:38 PM #5I also look up details for heroes in Overwatch, though finding info can be tough. My CPU isn’t optimized, so at over 100 FPS it strains my i5 4670k.
CurlyFry0929
11-15-2016, 01:58 AM #6Play together online via Skype or video chat while gaming with your friends.
pvpzkiller4791
11-17-2016, 07:53 AM #8I keep my second setup running in the background for CPUZ, HW Monitor, and Afterburner so I can monitor my system. The third screen displays all my work emails that need reading and responding to. My fourth monitor is where I post annoying videos just to irritate my wife when I’m bored—this one spins around 360 degrees and could easily block her other screens.
AmazinglyCool
11-25-2016, 08:53 AM #10I rely on my second screen while playing on my main display for monitoring applications. I also use it for Discord or browsing the web to search information while the game continues. It proves very useful.