Hardware for work and play
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 10:51 pm
Hi all,
Found this place by watching Pinkskull and MiRai.
I'm due for a hardware over hall. I'm first and foremost a productivity nut. I run 3 monitor stands each with dual monitors (2 rows of 3) on a raised platform. I currently have 1 PC powering each row. Below that I have various laptops. To control everything I use Synergy.
What do I use all that crap for? I work in IT as a Data Engineer/Scientist (or PITA depending on who you ask). I do little bits of all kinds of things, though I was formally educated as a Software Engineer.
I currently have x3 U2715H monitors.
I'm thinking about two routes:
I'm going to build my system around my monitor setup, so deciding that first is a big deal. The U3415W is a 21:9 @ 1440p curved panel. I'm not sure how well that works for ISBoxer, but I think for productivity it would be nice.
My plan is to start with 4-5 WoW accounts. I want to farm and solo content mostly.
Does anyone know if ISBoxer plays nice with Synergy? I cannot lose that functionality.
My understanding of the GPU / Monitor relationship means I should have one card for each panel I'd like to run. When gaming, my plan is to use the two monitors in my second (middle) stand.
As of right now, I'm leaning towards option two. My only concern is having enough GPU horsepower for both of the big boys.
Thanks! c0d1st
Found this place by watching Pinkskull and MiRai.
I'm due for a hardware over hall. I'm first and foremost a productivity nut. I run 3 monitor stands each with dual monitors (2 rows of 3) on a raised platform. I currently have 1 PC powering each row. Below that I have various laptops. To control everything I use Synergy.
What do I use all that crap for? I work in IT as a Data Engineer/Scientist (or PITA depending on who you ask). I do little bits of all kinds of things, though I was formally educated as a Software Engineer.
I currently have x3 U2715H monitors.
I'm thinking about two routes:
- 1) get 3 more of U2715H's to replace the odds and ends in my top row.
2) get one more of U2715H to have my 1st and 3rd stands populated and get x2 U3415W's for my 2nd (center) column.
I'm going to build my system around my monitor setup, so deciding that first is a big deal. The U3415W is a 21:9 @ 1440p curved panel. I'm not sure how well that works for ISBoxer, but I think for productivity it would be nice.
My plan is to start with 4-5 WoW accounts. I want to farm and solo content mostly.
Does anyone know if ISBoxer plays nice with Synergy? I cannot lose that functionality.
My understanding of the GPU / Monitor relationship means I should have one card for each panel I'd like to run. When gaming, my plan is to use the two monitors in my second (middle) stand.
As of right now, I'm leaning towards option two. My only concern is having enough GPU horsepower for both of the big boys.
Thanks! c0d1st