How to setup a dual monitor system with a monitor stand
Dual monitor setup are becoming increasingly popular, many day traders, graphic or studio professional, and gamer fanatics often prefer this setup. Setting two monitors using a monitor stand is fairly straightforward. You will first need to identify all the components involved in building this dual monitor setup. Look on the back of your computer, and see if your current video card would automatically support more than one display. Typically those plugs are either a 15 pin blue plug, or a white, more rectangular plug. If you see more than one of those available, congratulations, you’re half way there. If you have only one of those adapters available, you will need to invest in a new video card. As far as a new video card goes, get something that at least 1GB of memory, and preferably with some sort of HD support. HD is definitely getting popular, if you’re spending money on a new video card, you should get something that’s HD compatible.
Next, you’ll need to buy matching LCD monitors. Make sure you’re buying the same exact model and make for each monitor. This step is crucial. It will save you a ton of setup down the line. You will also avoid problems such as difference in color, resolution, brightness and etc. Same brand and model will be much easily synced. More over, make sure these monitors that you’re buying have at least DVI adapter, if your budget allows, get the HD plug ones.
Find out how you want to position your monitors.
While most people like their monitors to sit on a dual monitor stand in the horizontal fashion, some enjoy the vertical dual monitor stands more. When you’re looking to hook up three monitors, it’s typically a horizontal triple monitor stand. If you’re setting up a quad monitor stand, the recommendation is to have a two by two setup.
Finally, the main component, the monitor stand itself
There is quite a few dual monitor stand setup available to purchase (more choices than if you’re building a triple or quad monitor stand). You should really look for how much flexibility and how ergonomic each stand is. Flexibility is important for a dual monitor stand setup because you will inevitably want to pull, turn, and swivel your monitors for the best views. A good dual monitor stand will allow you to do that. Furthermore, ergonomic is also important. Most professionals spend many hours in front of their computers, having good ergonomics will keep them from lessen and relieve the day-to-day stress they put on their entire body.
Once you pick your monitor stand, install them with care. Most of these monitor stands are installation friendly, it really shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes to an hour of set up. You do want to tighten the screws, but avoid over tightening them. From time to time you may want to move them around a little. We have reviewed quite a few monitor stand on this site, hopefully you’ll find them useful.
