Monster Monitor Upgrade

DVD-Lots

So I've decided to treat myself to a ridiculously large ultra-wide monitor to replace my old 27" Acer and 24" Dell monitors. I am looking at Samsung's offering in the 49" size and there are 2 options:-

New model :- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LC49J890DKUXEN-49-Inch-Ultra-Wide-Curved-Monitor/dp/B07C7YNLBW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550051143&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+cj89

Old Model :- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LC49HG90DMUXEN-Curved-Ultra-Monitor/dp/B073RJQXB1/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550051143&sr=8-3&keywords=samsung+cj89

There is a significant price difference but what I am seeing as the major differences is that the newer model doesn't have height adjustment, which is critical as I have seen that it won't fit into my Ikea Fredde desk, but the older model does. Also, the Newer model has a built in KVM and extra USB-C connections which I would be interested in.

So I am leaning towards the newer model but am concerned at the fact that I'll have to either wall mount it, or desk mount it. Any thoughts or recommendations on these? I am a bit wary of the desk mounts but I'm also not too happy about a permenant wall fixture!

I don't game as much as I used to and this is more for productivity, I find the need to have 3 browsers open full screen a lot lately so this is ideal for me.

DVD-Lots

So went with the cheaper/newer model and it DOES have height adjustment so it fits perfectly into the desk.



Now the only thing is I need some software that will allow me to split the screen into 2 or 3 sections and treat each one as a completely separate area so I can play a game in full-screen in one section, and have a stream playing full-screen in another section. At the moment everything is windowed. Can anyone recommend free or paid software that can definitely do this?

Jo Satan

Display Fusion

DVD-Lots

That isn't really what I'm looking for I'm afraid, that's more for dealing with browser windows. I want to treat the monitor like 2 separate screens and enable fullscreen in a game and a separate fullscreen window for a stream. LG have software for theirs that allows multiple windows across a widescreen, I'm trying to get my hands on a decent Samsung one but the one I have doesn't seem to work......frustrating.

Skerries

the new C49RG90 has been listed now which allows multiple devices to use it in a split screen

https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/monitor/detail/1421/C49RG90

Lu Tze

Is there a split screen mode for two inputs? Could you drive it as two separate displays with two display cables?

Edit: don't think that would even help!

Jo Satan

the one I have doesn't seem to work

Is that Easy Setting Box? That one only works with windowed mode in games and does not seem to like chrome...
There are a couple of options on this link for making windowed mode behave like fullscreen mode in games.

https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Glossary:Borderless_fullscreen_windowed#Borderless_Gaming

I haven't tried any of them, so I don't know how they would work with a tile manager.

DVD-Lots

Yeah I've tried Easy Setting box, the red lines come up but nothing snaps or stays within them, looking at the supported list I'm out of luck. Cheers for the link, I'll have a go tomorrow with fresh eyes.

@Lu Tze I'll try that tomorrow too, might work, the GFX card handles something similar with the Oculus rift so it may be possible.

After using it for a few days I have to say it's amazing. Gaming in full screen, it's so immersive, I played F1 2015 and The Golf Club, both using the full width. Just WOW. Productivity is ace too, especially the space when photo or video editing AND having another browser window open is just insane. Anyways, back to keeping an eye on the Golf, while playing golf and watching Survivor.