Is three monitors a lot for work?

[Master_gray_101]

Hi all,

My questions is about: -- Is three monitors a lot for work? --

Let me begin with everything that's runs when i work:

Two windows of Chrome one for front-end (my website) and one for the back-end editing,i have alot of other tabs open with both windows.
Windows media player or VLC running with music all the time,
Skype
Notepad++ for coding (php,css,html...etc)
Thunderbird.

1.Chrome x2
2.WMP or VLC
3.skype
4.Notepadd++
5.Thunderbird

I have two 18.5" monitors.

There is sometimes more software running depending on what i'm doing,

Question:

When i work it feels like i am restricted because both chrome windows must be full screen so when i need to check code i need to hit notepad++ on my tray or i have to move my chrome window.

So is it just me or do i need another monitor?
Thanks for reading,Best regards.

 

[jamesriley94]

Not really a question we can answer I don't think...

...and tbh, I think you've already answered it yourself:

When i work it feels like i am restricted because both chrome windows must be full screen so when i need to check code i need to hit notepad++ on my tray or i have to move my chrome window.

 

[tinytomlogan]

I use 3 for work and tbh could never go back to less.

 

[Remmy]

It jut depends on your needs doesn't it, I think 2 is about ideal, but I don't do loads of working at my computer, so if you feel like you'd benefit from an extra monitor, get one

 

[SeekaX]

there is no such thing called "too many monitors"

 

[sonrise]

Just got my 3rd and I love it

 

[Drakkonen]

If I had space for 3 I would definitely use them all. Imo, more monitors = easier to increase productivity. If you feel that you are restricted and you have the money to spend on an extra monitor then do it, you wont regret it.

 

[NeverBackDown]

Also higher res monitors should solve the problem as well.

 

[SPS]

3 monitors is the minimum I like to use when coding.

Also higher res monitors should solve the problem as well.

Not when you have lots of windows.. it's much harder to quickly organise them without something like hydravision.

 

[NeverBackDown]

3 monitors is the minimum I like to use when coding.



Not when you have lots of windows.. it's much harder to quickly organise them without something like hydravision.

Makes sense, i just figured higher screen real estate would help more than just another 1080p monitor

 

[vorticalbox]

Makes sense, i just figured higher screen real estate would help more than just another 1080p monitor

i moved from 1600X900 to 1920x1080 and it has given me much more room to play with but i still feel like i don't have quite enough room but not to the point where i can live with it.

 

[Ulijin]

3 is my preference for coding and gaming. You'll never look back when you try it.

 

[Master_gray_101]

Thanks everyone!!

It looks like 3 is the ideal amount for coding and a better workflow - i do some gaming but my GPU is not that powerful anyway.

just imagine if we all were still using the old Box monitors (eyefinity at it's best hahaha:lol

thanks again for the input.:wavey: