Setting up Portrait Monitor

[johnnieso]

Hi all, I was wondering is there anything particular things that I need to take it into consideration before I setup this protrait monitor (ASUS PA248Q 24) with this monitor (BenQ XL2730Z 144Hz 1ms 27), I've got this card (PowerColor DEVIL AXR9 390X 8GBD5-ADHE). The BenQ has 144hz with max res 2560x1440, while portrait monitor ASUS PA248Q only 60hz with 1920x1200. Does that matter? Do they both have to be compatible? I originally had LG Electronics UM67 34UM67 34-Inch 21:9 widescreen, but found out a lot of applications that I used; as well as games (like StarCraft2, BF4) that I favored either dont do well or doesnt support 21:9 but only 16:9... so I decide to return the LG & get the BenQ with a side portrait monitor ASUS...

 

[SinxarKnights]

Try to use a displayport cable for a hassle free setup of your 144hz monitor. A normal DVI cable is fine for the other one.

 

[Gingerbread]

What is the purpose of the portrait monitor? My guess is that you will use it for browsing? Also I guess you realize that it will look pretty bad (usually if you go for portrait you go for 3 monitors all of the same size).

 

[johnnieso]

yes, portrait mon is just gonna use for browsing, the main mon will be the 144 with DP port. Im just wondering is there any restrictions in terms of setting 2 mons together with different specs, diff refresh rate, diff res, etc...

 

[Gingerbread]

Nah, not really, also what is your CPU?

 

[johnnieso]

This is my build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6cJ2K8

...except Im deciding if I should return:
LG 34" widescreen for 2x screens
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-34UM67-34-Inch-LED-lit/dp/B00VBNQJSM?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

...in exchange for:
[Main Screen 2560x1440] BenQ XL2730Z 144Hz 1ms 27" Freesync
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TUK9D9K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1NIFGI2QY6IO9&coliid=I2PQXSFBXNFIER&psc=1

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[Side screen res??] ASUS PA248Q 24.1" WUXGA 1920x1200 IPS (Portrait mode)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DWH00K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1NIFGI2QY6IO9&coliid=I2DU4OFLV96HWI

 

[Gingerbread]

It will work and you won't have any problems. But you have to decide on what you want. Do you want a high refresh rate monitor or you want the huge screens. Other than that everything is good.