Is there a good triple monitor stand for 3 - 24" ?

Darthdingo · Post by **Darthdingo** » 12 Oct 2009, 22:39

Finally got my Eyefinity system up and running :cool: Here is my thread with pic's;
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1459191

But right now they are on the $10,000 gallons of paint stands :p joking of course. I like my displays raised off the desk so middle of screens are at eye level. But the paint cans have to go soon. I know there are a ton of monitor stands with arms for three displays, but most say they are maxed out by 22" monitors, there does not seem be many that officially allow to hold 3 - 24" monitors ? Any links or ideas please

This review looks nice, have to dig deeper if 3 -24" can be supported on it ?
http://www.publicspace.net/blog/default/2006/11/30/ergotron-lx-triple-display-lift-stand-review/

This looks to be the best stand, but not 100% sure 3 - 24" monitors can work on this ? It says up to 3 - 21" or 2 - 24" ?
http://www.ergotron.com/Products/tabid/65/PRDID/128/language/en-US/default.aspx

rookjcarter · Post by **rookjcarter** » 12 Oct 2009, 23:28

i could be wrong but i think when it says hold 22" monitors its referring to the monitors width.. check the width of you monitor NOT the screen size.. and the width will be shorter probably between 21-22 inches

NZCoyote · Post by **NZCoyote** » 13 Oct 2009, 00:09

Have a look at the DS-100 from ergotron, they seem to indicate that if you get the triple monitor version with 55" crossbar you can fit three monitors up to 622mm wide with the long crossbar. With the Dell 24" monitors I checked width vary from 560mm to 585mm depending on bezels so you should be fine. Be aware that the monitor widths in the diagrams are for a specific depth of monitor (front to back) if yours are deeper then the width drops, if they are slimmer then the width increases.

I've got triple 22" monitors so have the triple stand with the narrow 46" crossbar but you can angle the two outer monitors inwards and tuck them behind the central monitor to hide one of the bezels. This mean you gain the width of the bezel for mounting purposes effectively allowing a slightly wider monitor to fit than the manufactures spec. As always YMMV.

Otherwise you may be into custom building some form of mount.

YouTube · Post by **ViciousXUSMC** » 13 Oct 2009, 05:18

DS100 is the only one I can find, but it was not worth the $300+ to me, I actually like how my setup looks with the claw stands on the 2408 & 2407 monitors and its nice to be a able to move those monitors back or forward if I ever wanted too rather than have them fixed on a mount.

Plus the DS100 is ugly to me :D

If you find a good all in one DS100 deal for the stand, bar and brackets though let me know. Cheapest I have seen is about $330 for the main stand and I think it doesn't include the 2 side brackets.

BTW Darthdingo I am envious of your setup! I have a 2408WFP as my center monitor and I see how all 3 of your monitors perfectly match up, on the cheap I had to get 2 2407's for my side monitors and my colors do not match so I wish I had spent the $300 more for new 2408's instead.

So now I may end up selling the 2x 2407's and getting two more 2408's or I am strongly debating selling all 3 and getting the U2410's as I hear they are even nicer than the 2408's and they currently have the same price.

Mind telling me how much each 2408 costed you? I wish I could find a good deal like you did.

Edit: nvm found it on your post $950 for all 3! Man what a steal. I got mine direct from dell it was $550.00 with $100 off so $450 then I used the 15% cashback to cut off like $63.00 so it was about $400 for just one of them and I thought that was a good deal since I stacked 2 discounts.

Think you can score 2 more 2408's for that same price and let me buy them off you? I'll sell the 2407's and do that :D

Matt Clark · Post by **Matt Clark** » 13 Oct 2009, 16:29

Here is another Ergotech mount that should work.

http://www.ergotechgroup.com/products/heavy-duty-17-30-36/triple-lcd-desk-stand-62#

I have one on order ($280 shipped), should be here any day. I called Ergotech and talked to a tech guy, and he said it'll take my 3x 24" widescreen monitors easy.

This one looks better than the other mounts because the 2nd & 3rd monitor arms pivot, so you can adjust the FOV a little. I plan on doing a mini-review kinda like the other Ergotech one that was posted.

~Matt

Darthdingo · Post by **Darthdingo** » 13 Oct 2009, 18:22

Here is another Ergotech mount that should work.

http://www.ergotechgroup.com/products/heavy-duty-17-30-36/triple-lcd-desk-stand-62#

I have one on order ($280 shipped), should be here any day. I called Ergotech and talked to a tech guy, and he said it'll take my 3x 24" widescreen monitors easy.

This one looks better than the other mounts because the 2nd & 3rd monitor arms pivot, so you can adjust the FOV a little. I plan on doing a mini-review kinda like the other Ergotech one that was posted.

~Matt

Ok, I look forward to your review :) What size Eyefinity setup you running ? 3 - 24" of which model ?

Actually after reading about the spec's it looks like a fine stand, something I would like. Where exactly did you buy it, and what is the lead time ? Thanks

YouTube · Post by **ViciousXUSMC** » 13 Oct 2009, 18:22

Yeah they pivot but your still stuck with the curved orientation of the bar so your monitors have to

A: be turned inward a lot to get the bezels to overlap some or
B: meet end to end

In having the monitors stand on there own you can move the monitors on the outside back some and give them a slight tilt to eliminate a lot of the bezel size and not effect the visibility or orientation of the screen at all.

This is the main reason (besides cost) I do not think I will get stand.

It may fit just perfect but its just one of those things that I wouldn't know without trying it or seeing it in person. I'll try to get some good pictures of my monitor orientation sometime and then when you do your review you can see if you can match a similar setup.

PropNut · Post by **PropNut** » 13 Oct 2009, 20:10

I have been reading the excellent information on this forum with regards to the Eyefinity (which I was just now informed by the place I purchased it from that it is backordered).

After viewing your discussion on a triple monitor stand I thought I would post a few pictures of the stand that I made a few days ago.

It is not easily adjustable but I designed it to fit what I needed. Although the middle monitor is sitting on its stock stand I have not mounted it as I have another 22" acer on its way from NewEgg.

Mine is height adjustable (requires removal of the monitors) and each monitor is mounted on a ball bearing mount for 360 degree rotation. The mounts 'hang' on the stand so they easily slide sideways. I can remove all three monitors in seconds (if I have a handy place to lay them down). The wood is cherry with a clear coat of laquer. This was intended to be a prototype but it is working so well I may just keep it for use.

My suggestion is this; make your own..or if you cannot, contact a local woodworker (many hobbists would love a project if you are buying the materials) and have one made to your specs. I own a small custom cabinet shop so I have access to a ton of scrap wood in different species.

This is my first attempt at wide screen gaming. I am using SoftTH with a GTX285 and a 9600GSO.

Matt Clark · Post by **Matt Clark** » 13 Oct 2009, 20:24

Darth-
I am running a Dell U2410 for my center screen, flanked by 2 Acer P241W's. I have sen a bunch of people slam the Acer screens, but I have to say that for $230 shipped, they are tough to beat, even side by side with my $500 Dell.

I got it from Amazon. After looking this up again, I see the price went back up. Either way, look up the part number, and you may find it cheap somewhere again. Lead time sounds like about a week.
http://www.amazon.com/Ergotech-Triple-Horizontal-Monitor-100-D16-B03/dp/B001NPEC5A

Vicious-
You mean on a curved solid bar? That has a pivot, too. That's why I jumped on this one. Check the extra images. That makes 2 pivots, and the distance slider. You should be able to move them to just about any spot you want. Look at the pics, unless I mis-understood what you meant. Either way, I will definitely get some pics for everyone.

Prop-
That is pretty. Like the curved beam. Do some more fancy woodworking & stain, and it'll look really good!

Darthdingo · Post by **Darthdingo** » 13 Oct 2009, 20:50

Darth-
I am running a Dell U2410 for my center screen, flanked by 2 Acer P241W's. I have sen a bunch of people slam the Acer screens, but I have to say that for $230 shipped, they are tough to beat, even side by side with my $500 Dell.

I got it from Amazon. After looking this up again, I see the price went back up. Either way, look up the part number, and you may find it cheap somewhere again.
http://www.amazon.com/Ergotech-Triple-Horizontal-Monitor-100-D16-B03/dp/B001NPEC5A

Vicious-
You mean on a curved solid bar? That has a pivot, too. That's why I jumped on this one. Check the extra images. That makes 2 pivots, and the distance slider. You should be able to move them to just about any spot you want. Look at the pics, unless I mis-understood what you meant. Either way, I will definitely get some pics for everyone.

Prop-
That is pretty. Like the curved beam. Do some more fancy woodworking & stain, and it'll look really good!

That's a stock item on Amazon ? I called Ergotech and they made it sound like it needs to be officially ordered then goes into production to be fabricated and ships out like 7-10 days later ?

Matt Clark · Post by **Matt Clark** » 13 Oct 2009, 21:04

I dunno, Darth. I stumbled on it while searching for this type of stand. Maybe whoever is my seller had a couple made up in advance, and is selling them as they can. They're getting low on stock according to my link, so maybe that could explain the price, too. I'm really hopeful it works just as I want. I don't mind paying that kind of money if it's exactly what I am looking for, but if not..... damn.

Darthdingo · Post by **Darthdingo** » 13 Oct 2009, 21:43

I dunno, Darth. I stumbled on it while searching for this type of stand. Maybe whoever is my seller had a couple made up in advance, and is selling them as they can. They're getting low on stock according to my link, so maybe that could explain the price, too. I'm really hopeful it works just as I want. I don't mind paying that kind of money if it's exactly what I am looking for, but if not..... damn.

Thanks for the link and advice. I am also willing to blow the ca$h on this, if it works and looks clean and cool. For this price and engineering it does seem to be a very solid product, and should be very nice.

If you don't mind being the guinea pig first :) Post some pictures right away when you get it please. I am all set to place my order, but will wait for your final blessing as to yes or no ? When is yours due to arrive ?

Thank you,
Zorachus from the [H]ard Forums

Matt Clark · Post by **Matt Clark** » 13 Oct 2009, 22:07

....Who's Mommy's little Guinea Piggy?...... ME! ME! ME!......

My invoice said it was shipped Oct. 9 with standard shipping, so I would imagine anywhere from 5-10 business days from there. Maybe the end of the week?

YouTube · Post by **ViciousXUSMC** » 13 Oct 2009, 22:31

Darth-
I am running a Dell U2410 for my center screen, flanked by 2 Acer P241W's. I have sen a bunch of people slam the Acer screens, but I have to say that for $230 shipped, they are tough to beat, even side by side with my $500 Dell.

I got it from Amazon. After looking this up again, I see the price went back up. Either way, look up the part number, and you may find it cheap somewhere again. Lead time sounds like about a week.
http://www.amazon.com/Ergotech-Triple-Horizontal-Monitor-100-D16-B03/dp/B001NPEC5A

Vicious-
You mean on a curved solid bar? That has a pivot, too. That's why I jumped on this one. Check the extra images. That makes 2 pivots, and the distance slider. You should be able to move them to just about any spot you want. Look at the pics, unless I mis-understood what you meant. Either way, I will definitely get some pics for everyone.

Prop-
That is pretty. Like the curved beam. Do some more fancy woodworking & stain, and it'll look really good!

Ahh you have a U2410, I am really wanting to get a set of those but already have 2x 2407 and 1x 2408. I love the 2408 but it wont color match the 2407's so now I kinda want to upgrade the whole kit to 3x U2410. I may have to settle for just upgrading the 2407's to 2408s for budget reasons or keeping what I have though.

As for the mount yea I know the bar is curved and you can pivot the monitors what I mean is you can not recess them or bring them forward more. So say you set the tilt (pivot) to the degree you like but the bezels do not match up where you want, the adjustment that needs to be made would be to slide the monitor forward or backwards (twords or away from you) and you cant do that when its mounted to a bar.

I have my bezels only slightly behind the center monitor as to not cause any screen shift or distortion but it still helps to keep the bezel size down a good bit and my tilt angle is not very sharp, just right IMO.

Matt Clark · Post by **Matt Clark** » 13 Oct 2009, 23:01

Ah, OK. I see what you mean now. One thing I just thought of though... I'm not sure if the side monitors have independent adjustments for height. For example, if my 2 Acers sit lower than my Dell. I can't tell from the page or the pictures.

Oh boy.... I may have to make adjustment plates. Hope not.

Darthdingo · Post by **Darthdingo** » 15 Oct 2009, 13:10

Matt did your stand come in yet ?

Matt Clark · Post by **Matt Clark** » 15 Oct 2009, 14:44

Patience Grasshoppa. Just kidding, I'm getting antsy too.

Not yet. It says it shipped 10-09 via FedEx, and has an expected delivery date of 10-16 thru 11-02, so they left themselves a big cushion. I will let you know when I get it, and then I will get a short review up when I get it installed and get to try it out.

rtaylor07 · Post by **rtaylor07** » 19 Oct 2009, 15:14

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=109&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082808&p_id=5402&seq=1&format=2

Hey I think when these come back in stock I will pick them up. I have 3 24' asus monitors and they are huge. I also have a huge desk but want my monitors to be more eye level. The reviews on these look good and they give back all your desk space also for the price of 70 dollars for all three its hard to beat, also they are fully adjustable so no worries with those one peice stands.

YouTube · Post by **ViciousXUSMC** » 19 Oct 2009, 15:34

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=109&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082808&p_id=5402&seq=1&format=2

Hey I think when these come back in stock I will pick them up. I have 3 24' asus monitors and they are huge. I also have a huge desk but want my monitors to be more eye level. The reviews on these look good and they give back all your desk space also for the price of 70 dollars for all three its hard to beat, also they are fully adjustable so no worries with those one peice stands.

Yeah I have seen that solution posted somewhere else before, too bad it wont work with my desk unless I cut a slot in the back of it since its against the wall. Or I could put a raised board across the back and anchor it down but that would also put holes in my desk.

I may still try it at some point though.

Matt Clark · Post by **Matt Clark** » 19 Oct 2009, 21:06

rtaylor01-
I have 2 of those sitting here, NIB. That site will never get them in. Trust me. Waited a while for them myself, then I found them elsewhere for a little bit more. If you are interested, I am willing to unload mine to you.

BTW- Still no triple stand. :cry:

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