niceandeasy
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how do you run duel monitors and why run them? sorry im dumb
duel monitors ?
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Get a Video card with 2 outputs - and set it up as a dual monitor with your O/S. or Nvidia software. It's pretty simple.
I got 2 monitors on my first build - and couldn't imagine not having it.
Right now - I'm watching a baseball game on monitor 2 - and typing this post on monitor 1.
Have you ever written a document - and done some web research for your project. You can now have both open on 2 screens at the same time. Or have the hep screen on one monitor - while your document is on the other document. OR - have your Web Browser opened in 2 different windows - so you can see 2 pages for research side by side - rather than having to toggle between tabs at the top of your page.
My 2nd monitor always has a Stock ticker application and post it note via Windows b/c that suits my needs. You might have things that interest you - that you'd want on your second monitor.
Basically - You have 2 screens - and can run 2 full screen applications at the same time. It functions like having an elongated screen to move data from one screen to another - but the page responds to your monitor individually < like maximize screen to 1 full monitor > You can drag anything from screen 1 - to screen 2 via your mouse - and vice versa. You can easily live without one - but it gives you more productivity to have 2.
I had a free 15" monitor that wasn't being used - and just added it b/c my Video card had 2 outputs. I can't imagine having only only one monitor now.
If you are starting from scratch - ideally get the same resolution for both monitors. Going from a 1080p to a 15" 4:3 monitor - makes the windows drag and drop a bit awkward in the 15" monitor - but I can adjust things to get it working fine.
If you have interest in 3 monitor setup - there are some games that take advantage of Newer Technology in the ATI 5xxx series cards called eyefinity for 3 monitors on 1 card.
FYI - there are other ways to set up your dual monitors - but what I use is a simple example.
I got 2 monitors on my first build - and couldn't imagine not having it.
Right now - I'm watching a baseball game on monitor 2 - and typing this post on monitor 1.
Have you ever written a document - and done some web research for your project. You can now have both open on 2 screens at the same time. Or have the hep screen on one monitor - while your document is on the other document. OR - have your Web Browser opened in 2 different windows - so you can see 2 pages for research side by side - rather than having to toggle between tabs at the top of your page.
My 2nd monitor always has a Stock ticker application and post it note via Windows b/c that suits my needs. You might have things that interest you - that you'd want on your second monitor.
Basically - You have 2 screens - and can run 2 full screen applications at the same time. It functions like having an elongated screen to move data from one screen to another - but the page responds to your monitor individually < like maximize screen to 1 full monitor > You can drag anything from screen 1 - to screen 2 via your mouse - and vice versa. You can easily live without one - but it gives you more productivity to have 2.
I had a free 15" monitor that wasn't being used - and just added it b/c my Video card had 2 outputs. I can't imagine having only only one monitor now.
If you are starting from scratch - ideally get the same resolution for both monitors. Going from a 1080p to a 15" 4:3 monitor - makes the windows drag and drop a bit awkward in the 15" monitor - but I can adjust things to get it working fine.
If you have interest in 3 monitor setup - there are some games that take advantage of Newer Technology in the ATI 5xxx series cards called eyefinity for 3 monitors on 1 card.
FYI - there are other ways to set up your dual monitors - but what I use is a simple example.
niceandeasy
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ty for the info
Might want to read the sticky post in this forum too.
http://www.computerforum.com/121395-multiple-display-101-beta-your-inputs-please.html
http://www.computerforum.com/121395-multiple-display-101-beta-your-inputs-please.html
niceandeasy
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so all i have to do is buy a video card and plug one monitor into it and one into the motherboard
Most < maybe all > Video cards today have 2 monitor outputs in em. You plug both monitors into the video card.
Here's an older technology 8400 Video card - and it's got 2 outputs.
More current GTS 250
Brand new stuff 5850
Any Gaming card will be able to handle 2 monitors.
Motorcharge
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It's great for gaming, especially in MMOs. Being able to have a walkthrough or guide on one screen and the game on the other is awesome. Much better than having to tab out.
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo360/UK80GLUE/74b4a572.jpg
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http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo360/UK80GLUE/74b4a572.jpg
img tags left out on purpose, it's a large screenshot.
niceandeasy
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ok well i have a 450w power plant. i will have to upgrade that as well im thinking. What yall think of the ebay power plants
A who what?
Don't get a cheap power supply. Het something good like OCZ, Antec, Cooler Master, etc.
And 600W should be fine if you're going to get a decent card.
niceandeasy
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ok just asking i been looking at a 750w cool master
Perfect.