Dual Monitors

rookie Age : 20 Joined : 19 Jun 2008 Posts : 7

Just wondering if anyone is using Dual monitors. I'm thinking about getting a second one
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Subject: Re: Dual Monitors Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:36 pm

Right now Im not using dual monitors but the best advice is always have two of the same monitors and well you decide your positioning for them. Either right next to each other or in two different corners. Next just make sure you know which monitor is monitor ONE and TWO and you good to go to set up your personal desktop.

This links runs you through the proper set up.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/twomonitors.mspx

The big deal with dual monitors is really what you are using them for. Either gaming or office work. Its the best way to go for office work. However you can choose any size screens you want but the most extreme is probably two 30inch monitors next to each other like chris pirillo lol.

Admin Joined : 19 Jun 2008 Posts : 25

well the more the merrier I allways say, although u have to take in consideration what graphics card do you have?? if it doesn't support 2 monitors then is no use!!!

rookie Age : 20 Joined : 19 Jun 2008 Posts : 7

I got the EVGA Nvidia 8800 Gts. Very nice card it does support dual monitors, I've hooked up a friends monitor to it before it was pretty cool. I mostly game, if I don't decide to go for the dual I would be looking to upgrade my 19" Samsung monitor for a larger one. Any suggestions?
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Subject: Re: Dual Monitors Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:16 am

I know you're in canada so check out these.
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/class.asp?logon=&langid=EN&catid=1006

In my opinion you can't go wrong with Samsung. But right now I'm using a 19inch wide Envision. 1440x900 res. Really great product. So check out size then Resolution and then response time. Anything 5ms and under is good. Don't forget to check out what types of inputs it can take. Either VGA or DVI or better yet both. When you find something nice enough and fits your pocket come back here and we'll give our two cents on it.

Moderator Joined : 20 Jun 2008 Posts : 8

While dual monitors are nice and sometimes necessary in certain applications, I usually tend to go the route of a single large monitor. I've had dual setups before for extended periods and have found them to be somewhat of a bother...my $0.02.