Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 12 hours ago) and read 2179 times:
I was thinking about doing this, I have two 17 inch monitors. Does this help with photography stuff? What are the pros to having this set up?
My graphics card does support a two monitor setup, do I need an adapter of some sort?
IL76 From Netherlands, joined Jan 2004, 2235 posts, RR: 51 Reply 2, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 12 hours ago) and read 2153 times:
Well, when you use Photoshop, you can put all the toolbars on one monitor, and keep an unobstructed image on the other. That's one handy possibility.
Cons: You need a big desk!
Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Reply 3, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 12 hours ago) and read 2135 times:
I have a big enough desk. Thank God for having a handyman father that just enjoys putting this stuff together, he gave it to me because they had no room for it, lol.
Anyhow, what adapter do I need to hook two monitors to my pc?
Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Reply 6, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 2108 times:
Manzoori From UK - England, joined Sep 2002, 1516 posts, RR: 37 Reply 7, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 2092 times:
Yep.... a total and utter mess!!! But I love it!
Hehehehe! Guess what I'll be doing this weekend!
Right then, GeForce FX5200. Well, as long as the graphics card has two output sockets (one may be DVI) then all you need is a second monitor cable (may be attached to the monitor) and if the second output is a DVI then you need a DVI to 15pin D-Sub adaptor.
I'll have a dig around and see if I have one to photograph for you so you know what it looks like.
Rez
Flightlineimages DOT Com Photographer & Web Editor. RR Turbines Specialist
Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Reply 9, posted (9 years 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 2066 times:
Go3Team From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 3266 posts, RR: 22 Reply 11, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 1944 times:
I have two also, I think using the same Nvidia Card. Works great. Whoever said having a stretched out wallpaper is wrong. I have 2 separate ones.
Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Reply 12, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 1931 times:
Whoever said having a stretched out wallpaper is wrong. I have 2 separate ones.
Andrewuber From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 2528 posts, RR: 44 Reply 13, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 1928 times:
I use a pair as well. I have the Ti 4400 8x 256mb, and my primary display is a Samsung SyncMaster 955DF (19"), and my secondary is my old HP 17". Both are CRT.
It is definately great with Flight Sim (especially with my new TrackIR!!!), but the difference in sizes can be a bit distracting. I'll probably try to get another Samsung 19" in the near future.
One thing that does bother me is the centerline of the runway being right down the gutter when you're using two monitors. Anyone out there know how to hook up a THIRD monitor?
Go3Team From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 3266 posts, RR: 22 Reply 14, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 1923 times:
"Anyone out there know how to hook up a THIRD monitor?"
I have one PCI card that handles 2 monitors (VGA), and a AGP card that has a DVI and a VGA connection. So realistically I can handle 4 monitors, with 2 cards.
Manzoori From UK - England, joined Sep 2002, 1516 posts, RR: 37 Reply 17, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 1897 times:
Mmmmmm... Nice! When I wil the lottery that WILL be high on my shopping list!
With regard to using multiple monitors for flight sim, it's worth noting that only the main window will carry accelerated 3D graphics. In order to get the full immersion of multiple monitors and full 3D acceleration in them all you need more than one computer networked together and synchronised with software like WIDE FS (or something like that!) I did have apicture of an 11 screen setup one guy had put together... as soon as I find it I'll post it or a link.
In the meantime for more info on Multiple monitors there's here and for a gallery of images describing different multi-moniotr setups theres here
Cheers!
Rez
Flightlineimages DOT Com Photographer & Web Editor. RR Turbines Specialist
BDLGUY From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 194 posts, RR: 5 Reply 18, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 1882 times:
I really like the photos of Maiznblu_757 and Manzoori's awesome home office. Why don't we post your photo of your home office on this forum. I am very interested in home office. Thanks a lot!!
When I have a chance..I will post my photo of my home office on this forum.
For Maiznblu_757...I saw your photo of your cool computer on the left side of the desk. What's the name of the computer? I am curious!
Cheers!
John/BDL
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BDLGUY From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 194 posts, RR: 5 Reply 20, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 1871 times:
Hey Rez,
Wow!!! Thanks for the link!!!
Much appreciated!!
John/BDL
John A. Perrotta (KBDL/BDL) - Canon 300D/400D & EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Reply 21, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1830 times:
Hey JP,
Thanks for the compliments. I would like to buy two flatscreen monitors like AndrewUber has. I think Ill have to wait until the end of the year though.
As far as "The computer on the left side of the desk", are you talking about the paper shredder (actually on the right side of the desk, but, left as you are looking at it), or the blue refrigerator on my shelf? I also have a PS2 and a Gamecube on the left side of the desk.
That little thing with the screen on the desk is my 40 GB X-drive Pro MP3 Player, media storage hard drive.
BDLGUY From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 194 posts, RR: 5 Reply 22, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 1816 times:
Maiznblu_757,
I mean I am talking about that 70's blue flower (Daisy?) on your silver computer. So, I would like to know the name of your computer. Dell? or HP? I've seen it somewhere on the internet.
Thanks!
John/BDL
John A. Perrotta (KBDL/BDL) - Canon 300D/400D & EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Reply 23, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 5 days 4 hours ago) and read 1802 times:
Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Reply 24, posted (9 years 1 month 1 week 5 days 4 hours ago) and read 1802 times:
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