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  • Oracle Porn
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    • Oct 2002
    • 24433

    #1

    2 desktop computers VS. dual screen

    whats more efficient, easier to work with and less time consuming?


  • jact
    Confirmed User
    • Sep 2002
    • 9134

    #2
    dual monitors hands down.
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    • Amp
      So Fucking Banned
      • Nov 2001
      • 1661

      #3
      6 computers, one with dual screens.

      think big grasshopper.

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      • Vitasoy
        GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!!
        • Oct 2003
        • 58202

        #4
        If running a lot of applications that require a lot of system resources then 2 pcs would be ideal.


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        • Tempest
          Too lazy to set a custom title
          • May 2004
          • 10217

          #5
          I run dual monitors. Would like 3. But there's always some sort of problem (even with updated drivers). If you run dual monitors with no problems, what video card do you use?

          Amp: How's the non-smoking thing going.

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          • TweetyBird
            Confirmed User
            • Feb 2004
            • 8532

            #6
            Originally posted by jact
            dual monitors hands down.
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            • Strife
              Confirmed User
              • Aug 2001
              • 4534

              #7
              dual screens unless you're running multiple resource intensive programs all the time.
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              • jact
                Confirmed User
                • Sep 2002
                • 9134

                #8
                Originally posted by Strife
                dual screens unless you're running multiple resource intensive programs all the time.
                dual screens + KVM.

                That's what I do
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                • Amp
                  So Fucking Banned
                  • Nov 2001
                  • 1661

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Tempest

                  Amp: How's the non-smoking thing going.
                  haven't started yet..... been waiting on some blood work to come back first

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                  • abyss_al
                    **LOOKING FOR TRADES**
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 15605

                    #10
                    i would go with 2 desktops
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                    • Pornwolf
                      Drunk and Unruly
                      • Jan 2002
                      • 22712

                      #11
                      Dual screens. I've been running 3 cpu's and a laptop lately, it's a real pain in da ass!
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                      • Tempest
                        Too lazy to set a custom title
                        • May 2004
                        • 10217

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Amp
                        haven't started yet..... been waiting on some blood work to come back first
                        Ah. Thought you'd already started. Well good luck man. The first few weeks are the hardest. I quit (for the 2nd time in my life) before XMas. Still holding out but sitting in front of the computer all day doesn't help.

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                        • fuzebox
                          making it rain
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 22352

                          #13
                          Dual monitors are great

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                          • Ash@phpFX
                            Confirmed User
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 4292

                            #14
                            why not dual pcs with dual monitors? you can get kvm switches that support dual monitors now

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                            • EviLGuY
                              So Fucking Banned
                              • Apr 2003
                              • 12745

                              #15
                              I like having 2 computers personally.. I run a lot of monotonous scans and shit with the other computer.. rather not have it bogging down my work machine.

                              I have a nice 21 inch monitor on the main computer.. I don't need anymore deskspace then 1600x1200

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                              • Firehorse
                                Desire it and have it!!!
                                • Apr 2002
                                • 30767

                                #16
                                I use 3 computers on my desk usually, my laptop is being repaired atm. I am thinking of getting dual screens.
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                                • pubenemy
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • May 2004
                                  • 990

                                  #17
                                  I love dual monitors and will never go back. My office has two pc's each with dual monitors than another pc with a single monitor that I usually watch satellite tv on.
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                                  • Manowar
                                    jellyfish  
                                    • Dec 2003
                                    • 71528

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Amp
                                    6 computers, one with dual screens.

                                    think big grasshopper.

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                                    • V_RocKs
                                      Damn Right I Kiss Ass!
                                      • Nov 2003
                                      • 32449

                                      #19
                                      I use 2 desktops and 3 monitors. One is for production of work and has the two monitors. To be able to put something on the other one like a googled tutorial on some fucking insane and arcane bullshit whilst I work on the bullshit on the other??? Priceless!

                                      The other computer with one monitor is for when I want to watch a stolen movie, listen to stolen music or listen to internet radio for who knows what reason.

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                                      • Za Ha
                                        Confirmed User
                                        • Oct 2001
                                        • 5112

                                        #20
                                        I have dual monitors and a laptop.
                                        Good enough.

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                                        • BV
                                          wtf
                                          • Sep 2001
                                          • 10914

                                          #21
                                          for what i do 2 pcs and 1 monitor would be nice but for now i use 2 pcs each with their own monitor, video editing is a hog

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                                          • stev0
                                            Confirmed User
                                            • Aug 2003
                                            • 6801

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by EviLGuY
                                            I like having 2 computers personally.. I run a lot of monotonous scans and shit with the other computer.. rather not have it bogging down my work machine.
                                            Same...

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                                            • acctman
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Oct 2003
                                              • 2840

                                              #23
                                              1 inhouse mini shuttle server and 4 laptop (got one in the bathroom too) all wireless and setup for remote desktop. dual monitors are cool but really not practical if you're not coding, day trader, or monitor servers you really don't need it. they look cool put half the time you'll probably just be focused on 1 screen while the other screen sits with IE open. is it really worth it when you can just click on the taskbar to bring up IE from the background? no

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                                              • EvilFubAr
                                                Confirmed User
                                                • May 2003
                                                • 1141

                                                #24
                                                Ive moved on to 3 monitors, work time cuts down each time you add one.

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                                                • ldinternet
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • Apr 2001
                                                  • 8245

                                                  #25
                                                  2 computers - leave one for automated tasks and tasks that require a lot of memory/processing power, then use the other one for checking email, light work, etc.

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                                                  • V_RocKs
                                                    Damn Right I Kiss Ass!
                                                    • Nov 2003
                                                    • 32449

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by ldinternet
                                                    2 computers - leave one for automated tasks and tasks that require a lot of memory/processing power, then use the other one for checking email, light work, etc.
                                                    Nice site... will try it.

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                                                    • SinEmpire
                                                      Confirmed User
                                                      • Nov 2001
                                                      • 9813

                                                      #27
                                                      Go triple monitor on the same computer with the Matrox Parahelia card.. I have one and I could never go back to two monitors, or worse yet one monitor even if it was on each of two computers.

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                                                      • bigdog
                                                        Confirmed User
                                                        • Jul 2001
                                                        • 6964

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by SinEmpire
                                                        Go triple monitor on the same computer with the Matrox Parahelia card.. I have one and I could never go back to two monitors, or worse yet one monitor even if it was on each of two computers.

                                                        Outlook on the right, work in the center, reference material on the left.

                                                        Cheers,

                                                        Brad

                                                        what size are your 3 monitors?

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                                                        • bigdog
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Jul 2001
                                                          • 6964

                                                          #29
                                                          Isn't 3 monitors really overkill? I got two 21inch lcd's and sometimes i don't even use the second monitor

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                                                          • inabon
                                                            Good Old Fat Webmaster
                                                            • Jul 2002
                                                            • 970

                                                            #30
                                                            dual monitors pentium 4 with HT 1 GIG RAM 2 80 gig harddrives 7200rpm ALL on XP you dont even have to buy an expensive dual monitor card buy 1 agp kick ass card and one kick ass pci card and you are set. i run 2 nvidea cards each with 64 ram (on pci one AGP) ofcoz use agp for primary monitor.
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                                                            • SeTec
                                                              Confirmed User
                                                              • May 2004
                                                              • 440

                                                              #31
                                                              2 21's dual headed off of kvm for how ever many comps you feel you need
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                                                              • bizmak
                                                                So Fucking Banned
                                                                • Apr 2004
                                                                • 10014

                                                                #32
                                                                2 computers i think. they have other privileges to

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                                                                • John Hughes
                                                                  Confirmed User
                                                                  • Feb 2004
                                                                  • 177

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Dual screens.

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                                                                  • Jedimaster
                                                                    Registered User
                                                                    • Dec 2003
                                                                    • 2120

                                                                    #34
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                                                                    • pubenemy
                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                      • May 2004
                                                                      • 990

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Im new here and search doesnt seem to be working. Has there been a thread where everyone posted pics of there office or deskspace etc? Sounds like some of you have some nice setups.
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