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OzKaNoz · 02-12-2003, 12:21 PM

I'm at the point to where I need to run dual monitors.

What do you thing of your dual monitor system? Like it? hate it?

What are the better video cards out for this? Keep in mind I do a lot of graphics work. So I need something that will work well with doing graphics.

Monitors are a dime a dozen so I'm not worried about that.
I'll just be using 17" monitors.
So what do you think are the better ones. And if you can, try to give a price range.

Right now I'm just trying to get the low down on them.

Many thanks
Oz
...:::SEVEN:::...

Ludedude · 02-12-2003, 12:23 PM

ATI Radeon 9700 Pro.

02-12-2003, 12:27 PM

I have a Radeon 8500 myself - unless you need the performace of the 9700 Pro, I wouldn't waste money on it.

ElvisManson · 02-12-2003, 12:28 PM

I have an old Matrox Millenium G450 and it rocks!!!

dnsmonster · 02-12-2003, 12:29 PM

The problem with buying a video card that supports two minitors is that none of them allow you to set different resolutions on two screens. Your computer treats the two monitors as one desktop and it gets very weird. A bunch of people who have a dual monitor card also have problems maximizing windows since they stretch to the size of the two minitors.

I have All In Wonder Pro (AGP4) and a nVidia TNT2 (PCI). The combo works like a charm. I also use Ultramon to stretch the tool bar to the second desktop. Total cost is under $200.

I suggest you use two independent video cards for a dual monitor setup.

Kat - Fast · 02-12-2003, 12:29 PM

GeForce4 Ti4600 - dual monitors truly rock

Edit: You can run different desktop sizes on each monitor

corvette · 02-12-2003, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ludedude
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro.

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Easton · 02-12-2003, 12:41 PM

i like my dual 19" monitor system... though i find i rarely ever even turn on the other screen... it's more for show, but it's fully functional

got the ATI Radeon also

AOLGuy · 02-12-2003, 12:45 PM

what are the benefits of using two monitors?

I keep thinking about it...

I wanna rock 2 LCDs in style... LOL.

One for Photoshop, one for other stuff...

Or maybe one for GFY?

Thrawn$ · 02-12-2003, 12:47 PM

a Dual monitor is the best thing that hapend to me in my life

all you need is a second video card

Brad Mitchell · 02-12-2003, 12:50 PM

dual? blah! Run triple, I have a matrox parahelia that supports three monitors and it rocks.

Brad

hottoddy · 02-12-2003, 01:06 PM

XP supports dual monitors - no need for a second video card. I run an additional flat screen off my laptop with no problems, both at different resolutions.

nickelpimp · 02-12-2003, 01:34 PM

I am using a Matrox G550 and its nice.

If you don't do much gaming on the system in question, you can't beat it for the price.

natas · 02-12-2003, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dnsmonster
The problem with buying a video card that supports two minitors is that none of them allow you to set different resolutions on two screens. Your computer treats the two monitors as one desktop and it gets very weird. A bunch of people who have a dual monitor card also have problems maximizing windows since they stretch to the size of the two minitors.

nonsense. You can change the res of each monitor

Also I had a G450, its ok to a point, but if you want to get heavy on it it crawls.

Am running a gainward geforce4 golden sample now.

Fuckin rocks :D

nickelpimp · 02-12-2003, 01:42 PM

Dual monitor? Go dual system!

This is a pretty sweet app that lets you share your cursor and keyboard accross two systems so you can run multiple OS's. Great for Unix/Windows settings.

http://www.hubbe.net/~hubbe/x2vnc.html

RSCPaul · 02-12-2003, 01:47 PM

I'll take GeForce4 Ti4600 over the ATI Radeon 9700 Pro any day.
ATi 9700 is a fast beast but the drivers are not as stable as nVidia's GeForce line of cards. Once you go Dual Monitor, you will never go back, I guarantee it

02-12-2003, 12:21 PM	#1
OzKaNoz Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Deep With In Your Mind Posts: 1,834	Dual Monitor vid cards? I'm at the point to where I need to run dual monitors. What do you thing of your dual monitor system? Like it? hate it? What are the better video cards out for this? Keep in mind I do a lot of graphics work. So I need something that will work well with doing graphics. Monitors are a dime a dozen so I'm not worried about that. I'll just be using 17" monitors. So what do you think are the better ones. And if you can, try to give a price range. Right now I'm just trying to get the low down on them. Many thanks Oz ...:::SEVEN:::... __________________ Techie Media Web Hosting

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Ludedude Suck it! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Who wants to know? Posts: 4,432	ATI Radeon 9700 Pro. __________________

02-12-2003, 12:29 PM	#5
dnsmonster Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: A warm place. Posts: 634	The problem with buying a video card that supports two minitors is that none of them allow you to set different resolutions on two screens. Your computer treats the two monitors as one desktop and it gets very weird. A bunch of people who have a dual monitor card also have problems maximizing windows since they stretch to the size of the two minitors. I have All In Wonder Pro (AGP4) and a nVidia TNT2 (PCI). The combo works like a charm. I also use Ultramon to stretch the tool bar to the second desktop. Total cost is under $200. I suggest you use two independent video cards for a dual monitor setup. __________________ I couldn't possibly know what I'm talking about, I'm completely, absolutely and definitively out of my fucking mind.

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Easton Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 9,825	i like my dual 19" monitor system... though i find i rarely ever even turn on the other screen... it's more for show, but it's fully functional got the ATI Radeon also __________________ New models booked and shot every week... MILFs, pornstars and teens. Girls for every niche and project. Looking for high-quality affordable exclusive content? Check me out at Easton Content for all the details.

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X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	I have a Radeon 8500 myself - unless you need the performace of the 9700 Pro, I wouldn't waste money on it.

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ElvisManson Looking California Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,476	I have an old Matrox Millenium G450 and it rocks!!!

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Kat - Fast Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The bushes behind your house Posts: 2,303	GeForce4 Ti4600 - dual monitors truly rock Edit: You can run different desktop sizes on each monitor

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AOLGuy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,261	what are the benefits of using two monitors? I keep thinking about it... I wanna rock 2 LCDs in style... LOL. One for Photoshop, one for other stuff... Or maybe one for GFY?

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Brad Mitchell Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 9,812	dual? blah! Run triple, I have a matrox parahelia that supports three monitors and it rocks. Brad __________________ President at MojoHost \| brad at mojohost dot com \| Skype MojoHostBrad 71 industry awards for hosting and professional excellence since 1999

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hottoddy Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: PacNorWest Posts: 3,048	XP supports dual monitors - no need for a second video card. I run an additional flat screen off my laptop with no problems, both at different resolutions. __________________ - *** -

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nickelpimp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 13	I am using a Matrox G550 and its nice. If you don't do much gaming on the system in question, you can't beat it for the price.

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nickelpimp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 13	Dual monitor? Go dual system! This is a pretty sweet app that lets you share your cursor and keyboard accross two systems so you can run multiple OS's. Great for Unix/Windows settings. http://www.hubbe.net/~hubbe/x2vnc.html

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RSCPaul Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 92	I'll take GeForce4 Ti4600 over the ATI Radeon 9700 Pro any day. ATi 9700 is a fast beast but the drivers are not as stable as nVidia's GeForce line of cards. Once you go Dual Monitor, you will never go back, I guarantee it __________________ <a href="http://www.isharecash.com/refisc.php?a=i101"><img src="http://www.isharecash.com/promo/isharecash/banners/120x60_isc1.gif" width="120" height="60" border="0"></a><br> <a href="http://www.isharecash.com/refisc.php?a=i101">Weekly Payouts, Top-Converting Niche Sites<br>Free Hosted Galleries, Secure Epoch Third-Party Processing.</a>