2 desktop computers VS. dual screen - GoFuckYourself.com

Oracle Porn · 06-03-2004, 09:11 PM

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

jact · 06-03-2004, 09:12 PM

dual monitors hands down.

Amp · 06-03-2004, 09:12 PM

6 computers, one with dual screens.

think big grasshopper.

Vitasoy · 06-03-2004, 09:13 PM

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

Tempest · 06-03-2004, 09:18 PM

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.

TweetyBird · 06-03-2004, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jact
dual monitors hands down.

Strife · 06-03-2004, 09:19 PM

dual screens unless you're running multiple resource intensive programs all the time.

jact · 06-03-2004, 09:25 PM

Quote:

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

Amp · 06-03-2004, 09:30 PM

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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

abyss_al · 06-03-2004, 09:35 PM

i would go with 2 desktops

Pornwolf · 06-03-2004, 09:35 PM

Dual screens. I've been running 3 cpu's and a laptop lately, it's a real pain in da ass!

Tempest · 06-03-2004, 09:41 PM

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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.

fuzebox · 06-03-2004, 09:43 PM

Dual monitors are great

Ash@phpFX · 06-04-2004, 02:10 AM

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

EviLGuY · 06-04-2004, 04:39 AM

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

Firehorse · 06-04-2004, 01:32 PM

I use 3 computers on my desk usually, my laptop is being repaired atm. I am thinking of getting dual screens.

pubenemy · 06-04-2004, 01:44 PM

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.

Manowar · 06-04-2004, 01:59 PM

Quote:

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

think big grasshopper.

V_RocKs · 06-04-2004, 02:03 PM

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.

Za Ha · 06-04-2004, 02:13 PM

I have dual monitors and a laptop.
Good enough.

BV · 06-04-2004, 02:17 PM

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

stev0 · 06-04-2004, 02:20 PM

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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...

acctman · 06-04-2004, 02:23 PM

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

EvilFubAr · 06-04-2004, 02:23 PM

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

ldinternet · 06-04-2004, 02:32 PM

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.

V_RocKs · 06-04-2004, 03:06 PM

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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.

Brad Mitchell · 06-04-2004, 03:10 PM

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

bigdog · 06-04-2004, 03:14 PM

Quote:

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?

bigdog · 06-04-2004, 03:16 PM

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

inabon · 06-04-2004, 03:16 PM

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.

SeTec · 06-04-2004, 03:17 PM

2 21's dual headed off of kvm for how ever many comps you feel you need

bizmak · 06-04-2004, 03:18 PM

2 computers i think. they have other privileges to

John Hughes · 06-04-2004, 03:21 PM

Dual screens.

Jedimaster · 06-04-2004, 03:22 PM

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pubenemy · 06-04-2004, 03:24 PM

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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Amp So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui Posts: 1,661	6 computers, one with dual screens. think big grasshopper.

06-03-2004, 09:18 PM	#5
Tempest Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Coast, Canada. Posts: 10,217	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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Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	Dual screens. I've been running 3 cpu's and a laptop lately, it's a real pain in da ass! __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

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fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,119	Dual monitors are great

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Ash@phpFX Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,292	why not dual pcs with dual monitors? you can get kvm switches that support dual monitors now

06-04-2004, 04:39 AM	#15
EviLGuY So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: malta Posts: 12,745	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!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: www.fuckwithfire.com ICQ 512915 Posts: 30,767	I use 3 computers on my desk usually, my laptop is being repaired atm. I am thinking of getting dual screens. __________________ MySweetEbony

06-04-2004, 01:44 PM	#17
pubenemy Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SW FL Posts: 990	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. __________________ ICQ: 22-920-445 Aim: OGpubenemy

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V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	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.

06-04-2004, 02:13 PM	#20
Za Ha Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Still lost Posts: 5,112	I have dual monitors and a laptop. Good enough.

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BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	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

06-04-2004, 02:23 PM	#23
acctman Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,840	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 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 1,141	Ive moved on to 3 monitors, work time cuts down each time you add one.

06-04-2004, 02:32 PM	#25
ldinternet Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,245	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.

06-04-2004, 03:10 PM	#27
Brad Mitchell Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 9,812	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 __________________ President at MojoHost \| brad at mojohost dot com \| Skype MojoHostBrad 71 industry awards for hosting and professional excellence since 1999

06-04-2004, 03:16 PM	#29
bigdog Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,964	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 Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boquete, Panamá Posts: 970	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. __________________ Whoever dies with most toys wins.

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SeTec Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: CA Posts: 440	2 21's dual headed off of kvm for how ever many comps you feel you need __________________ ICQ # 916111

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bizmak So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 10,014	2 computers i think. they have other privileges to

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pubenemy Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SW FL Posts: 990	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. __________________ ICQ: 22-920-445 Aim: OGpubenemy