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07-03-2007, 12:06 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10
|  Dual Screen Monitors - Questions about setting it up.
I am wanting to setup my computer to have multiple screens. So I can double my workspace and desktop size. I work as a graphic designer & web developer, so the more space I have on screen, the easier it would be for me.
What do I need to do to accomplish this? I heard I need to install a special graphics card? Can anyone explain this to me? I would really love to do it soon....
Thank You!
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07-03-2007, 12:09 PM
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Monster Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,508
|  Re: Dual Screen Monitors - Questions about setting it up.
u dont need a special gpu just a gpu thats has two screen plugs, most gpu's have them, just plug both screens in the back of ur comp.
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07-03-2007, 12:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,828
| Re: Dual Screen Monitors - Questions about setting it up.
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Originally Posted by kobe24  u dont need a special gpu just a gpu thats has two screen plugs, most gpu's have them, just plug both screens in the back of ur comp. | hes right... even my video card has 2 output plugs...... two vga's...... unless ur using integrated graphics... i'm sure u have support for dual screens.... | |
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07-03-2007, 12:14 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10
| Re: Dual Screen Monitors - Questions about setting it up.
I already have the two monitors, and I originally thought it would be that easy.... but my computer has only one input slot for the monitor. I then went to the store and bought a splitter, but all that did for me was put the same image on two different screens...
stupid question - what's a gpu?
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07-03-2007, 12:15 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10
| Re: Dual Screen Monitors - Questions about setting it up.
oh...
also, the computer i have is a Sony Vaio ~? Not sure what year it was bought... I think around 2002
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07-03-2007, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,828
| Re: Dual Screen Monitors - Questions about setting it up.
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Originally Posted by FooFighter I already have the two monitors, and I originally thought it would be that easy.... but my computer has only one input slot for the monitor. I then went to the store and bought a splitter, but all that did for me was put the same image on two different screens...
stupid question - what's a gpu? | gpu = graphics card/ graphics processing unit.... but ur video card utility Catalyst or forceware should support screen splitting..... just take a look | |
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07-03-2007, 12:18 PM
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Monster Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,508
| Re: Dual Screen Monitors - Questions about setting it up.
a gpu is the graphics card, is ur's a laptop? u have to set it up so that there one big screen and not the same image. i do it through ntune but i dont know what use to use
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07-03-2007, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,828
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do a screenshot of ur desktop's tray... i'll help u locate the ATI/Nvidia Utility.....
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07-03-2007, 12:20 PM
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Monster Techie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,508
| Re: Dual Screen Monitors - Questions about setting it up.
yeah that would help hey vernong
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07-03-2007, 12:23 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10
| Re: Dual Screen Monitors - Questions about setting it up.
ok... that's something I will definetely do... but I'm at work right now, and the pc is at the house.
THank you for all of your advice (prompt), I will take a snapshot and upload it later tonite! | |
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