[GRLUG] multi-monitor desktop

[zdennis]

Dave Kedron wrote:
>   David Pembrook Wrote:
> "I'm using a Parhelia AGP card. Its a bit dated for windows gaming as 
> its dx8 hardware, 9 in software but excellent for 2d use. I can get Wolf 
> ET spanning across 3 monitors at 1024x768 (each) and still do 40fps+, 
> 210 degree field of view is something to see! (they call it cheating and 
> boot me from the server LOL)"
> 
> *falls on the floor in convulsions from imagining such a thing*...
> 
> Wow, holy crap that is awesome!  I'm not too experienced with 
> multi-monitor gaming, the most I've ever tried was in Windows with 
> Homeworld 2 was getting that to run on 2 monitors, and that was pretty 
> cool when I had that setup (except, it was 2 diff size monitors, which 
> didn't line up quite right).
> 
> But man , that is awesome... geez 3 monitors...   That would be so 
> kick-butt like playing some Half-Life 2 or Farcry on there, or heck, 
> even UT2K4.  (I'm still doing my gaming in windows as of right now though).
> 

While on the subject of multiple monitor systems, I am running three monitors:
  - 23" wide screen Sony LCD at 1920x1200
  - 21" sony crt at 1600x1200
  - 19" acer lcd at 1280x1024

Running two nvidia cards, 1 is dualhead and the other is solo. I have one more video card in my 
system that is not getting used because I am running out of space on my desk, although I am really 
thikning about trying 4. =)

Here at the office though everyone has minimum of dual monitor configuration, and four of us have 
capabilities for three-monitor (although only 3 of us use 3 monitors).

Some folks opt in for a 23" wide LCD rather then two monitors...

Zach