Powering 2 20"+ displays

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MrGlobe

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Hello,

I just got a second monitor today, and when i loaded up CS:S, i noticed there was some lag. I assume this is because my system is now driving twice as many pixels as it was previously. (My system specs are in my sig) I am only running Source on one monitor, with the other one sitting at desktop. What kind of card do you think i would need to get to have enough power to run both monitors (with only 1 displaying a game)

The monitors are:

22" Westinghouse LCD 1680x1050
20" Acer LCD 1680x1050
 
You shouldn't notice much of a difference as long as you arent doing anything on the second monitor. I know that I had no performance difference with two 17" 1280x1024 on my 6800GS, and I still dont have problems now on this card.
 
Shouldn't be much of a difference if one's sitting at desktop. I have three monitors connected to my 7800 GS AGP and notice no lag. Try using the Nvidia Control Panel and set it to Single Display in the Advanced settings section.
 
UncleDavid218 said:
If your second monitor is just sitting idle there should be little to no difference in FPS
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That really depends on the system as a whole in my opinion. I've got a piece of crap x1600pro agp powering 2 19" widescreens, and I notice considerable lag while gaming unless I disable my second panel. I can't seem to focus on games well unless the secondary is disabled, so it's not an issue for me.

thats a good idea digital
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I made a bit of an error with the card I linked you to, you would want to use an nVidia based PCI card as a secondary, as ati drivers may cause issues with your nVidia drivers. Sorry about that.
 
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