Running Dual LCD's

[danbanger]

Okay, I currently have a 2005fpw which runs at 1680x1050. I am currently looking for another LCD that is regular aspect to use for dual monitors.

My question is that while play games on dual lcdsyou can set the game to be on one monitor and your other screen is your other stuff. My question is how much does this slow down your vidoecard? I plan on getting a 17 or 19" LCD for gaming which would run at 1280x1024. Will running dual screens hurt fps performance a lot in games?

I currently have a x700pro but plan on upgrading to at least a 6800gs.

 

[BioVader]

I don't run dual screens but I thought that when you play 3d games the other monitor goes blank...

 

[Shogo]

i have dual 19in crts.

when i play games, the second monitor does not go blanck, but because it is not the same resolution as i play the games, it resises what i see on the second screen.

The problem with dual screen is that, only on few games, you can easily go from apps to apps without having your screen flickers to black to refresh the resolution. the only game i know that reallt support it is HL2 (dod, css...) i run in window mode, and i just hit the console ` to have my cursor, i click on my second screen lets say on MSN... and go back to cs as easy as that.

 

[PaZ]

Okay, I currently have a 2005fpw which runs at 1680x1050. I am currently looking for another LCD that is regular aspect to use for dual monitors.

My question is that while play games on dual lcdsyou can set the game to be on one monitor and your other screen is your other stuff. My question is how much does this slow down your vidoecard? I plan on getting a 17 or 19" LCD for gaming which would run at 1280x1024. Will running dual screens hurt fps performance a lot in games?

I currently have a x700pro but plan on upgrading to at least a 6800gs.

I have the 2405fpw 1900x1200 and a 15" LCD 1024x768
the GPU is Radeon 9800pro 128MB
with the 2405 playing UT2004 at full res and the other screen running windows desktop + irc, win amp etc the FPS in game are fine avg 60-70fps
I think you will be fine as long as your not trying to play F.E.A.R or something much more demanding then ut2004 try it and see b4 you buy a new GPU.

 

[devman]

i have dual 19in crts.

when i play games, the second monitor does not go blanck, but because it is not the same resolution as i play the games, it resises what i see on the second screen.

The problem with dual screen is that, only on few games, you can easily go from apps to apps without having your screen flickers to black to refresh the resolution. the only game i know that reallt support it is HL2 (dod, css...) i run in window mode, and i just hit the console ` to have my cursor, i click on my second screen lets say on MSN... and go back to cs as easy as that.

Defenietly true.

I've been using dual monitors for a couple of years now, and I run everything in a window. When I wann play CS:S I play it in a window at 1280x1024 and line up the window frame with the edges of my monitor (I have dual 17"). Works just great, and if I get an Aim or something else pops up, I just mouse over to it and then click on CSS again and I'm good to go. This works with ANY program that can be run in a window, depending on HOW WELL it works depends on the program, I can't think of a terrible windower off the top of my head, but they are out there.

 

[Bicarus]

As in my sig I run dual BenQ 727s-d's 17" lcd's and have been for some time. Most games (aside from FEAR thusfar) I keep them config'd at 1280x1024 and tweak the settings further to get a decent look and fps. All the while using Vent/TS/Email/IE on the 2nd screen when I need to.
But like they said previously. Depending on your 2nd monitor res. will depend on how that lcd looks while ur in game. I recommend it though cause it is nice to run Photshop/vid editing software and be able to fully use 2 screens instead of cramming everything on one.