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lecsiy
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_ 		19. June 2006 @ 09:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey im contanplating getting another monitor for my pc. However would this be possible.

For example play a game on one screen and also browse the internet/msn on another.
Would this be possible? If so how would i go about doing it?

Also would it be possible to hook up my Xbox-360 to the monitor and also my Co-ax cable so i can watch tv on it?

I know thats alot to ask from one monitor but any ideas?
Lecsiy

Also speccing out a monitor with all this on it would be helpfull.
Cheers
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ddp
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_ 		19. June 2006 @ 15:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
need dual video connector on videocard for 2 monitors or 2 video cards, 1 pci & 1 agp.
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tycobb
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_ 		19. June 2006 @ 19:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
as far as hooking up xbox and a tv.there are two ways. the 1st is to get a monitor with rca(av)jacks and a integrated tv tuner.For hd you will need dvi or hdmi and not many pc monitors have it with an itegrated tuner.

The second and cheaper way is to get a pci tv tuner card and download dscaler(freeware).Check dscaler's website for compatible tuners.Make sure the tuner has all the nessarry hook ups for 360 and your tv connection before buying.
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lecsiy
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_ 		20. June 2006 @ 02:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Cheers but does the dual monitor... (Playing game one screen) msn the other sound possible.

I have the X1800GTO and it has 2 outputs for moniotrs so im definatly capable.

Any tips on how to configure them the way i want them to go?
Lecsiy
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chopper05
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_ 		29. July 2006 @ 00:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey guys, i got the same prob.

I can play a game on 1 monitor and have explorer opened the the second monitor. if i switch from the game to the second monitor, it minimises the game and then switches to the second monitor.

Is it possible to switch from the game to the second monitor without minimising the game on the first monitor?

Sorry if that sounds confusing.

Thanks
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scorpNZ
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_ 		29. July 2006 @ 01:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Would multiplicity from stardock be any good for what you guy's want,it's a software for running dual screens maybe worth checking out unless there's a freeware version somewhere
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ddp
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_ 		29. July 2006 @ 17:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
do a search in this forum about multiple monitors as both neph & scuba bud talk about a program for dual monitors. happened about spring 2005 i think.
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