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How many monitors?
I currently am using a ADK computer and have two monitors and would like to increase that number to four monitors. Is this possible? stable? or just a dumb question? I would like to monitor dual daws optimised viewing reson 6/sonar x2. If it is possible which is the best way to do this? video card wise. Thank you for any help/guidence.
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Kev999
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Re:How many monitors?
2012/10/03 21:52:30
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Re:How many monitors?
2012/10/03 23:20:07
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Hi Kev- I don't want to mount on bracket so I just may need some slightly extended video or HDMI cables. L formation. I was wondering If by adding another video card to my computer would I run into conflicts. The box is running so good now just don't want to mess it up. I also was wondering what would be the best card to add to minimise future problems. Your monitors look like the ones I used to own back when I was using xp pro.no pun intended. thanks for the links. may need them but hope not.
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Kev999
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Re:How many monitors?
2012/10/04 00:52:08
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OQ
Your monitors look like the ones I used to own back when I was using xp pro.
I used to use a 24" widescreen, but I found that, for prolonged detailed editing using a mouse, I preferred a 19" size screen with a 4:5 ratio. I also discovered that I could get more of the same model as my old one (a Dell 1905FP) cheaply on eBay. So I bought 3 more. The last one only cost $35.
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Re:How many monitors?
2012/10/04 01:05:36
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OQ
I was wondering If by adding another video card to my computer would I run into conflicts. The box is running so good now just don't want to mess it up. I also was wondering what would be the best card to add to minimise future problems. I don't envisage any conflicts. Your motherboard (coincidentally the same as mine) has been designed to accommodate 3 graphics cards. Normally it is best (but not essential) to have two cards the same.
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Re:How many monitors?
2012/10/04 01:24:32
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To add:
Although it is not strictly essential, I recommend having all monitors of the same model as well as both graphics card the same and each card having 2 identical outlets (e.g. both DVI). Otherwise the image will look different on each screen. For a while I used 2 monitors of different sizes, ratios and resolutions. These particular factors didn't really bother me much though. However, what I found most annoying was the difference in color balance, brightness, contrast, etc. that my eyes kept having to adjust to when shifting focus from one screen to the other. No amount of tweaking would get them anywhere near to looking the same.
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Re:How many monitors?
2012/10/04 17:18:25
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I use A DVI and HDMI now on my widescreen HD displays and they look equal to me. But are you saying not to get a different model video card with (lets say) two HDMI ports for output. I don't see the difference and I'm using a mix now. Why then? resolution looks equal. I'm not gaming. I was going to get all the same monitors though. thanks for all your advice.
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Re:How many monitors?
2012/10/04 19:52:38
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I run 2 x 46" + 1 x 40" and use an Ultimate vid card / you can run upto 6 monitors
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Kev999
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Re:How many monitors?
2012/10/04 19:57:08
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OQ
I use A DVI and HDMI now on my widescreen HD displays and they look equal to me.
I forgot about HDMI. I really meant avoid VGA. If your existing gear is fine, just get more of the same.
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Re:How many monitors?
2012/10/05 08:10:22
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If you have a free suitable slot, maybe just add a second nVidia 210 (or similar model passive cooling) card? Or you could replace your existing 210 card with an AMD FirePro 2460 (but note the limitations on supported monitor pairings): http://www.amd.com/us/pro...Pages/2460-firemv.aspx
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