dual monitors?

Mune · 12-19-2007, 09:48 PM

Okay, I was just wondering on how to do this? I have a friend with two monitors connected to the same computer. His mouse can go from one screen to the other. He can watch a video on one monitor at full screen and surf the web on the other. I'm kinda curious on how he did it and if I have any shot in hell of setting up my computer like his. BTW, I use Windows 98SE.

nemius · 12-20-2007, 02:42 AM

You can get video cards with two monitor plugs built in (mine is like that actually.) If your looking for one the best place to look is either Tiger Direct or New Egg. (I don't point out a brand because everyone has their own personal faves)

Dark_Clown · 12-20-2007, 05:03 AM

look for one?? nearly every new card has 2 monitor outs... or u can buy a usb to moni thing...

Mune · 12-20-2007, 09:37 AM

are you telling me that I just need two video cards and two monitors? Nothing else? Do I need to do any configurations/setting changes?

Dark_Clown · 12-20-2007, 09:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mune

are you telling me that I just need two video cards and two monitors? Nothing else? Do I need to do any configurations/setting changes?

u just need one video card with 2 outs for moni which nearly every new card has and for the config its just one click in the win settings

nemius · 12-20-2007, 10:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dark_Clown

look for one?? nearly every new card has 2 monitor outs... or u can buy a usb to moni thing...

Well, in order to purchase one needs to "look" :P. Not to mention the person needs to buy one that suits his needs, since if you want a super powered one for gaming that costs a bit more then a cheapo just for work/minimal stuff.

sanjikun · 12-20-2007, 11:45 AM

an you tell me or us rather what Grapics card you have will be helpful to me atleast :P

SuperBeeper200 · 12-20-2007, 08:23 PM

Myself I have the e-GeForce 8800 GT (Roughly will run you $270 USD). Also its PCI Express 2.0. So take a look at your motherboard and see what it can handle.

starfire · 12-20-2007, 09:04 PM

Does anybody know for sure that windows 98 will support multiple monitors without extra software? I know XP does, and I'm pretty sure 2000 does as well.

SuperBeeper200 · 12-20-2007, 09:35 PM

It seems so and heres a web site if you wish to take a look http://freepctech.com/pc/001/guide_dual_monitors.shtml

12-19-2007, 09:48 PM	#1
Mune Shiva Join Date: Dec 2007 Gender : Location: Sioux City, IA Age: 23 Posts: 307	dual monitors? Okay, I was just wondering on how to do this? I have a friend with two monitors connected to the same computer. His mouse can go from one screen to the other. He can watch a video on one monitor at full screen and surf the web on the other. I'm kinda curious on how he did it and if I have any shot in hell of setting up my computer like his. BTW, I use Windows 98SE.

12-20-2007, 02:42 AM	#2
nemius Ifrit Join Date: Dec 2007 Gender : Posts: 37	Re: dual monitors? You can get video cards with two monitor plugs built in (mine is like that actually.) If your looking for one the best place to look is either Tiger Direct or New Egg. (I don't point out a brand because everyone has their own personal faves)

12-20-2007, 05:03 AM	#3
Dark_Clown The Evil Clown Join Date: Jun 2007 Gender : Posts: 4,333	Re: dual monitors? look for one?? nearly every new card has 2 monitor outs... or u can buy a usb to moni thing...

12-20-2007, 09:37 AM	#4
Mune Shiva Join Date: Dec 2007 Gender : Location: Sioux City, IA Age: 23 Posts: 307	Re: dual monitors? are you telling me that I just need two video cards and two monitors? Nothing else? Do I need to do any configurations/setting changes?

12-20-2007, 09:45 AM	#5
Dark_Clown The Evil Clown Join Date: Jun 2007 Gender : Posts: 4,333	Re: dual monitors? Quote: Originally Posted by Mune are you telling me that I just need two video cards and two monitors? Nothing else? Do I need to do any configurations/setting changes? u just need one video card with 2 outs for moni which nearly every new card has and for the config its just one click in the win settings

12-20-2007, 10:34 AM	#6
nemius Ifrit Join Date: Dec 2007 Gender : Posts: 37	Re: dual monitors? Quote: Originally Posted by Dark_Clown look for one?? nearly every new card has 2 monitor outs... or u can buy a usb to moni thing... Well, in order to purchase one needs to "look" :P. Not to mention the person needs to buy one that suits his needs, since if you want a super powered one for gaming that costs a bit more then a cheapo just for work/minimal stuff. Last edited by nemius; 12-20-2007 at 10:36 AM..

12-20-2007, 11:45 AM	#7
sanjikun Ifrit Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 37	Re: dual monitors? an you tell me or us rather what Grapics card you have will be helpful to me atleast :P

12-20-2007, 08:23 PM	#8
SuperBeeper200 Unknown Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11	Re: dual monitors? Myself I have the e-GeForce 8800 GT (Roughly will run you $270 USD). Also its PCI Express 2.0. So take a look at your motherboard and see what it can handle.

12-20-2007, 09:04 PM	#9
starfire Ifrit Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 88	Re: dual monitors? Does anybody know for sure that windows 98 will support multiple monitors without extra software? I know XP does, and I'm pretty sure 2000 does as well.

12-20-2007, 09:35 PM	#10
SuperBeeper200 Unknown Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11	Re: dual monitors? It seems so and heres a web site if you wish to take a look http://freepctech.com/pc/001/guide_dual_monitors.shtml

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