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Tyorik
02-16-2007, 12:17 AM
So I'm getting my eVGA 8800GTS Superclock tomorrow. I have two monitors I want to setup, but having never done it before, I'm a little curious of a few things;

1) I have a 19" and a 22" widescreen. Because one is widescreen, the other isn't, is this going to hold me up?

Samsung 22" (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS22MEWSFVXAA.asp)
Acer 19" (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16242&vpn=ET.1916S.0D8&manufacture=Acer)


2) If I want to maximize a window, will it fill up one of the monitors, or try to expand the window all the way across both monitors?

3) Can I choose what items I want to display in which monitor? I want to use the Samsung (Lower response time, better contrast ratio and all around a beast) for games and movies. The Acer I would want to display IMs, and other assorted information - if this is even possible. I hate when I want something so I pretend like it's possible... :cool:

That should do for now anyway,

Thanks in advance!

azzey
02-16-2007, 01:16 AM
1) No. You can set each monitor's resolution separately if you use Dual View mode.
2) Again, in Dual View it will only use one monitor if maximized.
3) If you set the Samsung as the primary monitor, it will be the main monitor for games, taskbar, etc. You can move any windows and icons you want to the other monitor as you please.

Tyorik
02-16-2007, 01:19 AM
:)

Thanks for your help man. Much appreciated

azzey
02-16-2007, 01:23 AM
No problem ;)
Post back here when you get it if you have any problems!