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Devices => PC's and Other Hardware => Topic started by: benn600 on August 30, 2010, 09:25:03 pm
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I have been using two monitors on my current Windows system for a few years now and it is starting to feel a big sluggish. While I don't want to do a full system update like I should I do need to add a third DVI port somehow. I added a 1080p 55" LCD to the mix and would like to attach this in addition to my previous two monitors. I actually use a dual monitor KVM with this and a Mac Pro and am thrilled with this setup because it will now mean I can be using MC on this third display while I'm using my Mac--granted unable to control with keyboard/mouse but still able to see MC! Sorta like MC on Mac lol.
So my current monitors are running on an ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT (few years old). Anytime I have tried multiple monitors on separate cards I seem to have ran into problems with sluggish/slow video or major issues when dragging playing video across displays. Can anyone offer any general tips to help me understand what issues I may have seen? Otherwise I guess I just need to pick and order a graphics card. At the moment, I have given up my 2nd small display until I get the new card.
Thanks!
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I would suggest a ATI card with more than two outputs (Eyefinity). You get single cards now with 6 or more display ports. You can also use one display port and two HDMI/DVI connections for 3 monitors/TV's. This is possible on most standard cards.
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I actually decided to just get another computer. It works better because it's dedicated so I can, at any time, hit power on TV and MC is ready. I realized this is a requirement to be able to pull up any content any time whenever. I am going to add Synergy so I can control it with my mouse/keyboard so I can open non-MC applications if I want but MC is first and foremost.
A new issue arose though. I've had this problem before but now it is not immediately solvable. I have the Keyspan infrared remotes (small, white) and they only have a 32-bit driver. I emailed asking them to create 64-bit drivers but no response yet. Are there any work arounds? It's just a remote of course. I am not finding any similar remotes. Very simple, clean, elegant with infinitely configurable setup / software is what I like. I had these remotes all set up and saved the configuration so setup was a snap-as long as I can use the driver!