Dual Monitors??

Phockercillie · 07-07-2006, 08:54 AM

Hello, I'm pretty inexperienced with this, but I want to setup a dual monitor system so that i can display two things at full screen at the same time, but I was wondering what will happen when i am gaming? Will the game display only on the main monitor and the other goes into standby automatically or will i have to unhook the second monitor before i play games? Thanks in advance.

Indoril Nerevar · 07-07-2006, 09:03 AM

The game should display full-screen on the primary monitor, and the other monitor should just continue to display whatever was on it before the game was run. You won't need to unhook the second monitor whenever you want to play a game.

**koala** · 07-07-2006, 10:10 AM

If you notice any problems while gaming, you can disable the 2nd monitor in the Display control panel, and re-enable it when you've finished playing.

Demorve · 07-07-2006, 08:46 PM

What Indoril said is true. The game will be displayed in the primary monitor and what ever is displayed on the secondary will remain. You won't be able to access what's on the secondary monitor while you play the game unless you can play the game in window mode. Sometimes a game will let you move the mouse cursur to the other display and when you click on something the game will minimize. Also, lets say you have a tv card in your computer and are watching the big game. When you load up a game and it may cause the window displaying the tv to go blank (no picture, just sound) and one more thing I have had dual monitors for close to two years now and have never had to disable the secondary monitor for any reason.

Volt-Schwibe · 07-08-2006, 05:03 AM

i have to agree with demorve, i've never had to turn mine off either.

although, i don't always use it, it's by choice.

**koala** · 07-08-2006, 05:18 AM

Yeah, I was just giving some additional info, in case of problems

The only time I've ever had to disable the 2nd monitor is when playing fullscreen games like GTA3 and Half Life. Sometimes when I moved the mouse off-screen the game would minimize and I'd end up back at the desktop.

Also, if you decide to use just one of the monitors and switch the 2nd off with the power button, it will still be enabled in Windows and you might notice the mouse disappearing when you go too far left or right. Disabling will fix this.

Phockercillie · 07-10-2006, 09:42 AM

Thanks everybody for your input and help. It is appreciated.

07-07-2006, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Phockercillie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 22 OS: Windows XP	Dual Monitors?? Hello, I'm pretty inexperienced with this, but I want to setup a dual monitor system so that i can display two things at full screen at the same time, but I was wondering what will happen when i am gaming? Will the game display only on the main monitor and the other goes into standby automatically or will i have to unhook the second monitor before i play games? Thanks in advance.

07-07-2006, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,011 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	The game should display full-screen on the primary monitor, and the other monitor should just continue to display whatever was on it before the game was run. You won't need to unhook the second monitor whenever you want to play a game. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

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koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,386 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	If you notice any problems while gaming, you can disable the 2nd monitor in the Display control panel, and re-enable it when you've finished playing. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

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07-08-2006, 05:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,386 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Yeah, I was just giving some additional info, in case of problems The only time I've ever had to disable the 2nd monitor is when playing fullscreen games like GTA3 and Half Life. Sometimes when I moved the mouse off-screen the game would minimize and I'd end up back at the desktop. Also, if you decide to use just one of the monitors and switch the 2nd off with the power button, it will still be enabled in Windows and you might notice the mouse disappearing when you go too far left or right. Disabling will fix this. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

07-07-2006, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Demorve Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 55 OS: WinXP	What Indoril said is true. The game will be displayed in the primary monitor and what ever is displayed on the secondary will remain. You won't be able to access what's on the secondary monitor while you play the game unless you can play the game in window mode. Sometimes a game will let you move the mouse cursur to the other display and when you click on something the game will minimize. Also, lets say you have a tv card in your computer and are watching the big game. When you load up a game and it may cause the window displaying the tv to go blank (no picture, just sound) and one more thing I have had dual monitors for close to two years now and have never had to disable the secondary monitor for any reason.

07-10-2006, 09:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Phockercillie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 22 OS: Windows XP	Thanks everybody for your input and help. It is appreciated.