Dual Monitor Question -LCD

[CreePinG_DeatH]

I have an x850xt. THe product support page says that I should be able to dual monitor output but with one dvi-i and the other VGA. Since both would be analog, would it make any picture quality difference?

Also, maybe I am reading this wrong, but I should be able to have a larger resolution over the monitors right? Or will I just be broadcasting the same image to both monitors (in which case I will wait for a video card upgrade.)

[bchur83]

Usually DVI will have better quality, if running in DVI-D, not I. If you were to have 2x LCDs at 1280x1024 res each, the overall resolution will become 2560x1024. Just set it to use extended desktop.

[Valk]

you can have differing resolutions as well. for instance, i run a primary at 1680x1050 and a secondary at 1280x1024. you can make them clone, span or extend and you can mess with behavior on one display over another.
also, you wont notice a real difference if you are running two analogs. the quality through a signal switcher will degrade a little, but not really much you will notice unless you are looking for problems.
Having pure dvi and analog side by side can be a little painful though. try not to mix them up if at all possible and you wont be missing anything =) todays analog is rather good.

[CreePinG_DeatH]

well if I had a dual setup it would be dvi-i and vga. I just didn't know if the card can support 2560 x 1024. Right now I have my res at 1280x1024 and like it, but would I need to lose this ratio of res for a duak display (i.e. have to lower the res on both screens?)

[billb]

I have an x850xt. THe product support page says that I should be able to dual monitor output but with one dvi-i and the other VGA. Since both would be analog, would it make any picture quality difference?

Also, maybe I am reading this wrong, but I should be able to have a larger resolution over the monitors right? Or will I just be broadcasting the same image to both monitors (in which case I will wait for a video card upgrade.)You will find Ultramon (http://130.94.74.217/ultramon/) invaluable.

[broken_Naols]

Nope, you dont have to reduce the rezolutiom to have a second screen, you can pump both at full rez, no problem, I have a 7900gt runing two 17" tft's, both at 1280x1024, works great, the extra real-estate comes in handy!

*edit*

Second vote for Ultramon! brilliant application for two or more screens.

[Mr. Roboto]

Another long time ultramon user here :D

[CreePinG_DeatH]

ok then I am going to keep my eyes open for a 204B deal from newegg... I just signed up for that $15 off $30 purchase via paypal... Thanks everyone!

[digital_loop]

ultramon user here also.

Maybe we should just make something like this a sticky...

Subject: Things you'll need for dual display

Message:
Get Ultramon and read the stickies.

lol, no disrespect to anyone who asks about dual displays. It's a lot of money to invest if you don't know what you're doing... but it's gotten so easy now to do I trust you can all figure it out without much help along the way... especially if you have ultramon right out of the gate.