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  1. 04-17-2003, 08:17 AM #1
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    Arrow two screens @ the same time?

    Hi

    I have a Geforce4 4800 with two 19" monitors and my question is this: how can I play games like Unreal 2003 over two monitors?

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  2. 04-17-2003, 08:24 AM #2
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    That has to be directed to a single monitor. I'd think it does it automatically?

    I mean, if you're playing ut2k3 on 2 monitors, where would the crosshair go? It wouldn't work too well.
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    You would have a big gap in the middle of your "screen" where the edge of both your monitors is. I don't see any advantage to having two monitors for a game.
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    Now three monitors, that wouldn't be quite as bad...
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    Originally posted by 20NemesiS01
    You would have a big gap in the middle of your "screen" where the edge of both your monitors is. I don't see any advantage to having two monitors for a game.
    For racing games, some sports games, or particularly flight sims 2-3 monitors seems pretty neat. For any quick-reaction things you're going to want only one monitor because like you said the gap in the screen will annoy you and that is a lot of screen to keep an eye on.
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    Originally posted by Panda
    [B]For racing games
    I can just IMAGINE playing Wipeout with 3+ monitors
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    with two monitors, couldn't you have a POV in the front and the rear?
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