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It appears a lot of you are running Linux OS, i would like to change from MS,XPpro,IE ,any info from people experienced in running Linux will be appreciated,(what to expect, tricks, virus protection, etc).
 
Trying a 22" WFP next to my two others. Going to order a new Vid card this week and either just the 22" DELL or another 19"FP. Leaning towards 4 screens, the cost would be 3200 RMB or about $600 AUD for the two screens and the vid card.

Cheers,


CanOz
 

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Don't go nuts on the video card, any Nvidia PCI card will do the job.

As for monitors, the Dell 24's are great value for money IMO.
 
waza1960 said:
I only have 22" Flat Screen at the moment but think I will set up 4 screens soon.I was told that I would need 2 video cards to run 4 screens off same computer does anyone know if this is correct
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I know this is probably a little long in the tooth by now but you can actually get a Quadro card manufactured by a company called Leadtek than allows 4 screens off one video card.

Matrox also makes a video card that does 3 screens so shouldn't be that difficult.

A lot of the newer computers are coming out with due PCI-E slots (video card slots) so you can also easily run 2 video cards that are linked via a daughterboard.

Regards,


Christian

P.S.: Used to sell computer hardware for a living so trust me, I know computers :)
 
Interesting that this thread was idle/quiet for over a year then suddenly popped up again.

I run two computers, An all-in-one IBM netvista with a 17" display and a Dektop with 2 IBM 17" lcds. Both pc's run XP Service pack 3 with IE7. The all-in-one has two tabs open, one to stock chat sites and one for news. The Dual set up has one screen (and IE tab) dedicated to my "Iress" setup with the second screen for spreadsheet, email, and a seperate IE tab for Chart Sites. I am considering upgrading to 19" wide screens but I am wary of going to 22" or 24" because of the "in your face glare".

One of the earlier posts raised the question of Red eyes, neck damage etc. It is a pity some of the earlier posters haven't followed up with their experiences with any associated health issues. Since adding the third screen i find i am getting neck pain from the constant swiveling from one screen to the other. Either that or it is old age creeping on.
 
nulla nulla said:
Interesting that this thread was idle/quiet for over a year then suddenly popped up again.

I run two computers, An all-in-one IBM netvista with a 17" display and a Dektop with 2 IBM 17" lcds. Both pc's run XP Service pack 3 with IE7. The all-in-one has two tabs open, one to stock chat sites and one for news. The Dual set up has one screen (and IE tab) dedicated to my "Iress" setup with the second screen for spreadsheet, email, and a seperate IE tab for Chart Sites. I am considering upgrading to 19" wide screens but I am wary of going to 22" or 24" because of the "in your face glare".

One of the earlier posts raised the question of Red eyes, neck damage etc. It is a pity some of the earlier posters haven't followed up with their experiences with any associated health issues. Since adding the third screen i find i am getting neck pain from the constant swiveling from one screen to the other. Either that or it is old age creeping on.
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Get 1 BIG screen like the Dell 30". Many little screens will result in the exact problem you have stated. Having to look too far away from centre.
 
Having 3 screens and neck problems every time I return from holidays/lpng weekends, I have to agree.
When I can get one which fills a wall and tiles windows easily---Nirvana.
 
Hi guys,

This is my desk at work. When I am working the Friday night graveyard shift I can usually trade the US session (unless something goes wrong and I have to actually work!) 3 monitors? 5 monitors? feh. I need at least 27 monitors (capable of 4 inputs per screen) for my trading system to have positive expectancy! ;)
 

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MS projectors are no good as their max resolution is only 1920 x 1080 about the same as a 22" LCD. So you will get no more detail on them. What you need is more pixels
 
Trembling Hand said:
Get 1 BIG screen like the Dell 30". Many little screens will result in the exact problem you have stated. Having to look too far away from centre.
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I agree with TH. I went from a 17in screen connected to my laptop to a 24in and it is just incredible. I only wish I had gone for the 30in.

Bigger is defiantly better and imo worth the money.
 
I think i should be ok for neck problems because i have a good quality chair and i can turn and look directly at the screens. I will however, use the center screen for stuff i need to concentrate on the other two will be periodic viewing. I plan on having a fourth to the side for news and other web pages.

I should be setup in a week.

CanOz
 
I got three screens a couple of months ago benq 22" and two nvidia video cards with dual DVI output,I feel this setup is very good value for money .Yes larger screens would be nice but not the best value.I found Umart online and the benq screens hard to beat.
 
waza1960 said:
I got three screens a couple of months ago benq 22" and two nvidia video cards with dual DVI output,I feel this setup is very good value for money .Yes larger screens would be nice but not the best value.I found Umart online and the benq screens hard to beat.
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Thats almost exactly what i'll be getting Waza, except my center screen will be a WS 22" and the two side screens will be normal 19" FP.

I can get the 2 screens and the video card for 652.81 AUD.

Is that good compared to your deal?

I think screens have come down in price over the last two months.

Cheers,


CanOz
 

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