How Do I setup Dual Monitors?

Skill · 09-26-2014

So In a game I play called Archeage there's something you can do called trade runs, and I like to do other things while I play. The problem is, I can't make the window small enough so I can watch anime and play at the same time. So I'm thinking of getting a 1920x1080 monitor, in addition to the current 1600x900 one I have now.

My GPU is a Radeon 7870, and it only has 1 DVI port. My current monitor only takes DVI. When I buy my new monitor, how would I set it up so I have 1 game in full screen, and another thing like a movie on the other screen?

PS: any good 1080P monitors on Newegg or Tigerdirect? preferribly not too big since it needs to fit on my desk.

fp4 · 09-26-2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-24m34db

You will want to get an HDMI to DVI cable or adapter to plug into the DVI port on the monitor, or if the monitor you buy has HDMI then just straight HDMI to HDMI.

Games will go full-screen on whichever one is your main but you will want to use Windowed or Windowed 'Full Screen' modes if you want to be able to multi-task without having to deal with switching between game and desktop mode (same idea when u alt-tab out of a game).

It'll make more sense when you actually have it setup.

Talon · 09-26-2014

It's actually fairly simple provided you have the right ports. It's simply a matter of plugging it in; Windows will configure it for you. No setup, driver installation, anything on your part. It's a lot simpler than you'd think.

TWIZ · 09-26-2014

Lol all I did is go to best buy and asked for the right adapter and plugged it in

Fizz. · 12-12-2014

1. are you dumb? lmao 2. Get the cords 3. Plug them in 4. Make sure you have 4 plugs or more. 5. Plug your monitors in 6. Plug the rest of crap in. done hard?

i have a CyberPower PC. 20.0GB. 1300$ 3 Monitors. 1 for my xbox one 2 for my xbox 360 3 (middle) for my tv

Draenin · 12-12-2014

Posted by Fizz.

4. Make sure you have 4 plugs or more.

1. Are you dumb? You don't need 4 ports for two monitors.
2. There is no 2.

Posted by Fizz.

i have a CyberPower PC. 20.0GB. 1300$ 3 Monitors. 1 for my xbox one 2 for my xbox 360 3 (middle) for my tv

And the smallest genitals in existence.

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Skill The Unwanted Critic Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3,639	How Do I setup Dual Monitors? So In a game I play called Archeage there's something you can do called trade runs, and I like to do other things while I play. The problem is, I can't make the window small enough so I can watch anime and play at the same time. So I'm thinking of getting a 1920x1080 monitor, in addition to the current 1600x900 one I have now. My GPU is a Radeon 7870, and it only has 1 DVI port. My current monitor only takes DVI. When I buy my new monitor, how would I set it up so I have 1 game in full screen, and another thing like a movie on the other screen? PS: any good 1080P monitors on Newegg or Tigerdirect? preferribly not too big since it needs to fit on my desk.

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fp4 maymay ambassador Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,508	http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-24m34db You will want to get an HDMI to DVI cable or adapter to plug into the DVI port on the monitor, or if the monitor you buy has HDMI then just straight HDMI to HDMI. Games will go full-screen on whichever one is your main but you will want to use Windowed or Windowed 'Full Screen' modes if you want to be able to multi-task without having to deal with switching between game and desktop mode (same idea when u alt-tab out of a game). It'll make more sense when you actually have it setup.

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Talon don't call it a comeback Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8,268	It's actually fairly simple provided you have the right ports. It's simply a matter of plugging it in; Windows will configure it for you. No setup, driver installation, anything on your part. It's a lot simpler than you'd think.

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TWIZ Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: fighting alt-right Posts: 2,570	Lol all I did is go to best buy and asked for the right adapter and plugged it in

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Fizz. Banned Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 14	How Do I setup Dual Monitors? 1. are you dumb? lmao 2. Get the cords 3. Plug them in 4. Make sure you have 4 plugs or more. 5. Plug your monitors in 6. Plug the rest of crap in. done hard? i have a CyberPower PC. 20.0GB. 1300$ 3 Monitors. 1 for my xbox one 2 for my xbox 360 3 (middle) for my tv