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How many monitors do you use for FS? I only use one and I would like to get a second monitor for the upcoming FS2004 and wanted to ask some people who use them how they like them.

I run a single 17" monitor.  I had toyed around with the idea of multiple monitors for a bit...a journey which led me to the world of the Homebuilt Cockpit.  Fortunately, I was able to stop myself before I became completely obsessed, and decided to spend that money on my real world private pilots license.

However, I'm still not through with the idea of a small flight deck type thing in a spare closet I've got.  

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....However, I'm still not through with the idea of a small flight deck type thing in a spare closet I've got.

Hi Hyp.... ...!

...so you're into doing a bit of "bombing" in the toilet then...?
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

LOL. I don't think I want the full flight deck, though. Just an extra monitor so that I can keep the sub-panels where I can see them.

LOL. I don't think I want the full flight deck, though. Just an extra monitor so that I can keep the sub-panels where I can see them.

Hi Ronnie... ...!
I've got 4 spare monitors, (I don't know why. ..), and my nVidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 card and software has provision for running two monitors, but I haven't come across any one, (even here), who has managed to get the set-up working... ...!
I don't seem to have enough sockets to connect two monitors to my graphics card... ...!

Cheers mate... ...!
Paul.
(England).

...so you're into doing a bit of "bombing" in the toilet then...?

Ewww.....Not THAT closet.  lol

I've got two sockets and last night, I hooked me TV up to it and I got it to work. If you run XP, what you do is plug the new monitor in, go to Control Panel, and then go to Display. Go to Settings There should be two boxes, each one with a number in it. The one with the number one on it is the prmary monitor. The one that say two on it is the secondary. Right click on the one that say two and click on attached. There is a little place in the bottom which you can check that reads "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor." Click that. You're done! To remove the second monitor, follow the steps above in reverse order. I have a Radeon 9500 Pro, so it might not work with a GeForce, but you can try! Good luck.

[quote]I run a single 17" monitor.

I've got two sockets and last night, I hooked me TV up to it and I got it to work. If you run XP, what you do is plug the new monitor in, go to Control Panel, and then go to Display. Go to Settings There should be two boxes, each one with a number in it. The one with the number one on it is the prmary monitor. The one that say two on it is the secondary. Right click on the one that say two and click on attached. There is a little place in the bottom which you can check that reads "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor." Click that. You're done! To remove the second monitor, follow the steps above in reverse order. I have a Radeon 9500 Pro, so it might not work with a GeForce, but you can try! Good luck.

You are right me 'ol mate. me 'ol fruit... ...!
I've just crawled on my hands and knees on the floor, through all the biscuit crumbs, spiders webs, small furry animals, dust, etc, and spotted TWO sockets on the back of my card,,,
Woo Hoo...!
I'll give it a try...
Thanks for the tips mate... ...!

Crawling back in reverse order... ...!
...covered in buiscit crumbs, spiders webs, dust etc...etc... ...!
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers... ...!
Paul.
(England).

I voted saying "one".  Which is what I do most of the time.

But I have a home network here that supports a couple of home computers and ties into my (small) business which is based out of the converted barn attached to my house.

So I have a couple of network connections available here next to the machine FS is installed on. They are for another cpu used as a server and for my laptop. Occasionally I will connect my laptop and run an aircraft based radar display on the laptop.

So I fly on one monitor.... but have the radar display available as another instrument.  It is fun....... you get a real perspective or what is going on around you.  Helps with situational awareness.  I have seen pretty much NO hit on framerates.

Unfortunately I don't run it all that often.  Usually no time to set it up.  

My radeon 9600 pro supports two displays..... but I haven't even tried that yet.  First of all...... no room on the computer desk.

I too am one who given half a chance could "bust the family bankroll" on setting up a virtual cockpit if I let myself get too involved.  This darn thing IS addiciting  ;).

best

....................john

I work with an 17'' monitor and an 35'' tv.
I use the tv for the main view and the monitor for the panel. And I love it.

I work with an 17'' monitor and an 35'' tv.
I use the tv for the main view and the monitor for the panel. And I love it.

Tried that, got airsick!!
Bought a 22" monitor at Walmart,
Don't tell Nexus , couldn't live
without it!!!

X

lol

there are several dual moniter cards, alot made by nvidia or ati

i beleive u can put in as many vid cards in your comp as ur motherboard can handle...giving u virtually unlimited moniters

You are right me 'ol mate. me 'ol fruit... ...!
I've just crawled on my hands and knees on the floor, through all the biscuit crumbs, spiders webs, small furry animals, dust, etc, and spotted TWO sockets on the back of my card,,,
Woo Hoo...!
I'll give it a try...
Thanks for the tips mate... ...!

Crawling back in reverse order... ...!
...covered in buiscit crumbs, spiders webs, dust etc...etc... ...!
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers... ...!
Paul.
(England).

You're welcome, Fozzer. By the way, there are these new inventions called housekeepers. They visit once a week and clean up after you. Try looking into one. LOL, J/K;)