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Old 05-04-06, 10:05 PM   #1 (Link)
 
gsmollin
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How do you organize the displays for your HT and how well does it work?


This is a critical arrangement for a HTPC. I use a 1280X1024 LCD display for normal computing, and control of the PC. The second display on the graphics card is connected to my 1280 X 720 LCD pj, which is across the room. The cable goes above the ceiling. (The sound card SPDIF goes around the room).

The graphics card is a ATI 9500 pro/9700. The second display control is buggy on this card. I follow a strict sequence each time I use the pj, and the display doesn't lock up. I extend the desktop to the pj, then make the pj my pri,ary monitor, then deactivate the monitor. Going back is the reverse. Using both displays concurrently will work for only a short time, then it crashes.

Of course the 9500pro is obsolete. I should replace it. Tell me what you are all doing for dual-monitor control on your HTPC, and maybe I'll get a good recommendation.


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