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My new monitor purchase(s)...
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 12:39 pm
by Imakeholesinu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824116373
My next purchase will be two of these. Then I plan on buying one more and purchasing this
http://www.matrox.com/mga/offhome/th2go/home.cfm.
Comments?
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 4:30 pm
by DMB2000uk
That is a really neat idea, though one hitch with what you are doing it with...
The monitors you are buying are native 1440x900 LCD's. But the maximum resolution the triple box thing supports per monitor is 1280 x 1024. So you'd be running everything at less than native resolution, which is fine on CRTs but for the crisp sharp appearance on LCD's they need to be run at native, every other resolution will look slightly fuzzy, though if you get used to it you dont notice it as much.
So for crisp sharp picture, you need to downgrade your monitors to max 1280 x 1024, or find a better triple box thing!
Dan
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:40 am
by Pengwin
DMB2000uk wrote:That is a really neat idea, though one hitch with what you are doing it with...
The monitors you are buying are native 1440x900 LCD's. But the maximum resolution the triple box thing supports per monitor is 1280 x 1024. So you'd be running everything at less than native resolution, which is fine on CRTs but for the crisp sharp appearance on LCD's they need to be run at native, every other resolution will look slightly fuzzy, though if you get used to it you dont notice it as much.
So for crisp sharp picture, you need to downgrade your monitors to max 1280 x 1024, or find a better triple box thing!
Dan
usually multiple monitors is for normal screens, not widescreens. uf u can find a 19" screen it'll be 1280 x 1024 native. i have a 17" wide its 1440 x 900 native. so look at 19" flatpanels not 19" wide.
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:51 pm
by Imakeholesinu
DMB2000uk wrote:That is a really neat idea, though one hitch with what you are doing it with...
The monitors you are buying are native 1440x900 LCD's. But the maximum resolution the triple box thing supports per monitor is 1280 x 1024. So you'd be running everything at less than native resolution, which is fine on CRTs but for the crisp sharp appearance on LCD's they need to be run at native, every other resolution will look slightly fuzzy, though if you get used to it you dont notice it as much.
So for crisp sharp picture, you need to downgrade your monitors to max 1280 x 1024, or find a better triple box thing!
Dan
Sweet find, ty. I guess I'll still be shopping then. I want trips just because the added desktop space is nice to have. I'll have to settle with one monitor for gaming then I guess. You just saved me $250+ Thanks!
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:32 am
by DMB2000uk
No problem, glad i could help
When you get the triplebox, if your still getting it, show us some pics of your 3 monitor setup
Dan
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:56 pm
by Imakeholesinu
I've got the dual's at home now and setup. Unfortunately Mom has the Camera this weekend so no pics until at least monday or late sunday. Will post them when I get a chance.
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:05 am
by -mogwai
widescreen ftw!!!!
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:07 am
by Tim Burton
I have that monitor and I have to say it was the best $180 I spent in a long time.
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:14 pm
by Camride
I have that monitor also, it's great! The refresh is perfect, I have been playing games on it for a couple weeks and haven't noticed any ghosting at all. The screen is beautiful and vibrant, best 19" widescreen I've seen. If you can get a triple head thing that will support the res I would highly recommend 2 of them.
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:32 pm
by Imakeholesinu
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:21 am
by DMB2000uk
Someone needs a new keyboard
And it wouldn't hurt to have a go at cable management in your case
Nice setup though. Interesting windows skin.
Dan
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:49 pm
by Pengwin
i like the wall paper on the right screen.
