In my business, I find myself flipping from one site to the other and think this would make me more productive. I want to hook 3, 19" flat panel monitors to my PC. How did you do it? How did it work and did you like it?
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If you have enough slots in your PC to add two more video cards to the existing one, then yes, you can.\nMost current operating systems can handle it...
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If the video card allows, you could get two monitors and put one application on one screen and the other on the other screen to make it easier to see. You can have as many windows active as your processor and memory can handle.
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FIRST..Is the PC "input" to allow it's use as a monitor?  If yes, then it is "one-way" only, and would not work as you are suggesting. Considering it's use as a monitor, your graphics card should suffice. (Many non-tech people have trouble with "input" and "output" as to which is which.)\n\nIf it IS a two way connection, (such as USB, Firewire, etc.) there would HAVE to be some software for the PC, and an appropriate connecting cable.\n\nWithout seeing the set and the manual, I am guessing that it is set up to work as a monitor as this is quite common.  This is primarily so that "media center" units and those with "TV" cards can use the bigger screen for output, (like a bigger monitor.)
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Any laptop worth having is set up for multiple monitors.  This is in case you decide to plug it into a full size monitor and maybe a full size keyboard and mouse for ease in use.  If you're not using this type of setup, no worries, it does not affect your use of the onboard video.  It will most certainly not cause that issue.  Check your resolution by right-clicking on the desktop, selecting Properties, then choosing the Settings tab.  In the display box, make sure you've selected the onboard display.  For a smaller view, try 800X600.  Average is 1024X768.  If there is another Display device on the selection menu, view its properties and make sure nothing like "extend my desktop onto this display" is selected.
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Are you talking about something like making the desktop monitor the primary input source for the notebook?\n\nYou should be able to connect the cable from the desktop to the notebook. You may need a specialty cable, depending on the model of the notebook and type of monitor.
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1. I have a UPS hooked to my firewall / router and also have 7 networked systems, and keep three computers ON at all times.\n\n2. I have serviced delicate computers and peripherals since 1965, the first 20 years on active duty in the USAF.  Some were mobile, on the ground, or in the air.\n\nMy experience is that the systems left on all the time cost less to keep running, than the ones that get turned off and on.\n\nThe biggest user of energy is the CRT monitor, so they get shut off at night.  And, I am switching to LCD monitors, having three so far.  \n\nThe CRT monitors use between about 200 watts (15 inch) and 400 watts (21 inch).  The LCDs use 20Watts(15") to 40 watts (19").  The LCD monitors us less power when fully on than the CRT monitors use when 'asleep'. \n\nThermal cycles of Power On vs Power Off cause failure.  Many computers that have run successfully for years will not start back up, after they have been shut down.  \n\nIf parts are going to fail, it is usually during the surge of current flow upon start-up. \n\nAlso, Microsoft FAT, FAT32, and NTFS do seem to cause a higher failure rate than Linux EXT2/3, ReiserFS in all my experience.  One more reason I run http://pclinuxos.com
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It really depends on what the site is for.  If it is some hobby site that you could care less about the people with low res monitors, then go ahead and go bigger.  However, there are many people with lower res monitors than you think.  I design web sites, and in testing my sites on other computers and platforms I still see allot of monitors just at 1024 or less. And even if people have the better monitor, I see allot of people surfing the web with the browser not at maximized size.  On top of that, many people keep their laptops at a low to medium res because of the small monitor.  Although I would like to design with a larger canvas, I keep to the 800X600 size.  Try designing your site that it looks like it spans any resolution, but all the content stays in the 800X600 box.
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mmmmm.........i think you guys have really underestimated what your in for :P.      for starters just a pc and a tv out graphic doesn't cut it for broadcasting.      now for the software vizrt are the standard in the industry,  their software is awesome its a bit to get your head around at first.   we use it a lot for the work i do and the results are nice :)   if you plan on broadcasting live with these features then you will need more than one computer,  maybe 3-4.     its just too much of a workload for one.      as for hardware grass valley hardware would be the standard to with video and broadcasting.           \n\ncheck out their websites for more info :)\n\nwww.vizrt.com  \nhttp://www.thomsongrassvalley.com/
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I am going to make the assumption that all 3 monitors are hooked up to the same computer, and are in working order (i.e. they will work if plugged into a different computer). Yes, it is a lot to assume, but I'm working with what info I've got :)\n\n\nFirst off, check to see if the connection from the monitors are secured to the computer, plugged into the outlet, and, powered on. I know this sounds very basic, but it's the best place to start.\n\nNext, check to see if the video cards are seated properly to the motherboard. To do this, you must open the computer case. Unplug everything to the computer, and open the case up. Look for the card where the monitors plugged into and check to see they are set securely in place.\n\nIf the monitors still aren't working, then check the software settings. Right click an open spot on the desktop and select Properties.\nGo to settings.\nCheck to see if Windows recognizes 3 monitors.\nIf it does, check the box the reads "Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor"\nCheck apply.\n\nIf this doesn't work,  check the Advanced Tab on the same page. There, you will open the property settings of the video card. Depending on the make of your card, there will be different settings. Try to find one that reads "Displays" or "Monitors" or something of the like. Try changing the setting there.\n\nIf all else fails, go to system restore. Start --> Programs --> Accessories ---> System Tools ---> System Restore. Restore your settings to Friday (when your system was working). System restore sets all drivers and setting back to an earlier time and does not delete any data files, unlike a full system recovery.\n\nWithout knowing what kind of system you are running, this is the best advice I am able to give. It may be best to contact your IT department, or a repair service.\n\nHope this helps.
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Depends of the manufacturer. With DELL you can do this quite nicely: www.dell.com.
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Your monitor should work just fine - it uses a standard hdb-15 cable to connect to your computer.  \nMake sure you change the voltage settings on your power supply (of your computer) - it is usually a red switch in the back of your pc (by the power cord).
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I have a couple of workstations like that where I work.  They are used in autocad and 3-D rendering for engineering drawings.  The calculation power and graphics are awesome.  There are a lot more powerful and pricy ones out there, but the ones I work with get the job done.  Wish I could afford a SGI machine; you can easily drop over 30 grand for one of those.
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Not really.  You would need to be able to plug in 3 keyboards, etc.  Thats just not possible.\n\nWith three monitors, you could hook in three video cards and have a very big desktop.
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Can you post additional information such as, Speed and type of processor, operating system, what type of monitor connection??  Has anybody moved the wires in the back of our system? are the connections tight? You say you checked the video card, without a screen attached how did you "do" the diagnostics?
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It's possible to do a dual-display setup with your computer but there are some things you should know.\n\n* AGP cards are exclusive so it definitely won't share with your on-board video.\n* Some systems are designed to disable on-board video when another video card is inserted (PCI or AGP).  It's hard to tell if your system will do that.\n\nNo problem though, you just need to buy a video card with two video outputs.  I'm familiar with nvidia cards and I know for certain that dual-display is supported in the software so any nvidia card would work as long as two VGA outputs are present on the card.  If you plan to connect to one CRT and one LCD with DVI connector, you can use this card then (see picture):\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121184\n\nIf you are doing two CRTs, however, you'll need something like this where they include a DVI-to-VGA adaptor:\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814168002\n\nYou can also look for dual-VGA video cards like this one but I'm not familiar with ATI products and how easy it is to set it up:\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161150
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just a crt and some mostly random web content i think. It works for me. 20 minutes or so, a crt and a pc, maybe half a kilowatt hour.
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Well years ago when monitors were as big as houses and as heavy as one (remember those?) I had one that did this. The power button went bad.\nKept using it for a couple more years with a wood screw in there keeping it on lol! It was one of the first 17" or something, that was pretty cool back then lol!\nSaw your question and this came to mind :0)\n\nThe link below is for the drivers that might help you, sounds like a hardware problem though......