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Old Apr 16, 2008, 03:19 AM // 03:19   #1
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Im not sure if this has been answered somewhere else or its really obvious, but i cant find it.... anywhoooo

is it possible to run GW across 2 monitors? I recall seeing screenshots of someone running GW panned across 3 screens, but im not sure. how do you do this? what are the limitations?


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Old Apr 16, 2008, 05:03 AM // 05:03   #2
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You could use windows built in display settings.

XP: Right click Background > properties > settings then use the checkbox (i dont have 2 monitors plugged in ATM)

im hoping that GW2 has a splitting option so that i can get a cheap secondary display for my HUD (eg fullscreen minimap)
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Old Apr 16, 2008, 08:49 PM // 20:49   #3
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any info on this?
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Old Apr 16, 2008, 09:48 PM // 21:48   #4
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I really dont care if you are running dual screens. i am to. can you run GW on dual screens?
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Old Apr 16, 2008, 11:30 PM // 23:30   #5
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yes you can coloneh but you'll have to run GW in windowed mode and then resize the window if i recall right (i'll check tomorrow with my second screen (if it doesn't go black when switching resolutions again >.<))
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Old Apr 17, 2008, 03:06 AM // 03:06   #6
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tried that. the window will only drag as big as the screen resolution is set to, so it keeps its aspect ratio.
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Old Apr 17, 2008, 02:43 PM // 14:43   #7
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hmmm strange how is you're dual screen config set up? cause i've used that trick for alot of games
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I run dual 19" LCDs, as well, and I usually run GWs on the primary 19" wide 1440x900. I am not aware of any way to use both screens to display GWs.

My frames usually drop about 50% when I let the other screen on. (I use ultramon, of course, to handle both screens. You can easily "turn off", or not use the second screen whenever you desire.)

That's just me, and i'm still running AGP bus cards.
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Old Apr 17, 2008, 08:41 PM // 20:41   #9
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I am running a 19" LCD at 1440x900 along with my old 17" crt at 1024x768. I have mostly just been running winamp and chat programs on the crt.
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Old Apr 17, 2008, 08:53 PM // 20:53   #10
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http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/co...s/home.php#add
I've never used one, but I'd probably give one a try if I went dual/triple display.

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Ummm...yeah a little pricey, and out of stock.
http://shopmatrox.com/usa/products/datasheet.asp?ID=852

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