karennma
8,057 posts
msg #83735
- Ignore karennma |
12/2/2009 1:31:01 PM
Does anyone have multiple computers set up where they're using only ONE WIRELESS mouse and keyboard?
If so, how did you set it up?
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Kevin_in_GA
4,599 posts
msg #83740
- Ignore Kevin_in_GA |
12/2/2009 1:58:41 PM
Why not multiple applications open on one computer with multiple monitors? A more common layout, I would think.
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machismo
115 posts
msg #83742
- Ignore machismo |
12/2/2009 2:06:19 PM
wireless KVM would do that.
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karennma
8,057 posts
msg #83743
- Ignore karennma |
12/2/2009 2:15:47 PM
Kevin_in_GA
- Kevin_in_GA 12/2/2009 1:58:41 PM
Why not multiple applications open on one computer with multiple monitors? A more common layout, I would think.
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Kevin:
I already have ONE computer with TWO screens, using ONE wirless mouse & keyboard.
The guy who installed everything said I didn't have an xtra something or other in the back of my CPU for a 3rd screen ...
I got a laptop a few months back, but it didn't work out .. screen and keyboard were WAY too small.
I really need at least 3-4 monitors for what I'm doing, but unfortunately, I don't know how to set it up.
:>(
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karennma
8,057 posts
msg #83750
- Ignore karennma |
12/2/2009 2:56:20 PM
Hey Kevin:
THANKS for the suggestion.
I called Tiger Direct, and as it turns out, all I needed was an adapter. It converts S-Video to VGA!
Now I'll have 3 screens.
woo hoo!
:>)
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Kevin_in_GA
4,599 posts
msg #83751
- Ignore Kevin_in_GA |
12/2/2009 3:24:06 PM
I was thinking that you could also get two LCD tvs at 42" each. THAT would give you plenty of real estate to work on.
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skiiiva
37 posts
msg #83752
- Ignore skiiiva
modified |
12/2/2009 3:52:54 PM
Karen
i have 2-24" and 4-17" monitors and the ability to add 6 more using multiple $50.00 video cards on my machine i built for $800.00. depending on what machine you have, there may be better and or cheaper solutions than that adapter.
To much to type here but Email me a phone number, I can call you later this evening, and we can look up the specs on your machine to see if theres a better option.
same goes for anyone else too. I'm not a tech, but have been building my own computers too fit my charting needs for the last ten years. Be happy to give you my 2 cents.
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straken
469 posts
msg #83754
- Ignore straken |
12/2/2009 4:32:42 PM
K,
If you want more than the 3 you can get a DVI seedbox from Newegg or probably Tigersdirect.
The seedbox holds upwards to four graphics cards. I use 3 of the Nvidia Gforce 9800 GX2 with dual DVI outputs to drive a 6 monitor system and 1 HDMI port for a 32 in LCD TV. It works worderful to keep track of 3 brokerage accounts, a realtime stock newsfeed and run 2 high end engineering apps for design and simulation. The DVI will give you greater resolution than the S Video if its imperative. Really nice when the markets flat, I have design block and just need a game or two of world of warcraft.
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karennma
8,057 posts
msg #83755
- Ignore karennma |
12/2/2009 5:35:53 PM
Thanks everyone!
I'm gonna wait until I get my new monitor.
After it's installed, I'll look at doing the other stuff.
Thanks again.
:>)
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karennma
8,057 posts
msg #83757
- Ignore karennma
modified |
12/2/2009 5:45:50 PM
For those of you so technically inclinced, ...
I have an old box here that says "G-Force 8600 GTS".
I think that's the last video card I installed.
Edit:
Yep. That's what I've got G-Force 8600 GTS.
Anyone know how many monitors it can handle?
Hope it's at least three .. 'cause I've got one on the way!
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