Graphics 3 screen setup. Know any good software??

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  1. Echo

    Echo What's a Dremel?

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    Hey all,

    Got two 22" Samsung Syncmaster 225bw's for my 21st.. :clap: Set up, with my 19" in the middle, run by 2 x 7800GT's.. It's my first multi-screen setup, and I wondered if anyone knows any good sources for software, wallpapers or anything else regarding multi-display set-ups.. Sorry if i missed anything on the forums, i did look around...

    I may get rid of the 19", the colour does not seem as good, But having 4640 x 1050 rocks! But i can live with 3360 x 1050.. :D

    Thanks for any links, ideas, help, wallpaper, etc guys. :p
     
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  2. ElThomsono

    ElThomsono Multimodder

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    Bluephoenix Spoon? What spoon?

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    if you're not picky the built-in nvidia nview controls should do fine.
     
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  4. Echo

    Echo What's a Dremel?

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    Yea, thats what I'm using.. The Ultramon smart task bar looks sweet, but not worth the cost imo. And its so hard to find decent 3360x1050 wallpapers.. :p
     
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  5. Bluephoenix

    Bluephoenix Spoon? What spoon?

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    I would use multiple wallpapers (use the nview desktop profiles) and have a different one on each monitor. It breaks the monotony somewhat.
     
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  6. crazybob

    crazybob Voice of Reason

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    The best source I've found for multi-screen wallpapers is 9X Media. They don't have very many, but the ones they do have are perfect for a symmetrical setup like yours.
     
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  7. monkeyville

    monkeyville Evilish Monkey ++;

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    Ultramon is an awesome piece of software.
     
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  8. Echo

    Echo What's a Dremel?

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    But its not freeee... :waah: lol.. I cant see any benefits bar the improved windows taskbar... I don't think I'd use any other feature.. Nvidia's software works fine..
     
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  9. Echo

    Echo What's a Dremel?

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    All 1280x1024.. :(
     
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  10. Bluephoenix

    Bluephoenix Spoon? What spoon?

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    one other option is to find a good abstract wallpaper that will handle stretching well and use photoshop. :dremel:
     
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  11. Echo

    Echo What's a Dremel?

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    Know where CS2 is still available?
     
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    Fr4nk Tyrannosaurus Alan !

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  13. Firehed

    Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match.

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    Or just go nuts with a camera. A 10MP camera, which isn't insane anymore, can cover 4 24" widescreens (2x2 arrangement) without stretching.

    ...oh crap, I think I just gave myself a very expensive challenge. Never mind.

    As for CS2, I think a lot of software sellers should still have it available. Unless you're looking for one of those copies - we don't talk about them here *cough*. CS3 has quite a few worthwhile improvements though, and is considerably more available.
     
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