Help with multi monitor setup

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Bryantrades, Aug 24, 2016.

  1. J_Smith

    J_Smith

    What a stupid statement - shows what you know:rolleyes:

    Every cent you save is more learning money - imagine all the $$ one would save if you bypassed the likes of solicitors for simple things like sorting out a will when someone dies!

    Information (correct) is worth money in your pocket - but don't expect anyone to hand it to you on a plate, as you have to get off your big fat lazy arse and do a bit of hard work - well, with the internet it is now "easy work":D

    Gobshites the lot of them:rolleyes:

    J_S
     
    #31     Aug 27, 2016
  2. Banjo

    Banjo

    Tried to pm you. Please do pm me with ATX mini recomendations. I'm interested in space saving here in my yurt:D I'm an experienced builder so don't be afraid to get into it, mb's, power supply, etc. Thanks for your time and effort.
     
    #32     Aug 27, 2016
  3. J_Smith

    J_Smith

    This is the new version of mini itx case I have.

    www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Elite-130-Mini-ITX/dp/B00DJ6A88G/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1472321719&sr=1-1&keywords=cooler+master+itx

    This is what is in it - total of 5 graphics outputs. Motherboard details already posted previously. Power supply is 500W (overkill for this graphics card setup - cheaper one would suffice) - make sure you buy high quality power supply like this one, as cheap ones can/will damage your hardware!

    www.amazon.com/FSP-Single-Supply-Certified-AS-500/dp/B00C5B1XS0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1472324578&sr=1-1&keywords=fsp+aurum+gold+500w

    Screen Shot 08-27-16 at 07.12 PM.PNG

    All this stuff is dirt cheap now - really no need for the more expensive stuff for trading graphics, as you know:D

    I have just got rid of my 4 monitor setup today, as I want to try out something I have wanted to do for some time now.

    2 screens only - 1 x 50" Philips 21.9 cinema wide led tv - awesome picture but limited to full HD graphics size of 1920 x 1080. Bought this a few years ago for half price at a local shop sale, but it was being used by someone till recently - just got it back yesterday.

    http://www.whathifi.com/philips/50pfl7956t/review

    Want to get ONE BIG CHART, and this 50" cinema wide tv is doing the job just fine:).

    Second monitor is for order entry using booktrader - dell ultrasharp 20.1 widescreen sideways - one of the best monitors I ever bought, although the clarity/brightness on the philips 50" is much much better.

    Will post screenshot of 50" when setup - but you will really need to see a photo of it, as the screenshot will just take the normal full HD size.

    Btw, I am no hardware GURU, but I do know a bargain when I see one:D

    J_S
     
    Last edited: Aug 27, 2016
    #33     Aug 27, 2016
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  4. Banjo

    Banjo

    Thanks JS, looking into it.
     
    #34     Aug 27, 2016
  5. J_Smith

    J_Smith

    Np BO, trying to get used to this HUGE screen - handy when your eyes are not the best:D

    This is the 50" layout.

    J_S

    Screen Shot 08-27-16 at 11.47 PM.PNG
     
    #35     Aug 27, 2016
  6. Gary Lynn

    Gary Lynn

     
    #36     Aug 28, 2016
  7. Gary Lynn

    Gary Lynn

    Thanks John for comprehensive first information, Will study this further, I
     
    #37     Aug 28, 2016
  8. Gary Lynn

    Gary Lynn

    Hi John,

    As I was saying many thanks for your 1st hand, comprehensive response.

    I like your idea of three duals from eBay like you mentioned,

    would not be out much if it failed.

    I copied and pasted your post will study in greater detail.


    Mnay thanks, Gary
     
    #38     Aug 28, 2016
  9. Gary Lynn

    Gary Lynn

     
    #39     Aug 28, 2016
  10. But sometimes you have to spend money to make money.
    What if you depend on a cheap laptop but you have to go back and forth to open and close several windows and miss opportunities?

    Or your computer is working overtime and it takes a week to refresh a page?

    I guess it depends on your starting point, but it's not unusual to spend 20,30 percent more on your IT equipment and get 50,100 percent more performance.

    That's not unreasonable if it's going to last you 3,4 years.

    BTW, what kind of connection do you have ....... every one talks about computers but I wonder what kind of download speed everyone has...15 Mbps here..... $40 month.
     
    #40     Aug 28, 2016