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    The PC (Personal Computer) is a highly configurable and upgradable gaming platform that, among home systems, sports the widest variety of control methods, largest library of games, and cutting edge graphics and sound capabilities.

    A few questions about dual-monitor setups.

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    #1  Edited By goodwood

    I have been thinking about using my TV as a second monitor which would make doing excel work a lot easier for classes. I was wondering if there is a problem using two different displays that have different resolutions and connections (hdmi and dvi) Also would I be able to disable 1 display to play games? 

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    #2  Edited By Hamst3r

    Problems: Not really. If they're different resolutions then there will be a definite wall at the top or bottom of the screen when moving over to the screen with the smaller res.
    Possible to disable during gaming: Yes. Though having two monitors rarely poses a problem. Most games capture the mouse properly and don't allow it to move onto the second screen in-game.
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    #3  Edited By goodwood
    @Hamst3r: alright thanks. Do you have any experience using a tv tuner? I was thinking about getting one to record tv with windows media center.
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    #4  Edited By Fallen189

    Please do it. I can't go  back after starting 2 monitors. Get Ultramon, allowing you better functionatlity

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    #5  Edited By warxsnake

    No problems at all, i'm running 1920x1200 on my main and 1680x1050 on my second.

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    #6  Edited By goodwood

    Im just going to use what I have which is a Dell 19 inch and a samsung 720p TV thats about 24 inches I believe.

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