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    Gaming in dual monitors

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by wontons, Dec 4, 2009.

  1. wontons

    wontons Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought a secondary 23" monitor. I want the new one to be a secondary monitor since I bring my laptop around to class and stuff a lot and I want the laptop screen to stay the primary monitor. However, when game I want it to open up onto the secondary monitor (like full screen games like Dragon Age and Borderlands). As far as I know this can only be done if the monitor is set up as the primary (which I dont want to do).

    Btw I use a HP Dv5t with windows 7 ultimate os.
     
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  2. Szadzik

    Szadzik Notebook Evangelist

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    If you have an nVidia GPU you can use their software and set up some windows to open on the laptop screen and others to open on the secondary screen. I do not recall the name of this function, but will update the post later while at work as I use it there for 2 monitors.
     
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  3. wontons

    wontons Notebook Consultant

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    thanks, ill just snoop around in the control panel and see if i find it
     
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  4. Szadzik

    Szadzik Notebook Evangelist

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    nVidia NView it is called. Gives you option to set which application open on which screen.
     
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  5. wontons

    wontons Notebook Consultant

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    hm i couldnt find NView, could you give directions as to how to find it?
    i have a nvidia 9600m gt.
     
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    You would need to download it, not sure if it is still available.
     
    Szadzik, Dec 5, 2009
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