2 monitors at different resolution (?)

[DoomUK]

Silly question, but here goes:-

My primary monitor is my 19" LCD, running at 1280x1024 using a digital connection.

Is it possible to have another monitor (working of the analogue connection) at a LOWER resolution, i.e while keeping my LCD at 1280?

 

[Raekwon]

yes, i know you can do it, ive never done it myself, but some of my friends have done it and say it was really cool, its somewhere in the "Display Properties" under the settings tab i think.... i could be wrong though, so dont quote me on that.

 

[preet2u]

It's very much possible ... Just select the monitor n' drag the bar to the resolution you need.under the display properties tab.

Alternatively Nvidia's nview will aslo let you do this.

 

[DoomUK]

Bearing in mind that my second monitor only goes up to 800x600?

I want to double check before I go wasting my time...

 

[ag3]

If your monitor maxes out at 800x600, then that is the highest resolution you can use. Weither it's in a primary or secondary configuration, it doesn't change the way the monitor operates.

Therefore you can still change the resolution or any other settings for that monitor, and it will not interfere with your other display devices (such as LCD, TV, etc.).

 

[DoomUK]

OK thanks for the help guys, I'll give it a try soon.

 

[ag3]

You're welcome!