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#3364651 - 08/11/11 10:52 AM Re: PC Upgrade questions [Re: Scoobe]
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Agree, Rosewill case is a reasonable choice. I bought one.

Since its still in the box, I can't speak from experience -- but, it looked like a real good deal for $50. I'll find a use for it, I'm sure smile
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#3364659 - 08/11/11 11:01 AM Re: PC Upgrade questions [Re: Scoobe]
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Plenty of room for the 6950 and just about anything else. wink


Thought my old 250 was long, this thing adds about an inch.
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#3364714 - 08/11/11 11:57 AM Re: PC Upgrade questions [Re: Scoobe]
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OK, you sold me on that case, I like its simple design and black interior. Cant beat the price either!
Cant wait to get rid of this Asus Vento 7700. It looked cool at the time, but its a horror to work on and has horrible cooling.

I think im going to get the Radeon card, never had anything other than Nvidi, so it will be nice to try something different for a change. This upgrade is not a lot cheaper than I originally estimated, thanks to the help on this forum. Im not expecting major performance leaps, but thats where all the fun is, just trying to squeeze out a few more fps.

One question, Can eyefinity work on two monitors of different size?

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#3364773 - 08/11/11 12:53 PM Re: PC Upgrade questions [Re: Scoobe]
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I'm getting some new Corsair RAM - I'm replacing my old RAM with 4gb Corsair, the tool on their site was very helpful for anyone not sure which RAM is compatible with their motherboard. smile
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#3364904 - 08/11/11 03:23 PM Re: PC Upgrade questions [Re: Scoobe]
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Originally Posted By: Scoobe
OK, you sold me on that case, I like its simple design and black interior. Cant beat the price either!
Cant wait to get rid of this Asus Vento 7700. It looked cool at the time, but its a horror to work on and has horrible cooling.

I think im going to get the Radeon card, never had anything other than Nvidi, so it will be nice to try something different for a change. This upgrade is not a lot cheaper than I originally estimated, thanks to the help on this forum. Im not expecting major performance leaps, but thats where all the fun is, just trying to squeeze out a few more fps.

One question, Can eyefinity work on two monitors of different size?

Rob


Dual monitors yes, but not eyefinity.
I'm using a 24" widescreen and a 19" 4:3. I alternate based on games or use, or use them together as an expanded desktop. Not useable in most games though, the only one I've run across that lets you use 2 is World in Conflict, so it's not like it's a 2 screen version of a triple monitor set up. Not saying it's not possible, but I think 3 of the same monitor is required for that.
However, it does let you program quick hotkeys to change up the screen layout which I LOVE. My nVidia didn't have that, making me go into the software to do it, so I'm really enjoying it. I've got it set to switch from one monitor to another, turn on/off the secondary monitor and to switch primary monitor. Nice and quick.
I've been with nVidia for the last 10 years too, this was my first AMD/ATI since a major disappointment back in 2000. Seemed to be the most for my budget, and easier to go triple screens later on, apparently, so I made the switch.
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#3364991 - 08/11/11 05:47 PM Re: PC Upgrade questions [Re: Scoobe]
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First time I started up Eyefintiy, I used 3 different monitors (26.5" TN, 24.5" TN, 24" H-IPS), -- but all 3 were 1920x1200.

I just tried two monitors in Eyefinity (while writing this) -- it works. The center of view is the bezel between the two monitors. Like an old fashioned car or an aircraft with two separate front window panels.

Interesting experiment to see what you get when you hook up two dissimilar resolution monitors and invoke Eyefinity. I assume it will actually work somehow. But, maybe with a clipped view. Just a guess.

They should work as a standard two monitor system (I used to use a 4:3 and 16:10 of differing resolutions for an extended desktop with my ATI card).
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#3365082 - 08/11/11 08:18 PM Re: PC Upgrade questions [Re: Scoobe]
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Now this is a great way to sell a computer case! I bet nobody even looks at the case...

Rob

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#3365093 - 08/11/11 08:52 PM Re: PC Upgrade questions [Re: Scoobe]
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Case?
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