counter-strike source, triple monitor

GrandPixel · Post by **GrandPixel** » 19 Sep 2011, 23:58

I have an 1200x1600 / 2560x1600 / 1200x1600 configuration, and would like to configure counter-strike source for 4960x1600. Is this possible?

Post by **Delphium** » 20 Sep 2011, 18:55

:welcome

Yes also, if you want a centered HUD.

GrandPixel · Post by **GrandPixel** » 20 Sep 2011, 19:05

Thanks but that is for TripleHead2Go users. I am driving 3 monitors via my gpu.

Post by **Delphium** » 21 Sep 2011, 08:34

The DR shows that it is possible to drive the resolution you want to.

The center HUD fix is for every multimontior configuration, TH2Go, SoftTH, Nvidia Surround, ATI Eyefinity.
I am using Eyefinity for other valve games such as L4D1&2, TF2 and HL2 epiosides.
The fix works just fine, I even built a tool to help make the files you need to mod the game here, however I recommend you read the thread to gain some idea of what you need to do to get a better understanding.

GrandPixel · Post by **GrandPixel** » 21 Sep 2011, 22:51

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the DR, and where do I learn to enable my custom resolution? Which thread are you saying I should read?

Post by **Delphium** » 22 Sep 2011, 07:58

Pardon me... A DR (Detailed Report) of a game contains the information about how to tweak a game and hlists how it behaves with screenshots.
In this case... linked here http://widescreengamingforum.com/dr/counter-strike-source

To get a wide resolution, in the games graphics settings, set aspect ratio to 16:9, then select from the drop down menu your resolution.

GrandPixel · Post by **GrandPixel** » 22 Sep 2011, 12:18

If I select 16:9, should I see 4960x1600 in the list? I'll have to wait until tonight to check.

Post by **thales100** » 22 Sep 2011, 12:21

If I select 16:9, should I see 4960x1600 in the list?

Yes thats it.

DaFox · Post by **DaFox** » 22 Sep 2011, 16:47

Do you have SoftTH set up already?

GrandPixel · Post by **GrandPixel** » 22 Sep 2011, 18:14

What is SoftTH?

Post by **Delphium** » 23 Sep 2011, 17:13

SoftTH is a Software Tripple Head solution, instead of using nvidia surround or ati eyfinity.

GrandPixel · Post by **GrandPixel** » 23 Sep 2011, 21:09

I can't seem to get it working properly. One concern is that my screens are not all the same width. The instructions said it would multiply center screen by 3. Also it said something about a maximum dimension of 4096. Do I have to stay below that width?

GrandPixel · Post by **GrandPixel** » 23 Sep 2011, 21:13

Oh, and also, the DR says that CS:S is "native" for multi-monitor. Is SoftTH even necessary then?

Post by **Delphium** » 23 Sep 2011, 21:50

No softth is not required, it is a software alternative to eyefinity and surround (which are hardware solutions).

GrandPixel · Post by **GrandPixel** » 23 Sep 2011, 22:08

I'm starting to understand. I found out that the d3d8 and d3d9 dll files need to be in bin directory, while config and hook files need to be in main exe directory for css to work. So I was able to get my proper resolution working, but... it looks very very strange. What's the best way to post screenshots on this forum? It will be sort of large.

GrandPixel · Post by **GrandPixel** » 23 Sep 2011, 22:09

Actually, I'm suspecting it's because my 2nd video adapter is an iogear dvi usb adapter, and I doubt it's direct3d or whatever is required.

DaFox · Post by **DaFox** » 24 Sep 2011, 00:32

No softth is not required, it is a software alternative to eyefinity and surround (which are hardware solutions).

Do either nvidia or AMD support 3:4, 16:10, 3:4 yet though? I've been out of it for a little while.

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