Noob Question: How to run Crysis @ 3360x2100?

fld · Post by **fld** » 08 May 2009, 20:28

hello everyone,

i recently purchased 2xdell 2209wa and i would like to test out or even play crysis or warhead on dualscreen to see it perform on my computer.

but i cannot figure out how to do that exactly...

here is my computer spec if needed:

vista 64-bit
intel core 2 duo e7400 @ 3.4ghz
p5ql pro
8gb ram
ati hd4850 1gb

using ati catalyst ver. 0.4 and i have directx 10.

i do not have triplehead nor do i plan to get one anytime soon, cause it is out of my budget. i was wondering if it is even possible to run crysis/warhead on dual screen (2 monitors 1 big picture split). the native res for both monitor is 1680x1050, so in total it will be stretch together as 3360x2100 ingame?

i've tried google and search everywhere and i cannot find a how-to-tutorial to get this to work.

thank you all in advance for your assistance :)

Dem Pyros · Post by **Dem Pyros** » 08 May 2009, 21:12

I don't know why you would possibly want to run an fps game on only two monitors, as the crosshair would be directly where the bezel is...

fld · Post by **fld** » 08 May 2009, 21:16

I don't know why you would possibly want to run an fps game on only two monitors, as the crosshair would be directly where the bezel is...

i know i know... i just wanna experience it for myself if its not too troublesome to setup. well i guess another alternative is to setup my old lcd i have here laying here. is it possible to do this without triplehead?

i have a radeon 9600 laying around lol.

Dem Pyros · Post by **Dem Pyros** » 08 May 2009, 21:41

I'm not sure about the ATI cards, but Nvidia has an option called "span" in which two monitors of equal resolution are viewed in the system as a single monitor, which enables things such as what you're describing.

I'm not sure if ATI can, but if IIRC my old laptop enabled me to.

But (again, IIRC) I'm pretty sure you can't do it in Vista.

fld · Post by **fld** » 08 May 2009, 22:48

lol thanks dem pyros. i browse thru my ati display software and found nothing.

i upload a video of myself browsing thru it out. maybe u guys can catch something i missed...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6EmA9DAfc0

i dont see anything option to span the monitors :/

Dem Pyros · Post by **Dem Pyros** » 09 May 2009, 01:40

(Trying to remember from two years past).

Try the display manager window. Right click on one of the monitors, see what options it gives you.

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