8800GTS or 8800GTX

On Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:09:20 -0500, "Mr.E Solved!"
<Iamsingle.DeleteThis@askme.out> wrote:

>Roger wrote:
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><brevity snippage>
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>> IRL I'll take the Deb over simming any day of the week, but
>> unfortunately IRL there are far more days here in Michigan where I can
>> fly FSX compared to flying the Deb and I'm instrument rated.. On top
>> of that I don't have to shovel snow to get FSX or FS9
>> running...usually.

Actually I do have to shovel the side walk going out to the shop so I
have to shovel snow this time of year just to fly FSX. Now that is
realism.

>
>Thank you for sharing all of that, it was very informative! Though you
>might not thank me back after I now put you on the spot: Since you have
>experience, could you help with an un-Solved problem?

Unfortunately that experience is rather limited
My current system, video card, and drivers will handle 2 monitors and
is relatively straight forward.

Wanting to have three monitors is different than having them or
knowing how to get them set up. <)
>
>Q: What is the current best triple-screen solution for Windows gaming?

So, based on my previous statements, I have no idea although I can
make some assumptions.

>
>Difficulty: Must be Vista Certified.

There are a lot of cards claiming Vista ready, I'm not sure about
certified and as far as I know only the 8800 series is DX-10 capable.
You can get a pair of the top end SLI capable 8800s for around $1300 -
$1400 USD.

Man, 2 video cards for $1300 and 3 22" wide screen monitors for about
$1050. I don't hide my expenses from my wife as she pays the bills,
but I might have to make an exception on that one as well as change
the lock on the shop. Of course that means I might come home and find
the locks changed. Guess maybe I'll stick with my plain old setup.
<)

>
>Extra Credit: Open hardware over proprietary manufacturing, but function
>over form.
>
>I once saw a site that had custom built solutions, but Google fails me
>for a link...
>
Well, ur leaving me batting close to a 1000 here.
Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com