Nvidia 8500GT Dual-View 2nd Monitor FullScreen Problem

[Methical]

Hi guys

This ones a personal issue; an issue that further pushes me to make the switch to ATi.

Just updated the 6200TC to a 8500GT. Installed drivers and whatnot (not the latest mind you; warnings posted all over the net about that one) Set it up to Dual-View. 15in LCD set to 1024x768 60Hz. 40in LCD set to 1080i 1024x768 60Hz in Dual-View(independent of each other). DVI - HDMI (TV) cable. At this point, I can't do Clone; during the preview it comes up with an error on my 15in stating that the signal is out of reach. So thats why I went the Dual-View route. No biggie; dont mind that .. kids can watch a movie while I do my work on the same machine..

So I've been trying for the last hour to find a certain option in the Nvidia Control Panel (I used to have it set up on my 6200TC) So that I could send full-screen applications (video and games etc) to my secondary monitor. I know I could drag WMP over to the secondary monitor and double click it. But what about the games ? They will always load in the primary monitor (15in) ? I know I could set the TV as the primary when I want to play a game .. but thats not the point, I shouldnt have to.
It seems like its missing the whole 'nView' Suite from when I was running my 6200TC. And the ability to choose which application runs on which monitor.

Ive been searching the nVidia forums. Seems like this is a major problem; and only with the 8's series.

Anyone else here run into this issue ? How did you get around it ?
Can anyone recommend any free multi-monitor applications that they've successfully used ?
I've heard of UltraMon before; but I'm sure its shareware.

Thanks guys !

 

[sjlplat]

I've heard of UltraMon before; but I'm sure its shareware.

I don't know if it will do what you want, but DisplayFusion is the only "free alternative" to Ultramon that I know of. It's not quite as comprehensive, but might be worth looking at.

 

[Methical]

I had a look over the features of the app that you recommended, doesn't look like it does what I'm wanting.

Doesnt seem to be much out there on an alternative. Everyone having problems, but no one has found an alternative or solution. I'll have to have a look into it a bit more.

I'm just after simple app; that I could right click on an executable file and send it to open on the Secondary Monitor.

 

[sjlplat]

I had a look over the features of the app that you recommended, doesn't look like it does what I'm wanting.

Doesnt seem to be much out there on an alternative. Everyone having problems, but no one has found an alternative or solution. I'll have to have a look into it a bit more.

I'm just after simple app; that I could right click on an executable file and send it to open on the Secondary Monitor.

I went through something similar with my setup...I wanted to expand the taskbar to the second monitor. I found a free app to do it, but the extra taskbar seemed buggy; I didn't like how it worked. I finally had to settle on Ultramon, and I've been very happy with it.

 

[Methical]

I'm thinkin' I might have to aye.

I've had to settle for clone view 1024 x 768 for now.

The MOBO has support for Crossfire . I was hoping that the Nvidia card that I had would suffice for now until I could afford 2x ATi cards.

I think my days of recommending Nvidia are over.

 

[sjlplat]

I used to be a hardcore nVidia fan. That was, until I built an ATI system for someone. I couldn't believe how easy it was. I have to say, the ATI software really impresses me.

 

[thor999]

I can't recall if it works on multiple monitors, but try Powerstrip, a free app thats helped me in the past for resolution issues. Also, make sure each display in nVidia settings is set to the proper (native) resolution, and might as well reinstall the driver just to make sure that's not the problem. nVidia is becoming more and more of a disappointment each day now, I am almost ready to quit selling them. There are many threads dating back years that have yet to be resolved in their tech support forums.

 

[sjlplat]

I can't recall if it works on multiple monitors, but try Powerstrip, a free app thats helped me in the past for resolution issues.

Powerstrip isn't free.

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[Methical]

Looks like Nvidia Customer Support sucks more than Dell's lol !

Think I might throw my Nvidia cards on TradeMe; and upgrade to a ATi 1GB Radeon HD5770. I've read they have a 'Theatre' mode incl. in their drivers that does exactly what I'm looking for apparently (never personally owned an ATi card).

Thanks everyone for your help anyways.

*Adds Nvidia to BlackList*