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    Graphics card to run 2x 2560x1600 displays? (non-gaming)

    I did not in fact uninstall the Intel drivers before the Nvidia ones. I uninstalled them after installing the Nvidia drivers, a few days later in fact. They are the latest ones though off Nvidia's website. I need to determine whether my issue is related to drivers/power/heat. I very much...
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    Graphics card to run 2x 2560x1600 displays? (non-gaming)

    Yes, videos in media players. The exact same thing happens regardless of player (like VLC or WMP). It isn't a major difference, but I see some minor ringing artefacts around the edges of objects/people in the vids I watch (especially true if the vid is watched full screen), which weren't present...
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    Graphics card to run 2x 2560x1600 displays? (non-gaming)

    Ok the Zotac GT 430 Zone is installed and its running both my 1080p displays fine. Only issue I am now having is video playback. It doesnt seem to scale low res videos as well as the integrated graphics that was previously installed. Videos seem a little less clear and fuzzy. Any ideas?
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    Graphics card to run 2x 2560x1600 displays? (non-gaming)

    Ok I have emailed Zotac and they sent me the brochure and have confirmed that it can support two displays in 2560x1600 (so both ports running in Dual-link mode). I'm nearly ready to order the card from amazon now seeing as it is only £50, and amazon are a reputable company who will honour any...
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    Graphics card to run 2x 2560x1600 displays? (non-gaming)

    I'm steering more towards the GT 430 Zone because of these reasons: a) the GT 430 Zone (hopefully) supports two Dual-DVI outputs, which I may need as the monitors won't have HDMI 1.4a ports. Or are you telling me that a GPU with HDMI 1.3 ports can display 2560x1600 over a HDMI cable if you use...
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    Graphics card to run 2x 2560x1600 displays? (non-gaming)

    Thanks for your inputs. Apparently, though, I think the U3011 does not have 1.4a HDMI ports, and as far as I know I will need both the GPU and the monitor to support 1.4a it for it to be able to display 2560x1600 over HDMI. I am currently emailing Zotac to confirm whether the GT430 Zone...
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    Graphics card to run 2x 2560x1600 displays? (non-gaming)

    It seems at least the Zotac has two Dual-DVI ports. On amazon if you click technical details it says it supports 'DVI 2 (DVI-I), HDMI 1 (mini-HDMI w/ bitstreaming support)' and the picture seems to show two dual-DVI ports...
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    Graphics card to run 2x 2560x1600 displays? (non-gaming)

    Excellent, they seem like the cards I need. I just need to confirm whether they are both dual-link DVI and that they support dual 2560x1600 output. I'm based in the UK by the way. I will do some googling to see if they do but if anyone knows please let me know. Thanks.
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    Graphics card to run 2x 2560x1600 displays? (non-gaming)

    I use my computer for web browsing, media, and general office tasks (word/excel/adobe pdf), and I run a youtube channel so I render a video at least once a month using Corel VidStdio and/or Vegas. My two 1920x1080 displays are great for productivity, but they just do not provide enough...
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    Failblog.org used to be interesting, what happened?

    It's still going strong as far as I can see. Watch the TV smash fail if you want to see the latest one.
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    Even I must admit, Google Maps has met its match

    Thanks for the share
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    Probably the worst car accident I've ever seen!

    In the vid description: "in suv was only driver he died immediately"
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    Graphics card to run 2x 2560x1600 displays? (non-gaming)

    Hi guys, I need some good advice about the best way to run 2x 2560x1600 displays for NON-gaming. My rig currently has no gpu - I use HD 3000 graphics that come with the i5 2500K, and they allow me to easily run 2x 1920x1080 displays. However, I will soon be upgrading to a U3011 (and then...
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    Dell u2711 Backlight Variation Problem

    Hi, unless im mistaken that looks like absolutely horrible backlight bleed. I think you was just unlucky in that respect because every monitor can suffer from the problem, but that looks like a particularly bad case. Usually backlight bleed is only noticeable on blacks, and most panels suffer...
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    Dual dvi graphics card for two monitors (non-gaming)

    Yes I am looking at this card (EVGA GT 430 Dual-DVI) although it is not currently out in the UK. I think that would be perfect? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqMDZuSxU84