Question about Radeon 9700

[mpaton2003]

Hi,

I am considering upgrading the graphics card in my computer from an Elsa GeForce 2 MX to a ATi Radeon 9700 based unit. I have a couple of questions before I do this:

1. Does the Radeon have 2 monitor outputs? I run an 18.1 inch LCD and I wanted to also buy a 19inch CRT for games and DVDs. Both these devices are analogue. Will this be possible with the Radeon?

2. If the card is multi-monitor capable, is it therefore possible to run one screen at 60hz refresh, and the other at 85hz refresh? Obviously 60Hz at 1280x1024 looks great on an LCD, but not on a CRT!

thanks very much,
Martin

 

[RSMemphis]

The ATI retail units all do have two ports (normally one VGA, and one DVI - with a DVI to VGA adapter). Make sure that the DVI to VGA adapter is included with whatever version you order. I am not sure that all OEM units have the second port.

Also, from the Hydravision FAQ:
"Customize features of HYDRAVISION? to an application
Set independent resolutions and refresh rates on each monitor. You can unite monitors of different size, or flat panels and CRTs, into one desktop. *
Open multiple documents in an application on each monitor by maximizing that application across multiple monitors, and maximizing child windows to single monitors.
Set your applications to open in your preferred desktop position Application Position Memory remembers the size and position of your applications when you close them and open them at the same location when you start them again.
*Please note: independent resolution is only possible on Win9X, WinME, WinXP and not Win2K and WinNT."

So, unless there is a newer version right now, you'd be forced to have the same settings for both monitors in Win2k and WinNT.