Multiple Montiors

Need Advice

[GusMcCrae]

Hi all, I am looking to buy a multimontior system for my PC. I am currently looking the "Zenview Command Center 17A" from Digital Tigers. I would post the direct URL here, but I imagine that would violate the TOS of the boards. A quick G search on the keyword in quotes above will bring you to the exact page.

I was wondering if anyone else was using multiple montiors and if so how many and where did you make your purchase.

Are there any drawbacks or risks I need to be aware of?

Thanks for your time,
Gus

[engine]

Are there any drawbacks or risks I need to be aware of?

When you set it up and run more than one, you'll find it frustrating to go back to one monitor while away from the desk.

[GusMcCrae]

I've heard that it takes a very powerful machine to run this many monitors (6). While my machine is decent its not overly powerfull.

[longen]

Do multiple monitors need additional software, or does the OS take care of it?

[bcolflesh]

I remember older versions of Windows had a tech note (which I can't find) that noted a hard limit of 9 VGA devices - but for pratical purposes, it is the amount of slots on your MB and how nicely the cards you buy share resources - I've had 6 monitors on 3 Nvidia dual-head cards in 2000 and XP with no problems - I prefer their driver handling to ATI's for more than one monitor.

For pro setups, you'll use real breakout boxes to drive any number of video devices.