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Delta Virtual Airlines Water Cooler | PC Support | Two Monitor Usage

DVA12089
Captain, B737-800

Joined on April 01 2014
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary

Decatur, IL

19 legs, 27.6 hours
18 legs, 26.5 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on May 16 2014 12:41 ET by Eric Martin

Just wondering what folks are using the 2nd monitor for in a dual monitor configuration. I'm debating over purchasing a 2nd monitor but I'd like to have an idea of how to best use it. Sure wish I could afford some of these 4 and 5 monitor setups I've seen.

Eric

Eric Martin

Captain, B737-800

DVA9716
First Officer, A330-300

Joined on April 26 2011
50 State Club
Century Club
Online Century Club
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary

"Take Offs are optional - Landing are mandatory!"
Killeen, TX USA

154 legs, 324.0 hours
102 legs, 218.1 hours online
153 legs, 321.7 hours ACARS
4 legs, 8.9 hours event

Posted onPost created on May 16 2014 13:22 ET by Kenneth Dickerson

After having my system setup with a second monitor I could not imagine flying with out a second monitor. The second monitor reduces your work load greatly. As far as a 2nd monitor, here is what i wound up doing this year. I have a 39 in LCD TV Samsung 39" Class 1080p LED HDTV. I use this as my main monitor and then I have a 22in Samsung monitor as my secondary. I run the sim in Windowed Mode and that allows me to monitor other side programs running to include having my landing approach plates right there.

Kenneth Dickerson

First Officer, A330-300

DVA11021
Captain, B757-200
OLP

Joined on September 13 2012
B757 100 Club
Everett 250 Club
Triple Century Club
Online Triple Century Club
DVA Five-Year Anniversary

Milford, NH

375 legs, 620.5 hours
365 legs, 604.5 hours online
374 legs, 618.9 hours ACARS
21 legs, 51.4 hours event

Posted onPost created on May 16 2014 13:33 ET by Sean Zarella

after haveing my setup with my 3 monitor top display and bottom 2 instrument display and touch screen ipad FMC and kinda fire for captains side EFB. i could not go without any !

i started out with a 2 monitor display. i used the bottom as my instrument panel. and the top as outside window. youll love this view and not so small to see outside.

Sean Zarella (DVA11021)

DVA12089
Captain, B737-800

Joined on April 01 2014
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary

Decatur, IL

19 legs, 27.6 hours
18 legs, 26.5 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on May 16 2014 16:23 ET by Eric Martin

Thanks for the input guys. Where can I go to learn how to put items on the 2nd monitor, especially ones that won't pause the sim when I access them?

Eric Martin

Captain, B737-800

Posted onPost created on May 16 2014 16:45 ET by Sean Zarella

go to your settings in fs9 or fsx . and unclick pause on task switch. that will fs will stay running, Run FS9 or FSX in windowed mode as mentioned above, drag your instrument panel to the bottom one resize it to your liking, and click save flight >> default , so everytime you load fs it will put your displays how you had them.

This is my setup, cs 757-200

i recently just added my kindle fire for my electronic flight bag for SID STAR PLATES here

will never go back!

Sean Zarella (DVA11021)

Posted onPost created on May 16 2014 20:38 ET by Kenneth Dickerson

Here is my sanctuary, Primary PC on the right LG39 LCD TV with ACER 22 on its left
Secondary PC on the left Samsung SA550 LED on the left with a Samsung LED 22 on its right
Ipad at the ready.
Co-Pilot at my feet.

Kenneth Dickerson

First Officer, A330-300

DVA12089
Captain, B737-800

Joined on April 01 2014
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary

Decatur, IL

19 legs, 27.6 hours
18 legs, 26.5 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on May 22 2014 14:08 ET by Eric Martin

Sean, I have a really big favor to ask...would you mind taking the picture with your layout and noting on it what pieces of gear you purchased? I really like some of the gear you have but I don't have a clue as to what it is or who makes it.

BTW, thanks everyone for your input on this. I haven't purchased anything yet, but it's getting close. Waiting for a good sale at Newegg.

Eric

Eric Martin

Captain, B737-800

Posted onPost created on May 23 2014 08:01 ET by Sean Zarella

well... what exactly are you looking for? pedestal, monitors, throttle, fms, ?

Sean Zarella (DVA11021)

Posted onPost created on May 23 2014 09:28 ET by Kenneth Dickerson

Erin check out Ebay, that is where I got my yoke. Paid half of what they normally charge and it was new in the box.

Kenneth Dickerson

First Officer, A330-300

DVA4176
Senior Captain, L-1011-100
OLP

Joined on March 11 2007
B757 100 Club
50 State Club
Black Pearl Club
White Knuckles Club
Events Triple Century Club
Online Forty Century Club
DVA Fifteen-Year Anniversary
Burbank Bi-Millennium Club
Four Million Mile Club
Seven Millennium Club

"In the cold Kentucky rain"
Horn Lake, MS USA

7,087 legs, 11,502.4 hours
4,673 legs, 6,709.8 hours online
5,630 legs, 8,974.5 hours ACARS
371 legs, 587.0 hours event

Posted onPost created on May 23 2014 10:07 ET by Scott D Williams

Those are some really nice cockpits. Do you have a problem with temperature in the summer months? I notice it just using a 2 monitor set up. I run 2 small fans to help dissipate.

Scott D Williams

Senior Captain, L-1011-100

Posted onPost created on May 23 2014 10:19 ET by Sean Zarella

Thank you and no problems of heat, some of the monitors are LED. so heat output isnt a problem, keep in mind i run one PC and that has a 955t black edition 4.5 ghz amd. witha noctua NHd14 cooler and a 7970 radeon card with 4 outputs. the internal case temp is 88 F and my cpu doesnt go above 110f loaded. all air cooled. so that doesnt contribute to heat.

Sean Zarella (DVA11021)

DVA12089
Captain, B737-800

Joined on April 01 2014
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary

Decatur, IL

19 legs, 27.6 hours
18 legs, 26.5 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on May 23 2014 17:26 ET by Eric Martin

Sean Zarella wrote:

well... what exactly are you looking for? pedestal, monitors, throttle, fms, ?

Well I see the throttle quadrant, various swtches and dials. partial mcp. yoke/pedastal, clipboard etc..

its those items that I dont know how to shop for.

Eric Martin

Captain, B737-800

Posted onPost created on May 23 2014 17:37 ET by Sean Zarella

Eric for the throttles I have done a complete diy
http://www.deltava.org/thread.do?id=0x1bec5

For the fms. http://www.deltava.org/thread.do?id=0x1bed4

The partial mcp is just the saitek switch panel
The yoke is from ch products and the clipboard is just heavy card stock screwed on.

I also have a complete list of stuff here http://www.deltava.org/thread.do?id=0x1ce56

Hope this helps btw I created the fuel cut off switches by hand and the spar valve illuminators by hand as well with leds.

I made the pedestal with wood painted and made adjustments

Sean Zarella (DVA11021)

DVA12089
Captain, B737-800

Joined on April 01 2014
DVA Ten-Year Anniversary

Decatur, IL

19 legs, 27.6 hours
18 legs, 26.5 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on May 24 2014 12:11 ET by Eric Martin

Thanks Sean, that's exactly what I was looking for!!!

Eric Martin

Captain, B737-800

Posted onPost created on May 24 2014 14:42 ET by Sean Zarella

No worries eric. any more questions you may have just ask. you can go to the 757 channel to see all my other DIY.

Sean Zarella (DVA11021)

DVA12167
Captain, B737-800

Joined on May 07 2014

Eastlake, OH

44 legs, 72.6 hours
31 legs, 47.4 hours online
43 legs, 71.6 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on May 26 2014 18:16 ET by Al Nagy

I have a question I am using 4 monitors in Eyefinity my 3 main monitors display the cockpit. my 4th monitor blacks out and is useless anyone know how to fix that? Also I can not use any of the fleet aircraft since I have to use the VC because the main display does not work correctly because of the 3 monitors, is there a way to get VC in say the EMB120?

thanks

Al Nagy

Captain, B737-800

Posted onPost created on May 26 2014 18:44 ET by Sean Zarella

Im out right now when I get home ill help you out.

Sean Zarella (DVA11021)

Posted onPost created on May 26 2014 18:53 ET by Sean Zarella

What vid card are using and are you running eyefinity 4x1 or 3x1 plus 1 like I am

Sean Zarella (DVA11021)

DVA12167
Captain, B737-800

Joined on May 07 2014

Eastlake, OH

44 legs, 72.6 hours
31 legs, 47.4 hours online
43 legs, 71.6 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on May 26 2014 19:16 ET by Al Nagy

R9 280x 3x1

Al Nagy

Captain, B737-800

Posted onPost created on May 26 2014 20:15 ET by Sean Zarella

but you said you were running 4 monitors.. explain?>

Sean Zarella (DVA11021)

DVA12167
Captain, B737-800

Joined on May 07 2014

Eastlake, OH

44 legs, 72.6 hours
31 legs, 47.4 hours online
43 legs, 71.6 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on May 26 2014 22:31 ET by Al Nagy

This is what happens when I run FSX the top monitor goes black now I also play Iracing but the 4th monitor is active and I use it for timing and scoring

Al Nagy

Captain, B737-800

Posted onPost created on May 26 2014 22:35 ET by Sean Zarella

Make sure you are running fsx in windowed mode and not full screen.

Sean Zarella (DVA11021)

DVA12167
Captain, B737-800

Joined on May 07 2014

Eastlake, OH

44 legs, 72.6 hours
31 legs, 47.4 hours online
43 legs, 71.6 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on May 26 2014 22:42 ET by Al Nagy

Yep that took care of that.

thanks

Al Nagy

Captain, B737-800

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