MS W8.1 with different monitors for different applications

[andco 10]

I want to use W8.1 with a game and link the same computer to a separate monitor which I want to display a powerpoint. I'm sure this is do-able and would like to know how to go about doing it.

 

Thanks

[denomis 10]

You need 2 screens, obviously and a graphics card that duel outputs.

That is all.

[The Joker 10]

You need 2 screens, obviously and a graphics card that duel outputs.

That is all.

denomis is right.

 

Just make sure you're using a relatively new video card that is supported by Windows 8.1:

 

Windows Compatability Center

 

Windows 8.1 dropped support for my Radeon X700 video card and I'm too superstitious to purchase a newer model

Edited January 12, 2014 by The Joker

[denomis 10]

I'm using a nvidia gt-610 to run duel monitors, hdmi, dvi and VGA it's fairly decent at running games (I've just been playing gone home on high) and it's still supported with the latest nvidia drivers and windows 8.1 £26.

 

http://www.ebuyer.com/389761-asus-gt-610-1gb-ddr3-vga-dvi-hdmi-pci-e-low-profile-graphics-gt610-1gd3-l?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products&gclid=CMDC2r__-LsCFQMYwwod2k4AoA

[andco 10]

Thanks all - link to laptop spec http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/lenovo-g505-1184165/specification. So question is the video card fine as it is or do I need to replace it in which case how much will it cost and is it worth it?

 

---------- Post added 12-01-2014 at 16:20 ----------

 

I only want to play this game Super Tux2

[The Joker 10]

Thanks all - link to laptop spec http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/lenovo-g505-1184165/specification. So question is the video card fine as it is or do I need to replace it in which case how much will it cost and is it worth it?

 

According to the official specification the laptop includes a VGA port, so just connect the external monitor with a VGA cable and you should be fine.