Setting up 2 monitors - PhotoCamel

DeanP · 11-08-2006

I recently bought a new video card, Radeon 9250. Im having a hard time getting the 2 monitors to produce the same color/brightness. Both monitors are flat screen same make, model. I have to use an adapter on #2 as the card only has one vga input and the monitors are old enough they dont have dvi ports. My #1 screen has what i think to be correct. The other I can seem to match. It always seems brighter and more contrasty. Other problem is the #2 screen seems to flash alot when starting a new program like PS. I have changed the refresh rate to lowest setting (60) up to 70 as 70 is the fastest it is capable of. I have tried to set the gamma / brightness/contast in the software and it gets pretty close. I click apply and save. Next time I start the computer, the screens look different again. Any hints would be helpful.

Dean

brian.austin · 11-14-2006

If you swap #1 and #2 monitor ports, does the problem move with the monitor?

ukwanderer · 12-22-2006

Take a look at Mediachance for Dual monitor tips. Some great software as well

http://www.mediachance.com/free/multimon.htm

ukwanderer

skrubol · 01-17-2007

Above 60Hz on old flat panels probably won't get you anything, as I don't think many LCD's can refresh faster than that anyway. Going faster could actually cause problems.
May be time to invest in a calibrator.

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DeanP Guanaco Location: Greeley, Co Posts: 256 CamelKarma: 287 Gallery \| Blog	Setting up 2 monitors I recently bought a new video card, Radeon 9250. Im having a hard time getting the 2 monitors to produce the same color/brightness. Both monitors are flat screen same make, model. I have to use an adapter on #2 as the card only has one vga input and the monitors are old enough they dont have dvi ports. My #1 screen has what i think to be correct. The other I can seem to match. It always seems brighter and more contrasty. Other problem is the #2 screen seems to flash alot when starting a new program like PS. I have changed the refresh rate to lowest setting (60) up to 70 as 70 is the fastest it is capable of. I have tried to set the gamma / brightness/contast in the software and it gets pretty close. I click apply and save. Next time I start the computer, the screens look different again. Any hints would be helpful. Dean __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.