I'm thinking of getting a 2nd monitor and utilizing the extended
desktop function. Could you please let me know how this would work if
I wanted to play a game?
- Some games, not all support multiple display outputs to create a sort
of "panoramic" viewing experience. You'd one to consult the game's
FAQ to check for yourself.
Would I be able to have the game appear only on one monitor?
- Most games only appear on one screen unless configured otherwise.
Would I be able to have the game appear only on one monitor? Also does
this incur any performance penalties? I've been reading that when
playing games the second monitor freezes and it's essentially useless.
- Using two screens for a game will definitely hinder computer performance if it isn't high enough spec to support it, the key components being your graphics card and CPU.
So would I not be able to play a game on one monitor and browse the
web on the second?
- When I run a game full screen on my first monitor I still able to
watch a movie or something on my second monitor. Unless your game is
running in windowed mode you will need to tab out to use your mouse
on the other screen.
If my game is in windowed mode, will the mouse stay within the edges
of the screen? Like if I was playing SC2/Civ 5/etc, would the mouse be
able to move the screen when I drag it to the sides or will it jump to
the second monitor?
- It would stay "locked" in to your game unless you alt+tab out of it.
It will not be possible to move your mouse out of the game window whilst you are playing.