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Old 08-21-2004, 01:19 AM   #6
johnblommers
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Aha! I understand

OK, one thing you said explains everything.

"You can only draw as fast as your slowest video card."

The ATI 7000 with just the 15" Cintiq is limited to about 13fps.
The ATI 7000 with two monitors is overdriven and reduces the fps to about 2. That slower card is the limiting factor. What I really need to do is put a more modern card in there!

BTW I am not rich, I just find the extra monitors to be a tremendous productivity booster. Some of my friends shake their heads, and my students are amazed that multiple monitors is even possible.

Now the Serene Screen Marine Aquarium 2.0.6 turns out to follow the same performance rule. But Marine Aquarium can put out about 47 fps on the ATI 7000 so it's not an issue.

Goldfish Aquarium seems to run about 1/3 the speed of Marine Aquarium, but then Marine Aquarium has been out a long time and is polished & otpimized.

This has been a good and worthwhile exchange. Thank you.
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