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BadMouth:

--- Quote from: Nephasth on June 15, 2012, 04:17:14 am ---VGA splitter... ::)

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=108719.0

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+1

If you want the same thing on both screens and don't need a higher resolution than VGA can support, it makes no sense to not just use a VGA splitter.

Having the computer draw 2 screens results in more overhead.  Depending on the games you intend to play, it could result in a noticeable performance hit.
For example, Ridge Racer plays flawlessly on my laptop, but if I duplicate the screen on my TV, it chokes.
If I run only the TV screen, it runs fine. 
I know the video card supposed to be doing all the work, but some kind of extra overhead is coming into play.

Nephasth:
Also check out this one: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=108974.0

Don't know if he ever finished it though... :-\

ABACABB:

--- Quote from: HanoiBoi on June 15, 2012, 09:00:44 am ---
--- Quote from: ABACABB on June 15, 2012, 07:37:38 am --- They would share the same pc but each have own monitor and controls.

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How would you do this?   Can you run separate instances of MAME on one PC?

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Oh I don't know of running multiple mame on 1 pc, I was referring to what these other guys are talking about. Vga splitter or dual output video card so both displays would be the same.  You could have a 4 player setup without being jammed in around a single 4-player control panel was my thought on this.

Now the chances of me ever actually doing this are about 10%. The chances of my wife letting me do this are much closer to 0%. But hey, I can dream right!!

blub50:
Thanks for all the input...I am thinking of running two games at once...spinner, flight-stick and lightgun games on one side, joystick and trackball games on the other...with 2 PCs its a no brainer...But im not computer savvy enough to know if it can be done with only one (and no drop off in performance)...it wouldnt cost all that much more to build a double cab...a used PC and a second monitor...and the nice part is you dont end up with a frankenpanel...I love  the "Aliens" machine, with its green and black color scheme...I'm leaning that way with everything lit with LEDs...

paigeoliver:
Eh, the good use of a double cabinet is not to cram a bunch more controls on the other side, but to get a more usable 2 or 4 player experience.

If you just want the maximum controls frankenpanel experience than an island style cocktail with 4 sides of controls will serve you best.

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