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- Hey there PC gamers, I'm Adrian Reed.
In this video, I'll show you how to set up
an immersive multi-screen gaming experience.
Here's what I'll be using.
An MSI gaming computer with Nvidia graphics card,
three Acer 27-inch gaming monitors,
and three DisplayPort cables.
To get started, make sure you have a computer
that supports the game you want to play.
The best way to do this is by visiting the website
to see the required specs,
and then make sure your computer meets them.
Next, let's talk about your graphics card
because that's really important.
Start by going to the manufacturer's website
and finding your card.
This is the one I'll be using.
Then take a look at the specs.
First, see if it supports multiple monitors,
then see if it supports the native resolution
of your monitors.
Then make sure the drivers are updated
to the latest versions.
Here's how that's done on my machine.
First, I find the manufacturer of my GPU.
In my case, it's Nvidia.
Then I'll go to their website
and search for the model number.
This brings me to the product page
where I can download the driver.
Once it's downloaded, I'll double click on the file
and follow the onscreen instructions to update the driver.
This usually involves rebooting your computer.
Now, before we get into the fun stuff,
I want to talk a little more about your screens.
Ideally, they're all the same make and model.
that's because monitors handle colors differently.
Having the same kind will keep it smooth and consistent.
I'll be using three monitors for this setup.
That way, if I use all three for gaming,
I won't have a split in the center.
Note that you don't have to use all three for gaming though.
You can play your game on one while listening to music
or streaming a video on the other.
Start by getting your monitors in place.
Mine are on stands, but you can also use a mounting system.
There's a link below to some great options on our website.
Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable
to the graphics card on your computer
and the other end to the monitor.
Then do the same for the other monitors.
Make sure it's a connection on your graphics card.
Not the onboard connection built into the motherboard.
This usually means is lower than the other connections,
like this.
Then do the same for the other monitors.
Now turn the monitors on and power up your computer.
Right away, you might notice
that the arrangement of the monitors is off.
Let's fix this.
Again, since I'm using the Nvidia card,
I'll open up the software and go to the control panel.
Look for the multiple display settings and open them.
The system will now detect your monitors.
You can drag them around to match
how they're physically set up.
Right click on the icon for the monitor
that will be your primary display,
probably the center one, and select primary.
Now, let's talk about adaptive sync.
It's called different things depending on the manufacturer,
but it's a setting that helps
with the multi-screen experience,
eliminating tears and distorted images.
Let me show you how to turn it on.
Again, open the graphics card software
by right clicking on the desktop
and then opening the Nvidia control panel.
Find the adaptive sync setting.
For me, it's called G-Sync.
If you're using the AMD card, it's called Free Sync.
Then select which monitor will have the sync enabled.
It's typically your primary monitor.
Check the box and click apply.
Now let me show you how to multitask while gaming.
Press Alt and Tab at the same time on your keyboard.
This will unlock your mouse from the game,
allowing you to control other programs.
To go back to controlling the game,
press Alt and Tab again until the icon on your game
is selected, then release both keys.
Depending on the game, you might want a larger field of view
with multiple monitors.
Or you might want different functions on the other monitors
like game map, chat, or a list of keyboard shortcuts.
I'm going to set mine up for a larger field of view,
spanning across all monitors.
Here's how you do that.
Open the graphics card software again
by right clicking on the desktop
and opening the Nvidia control panel.
Look for a setting that allows all monitors
to act like a single screen.
For me, it's configure surround PhysX.
Click on that option,
check the box next to the span display with surround,
and click configure.
Now move the display icons to match the orientation
of the numbers that are displayed on each monitor
and click enable surround.
To really dial in the experience,
go into the video settings of your game
and make a few more adjustments.
For example, experimenting with the resolution
is really common until you get one that's just right.
And there you go.
Your multi-screen gaming experience should be set up.
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