This may be the wrong category (perhaps Graphics Cards would have been better)... but, regardless....
For the past few weeks, I've been trying to find a way to let my younger brother join in on the online gaming fun. Unfortunately, he's both broke, and lacking in a good gaming pc. So... I was hoping (and I know it's a bit of a silly idea) that my computer could run two clients of the same game, using a usb mouse/keyboard, and a second gpu/monitor.
PC:
(I'll be using hyperlinks for convenience purposes)
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131407
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125277
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171037
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
... and Win7 Pro 64-bit.
Since I'm using stock cooling, and a single gpu... I've already assumed that a better cpu fan, and a second graphics card will need to be purchased.
I also assume that a bit of oc-ing may be necessary... and though I'm not eager to try, with better cooling, I'd be willing to give it a shot.
So... here are my questions.
Even with these enhancements, is this idea viable? (My main question)
If so, will it be able to fluidly run multiple clients for:
Left4Dead2 (doubtful, but hopeful)?
WoW?
... or low-end mmorpgs (which I can effectively triple client with already)?
and lastly, assuming this will work, would someone be so kind as to post an explanation how?
(I'm a tad iffy on how to run two monitors... though a Google search will probably clear things up.)
That last one, isn't horribly important, as I'm not adverse to doing some legwork.
Many thanks for your time.
For Requirements Reference Purposes:
Left4Dead2: http://informationtypes.blogspot.com/2009/10/system-requirements-for-left-4-dead-2.html
WoW: http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/faq/technology.html
Flyff (a sample of the low-end): http://flyff-wiki.gpotato.com/index.php/System_Requirements
For the past few weeks, I've been trying to find a way to let my younger brother join in on the online gaming fun. Unfortunately, he's both broke, and lacking in a good gaming pc. So... I was hoping (and I know it's a bit of a silly idea) that my computer could run two clients of the same game, using a usb mouse/keyboard, and a second gpu/monitor.
PC:
(I'll be using hyperlinks for convenience purposes)
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131407
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125277
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171037
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
... and Win7 Pro 64-bit.
Since I'm using stock cooling, and a single gpu... I've already assumed that a better cpu fan, and a second graphics card will need to be purchased.
I also assume that a bit of oc-ing may be necessary... and though I'm not eager to try, with better cooling, I'd be willing to give it a shot.
So... here are my questions.
Even with these enhancements, is this idea viable? (My main question)
If so, will it be able to fluidly run multiple clients for:
Left4Dead2 (doubtful, but hopeful)?
WoW?
... or low-end mmorpgs (which I can effectively triple client with already)?
and lastly, assuming this will work, would someone be so kind as to post an explanation how?
(I'm a tad iffy on how to run two monitors... though a Google search will probably clear things up.)
That last one, isn't horribly important, as I'm not adverse to doing some legwork.
Many thanks for your time.
For Requirements Reference Purposes:
Left4Dead2: http://informationtypes.blogspot.com/2009/10/system-requirements-for-left-4-dead-2.html
WoW: http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/faq/technology.html
Flyff (a sample of the low-end): http://flyff-wiki.gpotato.com/index.php/System_Requirements