Using TV as second monitor for gaming

[ChimaeraZone]

Hello, all!

I just recently built a brand spanking new gaming PC, you can see it here: http://imgur.com/gallery/ADNni

Anyway, I have that PC hooked up to a 1080p monitor with an HDMI cable which works fine. I am running another HDMI cable from my computer to my TV. My TV is mounted on my wall, overlooking my bed. I want to use the TV for gaming with the Steam Controller while lounging on my bed. I am also planning on running this cable through a surround sound receiver in the near future. What is the best way for me to do this? I would rather just have one monitor on at a time to stop any weird glitches and to reduce stress while gaming at my desk.

Here is a shot from my desk to my TV for reference http://imgur.com/AytzJbY

Thank you!

 

[4745454b]

Mirror the desktop to the TV. Both the monitor and the TV will show the same thing.

I would rather just have one monitor on at a time to stop any weird glitches and to reduce stress while gaming at my desk.

Not sure what you are talking about here. I have three monitors and my TV hooked up to my PC. There are no glitches that I've noticed.

 

[ChimaeraZone]

Mirror the desktop to the TV. Both the monitor and the TV will show the same thing

Thank you! I had to fiddle around with my TV settings to get the resolution to match.

Not sure what you are talking about here. I have three monitors and my TV hooked up to my PC. There are no glitches that I've noticed.

I just don't want any programs disappearing onto my TV. What is the best way to not send signal to it while it is not in use?

 

[4745454b]

You could disable it if you aren't using it. Or like I said, if you mirror it to the TV it treats them both as the same monitor and what happens on one happens on the other.