Problems setting up a dual box

As of now I only want to dual box and trying to get everything set up but my second wow client has very low fps (2-10) either with both clients on one monitor or if I move the second client to another monitor. I'm using 1 pc with 2 monitors (main is a 22" second is a 19"), my cpu is a intel dual coreE6300, video card is a RadeonX1600 with 512mb, I have 2gig of ram (DDR2 with 266mhz, if that helps =P). From what I understand, the x1600 has issues with the 3d rendering with a second wow client open, the only solution that I have found is to horizontally stretch the main screen to the second screen. I have tried this but it just doesnt look good having 2 different monitor sizes and resolutions. As of now I can't find anyother solution. I would like to have one client open on my main 22" in max window mode while having my second client open in max window mode on the 19". If anyone could point me in the right direction I would be most appreciatve.

If you are using XP then there isnt a fix to be able to use Dual monitor view without the drawbacks (ie. low fps on 2nd monitor). I currently have a 25.5" samsung as my main and an old ass 19" crt as my secondary. Def not recommended but with the fundage I had available it works quite well.

I set the Nvidia control to one large horizontal span so that both monitors can somewhat match for resolutions. Like I said its def not the best or recommended way to go but saving the cost of a new monitor for a short time it works well enough.

to start...u should only run 1 monitor...for both ur accounts...as 2 causes alot of lag...i have an GT9800 oc and was at first running 2 windows...and it caused alot of lag..so u may want to do PiP for ur 2 accounts...
I also use these commands on my main toon every time i load up....

/console maxfps 0
/console maxfpbsx 0

it really is a life saver...

btw what emulation software are u using?
upgrade ur ram..266 is really slow and if ur using vista, vista needs 2 gigs of ram to run..maybe spend the $75 for an extra 2 gigs and always run in window'd mode works best for me...

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Originally Posted by 'hellsown',index.php?page=Thread&postID=146851#pos t146851

to start...u should only run 1 monitor...for both ur accounts...as 2 causes alot of lag...i have an GT9800 oc and was at first running 2 windows...and it caused alot of lag..so u may want to do PiP for ur 2 accounts...

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What settings are you running? I have an 8800GTS and with Horizontal span on(winXp) I can run 2 monitors and get 60+ fps with graphics maxed out. Heck even when I fire up a 3rd instance on the 2nd monitor my fps only drops to the low to mid 50's.

Hey thanks guys for your replies :)

To Hellsown; I wouldn't mind setting up both clients on one monitor, but as of now the second client is still low fps with both clients on the same monitor.
For PIP, is keyclone my only option?
Thanks for the macro, I will definitely use it.
Emulating software I'm using is Auto Hotkey, for being free software and only needing to emulate a few keystrokes this is a great program.
You know, I had a feeling my ram was alittle behind the times, I'm also using XP, what speed do you recomend?

I have a couple more questions about my hardware. One, is it reasonable for me to expect 30-50 fps on both clients with the hardware I'm currently using?
Two, is reasonable for me to expect 60+ fps on my main screen with only one wow client running in a raid setting or flying around Shat?