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I'm using fraps to capture video from my computer. I was wondering, is it possible to run my monitor and also output video simultaneously through my Video card instead? (maybe thru the s-video port)? I don't know anything about this, but it'd be nice if I could do something along these lines, and send it either to another computer or a dv cam to avoid the performance hit that I take when fraps is actively recording?

From the documentation that came with the video card (BFG Geforce FX 5900) it's really unclear as to whether this is possible or not...:|
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Post by CDN_Merlin »

From using FRAPS myself, you need to have it save to your hard drive. There's not much you can do. Only thing I can suggest if not record sound or record a demo and then let the demo run while FRAPS is recording.

What version of FRAPS are you using?
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I didn't think I was being unclear. Sorry if it wasn't evident what my intentions were.

I don't want to use fraps.

I want to output video to an alternate recording medium through my BFG GeForce FX 5900, while simultaneously also being able to view the screen and play.

I want to do so to avoid the performance hits inherent in using fraps. Cutting the HDD out of the loop would only be 1/2 the equation.
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Post by Krom »

Plug your video out into a VCR, then in the nvidia display settings set the multi monitor support to clone. You can play a game on your PC monitor and TV monitor at the same time.
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awesome

Thanks! :)
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Post by BUBBALOU »

krom you made it to easy for him :x

Make him work for it next time.. like.. bribe you with his pr0n collection! :twisted:
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I do not have a pr0n collection!!!!

It's more of an archive.

Thanks again though Krom. You can leech my computer anytime.
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Welcome. =)

I do not have or want a porn collection, but thanks anyway. Ya got any anime? ;)
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got buttloads of it available here krom..... ;)
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Sorry Krom, I have some hentai, but that's my chick's obsession. Only anime I have is pretty common, ghost in the machine, ninja scrolls, etc.
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i want some porn
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BAAL wrote:got buttloads of it available here krom..... ;)
I have over 170 GB worth here BAAL, just always looking for a easy expansion.
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