On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 7:28 AM, Michael Hampicke <[email protected]> wrote: [...] > I use the ati-drivers package, and I'd say there are pretty solid now. I > first started using ati-drivers with my HD2600 card card - as the kernel > drivers did not support the power saving mechanisms of the card. No > power saving on the HD2600 meant just when idling: 60 degree C and a > power usage of over 30 watts more then when using the kernel driver. Not > to mention the noise of the fan. When I bought my new HD 7770 card last > year, it was not supported by the kernel, so I sticked with the > ati-drivers. Everythings works as it's supposed to. Dual screen setup > with different solutions, power saving when idling, 3D power when you > need it (steam games), opencl works fine too. >
I just bought a 7770 myself, and have been interested in getting a dual monitor setup with ati-drivers. What steps do I have to take? -- Alecks Gates
