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Old 12-06-2009, 08:47 PM
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I was wondering if anyone had any insight or recommendations as to which video card I should get to run multiple monitors?

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Old 12-07-2009, 04:53 AM
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Any video card will do.

You have two options.

1. A dual DVI video card. Most modern video cards are in this configuration
2. 2x standard video card. Takes up more space on the mobo but works just as well.

Get yourself a copy of ultramon too. A MUST for any multi monitor setup.
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i just have a reg vid card with an adapter for the 2nd monitor...ultramon drives me crazy...they keep trying to put it on my comp and i just remove it
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I have the Y adapter to accept 2 monitors if you need it. Dell gave me 2. Just come and get it.
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Originally Posted by s2kupo,Dec 7 2009, 05:53 AM
Any video card will do.

You have two options.

1. A dual DVI video card. Most modern video cards are in this configuration
2. 2x standard video card. Takes up more space on the mobo but works just as well.

Get yourself a copy of ultramon too. A MUST for any multi monitor setup.
My computer right now has 2/3 video ports. 1 dvi which is connected, 1 standard vga and a S Video I think? I don't see a option in my screen settings for " Dual Monitor " or would this only come up when I plug my monitor in?
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Originally Posted by S~Factor,Dec 7 2009, 07:30 AM
I have the Y adapter to accept 2 monitors if you need it. Dell gave me 2. Just come and get it.
Thanks Ray, I'll let you know about that.
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I got it to work. Turned out my video card supported dual monitors after all Thanks for your help everyone
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