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February 16th, 2004 21:00
Dual Monitors with One or Two Video Cards
I have a Dimension 8200, Windows XP & a Nvida GeForce 2 MX 64MB AGP card. There is a VGA & S-Video Connector. I want to have two Dell M991 VGA monitors with each monitor showing a
different financial
web site. Dell Sales & Dell Support both said to just add a PCI Video Card. I am considering a GeForce FX 5200 128 MB PCI card. Then Dell Support emailed me and said that replacing the current AGP card might be a better setup, however, either would work. They suggested either the GeForce FX 5200 128 MB AGP card or the ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 128MB AGP Dual Monitor Card. I would have to also purchase a DVI to VGA connector.
I know that the AGP bus is faster than the PCI bus, but my reason for upgrading is to be able to view a different web site on each monitor. The only advantage I see to two video cards is that I could add a third monitor later.
Has anyone had any experience with two video cards? Any problems with two sets of drivers? Any suggestions? Thanks!
I know that the AGP bus is faster than the PCI bus, but my reason for upgrading is to be able to view a different web site on each monitor. The only advantage I see to two video cards is that I could add a third monitor later.
Has anyone had any experience with two video cards? Any problems with two sets of drivers? Any suggestions? Thanks!
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warpdrive
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February 17th, 2004 02:00
Either way will work. Adding a PCI card won't pose any problems at all with Windows XP. It will just recognize the extra card and let you extend your desktop.
I'm going through the same dilemma but I'm going to toss my MX420 card and replace it with a FX5200. The fewer different drivers I have to load, and less hardware, the better IMO (keep it simple). I could probably even sell my MX420 card for a few bucks.
Any of the new nVidia cards have excellent drivers for managing multi-monitors, so I can do it all with one FX5200.
patrician
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February 18th, 2004 14:00
Similar Question to Above:
Running an 18 month old Dimension 2300 512 RAM 1.7 mHz and wanting to use multiple monitors option, instead of just extend desktop option.
What video card should I buy to replace the OEM video card, and
what hardware/connectors/converters/cables, etc. will i have to buy in
addition to the new video card?
Looking for ease of installation as an overriding consideration.
Thanks!