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January 2nd, 2011 00:00
How do I install 2 Graphic Cards
My model is DXP061. I plan on setting up 2 monitors and I should have 2 cards for this, BUT, at the back of my pc, all the other "slots" I guess I should call them(I don't really know), are blocked. Is there a way to remove them? It's just some metal blocking the way so I'm scared I will break something that I shouldn't have.
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osprey4
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January 2nd, 2011 04:00
Hi Phrox,
Those are slot covers. It sounds to me like your experience working on computers is fairly limited. You might consider having a local computer shop install your video card.
freakmarket
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January 2nd, 2011 12:00
most modern video cards can run 2 monitors so you will only need one graphic card depending on your system
Faisal4321
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January 4th, 2011 02:00
Those "blocked slots" are known as PCI-E covers (or that's what I call them). They are very easily removed once you open up your computer case so don't think that as a problem. If you are going to upgrade your graphics card you need to consider whether your power supply is sufficient enough and since you are planning on using two graphics cards I suggest you check your Dell computer has two PCI-E x16 slots and is compatible with ATi CrossfireX or nVidia SLi (which I doubt unless you have a XPS/Alienware since Dell like giving out rather rubbish motherboards :(). To be honest I would suggest the same, go to a computer shop or get a friend who knows what to do, to do it for you. I would also recommend you get one of the latest ATi graphics cards instead of nVidia cards as a single ATi card with eyefinity technology can run more than two monitors. Where as with nVidia you would have to get two nVidia cards to be able to do that.