Monitor Upgrade - Video Card Question

Question

I have an old Dimension 2350 and looking to upgrade the monitor as the current UltraSharp is limited to 1024X768.    If I upgrade to a larger LCD that supports a higher resolution, do I have to upgrade the video card too?   Video Card = Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV/Graphics Controller   Tom

BigBrother · Answer

thomameuller,   You do not necessarily need to upgrade the video card when you upgrade your monitor.  In the case of the Dimension 2350, actually upgrading the video card will be difficult since it is part of the system mainboard.  If you really wanted an upgraded video card, you could purchase a PCI video card and disable the onboard video.    Steve

thomamueller · Answer

Thanks Steve!   So I should be good to go with a new monitor?  I don't want to invest beyond the monitor since upgrading to newer PC would be next.   Tom

BigBrother · Answer

thomameuller,

You are quite welcome. Get the nicer monitor now and when you get a new PC, you can really make it scream. In the meantime, it will provide a very nice facelift for your Dimension 2350 system.

Steve

Message Edited by BigBrother on 12-01-2007 09:36 PM

cbrmadz · Answer

Steve,

I recently bought an LCD Monitor (1440 X 900 Max Reso) for my Dimsion 2350. I'd like to get the most out of my monitor but I know it's impossible with the original integrated video card that I have. I'm looking for a decent graphics card for upgrade. Any suggestions?

LCD Monitor Specs

Samsung SyncMaster 906BW
19” LCD
1440 X 900 Resolution
2000:1 Contrast Ratio
2MS Response Time
Analog/Digital (VGA/DVI) Output

Desktop Specs

Dell Dimension 2350
OS: Windows XP Home Edition/ Service Pack 2
Pentium 4 CPU 2.00GHz
1.99 GHz, 256 MB of Ram
60 GB Hard Drive
Legacy Video Capture Device
AGP Card slot not available; PCI card only

Monitors

Monitor Upgrade - Video Card Question

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