Whats that extra plug inlet on my monitor and video card

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  • mkx
    Confirmed User
    • Nov 2003
    • 4001

    #1

    Whats that extra plug inlet on my monitor and video card

    Whats that secondary monitor pin inlet (usually white) that is on my video card and monitor.. is it for dual screen?
  • Project-Shadow
    Confirmed User
    • Feb 2003
    • 7340

    #2
    Thats a DVI input/output. If you've got 2 on the graphics card then yes you should be able to use dual screen.

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    • Jarmusch
       
      • May 2003
      • 12479

      #3
      You have a monitor with a DVI connection, you should get a DVI cable and enjoy better picture quality and sharpness.

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      • mkx
        Confirmed User
        • Nov 2003
        • 4001

        #4
        Nice, so do i use the blue and the white one together or just the white one?

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        • Jarmusch
           
          • May 2003
          • 12479

          #5
          Just the white, use the blue if you want to add a 2nd monitor.

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          • mkx
            Confirmed User
            • Nov 2003
            • 4001

            #6
            Thanks, what if i want to add a second computer to the same monitor. I have a KVM switch but it isnt compatable with the white cord

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            • mkx
              Confirmed User
              • Nov 2003
              • 4001

              #7
              holy crayolas batman, what a difference that made. plus i can switch between computers by a click of a button on the monitor, thanks

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              • bangman
                Confirmed User
                • Sep 2004
                • 5283

                #8
                Originally posted by mkx
                holy crayolas batman, what a difference that made. plus i can switch between computers by a click of a button on the monitor, thanks
                Does it really make a huge difference?
                I just looked and my graphics card and monitor have DVI inputs so if it will make a big difference I'll pick one up.
                - David Hall
                ICQ: 312744199

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                • mkx
                  Confirmed User
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 4001

                  #9
                  Yah everything is more glossy. Time to watch some porn

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                  • mkx
                    Confirmed User
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 4001

                    #10
                    should I have the screen refresh rate set at 60 hertz or 120 hertz?

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                    • Jarmusch
                       
                      • May 2003
                      • 12479

                      #11
                      Yep, with flat panels DVI is the way to go. :D

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                      • Jarmusch
                         
                        • May 2003
                        • 12479

                        #12
                        Originally posted by mkx
                        should I have the screen refresh rate set at 60 hertz or 120 hertz?
                        Check your monitor specs, it must have an optimum refresh rate. While you're at it, make sure you're running at native resolution.

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                        • mkx
                          Confirmed User
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 4001

                          #13
                          resolution is 1600 x 1200 very sharp. ill check the manufactures website

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                          • mkx
                            Confirmed User
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 4001

                            #14
                            it says 30-93.. http://www.samsung.com/Products/Moni.../NB21BSAS.asp# 120hertz is starting to hurt my eyes so I moved back to 60

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