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  • garfield81
    Confirmed User
    • Feb 2004
    • 212

    #1

    Computer Hardware experts.. help needed

    i currently have a single output vga card in my computer in a AGP slot. so is it possible to get another PCI video card in the computer and have a dual montiro output .. (one from the AGP card and the other from PCI card ?) will that work ? has anyone tried it out ? or will i have to get a dual output AGP card ?
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  • jade_dragon
    Confirmed User
    • May 2004
    • 1737

    #2
    I believe you could just get a multi monitor switch box and not even worry about having duel video cards.
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    • TheMob
      Confirmed User
      • Jan 2003
      • 8584

      #3
      Originally posted by jade_dragon
      I believe you could just get a multi monitor switch box and not even worry about having duel video cards.
      but i guess he wants to use them at the same time..

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      • garfield81
        Confirmed User
        • Feb 2004
        • 212

        #4
        Originally posted by jade_dragon
        I believe you could just get a multi monitor switch box and not even worry about having duel video cards.
        i think the multi monitor will just output the same screen on both monitors. What iam looking for is extra desktop space by streching the desktop onto two monitors.
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        • Vitasoy
          GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!!
          • Oct 2003
          • 58202

          #5
          Ever thought of replacing your vid card, with a tripple output vid card? you can have 3 monitors in action.


          Check out Maxtor's website.


          [email protected]

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          • directfiesta
            Too lazy to set a custom title
            • Oct 2002
            • 30136

            #6
            You cannot have 2 video cards in the same box... None will work.

            Get a dual-head video card.
            I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT !

            But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

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            • pussyluver
              Clueless OleMan
              • Mar 2003
              • 11009

              #7
              In Windws 2000 and XP you can have two monitors or more.

              You can buy a dual AGP video card. That has some Merit because it connects directly to the part of the chip set they call the Northbridge. In otherwords it is faster than the standard PCI video card would be. If the requirement is not for gaming or other highend application, I see no problem in using the AGP and a PCI Vedio adapter.

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              • pussyluver
                Clueless OleMan
                • Mar 2003
                • 11009

                #8
                Originally posted by directfiesta
                You cannot have 2 video cards in the same box... None will work.

                Get a dual-head video card.
                http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_tips523.html

                There ya go. More details on a quick google search.

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                • steve90
                  Confirmed User
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 2397

                  #9
                  Originally posted by directfiesta
                  You cannot have 2 video cards in the same box... None will work.

                  Get a dual-head video card.
                  you are a retard. you can run more then one video card

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                  • jade_dragon
                    Confirmed User
                    • May 2004
                    • 1737

                    #10
                    ahhh ok i understand, the box will not do anything other than make each screen show the same thing, you need a video card that will allow you to split the screens like they said for what you want.
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                    • MattO
                      The O is for Oohhh
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 10861

                      #11
                      You can add a PCI card, you might have to tell the BIOS that that's your main boot up card in order for Windows to boot properly.
                      Then the first time you boot, the PCI card's monitor will be active, then just go to your display properties and set up the other monitor and all the settings for dual screens are there.
                      I had a setup like that for a while before getting a dual-head AGP card.

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                      • bringer
                        i have man boobies
                        • Jul 2003
                        • 13082

                        #12
                        Originally posted by directfiesta
                        You cannot have 2 video cards in the same box... None will work.

                        Get a dual-head video card.
                        wrong
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                        • chupachups
                          Confirmed User
                          • Dec 2002
                          • 6576

                          #13
                          Add as many (pci) as you wish - it will work but be carefull with the mainboard

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