Computer Question

stOAKed · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 1946

So I just ordered a new computer tower and it only has one vga hook up. What if I used something like this for two monitors? http://www.deepsurplus.com/Computer-Cables-Accessories_2/VGA-Y-Splitter-Cables/VGA-Y-splitter-cable-2-HD15-females-to-1-HD15-malebrfont-colorblackAs-low-as-2-62-font would that work or only recognize it as one
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-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Jun 10, 2009 9:46 am Post subject:

it depends on your video card.... some video cards can only handle one monitor, and it might have really awful resolution if it works. What kinda video card is?

mergeleft3 · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 673 City: Orlando

The only thing that will do is make it so that both monitors display the same picture. If you want to have a true dual monitor set up you have to get a video card that supports it.

uidzero · Kickflip Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 3839 City: Casselberry

Yep, if you want to see the same thing on both monitors then that will work. But if you want to use both as one large desktop you'll need a video card with dual vga's or you can buy a cheap video card and add it assuming you have extra slots on the MB for it.

stOAKed · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 1946

I had an option when ordering the computer for dual vga slots but it was 89 dollars so I assumed it wouldn't be worth it. If I would buy it now would it be worth it? heres the link to the computer http://www.pacificgeek.com/product.asp?id=66491&C=220&S=982 its the in the upgrades

uidzero · Kickflip Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 3839 City: Casselberry

Order the cheapest PCI video card they have and slap it in there.

stOAKed · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 1946

Is it easy to do? I'm not to techy Are these video cards your talking about http://www.pacificgeek.com/showcategory.asp?c=221&S=-1 Can you suggest any cards? thanks for the help

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

here. I looked on dell at the docs for that computer and you should have an agp slot. Try this card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133236&Tpk=agp%20video%20card

It is 10 bucks more than other cheap agp video cards but it is made by a relieable vender (PNY).

It is easy as hell to instal, you may need to turn off your video that is onboard (on the motherboard) which is not to difficult.

Here is a link to the online manual of that computer

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx260/en/ug/index.htm

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Jun 10, 2009 1:23 pm Post subject:

what exactly are u planning on doing with the dual moniter set up.... ? And ya its easy to put the card in u just put it in the back and install the drivers. I have 2 monitors, 1 larger 23 inch one and a 19 inch one, its great having lots of desktop room, and i can be browsing the interent or on AIM and be playing a video game at the same time Smile

gporter · Posted: Jun 10, 2009 1:34 pm Post subject:

omg computers rock!!

kornhouse · Posted: Jun 10, 2009 4:15 pm Post subject:

Hahahaha I just imaged like 20 of those last week, sorry but they're built like shizzle.

stOAKed · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 1946

dscsk8er55, Thanks for the help, I'll see if I can order that up.

-=AlexXx=-, You pretty much said what I use it for. I use to have it on my laptop.

kornhouse, ????

kornhouse · Posted: Jun 13, 2009 7:05 pm Post subject:

stOAKed, Just like the quality of how the things come installed sucks, you may need to reconnect your CD drive, run BIOS to make sure it reads it right, and screw in a few loose parts that hold the motherboard.

wakeboarding · Pop Shuvit Joined: 17 Mar 2009 Posts: 162

Using a Y connector will have a bad quality output. Order the cheapest yet will give result for your satisfaction.