Quick Vid card question

MatthewRyan · #1 10-30-2006, 02:45 PM

Im two minutes away from buying a 204b monitor (i currently have a 2001fp). I know I need a dual output video card. Can someone please recomend/link me to a video card that will run both monitors and is still OK for video games around $150?

Thx
Matt

(I wish there was a comprehensive sticky on this subject)

SamIAm · #2 10-30-2006, 03:22 PM

Why do you need a dual output card? Do you not have room in you case for a second (cheap) video card?
-Sam

MatthewRyan · #3 10-30-2006, 03:28 PM

I didnt even know that was an option. I would think I have room (never opened it up and looked - and I have no experience doing so).

I was thinking about ordering this card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150186

What card would you recomend if I was to add a 2nd? Would this complicate the entire process? (no experience here, so Im a noob)

SamIAm · #4 10-30-2006, 03:51 PM

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What card would you recomend if I was to add a 2nd?

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If you're happy with your primary card for videogames, the only requirement for your secondary (poker) card is resolution. Just get some PCI card with the right output (VGA/DVI) that supports your resolution.

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Would this complicate the entire process? (no experience here, so Im a noob)

[/ QUOTE ]I would think that removing one card and installing another is a bit harder than just installing another. But both are pretty easy (as far as "open the case" fixits go.)
-Sam