multiple monitor setup - need video card advice - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Bratwurst · 02-11-2005, 12:12 PM

I have a machine at work that I want to use multiple displays with. My aim is to extend the windows desktop across two monitors.

Here's the issue - I have a small Dell machine that is not the size of a normal case. Its like a micro small form factor crappy office computer. The slot for the video card cannot fit a full width card, the slot is about 3" wide. Are there any AGP cards that can be used with dual outputs on a case like this?

Do I need to buy a PCI graphics card and somehow use both the onboard video and the add in PCI card?

Thanks!

Confederate · 02-11-2005, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bratwurst

Do I need to buy a PCI graphics card and somehow use both the onboard video and the add in PCI card?

This is what I did for a few years with no problem.
Just remember that you can't run AGP and onboard at the same time, at least there's no way i know how to do it.

Bratwurst · 02-11-2005, 01:08 PM

I was kind of hoping I could upgrade the video card so I didn't have to use onboard video (want to play some games when things are slow) and also have an extended monitor. Guess that means this machine probably won't work for me. That sucks, cuase it is the most powerful machine they have here. Its the only one with a newer P4 that supports hyperthreading.

02-11-2005, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bratwurst Insane Location: La la land	multiple monitor setup - need video card advice I have a machine at work that I want to use multiple displays with. My aim is to extend the windows desktop across two monitors. Here's the issue - I have a small Dell machine that is not the size of a normal case. Its like a micro small form factor crappy office computer. The slot for the video card cannot fit a full width card, the slot is about 3" wide. Are there any AGP cards that can be used with dual outputs on a case like this? Do I need to buy a PCI graphics card and somehow use both the onboard video and the add in PCI card? Thanks! __________________ 40

02-11-2005, 01:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bratwurst Insane Location: La la land	I was kind of hoping I could upgrade the video card so I didn't have to use onboard video (want to play some games when things are slow) and also have an extended monitor. Guess that means this machine probably won't work for me. That sucks, cuase it is the most powerful machine they have here. Its the only one with a newer P4 that supports hyperthreading. __________________ 40