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installing a 6800gt

Anarking · 2006-01-14 20:29:23

excuse my ignorance but its a while since ive had to install a graphics card. I put it in the motherboard and everything and only just noticed that there seems to be no plug on it for my monitor, my monitor used to plug into a blue port on the old card now theres only two dvi ports to plug it into, what should I do? Do I…

14-01-2006 09:29PM

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Anarking

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excuse my ignorance but its a while since ive had to install a graphics card.

I put it in the motherboard and everything and only just noticed that there seems to be no plug on it for my monitor, my monitor used to plug into a blue port on the old card now theres only two dvi ports to plug it into, what should I do? Do I need an adapter or something?

Edit:

Actually, turns out I just need a dvi -vga adapter thing, dont suppose anyone has a spare one?

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#2 15-01-2006 12:36AM

kirving

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You didnt get one with it? :eek:

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#3 15-01-2006 02:32PM

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I have a spare one for you if you want it... provided you're in Dublin and can pick it up at my place

I got two with my 7800GTX and I don't ever plan on using dual screens.

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