Using 2 monitors

bush

Ive got a radeon 9800 pro. I want to use 2 mointors on it, I think its possible. The thing is taht theres 2 connections on the card, the mormal one that im using at the moment for the 1 monitor. The second one looks different, is that used for a second monitor? If so whats that cable called?

ozt9vdujny3srf

Thats DVI connector, You'll need a DVI to VGA* converter if you want to plug a second monitor in.

*The blue one

joePC

You have two connectors on the card a VGA and DVI I'd say you using the VGA @ the mo (The blue one)
Just connect the 2 monitors go to Desktop properties - settings - Advanced and configure the two monitors.

JoePC

bush

Ive an auld video card there too. Could I add that and use it for the second monitor, no? Those convertors seem to be fairly dear.

tk123

yup - just plug a monitor into each card and go into graphics properties, theres a box you need to tick - "extend my desktop onto this monitor"

angelofdeath

i have a spare vga-dvi convertor im not using, its yours for free if you can collect sligo area



edit:// the 9800pro should've come with one anyway

bush

angelofdeath wrote:

i have a spare vga-dvi convertor im not using, its yours for free if you can collect sligo area



edit:// the 9800pro should've come with one anyway

I might have gotten one with it but if I did I havent a clue where it is now. Im in wexford so not really an option to collect. Thanks for the offer though

ShevY

ultramon is a must have using multiple monitors.

Lump

Why?

And there's only a 30 day trial.

John

tba

bush wrote:

Ive an auld video card there too. Could I add that and use it for the second monitor, no? Those convertors seem to be fairly dear.

nor too dear in fairness.

http://komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=106841&cks=SER