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Second video card for dual monitors?
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rbo
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9. December 2008 @ 23:05 |
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I got my hands on another flat-screen monitor and decided to set up dual monitors on my system. My current video card is a GeForce 6150LE and is built into the motherboard; I only see one video port. So, I'm looking for another, inexpensive video card so I can hook up the second monitor. Any suggestions?
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10. December 2008 @ 02:04 |
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What motherboard, or slots on the motherboard do you have to work with, and what is your budget?
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rbo
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10. December 2008 @ 12:06 |
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i haven't worked inside computers for a while, so let me see if i have this right:
i have a gateway gt5220, and from what i looked at online, i think i have an AM2 motherboard, with a few PCI slots available.
edit: and i'd like to keep it under 50 bucks; 30 or less would be best
edit: the spec page lists these expansion slots: PCI Express x16 x 1 • PCI Express x1 x 1 • PCI x 2
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10. December 2008 @ 19:21 |
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You will be looking at the PCI-E x16 slot, I would just buy a card capable of 2 monitors if buying new and ignore the onboard graphics.
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10. December 2008 @ 21:39 |
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rbo
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11. December 2008 @ 11:08 |
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Alas, they are out of stock. Do you know of any other similar deals? Are there any drawbacks to getting this kind of card?
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11. December 2008 @ 11:31 |
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rbo
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11. December 2008 @ 14:44 |
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If I get this and install it, I should still be able to play games on the GeForce's monitor, though, right?
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11. December 2008 @ 16:07 |
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The HD3450 can still play some games, far better than the 6150SE can. However, it's gaming performance is still very poor compared to current generation cards, that is what I refer to.
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rbo
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11. December 2008 @ 22:54 |
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Alright. I've played some games on the 6150LE (Portal, e.g.) and had no problems, but I don't play too many games on the PC anyway.
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