Dual monitor setup any info out there on this subject?

[MMJII]

Hello All,
I was wondering if you need 2 video cards to use a dual monitor setup. If so
is there a FAQ on this subject?

thanks
MMJII

 

[Evolution54]

Hello All,
I was wondering if you need 2 video cards to use a dual monitor setup.
If so
is there a FAQ on this subject?

thanks
MMJII

Luckily, you do not need 2 video cards for a dual montor setup. All you
need is a single video card that supports two monitor connections. Ohh
and of course, you two monitors. Take time in researching the
best video card for you.

 

[jockemup]

Well, as Mister Evolution54 says, you -could- purchase a multiple output
card. I beleive, that in most cases like this, the user only wants the
secondary display for occasional use. The most inexpensive way to go
about this would be to purchase a second, low resolution graphics card.
This would solve your problem, and save you money.

Oh, and to you, Evolution54:
Why do I find myself correcting your advice so bloody often? Why don't
you check into DeVry, or something. Common sense would scream "More
RAM!" in the bloody mouse situation . . .

/mp

 

[bxf]

Well, as Mister Evolution54 says, you -could- purchase a multiple output
card.

I don't see where Evolution54 says that OP needs to purchase anything.
He/she correctly points out a typical method used to accomplish the
required results. For all we know, OP's video hardware already supports
dual monitors.

I beleive, that in most cases like this, the user only wants the
secondary display for occasional use.

Irrelevant assumption.

The most inexpensive way to go
about this would be to purchase a second, low resolution graphics card.
This would solve your problem, and save you money.

Not if your video card already supports dual monitor configuration, as
many (most?) do, or if you don't have a spare slot for another card.

Oh, and to you, Evolution54:
Why do I find myself correcting your advice so bloody often?

I have no idea, and I can't see his/her other posts, but given YOUR
comments here I'd be tempted to refrain from correcting anybody.

 

[Evolution54]

Well, as Mister Evolution54 says, you -could- purchase a multiple
output
card. I beleive, that in most cases like this, the user only wants the
secondary display for occasional use. The most inexpensive way to go
about this would be to purchase a second, low resolution graphics
card.
This would solve your problem, and save you money.

Oh, and to you, Evolution54:
Why do I find myself correcting your advice so bloody often? Why don't
you check into DeVry, or something. Common sense would scream "More
RAM!" in the bloody mouse situation . . .

/mp

What the heck is wrong with you? How the heck would you know what the
user wants? He simply ask does he need two video card for a dual
monitor setup. I replied back with a NO because he can get a single
video card with two video connections on it. That is all there is to
it. Don't try to be a smart a$$ and mind your own business. We are all
try to help each other here so common sense would scream HELP EACH
OTHER OUT. You just got served.

 

[MMJII]

Thank you all for you thoughts.
Just to let you know why I inquired...
I have 4 pc's with on board video.
I am purchasing 17" dual lcd's, and I wanted to know if I would need an
additional video card for the 2'nd screen in the dual setup. If I
understand the info. posted herein... In my situation I should just get 4
addt'l video cards for the pc's. Are there any chipset incompatibilities,
(if you have SiS on the motherboard for graphics controller, you should have
he same chipset on the 2'nd video card you add?), or will most mix & match
video equipment work?

Thanks for any add't input.
MMJII

 

[jockemup]

I don't see where Evolution54 says that OP needs to purchase anything.
He/she correctly points out a typical method used to accomplish the
required results. For all we know, OP's video hardware already
supports
dual monitors.


Irrelevant assumption.


Not if your video card already supports dual monitor configuration, as
many (most?) do, or if you don't have a spare slot for another card.


I have no idea, and I can't see his/her other posts, but given YOUR
comments here I'd be tempted to refrain from correcting anybody.

Well, bxf . . . TO start off . . .
The user states that he/she will require a second video card. Most, if
not all onboard video DOES NOT support multiple outputs. (Look it up!)
Second - The assumption is not irrelevant, as you put it. (Read the
rest, I explain why I made these assumptions.) And, as usual, I have
correctly diagnosed the problem, given the information I had available
to me.
Now, Mister BXF - Where does that put you?

 

[jockemup]

Thank you all for you thoughts.
Just to let you know why I inquired...
I have 4 pc's with on board video.
I am purchasing 17" dual lcd's, and I wanted to know if I would need
an
additional video card for the 2'nd screen in the dual setup. If I
understand the info. posted herein... In my situation I should just get
4
addt'l video cards for the pc's. Are there any chipset
incompatibilities,
(if you have SiS on the motherboard for graphics controller, you should
have
he same chipset on the 2'nd video card you add?), or will most mix &
match
video equipment work?

Thanks for any add't input.
MMJII

Well, most of the time any hardware will be supported. You need to
check compatibility standards with your mainboard manafacturer, anyway
- to be on the safe side! There is actually several companies that
produce a USB adapter that provides the user with a secondary display.
This display is a low refresh, low resolution solution, so it may or
may not help! (Just an Idea . . .) If you're intrested in that you
should find them on http://www.tigerdirect.com
I have yet to experiment with these, so I can't garauntee anything . .
Good luck to you!

 

[Evolution54]

jockemup wrote:
Well, as Mister Evolution54 says, you -could- purchase a multipl
output
card.

I don't see where Evolution54 says that OP needs to purchase anything.
He/she correctly points out a typical method used to accomplish the
required results. For all we know, OP's video hardware alread
supports
dual monitors.

I beleive, that in most cases like this, the user only wants the
secondary display for occasional use.

Irrelevant assumption.

The most inexpensive way to go
about this would be to purchase a second, low resolution graphic
card.
This would solve your problem, and save you money.

Not if your video card already supports dual monitor configuration, as
many (most?) do, or if you don't have a spare slot for another card.

Oh, and to you, Evolution54:
Why do I find myself correcting your advice so bloody often?

I have no idea, and I can't see his/her other posts, but given YOUR
comments here I'd be tempted to refrain from correcting anybody.

OK...Im just going to conclude that before we all ASSUME what the O
wants or need, maybe next time we should ASK what the OP's goals ar
and what is his setup is at the moment. That would probably be the bes
way to avoid mass confusion. Now, if you still want to correct me o
that statement and say I am wrong, then I have nothing more further t
add to this thread but have a good day. Peac

 

[bxf]

Well, bxf . . . TO start off . . .
The user states that he/she will require a second video card.

Really? Where? To quote the OP: "I was wondering if you need 2 video
cards to use a dual monitor setup". I am reading English, and "I am
wondering if" does not mean "states he/she will require".

Most, if
not all onboard video DOES NOT support multiple outputs. (Look it up!)

There are enough cards that DO support this to NOT eliminate this as a
possibility.

 

[bxf]

OK...Im just going to conclude that before we all ASSUME what the OP
wants or need, maybe next time we should ASK what the OP's goals are
and what is his setup is at the moment. That would probably be the best
way to avoid mass confusion. Now, if you still want to correct me on
that statement and say I am wrong, then I have nothing more further to
add to this thread but have a good day. Peace

I think you are quoting the wrong person. I did not say you were wrong.
But, never mind.