Dual Monitors for Nvidia+Dell Dimension System

johnjuniper · 26-January-05, 05:17 PM

Hey,

So I've searched through threads but nothing for my particular configuartion.
I have a Dell Dimension 8300 (stock motherboard) with a Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 card. I want to run dual monitors. Can I use some type of adapter to run off my current card? Or do I need to purchase an additional card, and if so, will it fit in my slots? I have two CRT monitors, so I'm assuming they're vga connections???
I'd like to avoid purchasing a new card, because of $ and also possible conflicts.

Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks.

Zer0s · 26-January-05, 05:22 PM

does that back of your current card have a VGA port and a DVI port? single VGA? dual DVI?

PM for more questions. im actually a dell tech support agent.

johnjuniper · 26-January-05, 05:46 PM

i believe i have one of each.

johnjuniper · 26-January-05, 06:02 PM

here are the ports on the back of my card.

danbanger · 26-January-05, 07:17 PM

You just need a DVI ---> VGA adapter

Zer0s · 26-January-05, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danbanger


	You just need a DVI ---> VGA adapter

DVI > VGA

shoulda shipped with the system. plug it in. youre golden.

johnjuniper · 26-January-05, 09:06 PM

i hope it's this simple. i'm still thinking that although there are two ports, the card is not capable of running two monitors.???

thanks guys.

danbanger · 26-January-05, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjuniper


	i hope it's this simple. i'm still thinking that although there are two ports, the card is not capable of running two monitors.??? thanks guys.

Pretty much that simple for my videocard, I don't know about yours. Which card do you have?

johnjuniper · 26-January-05, 09:11 PM

the nvidia geforce 5200 fx

aaronrkelly · 26-January-05, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjuniper


	the nvidia geforce 5200 fx

That card is capable of dual monitos, dont worry about it - plug it in and enjoy.

johnjuniper · 26-January-05, 09:25 PM

wicked.

thanks everyone.

31-January-05, 06:18 PM

i have a card like that pm with were to get an adapter

26-January-05, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnjuniper Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	Dual Monitors for Nvidia+Dell Dimension System Hey, So I've searched through threads but nothing for my particular configuartion. I have a Dell Dimension 8300 (stock motherboard) with a Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 card. I want to run dual monitors. Can I use some type of adapter to run off my current card? Or do I need to purchase an additional card, and if so, will it fit in my slots? I have two CRT monitors, so I'm assuming they're vga connections??? I'd like to avoid purchasing a new card, because of $ and also possible conflicts. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

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Zer0s Apex Tech God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ida"Hoe" Posts: 2,765	does that back of your current card have a VGA port and a DVI port? single VGA? dual DVI? PM for more questions. im actually a dell tech support agent. __________________ www.macromedia.com/ shockwave /download/"> Check out TheAnimeSlash @ www.theanimeslash.com

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johnjuniper Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	here are the ports on the back of my card. Attached Thumbnails

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26-January-05, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnjuniper Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	i believe i have one of each.

26-January-05, 09:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnjuniper Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	i hope it's this simple. i'm still thinking that although there are two ports, the card is not capable of running two monitors.??? thanks guys.

26-January-05, 09:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnjuniper Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	the nvidia geforce 5200 fx

26-January-05, 09:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
johnjuniper Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	wicked. thanks everyone.

31-January-05, 06:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
antec_guru Guest Posts: n/a	i have a card like that pm with were to get an adapter

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