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Old 26-January-05, 05:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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.

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Old 26-January-05, 05:22 PM   #2 (permalink)
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does that back of your current card have a VGA port and a DVI port? single VGA? dual DVI?

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i believe i have one of each.
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here are the ports on the back of my card.
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You just need a DVI ---> VGA adapter
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DVI > VGA

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

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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?
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the nvidia geforce 5200 fx
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That card is capable of dual monitos, dont worry about it - plug it in and enjoy.
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wicked.

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