put 2 crt's on computer

[frddyj]

hey guys, this is a question for the computer savy amongst us.... can a second computer screen be added to any computer? & if so, how do i do it? i would imagine i need a second video card.
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i have a Dell Vostro 200 (about a year old, maybe less) & it runs on Windows xp..hammer time:frustrated:

 

[clemet]

The best way to do it is get a video card that supports 2 monitors.

 

[bin_dubai]

can u tell me what model of the videocard you have?

recent ones have 2 DVI outputs, you hook 2 screens and then open the display setting of your windows,

its recommended u use screens from the same type or resolution

 

[RangerRock]

Yes you can do it but like bin_dubai said, it is best to have the same size and resolutions, ect IMO. Also the newer video cards have the two outputs for 2 monitors.

 

[Squirrel]

I use dual at work all the time between laptop and monitor. Dual video card and software for it is the easiest.

 

[BIGDAN89]

make sure you gots enough resorsorces and lol my has bulit in dual screen option on my latop ahhh the luxary of 26inchs

 

[f1n3sse]

if you have an older computer say a p4 that supports AGP cards you can just get a gt7600. i will cost you about 100 bucks off the bay, its decent for some gaming like cs and has a vga out and a dvi out, it comes with the dvi to vga adapter in the box. then its just plug and play

 

[frddyj]

thanks for the help guys..... i did a web search & tried to find out the vid card i have but due to my novice computer skills, i'd have a much easier time purchasing a dual vid card, cables & software.
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this is for my computer at work so i wont be gaming on it... honestly, id like to keep my company software open on 1 screen & keep the shoutbox open in the other or be able to surf the web ..... i already have 2 very similar Dell flat screen monitors so i think i just need the card, cables & software...
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again guys (as always), thank you for sharing your knowledge & willingness to help... hpisf rocks! rockout

 

[bin_dubai]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8657553&type=product&id=1196469743507

this 1 has a dual out, is it fine for u regarding the price??

let me know