I want to run 2..i have two LCD screens(one 22 and one 19inch) so i want to use both. Is the only way to this with a monitor switch box? if so are they common to find (like walmart or radio shack?) or is there an easier way to do this...Thanks guys!

 

nah ya need a video card with 2 or more outputs on it. Which is about most of the descent cards outs. Then you just enable em n set um up how you like in display settings or the video cards software settings. Nothing to it really. I run two 19" WS LCDs atm, want three, but upgrading to 24" LCDs sounds nice too.

 

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If you didn't want to upgrade your video card, I would look into something called a KVM switch. Usually they are for controlling multiple computers from 1 monitor and keyboard, however there are some which are reverse in function which would allow you to connect multiple monitors to one computer. This may or may not be suitable for your means, but it wouldn't hurt looking into it.

 

So if i bought a brand new computer(the highest end inspiron) it should have dual outputs shouldnt it. Or will you be able to see them on the back? Sorry. i can fix computers no problem..but this is 100% new to me. please elaborate.

 

KVM wont do let you use two monitors at once. A KVM will let you use one monitor on two computers.


alot of bought brand computers use the onboard video which usually sux for anything other than surfing n basic word proocessing. Needs a real video card with outputs like so:


The pic shows a vid card with two DVI ports which you can use a VGA adapter to hook to the VGA cables most monitors use.

 

your video card needs two ports, or you need a splicer and i dont know if all video cards support them or not. i normally see them with dell, so it may be proprietary. right click on your desktop and go to properties (xp) or personalize (vista). go to display settings and configure as necessary. this article looks like it should help.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u.../monitors.mspx

 

so will something like this work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/MATROX-G450-AGP-VGA-DUAL-MONITOR-256-bit-VIDEO-CARD_W0QQitemZ260294647600QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 260294647600&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2 |65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


i looked under my personalize thing but im really not framilliar with vista at all right now..and that link was for XP. Still trying to find it..and i didnt see a spot for 2 cables in the back of my tower anyways.

 

ya, but thats prolly not the video card you want to run in your computer. you can, if you really want. deciding on a video card is something you are going to need to do, but it mainly depends on what you want/can spend. didnt you just get a new computer? what kind was it; make/model?

as for the config, you go to personalize, then display settings. its pretty much the same as the xp config screen from there. if not, here:

http://skattertech.com/2008/04/setup...tors-in-vista/

 

Yep its just got a big 1 there..so must not support 2..so does that mean im just screwed?

 

like i said, you may be able to get an adapter. but to tell you that, i need your computers make and model.