Multiple monitor and video card question

[patient77]

Sorry if I sound like a computer idiot, but how do you add a third monitor if you currently have two monitors running. I currently have a dual monitor video card with two lcds connected, and want to add a third. Do I need to buy a new video card that has three monitor outlets, which I think run over $200, or can I just add a single monitor video card to one of my empty PCI slots on my motherboard?

It just seems way too easy to add another monitor just by buying a PCI video card, but hopefully that is the case. Any help appreciated.

patient77

[cthomer5000]

yeah, it's that simple. Just plug in a PCI video card, install the drivers, connect the monitor and reboot.

If you buy a card with dual monitor support, you can use up to 4 monitors.

[patient77]

Thanks for the help cthomer. probably best to just get a dual monitor pci card in case i want four monitors in the future.

thanks again.

patient77

[TobDog]

Cant you put in 2 or 3 PCI cards for 3 or 4 monitors? It would seem so? Assuming you have the available slots

[patient77]

Tobdog,
I'm not sure about that, but I guess it would work. Will give it a try, or just buy a dual monitor pci card.

patient77