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08-15-2004, 03:44 AM
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second monitor
Tomorrow I am ordering a second monitor. I also have to get a new video card. Any advice availabel about what card to get? Should I get a second card or a "double header" card to replace my current video card? I have the monito picked out so I guess my wuestion is "which video card?"
Randy Refeld 
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08-15-2004, 11:00 AM
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Re: second monitor
First - you probably already checked this, but make sure you have to get a second video card. Mine has both DVI and analog (RGB) ports on it so it is dual-monitor ready.
I am going through the same process of picking a new monitor. If money was not an issue, I'd get the Samsung 213T (21.3" LCD, 1600x1280, $1000) but I am eyeing a Sceptre (19" LCD, 1280x1024, $525) or two instead. As far as your video card goes, do you need to use either monitor for serious gaming or other video applications? If not, I'd just buy a cheap $50-$70 PCI video card at your local Best Buy.
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08-15-2004, 12:15 PM
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Re: second monitor
You can get a cheap video card like a nVidia AGP GE-Force 5200 Ultra from Best Buy usually for under $80. Any video card with DVI will have 2 monitor ports on the back but you'll need a DVI -> RCA converter for one of the connections (unless you're buying a digital monitor).
If it were up to me though, I'd get an ATI 9800 Pro since they offer the most bang for the buck for gaming. They run about $200 on eBay.
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