[resolved] Dual View Monitor?

dairyguy · 04-05-2005, 09:25 PM

I currently have two lcd monitors but only one vga input on my computer. I want to find the cheapest way to have both monitors work. They need to be able to show different info so I don't think a vga splitter will work?? Thanks for the help.

**norin** · 04-05-2005, 09:30 PM

as far as i know you can use a splitter and it will work for both monitors. if you use XP you can choose in the display properties how to configure the monitors [i.e. which will be default and such.] if you have a DVI input on your graphics card you can get a adapter to use. there may be some video degredation but it will work.

**Sarkast** · 04-05-2005, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by norin

...as far as i know you can use a splitter and it will work for both monitors.....

I dont know of a splitter that would work for this type of application as a splitter just duplicates the signal so he would see the same picture on both screens. But maybe you could point me in the direction of a splitter product that works diffrently norin.

Now dairyguy - the only thing (IMO) that would work for you is a graphics card with either dual VGA output or VGA + DVI connectors. Depending on if any of your LCD screens have a DVI connector you can connect one of the LCDs via VGA output - the other by DVI or both via VGA by using a VGA-DVI converter on the graphics card. Cards with dual outputs are just as cheap as cards with only a vga output.

**norin** · 04-05-2005, 09:53 PM

i have only confirmed the splitter from a friend i know in same state will see if i can find out where he acquired such item

as for graphics card abilities i have heard of a computer using dual 6800s by nVidia, obviously this is quite expensive, and quite ridiculous if you ask me but if you have the money and the desire to do such a thing than have right at it.

**Sarkast** · 04-05-2005, 10:04 PM

What do you mean Norin ? Why 2 graphics cards ?

**norin** · 04-05-2005, 10:23 PM

that's what i am saying sarkast!

not quite sure myself. but they definately had 2 nVidia GeForce 6800s tied in with each other. btw they were PCI-e

**Sarkast** · 04-05-2005, 10:37 PM

Well yes its called SLI and can be done with certain cards of the 6800 and also 6600 series if they support it.
BUT you dont need to have SLI to have 2 monitors connected to a graphics card and have them both display a diffrent picture. Cards with DUAL VGA or VGA +DVI can be bought for 30$.

**norin** · 04-06-2005, 08:07 AM

takes a look at mine, which isn't that old it still handles games being put out today...

it's an ATI Radeon 9200se [i know se is bad o well] 128MB card. it has both VGA and DVI i picked it up for about 60 bucks. now i think it goes for mebbe 45-50 easy.

elf · 04-07-2005, 12:35 AM

I'm running with a 6600gt and an S3 Trio (two completely seperate video cards). I can just scroll my mouse from one to the other. When I play a game, fps isn't diminished at all because each card generates a seperate image, so my 6600gt doesn't need to generate the desktop image it only generates the game and the S3 generates the desktop.

My 6600gt has vga and dvi output and I have a dvi -> vga adapter, but personally I like having two cards because the fps is completely seperate (which is especially good for gaming).

04-05-2005, 09:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
dairyguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 31 OS: XP	Dual View Monitor? I currently have two lcd monitors but only one vga input on my computer. I want to find the cheapest way to have both monitors work. They need to be able to show different info so I don't think a vga splitter will work?? Thanks for the help.

04-05-2005, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	as far as i know you can use a splitter and it will work for both monitors. if you use XP you can choose in the display properties how to configure the monitors [i.e. which will be default and such.] if you have a DVI input on your graphics card you can get a adapter to use. there may be some video degredation but it will work. __________________

04-05-2005, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	i have only confirmed the splitter from a friend i know in same state will see if i can find out where he acquired such item as for graphics card abilities i have heard of a computer using dual 6800s by nVidia, obviously this is quite expensive, and quite ridiculous if you ask me but if you have the money and the desire to do such a thing than have right at it. __________________

04-05-2005, 10:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	What do you mean Norin ? Why 2 graphics cards ? __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch

04-05-2005, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	that's what i am saying sarkast! not quite sure myself. but they definately had 2 nVidia GeForce 6800s tied in with each other. btw they were PCI-e __________________

04-05-2005, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	Well yes its called SLI and can be done with certain cards of the 6800 and also 6600 series if they support it. BUT you dont need to have SLI to have 2 monitors connected to a graphics card and have them both display a diffrent picture. Cards with DUAL VGA or VGA +DVI can be bought for 30$. __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch

04-06-2005, 08:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
norin TSF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: L-Town, Maine Posts: 1,748 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	takes a look at mine, which isn't that old it still handles games being put out today... it's an ATI Radeon 9200se [i know se is bad o well] 128MB card. it has both VGA and DVI i picked it up for about 60 bucks. now i think it goes for mebbe 45-50 easy. __________________

04-07-2005, 12:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,038 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	I'm running with a 6600gt and an S3 Trio (two completely seperate video cards). I can just scroll my mouse from one to the other. When I play a game, fps isn't diminished at all because each card generates a seperate image, so my 6600gt doesn't need to generate the desktop image it only generates the game and the S3 generates the desktop. My 6600gt has vga and dvi output and I have a dvi -> vga adapter, but personally I like having two cards because the fps is completely seperate (which is especially good for gaming). __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.