[goldinvest]

Hi,

My PC is about 3 years old and I use an old video card whit only one output for only one monitor and I would like to spred my desktop to at least two monitors.

opr. sistem: win 7
monitor 1: 19' philips 190c
monitor 2: 27' LG flatron w2753vc

The philips monitor have two audio inputs off the same tipe, and the LG have also two and another usb input.

So can I actualy conect them direct or via usb?

I know I could use the triplehead2Go ((DisplayLink)) or buy a new card,
but that would costs me about 200usd and I would reather pick-up an more expansive option.

I did conect the cable betwen monitor1 monitor2 but it seems thats not the right way to do.

Any advice?

Ty

 

[Wrench97]

You want a more expensive option or a less expensive option?

The best option is to update the video card, what brand and model is the PC?

Are you looking to mirror the desktop or extend the desktop onto the second monitor?

 

[goldinvest]

I'd like to chose less expensive option, yes.

I wan't to extand the desktop.

I have an NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM v1.1) in my PC and Intel(R)core(TM)2 CPU 4400 @ 2.00 GHz procesor
about 3.5 giga ram

 

[goldinvest]

And how do I update the video card? don't realy understand..

 

[Wrench97]

If you have a 8800GS then you have 2 video out ports on the card, hook 1 monitor to each port, some GS's had a blue VGA port and a white DVI port others 2 DVI ports.

 

[goldinvest]

there is an HDMI nad an TV/OUT left :/

 

[goldinvest]

and I use the only DVI port for my screen, having an converter from DVI to VGA

 

[Wrench97]

Does the 27" LG have a HDMI port?

 

[goldinvest]

exectly, I was thinkin that's an USB port,... so i simply just buy an HDMI cable and that's it.. otherwise I could use an HDMI to DMI converter to I think?

 

[Wrench97]

As long as it a HDMI port on both all you need is a cable, don't get caught up in high dollar HDMI cables there really is not a performance difference> Amazon.com: AmazonBasics High Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet / 2.0 Meters) - Supports Ethernet, 3D, and Audio Return [NEW MODEL]: Electronics

 

[goldinvest]

special thanks sir, what about an third monitor, what are my cheapest options for that?

 

[Wrench97]

For a third you'll need to either add another video card or switch to the newer ATI eyefinity setup using the recommended monitors for eyefinity, the 8800's are dual output.