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2 monitors?
borders_dude
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Is it possible to have two monitors on my pc?
Id like to have it so the one I have at present is the one I work on, and a second monitor which will be more used for having another application open such as my itunes? or perhaps watching a dvd on?
What would I need to do this? Apart from a second monitor as I know I need that!
Id like to have it so the one I have at present is the one I work on, and a second monitor which will be more used for having another application open such as my itunes? or perhaps watching a dvd on?
What would I need to do this? Apart from a second monitor as I know I need that!
When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.
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As long as you have another port to plug the monitor into you don't need anything else.
The pc will recognise 2 monitors are attached and give you the option to extend your desktop in the display properties splitting the desktop over 2 screens and you just drag your windows over.0 -
Cheers mate, I dont seem to have another bit for a monitor to plug into BUT ive just looked on ebay and you can get adapters to allow you to connect two monitors into the one port.
I presume that will work?When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.0 -
No, that would give you two copies of the same thing. You need a new graphics card. Does the monitor currently plug into the I/O panel on the motherboard, along with USB stuff etc, or does it sit on its own metal bracket below this?Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning: 'I can't configure Debian'.0
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No, that would give you two copies of the same thing. You need a new graphics card. Does the monitor currently plug into the I/O panel on the motherboard, along with USB stuff etc, or does it sit on its own metal bracket below this?
Ahh, on the back of my pc there is only one bit to connect a monitor, there are spare usb ports but not a bit for another monitor.
So I just need to get a new graphics card that has two ports? I wonder if i could fit that myself? My techie mate is in china for 6 months so he cant do it for me
When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.0 -
What make and model of computer is it?Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning: 'I can't configure Debian'.0
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Fitting a new graphics card is an easy 10 minute job. If you can take the case off, then you can fit the new card-it just slots in.No free lunch, and no free laptop
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borders_dude wrote: »Ahh, on the back of my pc there is only one bit to connect a monitor, there are spare usb ports but not a bit for another monitor.
So I just need to get a new graphics card that has two ports? I wonder if i could fit that myself? My techie mate is in china for 6 months so he cant do it for me
Techically if you can put a tape into a tape deck you can change your graphics card over, its that simple....however its making sure you get the \RIGHT graphics card that will fit your PCIf you find yourself in a fair fight, then you have failed to plan properly
I've only ever been wrong once! and that was when I thought I was wrong but I was right0 -
What make and model of computer is it?
A Dell, dimension e521, about 3'5 years old now but she has been very reliable so im loate to get rid of her.
Fitting a new graphics card is an easy 10 minute job. If you can take the case off, then you can fit the new card-it just slots in.
Right, I reakon I might give it a bash then, hopfully I can see where the wires connect.
Techically if you can put a tape into a tape deck you can change your graphics card over, its that simple....however its making sure you get the \RIGHT graphics card that will fit your PC
Im gonna give it a bash, will head up town tomoz to see about getting a suitbale graphics card, one which allows dual monitors.When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.0 -
There are no wires to connect, it just slots in. However you need to purchase a graphics card that is matched to your motherboard and processor and of the right form factor, not just one that has dual monitor outputs.
Best method might be to take your existing card into the shop with you.No free lunch, and no free laptop0 -
There are no wires to connect, it just slots in. However you need to purchase a graphics card that is matched to your motherboard and processor and of the right form factor, not just one that has dual monitor outputs.
Best method might be to take your existing card into the shop with you.
Good thinking! I will do that on monday when im off. Since I live in a city there are plenty shops to go in to find one that will work on my pc.When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.0
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