Can I get a dual monitor set up using separate VGA + HDMI outputs from PC Box?

Jaxer

I currently have a Dell PC with a single monitor on the standard VGA connector. It only has one VGA connector but it does have a HDMI slot.

I want to add a second monitor (which I'll use in portrait mode) with a DVI connector. Will there be any problems if I connect this to the Dell PC using a DVI to HDMI cable.

ie. will Windows 7 have any problem with a 2 monitor setup, where one is connected by the VGA port and one connected by a HDMI/DVI cable.

tronator

Jaxer wrote: »

I currently have a Dell PC with a single monitor on the standard VGA connector. It only has one VGA connector but it does have a HDMI slot.

I want to add a second monitor (which I'll use in portrait mode) with a DVI connector. Will there be any problems if I connect this to the Dell PC using a DVI to HDMI cable.

ie. will Windows 7 have any problem with a 2 monitor setup, where one is connected by the VGA port and one connected by a HDMI/DVI cable.

Should work. What is the model of the PC and the graphics card?

forgotmyname

Go into the display settings and see if you have a dual monitor option.

If not you will probably only get the same picture on both screens.

Lum

Should be able to test this using a TV before you go to the expense of buying a second monitor.

For the record I'd connect the primary monitor to the HDMI connector and the secondary to the VGA, since HDMI gives you a better picture.

almillar

Yep as above this is down to your computer hardware rather than Windows, which is perfectly capable of doing the job. If your integrated graphics isn't capable of spitting out 2 different pictures to 2 different displays, you can buy a graphics card for less than £50 that'll happily do this.

Jaxer

Worked without any problem and very easy to configure on Windows 7. I now have an extended desktop with the second screen in portrait mode which is very handy for work purposes.