Desktop Computer Adding extra Monitor?
I have a desktop computer and i would like to add an extra monitor so that i can have an extended Desktop. Please what hardware or software would i need
to make this happen
Update:Please what type of Video card has two VGA ports
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Two video outputs .. take a look on your video card.
See if there's 2 rectangular (trapezoidal) females plugs or just one.
Your current monitor will already be plugged into one.
There are some ways to solve your problem :
1. You need a video card with two output. As far as I know, they're real expensive.
2. If you're using Mac or Linux, that function is included. Check your toolbar.
3. If you just need to work on many desktops at the same time, you should use a software. There are some ones that can do this job well. Try Deskman of Microsoft ! (http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/In... I think this is the most economic solution.
Anyway, good luck !
Some graphics cards have two different types of outputs, if you have one (like Me) you can use the s-video out as a display source for your second monitor, you may need an adapter to connect another VGA monitor but they are available cheap. Good Luck!
An additional video card, OR a video card with two outputs. Plus the obvious monitor.
You will unfortunately have to get another video card. I recommend getting a double port one. There is a setting under options or something to set up the second monitor when u get the video card.
Get a graphics card with 2 outputs on it. Even if it has 1 or 2 dvi ports, you could get some dvi to vga connectors.
You need two video inputs. Your motherboard probably already has one so all you need is another video card. Once that's installed and working right-click the desktop and go to Properties. Click Settings tab and select check box next to extended windows desktop.
the simpliest way to do is buy a new video card which has to vga port, usualy the port is DVI port, for example ASUS EAH3650, it has 2 DVI ports. it will cost you arround $93, good luck