Hi, first post.
I have a Sony Vaio PCV RS310 with integrated Intel 845GV graphics. I do want to add a second monitor, so it looks like I need to buy a video card. Unfortunately, my computer has no AGP or PCIe slots. I do have a free PCI slot, so I hope that's workable, since I'd rather not upgrade the motherboard, unless I find a good-enough deal.
I also want something cheap, since I'm not a gamer. Would it be possible to buy a PCI video card and use that together with my existing integrated graphics, and thereby have two monitors? Or does installing a graphics card automatically disable the integrated graphics? I could also look for a PCI card with dual-monitor support, but that might be more expensive.
Thanks for any help.
-Samer
I have a Sony Vaio PCV RS310 with integrated Intel 845GV graphics. I do want to add a second monitor, so it looks like I need to buy a video card. Unfortunately, my computer has no AGP or PCIe slots. I do have a free PCI slot, so I hope that's workable, since I'd rather not upgrade the motherboard, unless I find a good-enough deal.
I also want something cheap, since I'm not a gamer. Would it be possible to buy a PCI video card and use that together with my existing integrated graphics, and thereby have two monitors? Or does installing a graphics card automatically disable the integrated graphics? I could also look for a PCI card with dual-monitor support, but that might be more expensive.
Thanks for any help.
-Samer