New vid card

[liam]

I was looking at some vid cards and saw some with both a VGA and a DVI. I was wondering if you can hook up 2 monitors and get a double wide display like ive seen on my friends computer. can this be done or do you need to get two cards?
thanks

 

[macdude425]

Depends on the card. My video card has two ports like that, and only supports one monitor at a time. We would have to know what card you have in mind to see if it can do dual monitor.

 

[majistic]

Yeah you can, usually the vid card will come with a dongle.

 

[turtile]

Yes, how much are you planning to spend and what are you using it for?

 

[liam]

probably about 100-150. for general use and some gaming and movie watching

 

[chrispowell]

x800gto

 

[PZEROFGH]

eVGA 6600GT

what cards can only support one at a time ?

 

[chrispowell]

get a crossfire board and run 2 at the same time

 

[PZEROFGH]

like he can afford a new mobo when hes in a 100-150 dollar range

 

[i_learn]

if the card has 2 ports.........they will both be for moniotrs? i mean will they be the same? never heard of cards like that!
and dvi stands for?