Dual monitor with Radeon Xpress 200.

[esbo]

I have the above graphics on my computer which is uncannily similiar to this one:-
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...name=c00596705


A bit more info here:-

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...name=c00378480


Anyway, I believe the graphics 'supports' two monitors although I
can see a 'slight problem' in that there is only one place to plug in a
monitor


So.....what do I need to do... I guess I need to but something and
stick in in the computer somewhere?
So can anyone help me out there, what do I buy, I assume I need some
sort of graphics card or something but I don't know what do buy, basically
I have not got a clue about graphics cards and such like so bare than
in mind if you reply. Throwing loads of 3 letter acronyms at me will
probably leave me looking something similar to this

So a link to something suitable would be much appreciated, I assume there is
enough info in the links provided so save you having to ask me questions
I have no clue about
I currently have one 'bog standard' 14" CRT monitor and I want to add a
bigger (19"?) flat panel monitor wich will have a slightly higher max resolution


Like this one, for example:-
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...ory_oid=-27763

I tried to find the answer out myself but I just got more and more baffled
I am sure there is a fairly simple answer and I would apreciate it if some
wise one could provide it!!

TIA

[esbo]

So......any of you lot know anything about graphics cards, or know of a forum where someone does?
Can I use any graphics card?

[stroyal]

Either buy a PCI or a PCI exp16 video card. With the PCI it will probably ( not sure ) work with the onboard. PCI is old tech though.
The best way is to get a good PCI-exp16 vid card, It will come with 2 places to plug in your monitors and will work for sure.

[carl33p]

If that first link is your PC, then you have a PCI-Express x 16 slot in your motherboard. You also have 3 PCI slots. You will need to purchase a GFX card with 2 connections(today almost every GFX card has 2 connections).

Also, you will need to check the GFX card to see whether it has 2 DVI ports or 1 DVI and 1 VGA. Ur CRT is VGA, and ur 19" may have DVI support. Either way, you could always use 2 VGA connections with a DVI-VGA adapter which often comes with a GFX card.

newegg.com is a good place to purchase cards. You can find a Geforce 6200 for around 35$ which can support dual moniters and will give you improved graphics performace as well. Or you could opt for more expensive cards.

[esbo]

When you say GFX do you mean graphics?

[esbo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl33p

If that first link is your PC, then you have a PCI-Express x 16 slot in your motherboard. You also have 3 PCI slots. You will need to purchase a GFX card with 2 connections(today almost every GFX card has 2 connections).

Also, you will need to check the GFX card to see whether it has 2 DVI ports or 1 DVI and 1 VGA. Ur CRT is VGA, and ur 19" may have DVI support. Either way, you could always use 2 VGA connections with a DVI-VGA adapter which often comes with a GFX card.

But it says that my currret graphics supports two monitors, doesn't this
mean I need only buy a single connector card, which I presume will be cheaper.

[esbo]

[quote=carl33p] You will need to purchase a GFX card with 2 connections(today almost every GFX card has 2 connections).

QUOTE]

You mean like one of these
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sear...=gfx&category0=


They are almost as big as my computer base unit

[stroyal]

No , like these, those are cases.Most video cards have 2 places to hook up monitors. As for 2 on you present set up, I've never heard of 2 monitors with onboard graphics only. You will have to add a Video card, either PCI or PCI Expressx16.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ice=&maxPrice=

[MDS]

The onboard graphic's is only single monitor set-up. You would have to add a video card to your existing setup. If that is the correct listing for your computer you linked to then you have a pci-e slot and would have to go with a pci-e video card with the dual monitor ports. There are a great number of video cards with dual ports but pending on what you plan to do with the computer and how much $$$'s you want to spend on a card.

[carl33p]

Heres a cheap card that will satisfy your needs and give you better graphic performance.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130006

A reviewer says he runs 2 21" lcds on it