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  1. January 27th, 2008, 09:54 AM #1
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    usb 1 and dual monitor support

     
    I am trying to configure a compac thin client running windows 2000 for dual monitor support. There isn't any pci slot for another video card. I found a usb 2.0 to vga adapter, but I'm pretty sure the computer has usb 1, since it is old. Does anyone know a solution for dual monitors on this system?
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  2. January 27th, 2008, 10:07 AM #2
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    No AGP slot eiter?

    I had never heard of an USB to VGA adapter before? It may work. There may be delay in the video signal to the other monitor though. This shouldn't pose a problem if you are not using the computer for gaming, which I doubt you are.

    Alternatively, you can use a video splitter
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  4. January 27th, 2008, 10:13 AM #4
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    right no agp slot either. The clerk at tigerdirect said it wouldn't be compatible with usb 1, but he's no expert.
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    The USB 2.0 to VGA should work fine on the Compaq as USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.0/1.1.
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    Honestly, it depends.
    If you just want to have a clone on the second monitor, then something like this will work.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...litter&x=0&y=0

    Now if you want a seperate desktop screen, then your gonna need a different GPU, which it seems like that out of the question. Or the adapter that your talking about using. But I will warn you, those are ok for just light work, browsing online, word processing, but for games or anything intensive, the USB stick is not a good option..
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  7. January 27th, 2008, 12:54 PM #7
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    I want to extend the desktop to 2nd monitor for excel files etc. no gaming or video since this computer is at work.
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    my concern is that usb 1 won't carry enough data to support the display.
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    Try it!

    Or the dual VGA splinter. Cheaper that way.
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