Will this PC support Dual Monitors?

[dazfree]

Hi,

Quick question, will this PC support dual monitors?

Or will I need to buy another graphics card which will do this?

Thanks,

Darrell

 

[Paul_Rosser]

Think you may need to add a link..

 

[dazfree]

haha sorry, bad day..

http://www.ebuyer.com/407538-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7873-1076

 

[Scalloway]

It appears to have a VGA and a HDMI output, so it is feasible through hardware. What operating system are you planning to use?

 

[dazfree]

Thanks, Windows 7.

 

[Paul_Rosser]

As it's an integrated card then don't think so m8, sorry.

 

[anon154650]

The chipset might support running HDMI and VGA at the same time, but you may find it cannot handle two high-resolution panels; and the VGA signal will be noisy if driven to a high-res. You would certainly find it easier to run two screens with an extra graphics card. I recommend trying to find one with dual-DVI (or dual HDMI) so you can run two screens via their digital interfaces.

 

[Paul_Rosser]

It's not the best video card anyway, so buying a better one which does dual output is probably a good idea.

 

[darren atkinson]

I'm unsure, you often find with onboard ports like this that only one will work at a time or they will both display the same output.

Best way is to drop this into the machine: http://www.ebuyer.com/252476-asus-g...-profile-graphics-en210-silent-di-1gd3-v2-lp-

It is compatible and will definitely give you a working DVI and VGA monitor output, the DVI will also be capable of being converted into a VGA one through the use of a cheap adapter.

This will stop the onboard ports from working though.

Hope that helps,

Darren

 

[Billmccallum]

last time I did this I had to buy a new graphics card with dual outputs such as http://www.dabs.com/products/pny-quadro-nvs310-512mb-pci-express-x16-dvi-low-profile-89LK.html

 

[Danny @ Source Servers Ltd]

also... if quality is not important...depending upon your usage for the 2 monitors...you may just want to use a simple USB to VGA converter...cheap and cheerful......just a suggestion.

 

[Trust Malcolm]

Yep I reckon a new graphics card is the way forward with this one!
Good Luck!

 

[nightmare99]

That machine will be fine for dual video up to 1920x1080 as it is.
You will need a monitor with VGA and a monitor with either DVI or HDMI.