is it possible i laptop monitor as a monitor for my desktop(without taking it apart)?

Archiecrider · 08-09-2007, 04:39 AM

My dad bought be parts to build my first computer he spend just a little under $800 he didnt want to spend over that. i got everything exept for a nice monitor so i have to use an old CRT and its very very big. so thats when i thought hmm what if i use a laptop monitor for the desktop monitor that way i dont have a gigantic screen on my desk taking up all the room. if you can suggest anything please do thanks!

**The_Other_One** · 08-09-2007, 05:18 AM

You can, but after purchasing the stuff you need to convert, you'd end up spending about as much as with a cheap LCD.

Archiecrider · 08-09-2007, 05:00 PM

ahh i see can you give an estimate of how cheap?

08-09-2007, 04:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Archiecrider New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	is it possible i laptop monitor as a monitor for my desktop(without taking it apart)? My dad bought be parts to build my first computer he spend just a little under $800 he didnt want to spend over that. i got everything exept for a nice monitor so i have to use an old CRT and its very very big. so thats when i thought hmm what if i use a laptop monitor for the desktop monitor that way i dont have a gigantic screen on my desk taking up all the room. if you can suggest anything please do thanks!

08-09-2007, 05:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	You can, but after purchasing the stuff you need to convert, you'd end up spending about as much as with a cheap LCD. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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08-09-2007, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Archiecrider New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	ahh i see can you give an estimate of how cheap?