Can I Use DVI to VGA Adapter for Dual Monitors?

[Matt M]

Hello,

I am pretty sure my setup does indeed support dual monitors, but the question is can I achieve this with the monitors I have? I am using the built in motherboard graphics card (ATI Radeon 3300):
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6817303&CatId=14

And I have 2 of these monitors:
http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-174V-17-inch-LCD-Monitor/dp/B0000DCRH9

With the purchase of a DVI to VGA adapter would I be able to install the second Samsung monitor?

Thank you!

Matt.

 

[bullzi]

Unfortunately dual monitors has to be supported with dual outputs. Are you looking at gaming at all or just want dual monitor support? Since you have a pci-e slot you could purchase a cheapy dual monitor graphics card if that's all you're looking for.

With more info I'll help you find one that'll work for your application.

 

[Matt M]

Thank you for your reply.

The motherboard does indeed have 2 outputs, 1 VGA and 1 DVI. Are you saying these are not dual outputs, rather they are use one OR the other? Or did you not notice both of them?

Thank you,

Matt.

 

[bullzi]

Oh! No, didn't notice them. In the pictures I wasn't able to see the dual outputs. Ok, well if you do take one of those from the DVI to VGA for a monitor they should allow you to have a dual monitor output.