Dual Monitors on the Cheap

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arkie

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I'll be back in the states in August (been in med school in the Caribbean for 2 years) and am considering a desktop computer. I'd like to keep it cheap if possible. Right now my only computer is a 10" Samsung NC10 netbook w/ the Intel Atom. I'm very happy with it...it does everything I need it to do, so obviously I don't need a very fast processor, etc. All I really use my computer for is powerpoints, word docs, web browsing, and the occasional video (NO GAMING). Also, after using laptops for the last 3 years, I'd really like to get some monitor space. I'm thinking dual 22".

I'm thinking this would be perfect:
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http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnline...line/en/InventorySearch?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh
Specs: refurb Inspiron 519, Athlon 64X2 2300, 640GB HD, 4GB RAM, DVDRW, Vista Home Premium 64bit--$329.00

Then I'd have to add a video card for the dual monitors, so I found this one:
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130394 -- $29.99 (after mail-in rebate)

Then 2 of these:
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254035 -- $139.99 X 2

Already have mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc... I'm thinking 329+30+280 = $639 for a moderately quick dual monitor desktop setup sounds pretty nice.

What are your thoughts? Do you see any reason why these components wouldn't work together? Think this setup would work for me? :)
 
Well, that dell comes stock with a pretty weak power supply... Might need to upgrade it even to go with something as low as an 8600...
 
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