Dual Monitors

[BrokaToe]

Hi,

I have a Dell GX280 OptiPlex, and it is using onboard graphics INTEL 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset. I want to set up dual monitors, and in the desktop properties under settings it shows two monitors labled 1 & 2. Do I need to go with a seperate video card with dual VGA outs, or can I use the onboard with a VGA Y splitter to connect the two monitors?

 

[voyagerfan99]

You might be able to go with a Y-Split cable.

 

[BrokaToe]

Kewl I was hoping so, because in the properties, it shows the other monitor and the ability to extend the desktop to the other display, although it's not really there yet. I just wasn't sure if that chipset was capable of dual monitor support or not. Thanks!

 

[Intel_man]

@voyager, That only mirrors the monitors. If he wants to expand the monitor than he can get one of those eVGA UV+ things. It's a cheaper way than buying a video card.

 

[BrokaToe]

Ahh kewl, and with that adapter it would allow me to extend the desktop?

 

[bomberboysk]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815101003

Thats a link to the UV plus, it basically allows you to extend your desktop to another monitor, but in your case you would probably be better off(as long as you have a pci-e slot) buying a video card such as:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162018

That video card would run one D-Sub and one DVI monitor, and would also perform better than your integrated graphics.

 

[BrokaToe]

Hey thanks! I'll definatelly check that out. I do have a pci-e slot open, so I may just go for a card as you say.

 

[oscaryu1]

Hey thanks! I'll definatelly check that out. I do have a pci-e slot open, so I may just go for a card as you say.

Make sure that slot is x16.

 

[BrokaToe]

What exactly does the X16 mean?

 

[bomberboysk]

 

[BrokaToe]

Ah, OK, Thanks!