duel display radeon 8500le/9100

[lizard345]

I'm trying to get one of these cards. But I want to make sure there is support for a dvi-vga adaptor (2 ramdac's) to use 2 crt monitors. With so many versions out there and the tec dept. of many retailers not knowing what they have, how can I tell if a particular 8500le/9100 supports this.

 

[Peter]

If the supplier doesn't tell you, there's little chance. Explicitly ask for dual CRT support when ordering it so you can return it if it doesn't have that.

A strong hint for dual CRT support would be an included DVI-VGA adapter. These are completely useless if the card can't do dual CRT ... although there are plenty of dual-CRT capable cards that don't include one.

regards, Peter

 

[HappyNic]

yeah, you really should ask the retailer before buying,, I have seen some 8500le that can't do dual monitor at all.. only CRT and TV-out.

 

[Junkman]

I have a Radeon 8500le and it does not have a dvi connector. So if you are planning on using a dual monitor set up I wouldn't recommend this card. There is a S video connector that can be used for a television that can be used in conjuction with your monitor.