how to set up duel 2005fpw?

[LarryK]

Yes first timer on the duel monitor (2005fpw) set up i run a INTEL 2.4ghz, 1gb, 9800pro and i was wondering do I just need to buy another DVI graphics card to support the other monitor or what. And what programs I may need to set this up if this has been addressed already i am sorry. Link would be great.

 

[proxopspete]

If I'm correct, 9800pro has 1 DVI and 1 VGA. So you just need 1 VGA-to-DVI adapter for it. You shouldn't need any special software either. ATI's software/driver should support them naturally.

EDIT: Does the 2005fpw have a VGA input as well as DVI? If so, you don't need any adapters.

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: proxopspete


EDIT: Does the 2005fpw have a VGA input as well as DVI? If so, you don't need any adapters.

Yes it does.

 

[keeleysam]

It does have it, but VGA looks like crap on it. Just pick up another cheap video card w/ DVI

 

[So]

Originally posted by: keeleysam
It does have it, but VGA looks like crap on it. Just pick up another cheap video card w/ DVI

Actually, IMO, the 2005FPW handles VGA in very well.

Oh, and to the OP:

"duel" is when two people shoot each other with pistols at 20 paces.

The word you want is "dual" -- for when you have two of something.

Just trying to enlighten.

 

[ScottFern]

I have this setup with a 7800GTX and the older LCD looks dimmer than the other one I recently purchased 2 weeks ago. The older was manufactured in March 05 and this new one was manufactured in June 05. Is this a revision difference or a problem with the video card?

Sorry didn't mean to threadjack. Nvidia drivers come with a dual monitor setup wizard btw.

 

[LarryK]

i did some looking around i figured if i don't have 2 AGP slots wich i don't think dell's motherboard has i would just get a PCI sloted card witch i have plenty of so there is the card i have in mind

Newegg
SAPPHIRE RADEON 7000 64M PCI Radeon 7000 64MB DDR PCI Video Card $32

will this do?

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: LarryK
i did some looking around i figured if i don't have 2 AGP slots wich i don't think dell's motherboard has i would just get a PCI sloted card witch i have plenty of so there is the card i have in mind

Newegg
SAPPHIRE RADEON 7000 64M PCI Radeon 7000 64MB DDR PCI Video Card $32

will this do?

Just FYI, NO motherboard has 2 AGP slots. As for the Radeon 7K.. adequate card for 2D, completely worthless for 3D.. that said, should at least provide the output you need.

 

[11Blade]

This is a somewhat related question

is there a dual-dvi card out now?
can these fpw monitors be driven in portrait mode (i.e. do they swivel and
if so, can you keep dual portrait monitors?)

tnx
11Blade

 

[JonnyBlaze]

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: keeleysam
It does have it, but VGA looks like crap on it. Just pick up another cheap video card w/ DVI

Actually, IMO, the 2005FPW handles VGA in very well.

same here.

i run one at work with the vga cable and run one at home using dvi.

they both look great.

 

[knyghtbyte]

few AGP cards are dual DVI......i think there are a couple tho....

why u wanna use two such lovely monitors with cheap graphics cards tho is beyond me...heh..if u can afford them then grab yourself a cexy g-card as well....lol