Matrox user to ATI AGP

[pkme2]

WE use a Matrox card for multiple monitors (3).
Can we do the same with ATI Radeon X800 XL. Specs say it can do 2 monitors now. Can we split the DVI like the Matrox? If not, can we get any ATI card to do what we want instead of going back to Matrox.

 

[Ronin]

I don't believe the capability is there, but I have Matrox cables from my multiple Parhelias...for boredom's sake, I may just give it a try.

 

[rbV5]

I use 3 monitors with my X800 XL, however, I have it installed in Xpress200 motherboard for the 3rd monitor. It won't support 3 monitors alone.

I've heard those Parhelias cables will work on an AIW card to split the DVI-I into DVI + VGA for dual monitor support, since it has one monitor output but is also dual head.

 

[Ronin]

Interesting, rb. I've got a few AIW here. I'll try those first.

 

[pkme2]

Ronin, Looking forward to finding what results you get.

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: Ronin
Interesting, rb. I've got a few AIW here. I'll try those first.

Yea, I always wanted to try one on my AIW cards, unfortunately none of my monitors support DVI including my LCD.

 

[rbV5]

Here's the article on using the Parhelia cables with AIW Link

 

[Ronin]

Thanks for the info. Now, to figure out wth I was storing those cards

 

[rbV5]

Also, there are ATI chipped appian graphic cards that support up to 8 monitors if your needs are 2D, that may be an option.

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