I recently purchased a Dell LCD and use it now as my main monitor. My older crt monitor is a Viewsonic ef95 (something to that effect) and I would like to use that as a second monitor. It seems since I opted for the aiw, my main card doesn't offer dual dvi support so I will need to get a pci card powered by ATI. I assume I need to go ati powered due to driver issues, but I am not familiar with which card will be a suitable partner. My crt wil need but mainly just web browsing, IM progams and minimal 3d graphics functionality; no need for fancy detailing. Here are my questions:
1. 64 or 128 megs?
2. I will have to go with an Ati or Ati powered card?
3. Any specific model recommendations? 9000. 9500?
4. Are there any issues I need to be aware of? Direct x9.0 compatibility issues perhaps? I am using the latest cat drivers but will the secondary vid card need any special considerations?
5. I assume that this is as easy as putting the 2nd card into the pci slot, plugging in the monitor and bada-bing? Are there other steps involved?
Thanks for your input in advance =)
1. 64 or 128 megs?
2. I will have to go with an Ati or Ati powered card?
3. Any specific model recommendations? 9000. 9500?
4. Are there any issues I need to be aware of? Direct x9.0 compatibility issues perhaps? I am using the latest cat drivers but will the secondary vid card need any special considerations?
5. I assume that this is as easy as putting the 2nd card into the pci slot, plugging in the monitor and bada-bing? Are there other steps involved?
Thanks for your input in advance =)
