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Author: | Reinheld [ Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:29 am ] |
Post subject: | Interested in Dual Monitors |
I was interested in upgrading my desktop to a two monitor set up, but I'm sort of at a loss where to start. I'm currently using a stock Dell XPS 8300, and a single Samsung monitor. What I'd like to know from those more technically inclined is how I can tell what card my motherboard can handle, and what sort of PSU I should invest in. I don't want an explosion on my hands. Haha. Anyway, any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
Author: | Ridere [ Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Interested in Dual Monitors |
PCI-express slots are pretty standard for most video cards. Some require two slots, and most definitely take up a bit of space. The size of your case will also be an issue. As for your PSU, I dunno. I've always just bought PSUs way bigger than I probably needed, simply to err on the side of caution. I believe corsair makes some pretty solid PSUs. When I was putting my computer together, I think that's what I got. It's terrible that I don't have it memorized, but I'm pretty sure that's what someone here suggested. |
Author: | Kluya [ Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Interested in Dual Monitors |
You can easily run dual monitors without upgrading your card.I run dual monitors on the shittiest computer in the world (at work). Just plug one into your DVI, and the other into your HDMI. It looks like you have a Radeon 6450 graphics card which will be able to support dual monitors with no problem. It won't add any extra load. |
Author: | tehkei [ Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Interested in Dual Monitors |
I think I have an 8300... mine is a couple years old so it has an old ati card, fully capable of running two monitors one in hdmi the other in dvi. |
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