Dual monitor video card suggestions

[ralff]

I ma retired and due to a HUGE loss in my 401K I am on a budget. I wonder if any of you can suggest a video card that will aloow me to run two monitors that doesn't cost a small fortune, or am I asking too much. Thanks

[Motley]

This graphics card would be perfect for you, and it's dirt cheap.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130394

[Bobster]

8600 is a nice card :)

[In2Photos]

Did somebody say cheap? How is $19.99 after $10 rebate?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121259

Has HDMI, DVI, and VGA output. Comes with a DVI-VGA converter depending on type of connection you need.

[Faolan]

My experience with dual displays seems to find AMD/ATI generally better for support than nVidia, I have tried several cards from each manufacturer and I've had no end of weird faults with nVidia. This doesn't mean ATI Radeon cards are perfect but when it comes to media they are usually better.

At this moment in time ATI/AMD have the best performing range of cards for price/performance.

[Zepher]

My experience with dual displays seems to find AMD/ATI generally better for support than nVidia, I have tried several cards from each manufacturer and I've had no end of weird faults with nVidia. This doesn't mean ATI Radeon cards are perfect but when it comes to media they are usually better.

At this moment in time ATI/AMD have the best performing range of cards for price/performance.


I have used both (been using duals for over 9 years now and can't go back to a single screen), and haven't' had issues with either. I prefer Nvidia now as there are no more "Built by ATI" cards.

The first thing to ask is, do you know what interface your PC uses, is it PCI-E or AGP?

[cory1848]

I got this one at CompUSA/Tiger Direct for $79. So far so good. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=585808&Q=&is=REG&A=details