multiple connections?

[Haroldio]

Hi
im currently running the radeon 9600 pro atlantis, and i am looking to get a second lcd display (using DVI output) to run alongside my dell monitor (VGA output) to extend my desktop. my question is can i also connect via the s-video output-RCA inputs to my analog TV with no problems. cheers for listening

 

[Multiplectic]

Normally, modern video cards (like yours) have dual RAMDACs (digital to analog converters), to fully support 2 video outputs (s-video & vga, vga & dvi, dvi & s-video)...
Older cards (like the GF2) had only one RAMDAC, and when 2 outputs were used, the resolution and refresh rate had to be reduced, 'cause the RAMDAC couldn't keep up with the amount of data that had to be sent to the displays
Possibly, in your case, will happen a mix of both... the first RAMDAC would cope with 2 displays, and the other one with the 3º display
Anyway, this is a speculation, as I really don't know how it'll work, or if it'll work at all :?

 

[Haroldio]

Thanks for the speedy reply i shall give it a go, fingers crossed it'll work. cheers :?

 

[Crashman]

No, you get two displays out of three connections, sorry.