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lifeismusic434   03-31-2008 at 05:20:42 AM

Hi, I'm wondering if it's possible to run three monitors using an 8800GTS 640MB and the onboard video on my M2N-SLI Deluxe. Or would I need to purchase another card.

If I would need to purchase another card, what would you recommend. I will only be doing word processing, email, web, etc, on this third monitor. I would also like to keep the price of the card under $80 or so.

Thanks!

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emp   03-31-2008 at 05:33:37 AM
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You would most likely need to purchase a new card or maybe check out the Matrox TripleHead2Go depending on the type of setup that you want. Here's a card that will get the job done for a third monitor for $35.

MSI NX8400GS-TD256E GeForce 8400GS 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127296

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imrul   03-31-2008 at 05:38:16 AM
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the onboard graphics controller is disabled if the graphics card is in slot.

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lifeismusic434   03-31-2008 at 05:42:46 AM
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Thanks for the speedy replies! I was pretty sure I couldn't use the onboard, but I couldn't find any forum or web page telling me I couldn't.

Thanks for the card recommendation, I wasn't sure how low I could go, but if the 8400GS will work, that's excellent.

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asdasd123123   03-31-2008 at 05:49:00 AM
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This isn't an AGP mobo you know..
You can probably switch onboard graphics in BIOS from "AUTO" to "Enabled" and you'll have three outputs.

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asdasd123123   03-31-2008 at 05:56:08 AM
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There's no integrated video on that mobo! That's a com port fool! :P

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