Extended Desktop....

[kE7JLM]

OK, I have a desktop with a built in VGA card integrated in the motherboard. So, if i buy something like this I will be able to use two monitor using the Extended Desktop feature of the Intel Drivers, Right? Or do i have to get a card that has two VGA outputs?

Thanks for the help!

[RyanN]

It works fine with my desktop back at home. So I assume you can... No promises though!

[mrbob1000]

if you get a dual out video card you can use that alone and turn off your intergrated video card and free up a little bit of ram and processor work.

[Tristan Lall]

Originally Posted by kE7JLM

OK, I have a desktop with a built in VGA card integrated in the motherboard. So, if i buy something like this I will be able to use two monitor using the Extended Desktop feature of the Intel Drivers, Right? Or do i have to get a card that has two VGA outputs?

The Rage 128 Pro architecture is something like 8 years old, and based on the Rage which dates to the mid-90s. It's drivers are available from ATI for Windows XP and below, but are no longer updated. Also, don't expect 3-D acceleration of anything meaningful: your integrated Intel graphics chip is probably far better. For all intents and purposes, this is only good for 2-D.

For $19.99, it's cheap enough, but you'd really be much better off grabbing an older Radeon or GeForce. They can be had for around $30.00, and will provide far more performance.

If you include a few more details about your needs, your current system, how long you intend to keep it, and what interfaces are available, we could probably recommend something specific.

[Leav]

Generally speaking, it is not very easy to setup a dual screen display with two different video cards (as far as my experienc takes me).

you will be much better off buying a new card that already has a dual output on it.

you may spend a little more, but you get a 100% gurantee that you will get dual screen working.
-Leav