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Phantom Menace · 08-01-2008, 11:28 PM

Sorry ahead of time if this is a dumb question but I could use some help.

I just bought a new Dell: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1210379087706

and I want to run two monitors with it. At work, I use a laptop with an external monitor, giving me double the space to work, etc. I want a similar set up with this new computer so I bought a new video card as the built-in video does not have two monitor ports. Unfortunately, the video card I bought is too wide for the "slim" profile of the tower so now I have to return it.

Is there a simpler solution? I saw some "Y" cables on Dell's website but the rep on the phone said that it would only "mirror" the monitors for presentations, etc. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...4&sku=A0485050
But he didn't sound too sure. Actually, he said he wasn't sure if the "Y" splitters would allow me to have a dual monitor setup or just one monitor mirroring the other.

Please, post links, pics, etc. on how I could--for the least amount of money--get two separate monitors out of my new computer? The computer is not for gaming. It will be used strictly for school, research, and internet.

Thanks for any constructive advice.

08-01-2008, 11:28 PM	#1
Phantom Menace Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 650 to 530 Posts: 969 iTrader: (3)	Dual Monitor Set Up? Please Help? Sorry ahead of time if this is a dumb question but I could use some help. I just bought a new Dell: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1210379087706 and I want to run two monitors with it. At work, I use a laptop with an external monitor, giving me double the space to work, etc. I want a similar set up with this new computer so I bought a new video card as the built-in video does not have two monitor ports. Unfortunately, the video card I bought is too wide for the "slim" profile of the tower so now I have to return it. Is there a simpler solution? I saw some "Y" cables on Dell's website but the rep on the phone said that it would only "mirror" the monitors for presentations, etc. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...4&sku=A0485050 But he didn't sound too sure. Actually, he said he wasn't sure if the "Y" splitters would allow me to have a dual monitor setup or just one monitor mirroring the other. Please, post links, pics, etc. on how I could--for the least amount of money--get two separate monitors out of my new computer? The computer is not for gaming. It will be used strictly for school, research, and internet. Thanks for any constructive advice. __________________ 2007 DBZ Coupe--"General Zod" Last edited by Phantom Menace; 08-01-2008 at 11:31 PM.