Re: old video card compatibility by rodchar
rodchar
Thu Mar 27 19:09:01 PDT 2008
ok, i tried to connect the second video card so i have a 3rd monitor and it
appeared to work for a few minutes and then the 3rd monitor turned off by
itself. And then when I try to open a big program like Window Media Center it
locks up.
I'm wondering if it's getting enough power? I have a 300Watt power supply
could this be an issue. because like i said, it appears to work for a few
minutes.
"smlunatick" wrote:
> On Mar 27, 8:09 am, rodchar <rodc...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > my current video card is installed in a 16x pci express. There is no onboard
> > video.
> >
> >
> >
> > "LVTravel" wrote:
> > > You would first have to determine what video card would be compatible with
> > > your system.
> >
> > > You would have to follow the instructions that came with the card to install
> > > the proper drivers (supplied normally on a CD) at the proper time and in the
> > > proper manner.
> >
> > > As for the video currently in the machine, I still don't know if it is a
> > > card installed in the machine or an on-board video setup. Procedures may
> > > vary for a new video card depending on what is there currently.
> >
> > > "rodchar" <rodc...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >news:1F4E118A-997B-4880-B3A8-103D1B8000D7@microsoft.com...
> > > > so if i buy one of those new dual output video cards would all i have to
> > > > do
> > > > is put the card in and turn it on?
> >
> > > > "LVTravel" wrote:
> >
> > > >> Depends on the operating system you are currently using, if there are
> > > >> drivers available for it the video card and also whether your current
> > > >> card
> > > >> or onboard video is compatible.
> >
> > > >> Many onboard video systems turn off as soon as there is another video
> > > >> card
> > > >> installed in a PCI or other slot on the motherboard. Others are
> > > >> controlled
> > > >> in the bios.
> >
> > > >> Without knowing a lot more information (current video setup and
> > > >> make/manufacturer, motherboard make and manufacturer and old video card
> > > >> make
> > > >> and manufacturer no one here can even make a guess.
> >
> > > >> Some may tell you to try it to see if it works. I won't do that without
> > > >> further information since you may render the onboard video unusable and
> > > >> until the drivers are installed for the old card, you won't have very
> > > >> good
> > > >> monitor output (if at all.)
> >
> > > >> "rodchar" <rodc...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > >>news:C65C92D7-8B5D-41FD-B135-204EF388F4A4@microsoft.com...
> > > >> > hey all,
> > > >> > do you think an old video card i was using in a pc back when win98 was
> > > >> > popular would work in my new pc now?
> >
> > > >> > i'd like to add a 2nd video card for dual monitors.
> >
> > > >> > thanks,
> > > >> > rodchar- Hide quoted text -
> >
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Aren't most PCI Express video cards already have the possibility of
> having two monitors connected to it? Check the back of your PC and
> see the available video ports. You should see at least two ports with
> any combination of DVI and VGA. (ignore any S-Video ports since this
> is really only for TVs and has limited resolutions.)
>