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[Abraquay]

I want to have watch lists on another monitor. On my PC which i use now i have only one VGA connection. If i want to link another monitor so i can drag watch lists e.t.c across how do i link it ? Is there a thread on this already ? thanks

[EyePeaSea]

Hi Abraquay,

Without knowing your exact details, (PC model, operating system), the general answer is simply buy and fit another video card and connect your second monitor to that. BA and even TV feeds won't tax a video card so it doesn't have to be expensive, just be able to support the resolution on your second monitor.



HTH

EyePeaSea

[Abraquay]

Hi,

Yes when i upgrade preferably one with a DVI connection as my current graphics card does not have one.
PC is a Dell Optiplex Intel Core Duo 3.0Ghz 4GB RAM, Windows 10.

[ShaunWhite]

As EPS says, it's time for a new graphics card.

Even a modest one like an NVIDIA GeFrce 210 should be able to drive up to 3 screens 1 x D-Sub, 1 x DVI-I, and 1 x HDMI. (Well it will unless BA introduces 3d rain and fog effects) You can get one for under £30, or half that 2nd hand on ebay.

They're really easy to install, even if you haven't done that sort of thing before. Lots of online tutorials and how-to vids on youtube.

[kerberus]

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Bit pricey and needs usb 3.0
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I use mini adaptor with laptop. running two benq 24" monitors.

Type in "multiple monitors" on youtube, explains it all.

[kerberus]

and also a homebrew version (for those with older kit)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGEqKogM1u4

Setup Multi Display Monitors Easily Through USB by TimsComputerFix.net

Youtube has loads of videos for this kinda stuff

[kerberus]

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[kerberus]

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[ShaunWhite]

I want to have watch lists on another monitor. On my PC which i use now i have only one VGA connection. If i want to link another monitor so i can drag watch lists e.t.c across how do i link it ? Is there a thread on this already ? thanks

? I don't know of any modern motherboards that have only got a VGA.

Most people assume they need a graphics card but have never explored the video outs they already have on their motherboard.

Take a look at this before you spend money unnecessarily.
http://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/e ... 05556.html

On board graphics have come on a long way lately.