choosing a new dual dvi graphics card....

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  1. Posts : 184
    windows 7 64bit
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    choosing a new dual dvi graphics card....


    aloha!

    already have nec monitor using the dvi connection. got a new dell and tried it with the vga but it flickered badly. swapped connectors now the dell works great w\dvi and the nec flickers with the vga.

    looks like a dual dvi is in the works. only need it for graphics/PS work. don't do games or video making.

    what are the ins and outs of dual dvi cards? suggestions? not much computer stuff choice here in hawaii, best buy is the main location, but internet purchases are common.
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  2. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #2

    How much do ya wanna spend ?

    nvidia or radeon ?

    just 1 card ?
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  3. Posts : 184
    windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    just want to do what's needed to get 2 dvi ports...


    I suppose I could add a single port dvi card if that would work AND the onboard motherboard would also work, and they don't cancel each other out. just want to get what's needed and not more.
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  4. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    EVGA 01G-P4-2650-KR GeForce GTX 650 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Newegg.com

    As far as I know, but don`t quote me, you can only use 1 or the other, the motherboard or the card.

    But you can run multiple monitors off this card and it`s cheap.
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  5. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #5

    You could even go cheaper then a 650 if all you are going to do use is Photoshop.
    Nvidia 620, $55
    Nvidia 640, $80
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  6. Posts : 184
    windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
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    why are the dvi outlets different looking?


    on the suggested cards I see 2 dvi plugs but they do not look the same. will the dvi cables that comes with my monitors fit both of those plugs?
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  7. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #7

    1 is DVI-D and 1 is DVI-I



    http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answe...i-and-dvi-d%3F

    http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=...0&bih=955&bs=1

    http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=...0&bih=955&bs=1

    Yes, your dvi cables will fit in both, the difference is 1 is all digital and 1 is digital and analog.

    The 1 with the extra holes is used to attach a dvi to vga dongle, to go to a crt monitor.
    Last edited by AddRAM; 07 Mar 2013 at 07:04.
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  8. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    The $55 card logicearth has listed would probably be perfect for you. :)
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  9. Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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    AddRAM said:
    ...As far as I know, but don`t quote me, you can only use 1 or the other, the motherboard or the card...
    It depends on the MOBO. Some, like some of the ASUS boards, will allow you to run both onboard video and GPU cards simultaneously.
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  10. Posts : 679
    Windows 7 professional X64
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    Lady Fitzgerald said:
    AddRAM said:
    ...As far as I know, but don`t quote me, you can only use 1 or the other, the motherboard or the card...
    It depends on the MOBO. Some, like some of the ASUS boards, will allow you to run both onboard video and GPU cards simultaneously.
    For multiple monitor setups?
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