3 Screen set up, Help needed!!

ralphcrofton

New member
Hello all,

I am new to posting on the forum, but have been browsing for a while and have always found a solution to any problems I have come across. This time, I am unsure of what I need.

I am currently in the process of building a 3 screen desktop to create an exhibition for a project at University. Basically we want to run 3 projectors as one large desktop.
I have tried searching the forums but am unable to find an answer, and wanted to make sure before i start spending money.

What I want to know is, will I be able to get another graphics card and run both? If so, does it matter what type? If someone can recommend a graphics card to me, I am hoping to go for the cheapest option, being a student!! :)

I appreciate any help you can give me.


Spec:

Windows 7 64bit
Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9550 (4 X 2.83GHz) 1333MHz FSB/12MB Cache
1024MB GEFORCE 9500GT DDR2 PCI Express + DVI + TV-OUT
ASUS P5Q PRO TURBO INTEL P45 (SOCKET 775) PCI-EXPRESS DDR2 MOTHERBOARD ( so there are 2 PCI E slots)
4 x 2GB 1066Mhz DDR2 RAM
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9550 (4 X 2.83GHz) 1333MHz FSB/12MB Cach
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q PRO TURBO INTEL P45 PCI-EXPRESS DDR2
Memory
4 x 2GB 1066Mhz DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
1024MB GEFORCE 9500GT DDR2 PCI Express + DVI + TV-OUT
You can get any other Geforce card to use for second monitors, so you could get a pretty cheap one, like a Geforce G210 or something, and just connect a 3rd display to it.

It will need to be a card that uses the same drivers as your 9500 though, or else your PC won't detect the second one.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 4790k
Motherboard
MSI Z97S Krait Edition
Memory
8GB Corsair Dominator 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI TwinFrozr GeForce GTX770
Sound Card
ASUS Xonar DX/XD 7.1
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 24" S2409W + Dell 20" E207WFP
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 + 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1x 120GB OCZ Agility 3, 1x 750GB Western Digital Caviar Black, 1x 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue
PSU
Corsair HX850 modular
Case
Fractal Design Define R4
Cooling
Corsair H60 w/ twin Corsair SP120 fans
Keyboard
Logitech G510S Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G500S Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
40Mbps
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
LG Blu-Ray player
Yup that worked. Thanks for your help!
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9550 (4 X 2.83GHz) 1333MHz FSB/12MB Cach
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q PRO TURBO INTEL P45 PCI-EXPRESS DDR2
Memory
4 x 2GB 1066Mhz DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
1024MB GEFORCE 9500GT DDR2 PCI Express + DVI + TV-OUT
You're welcome!
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 4790k
Motherboard
MSI Z97S Krait Edition
Memory
8GB Corsair Dominator 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI TwinFrozr GeForce GTX770
Sound Card
ASUS Xonar DX/XD 7.1
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 24" S2409W + Dell 20" E207WFP
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 + 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1x 120GB OCZ Agility 3, 1x 750GB Western Digital Caviar Black, 1x 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue
PSU
Corsair HX850 modular
Case
Fractal Design Define R4
Cooling
Corsair H60 w/ twin Corsair SP120 fans
Keyboard
Logitech G510S Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G500S Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
40Mbps
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
LG Blu-Ray player
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