Can I use 2 different video cards on a HTPC?


  1. rasmasyean
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    Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
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    Can I use 2 different video cards on a HTPC?


    I built a HTPC with a video card that does DVI and hdmi. The motherboard has a VGA.

    But I also need either: s-video or composite

    What should I do? I don't want to like "downgrade" the video card and just use an old one for everything. Can I run them both? Like switch back and forth? "Simultaneous" is not required.

    Also, I would already be using the PCIE 2.0x16 for the video card.

    I have PCIEx1 and PCI slots open.



    EDIT: I found this...
    http://www.bing.com/shopping/vga-to-...ideo&FORM=HURE

    Would this work in letting me switch between the onboard video and the video card?
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  3. Ivan the SoSo
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    windows 10 pro 64 bit
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    Should work....I can't see any reason not to try it....but I would go for the lower priced ones:)
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