2 seperate graphics cards help plz

[aaron96]

hi people,
I wanted to know if i could use 2 graphics cards, nVidia GeForce2 MX400 (asus v7100PRO) and the intel 82865G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub. When I boot my PC (Dell OptiPlex GX270) with the nvidia card, it disables the intel hub and i can't find it, i have tried the device manager and it doesn't show up

 

[Fumz]

You've answered your own question. It's not showing up because it's been disabled. Integrated graphics aren't the greatest, but yours is much better than the video card (mx 400), so I would use that and forget about the card.

 

[yowanvista]

hi people,
I wanted to know if i could use 2 graphics cards, nVidia GeForce2 MX400 (asus v7100PRO) and the intel 82865G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub. When I boot my PC (Dell OptiPlex GX270) with the nvidia card, it disables the intel hub and i can't find it, i have tried the device manager and it doesn't show up

Note that the Geforce MX400 series is discontinued and Nvidia no longer provides any Windows 7 drivers fro this product

 

[aaron96]

Thanks, I realised that and use the standard VGA graphics adapter driver for both cards as there is no win7 support. I want to use both cards at the same time in order to use 2 monitors. Is there a solution or will I have to buy another graphics card with 2 VGA ports?

 

[Fumz]

It's either or... either the onboard video or the mx 400; neither are very appealing options, so your best bet would be to get a newer graphics card... on supported by 7.

 

[cmd187]

I'd have a new PC built - 400 pounds will get you a system that is 3 times faster. That system is too old to even consider upgrading.

 

[aaron96]

ok, thanks for all your help, i will invest in a new graphics card, maybe ATI Radeon
Peace out, Aaron