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Old 16th Jan 2008, 01:48 AM
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hi, how do i do this? what do i need and does it come with the monitor when u buy one?

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You need a graphics card that has two outputs.Each monitor will connect to the computer separately. The necessary hard ware will not come with the monitor. Does your computer have onboard graphics or a graphics card?
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thnx for reply,
its got a graphics card, its a BFG 8800GTX 640mb i believe
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ive never done dual monitor set up but i believe there are two ways, first enabling it in the bios

secondly on my PC anyway it can be enabled on desktop properties
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ok thnx, i will have a look
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When you have the two monitors connected you can set it up on windows. Go to control panel>display>settings and both will be displayed. You can then set one monitor to be an extension of your desktop with different backgrounds if you wish.
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cool, thnx. its for poker, i want to bring up lots of poker tables, so i need extra space.
also, i saw a good monitor on ebay, which might end at a much lower price than in the online shops. what are the risks of buyin electronics from places like ebay?
as i was told its a bad idea...
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Ebay is just like everywhere else, there is good and not so good. Check feedback and you take a chance.
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ive bought alot of electronics from ebay, just expect some return issues if its faulty

for such an expensive item id buy in a shop such as pc world for e.g. that you can talk face to face
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A lot of ebay sellers use amazon as well, the upside is that you're covered by amazon's awesome return/protection policy. Basically they guarantee the transaction.
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ok thnx all
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