Computers & Tablets

[tlbunch]

I would like to add a second monitor to my desktop.  Adding a second card disables the video on the motherboard.  I have a 250w power supply which appears to be inadequate for any cards that I have been able to find that can support two monitors.  I don't really want to replace the power supply to get the second monitor.  

Any suggestions?

[RedWyv3 Best Buy Employee]

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[tlbunch]

Great idea!  Thank you

[tlbunch]

Based on comments on other sites, it sounds like there are driver issues with Windows 7.  Any thoughts?

[Entropy]

Also, what sort of things are you wanting to use the second monitor for?

Those USB adapters are fine for non-video web browsing (Stuff like YouTube may not work well) and basic office work (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), and probably still image photography work, but not for any gaming or video.

[TheLexMachine]

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tlbunch wrote:

I would like to add a second monitor to my desktop.  Adding a second card disables the video on the motherboard.  I have a 250w power supply which appears to be inadequate for any cards that I have been able to find that can support two monitors.  I don't really want to replace the power supply to get the second monitor.  

Any suggestions?

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You have to get a new PSU. That's the only way to move forward if you want to keep using your PC. Otherwise, you will have to get rid of it soon.