2016/05/19 10:42:58
Moshkito
Mesh
The graphics card below is what I have and it does have 2 connections for a dual monitor setup (HDMI & DVI)....mine's just not the "Turbo" version, but everything else is the same.
 
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http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html
 
I would look for a card that has two HDMI setups ... but that's me ... take a look at the link, so you can see where the 7870 cards "fit" in the scale ... it's a good card, but I'm not sure I would use it for 2 monitors. 
 
That's just my preference ... please check with a local computer dive, where the folks have a better understanding of these things ... I used to go around with a copy of this benchmark test so I would know if they are selling me a dead beagle, or a stuffed beagle ... which would be very uncool! But, generally, I went by the list and already knew what processor needed to be in it, and this has been the case for my 4 computers, all of which are "strong" on the video department, and in fact, the DAW computer loves the video card ... it can handle overloads really easy! I like it when Abelton says it's too much and the videocard says ... got more spaghetti sauce?
2016/05/19 10:51:57
Mesh
Instead buying a new video card, I was actually thinking of getting a HDMI to DVI adapter ($5 dealeo) and hook them both up (since my graphics card does support a 2 monitor hook up).
 
Why do you think I shouldn't use this card for 2 monitor?
 
 
 
 
 
  
2016/05/19 10:59:28
Moshkito
Mesh
Instead buying a new video card, I was actually thinking of getting a HDMI to DVI adapter ($5 dealeo) and hook them both up (since my graphics card does support a 2 monitor hook up).
 
Why do you think I shouldn't use this card for 2 monitor?
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Just me ... probably because I have been around computers and admins since 1990 and got to see many issues with various situations, and the evident result was that ... only a card that actually had two HDMI's could safely and properly handle 2 monitors, without a lot of hassle and issues ... Andy, one of my roomates, probably redid his computer 34 times within 2 years, because of these kinds of situations and poor video cards ... and I learned from my friend and other roomate (admin) that ... geee ... your computers work fine ... sure ... if you get the right stuff!
 
Don't go by me ... check with the local computer shop/nerd and evaluate your choice ... so you know what you are up with before you do it ... generally, I would not recommend 2 different monitors at all, even if you had a really good video card.
 
I think I do not trust your video card. 
2016/05/19 11:02:40
Beagle
Mesh
Beagle
was just a joke, mate.  


Ewe were jus yanking me chain?
Pulling me leg?
Taking the Mickey out on Goofy?
 
I so sowwy.......me just not sure if ewe were being optical or clownical.




let's not get nasty now.
 

2016/05/19 11:03:03
Beagle
Mesh
The graphics card below is what I have and it does have 2 connections for a dual monitor setup (HDMI & DVI)....mine's just not the "Turbo" version, but everything else is the same.
 
 




GEEEEESH!  Does that thing have a V8?????
2016/05/19 11:26:46
Mesh
I don't know about V8, but it can handle almost any video game you can throw at it.........sadly, Pedro doesn't trust it.
2016/05/19 14:01:52
bapu
So was this a MAJOR General question of just a HUGE General question?
 
Lifetime members want to know.
2016/05/19 14:41:44
Mesh
After having a brief consultation with the Major & his two Colonels AND considering it's wartime for some members, it has come to a unanimous decision that it's the 5 star General. So yeah, it's HUGE.......MAJORLY HUGE!!  (an accidental Strummy motto......if you read between the lines? )
2016/05/19 14:55:43
jamesg1213

2016/05/19 15:56:39
soens
Beagle
Mesh
The graphics card below is what I have and it does have 2 connections for a dual monitor setup (HDMI & DVI)....mine's just not the "Turbo" version, but everything else is the same.
 
 




GEEEEESH!  Does that thing have a V8?????



No.
 

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