How can I go dual monitor?

[habbyster]

I have the MSI 2gb 7850 TWIN FROZR OC Edition
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-154-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=411


I have a BenQ LED 21.5" which has DVI-D and VGA Output.
I also have a LG 20" which has DVI-D and D-SUB

How can I hook these up together with my card?

 

[Philip Perfect]

It looks like you need to get hold of either a HDMI->DVI converter or a Display Port -> DVI converter.

As the data format is the same, the HDMI->DVI converter should be cheaper, and more straightforward. You might even have got one of these with your card?

Edit: Something like this.

 

[habbyster]

It looks like you need to get hold of either a HDMI->DVI converter or a Display Port -> DVI converter.

As the data format is the same, the HDMI->DVI converter should be cheaper, and more straightforward. You might even have got one of these with your card?

Edit: Something like this.

So a HDMI>DVI Will work?

 

[Philip Perfect]

Yes - the data transmitted through the two cable types is identical, so you just need a dumb adapted to change the connection from the HDMI one to the DVI one.

Another alternative would be a cable that has a HDMI connection at one end and a DVI connection at the other - like this.

 

[habbyster]

Yes - the data transmitted through the two cable types is identical, so you just need a dumb adapted to change the connection from the HDMI one to the DVI one.

Another alternative would be a cable that has a HDMI connection at one end and a DVI connection at the other - like this.

I think I'll just get the OCuK Value DVI TO HDMI as it's considerably cheaper

 

[habbyster]

edit. see below

 

[habbyster]

I have 2 monitors, both have D-SUB and DVI-D(Female on both).

I have:
1x Cable for D-SUB which goes into
1x D-SUB to DVI (Came with card)

These are spare cables/stuff
1x Mini DP TO DP CABLE ADAPTER
1x DVI to HDMI


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The card has 2x DP, 1x HDMI & 1x DVI