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running an additional PCI gfx card
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Done this myself about a month ago.
I used 2 PCI-E graphics cards but you can still use a normal PCI card. Anything from This Page should do the job fine.
Once you've put the card in, the pc will install it just as if you plugged in a USB flash stick. Although you may have to upgrade the drivers in the device manager to get the card working properly. If you get stuck at this point, post back and we'll get you sorted. You may also have to reboot your pc for windows to detect the 3rd monitor (I had to iirc).
Once you see the display in display properties, all you have to do is select "extend my desktop to this monitor" and you're sorted.
If you need any more help just post back.
I used 2 PCI-E graphics cards but you can still use a normal PCI card. Anything from This Page should do the job fine.
Once you've put the card in, the pc will install it just as if you plugged in a USB flash stick. Although you may have to upgrade the drivers in the device manager to get the card working properly. If you get stuck at this point, post back and we'll get you sorted. You may also have to reboot your pc for windows to detect the 3rd monitor (I had to iirc).
Once you see the display in display properties, all you have to do is select "extend my desktop to this monitor" and you're sorted.
If you need any more help just post back.
Be aware that ATI's CCC does not support the PCI 9250
I have tried using a pci card along side crossfire with no luck (so I could have two TFT's working simultaneously - but supposedly Xfire requires too many mobo resources to cope with a PCI card as well
With one PCI E card and one PCI card you should be ok just thought I would make you aware
I have tried using a pci card along side crossfire with no luck (so I could have two TFT's working simultaneously - but supposedly Xfire requires too many mobo resources to cope with a PCI card as well
With one PCI E card and one PCI card you should be ok just thought I would make you aware