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    Can my video card support dual monitors?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by vistanoob18, Sep 1, 2009.

  1. vistanoob18

    vistanoob18 Notebook Guru

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    I was wondering if my video card is capable of supporting dual monitors. I've got a 256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600 video card. I was hoping to avoid buying a converter because money is tight but I dual monitors is a necessity for my situation now. I have an inspiron 1720 by the way if that matters.
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you mean using your notebook screen and another desktop LCD, then yes, if you mean two desktop LCDs, no.
     
    sgogeta4, Sep 1, 2009
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    vistanoob18 Notebook Guru

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    Alright, thank you so much for the help. I meant using my notebook screen and another screen by the way.
     
    vistanoob18, Sep 1, 2009
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