Adding a 3rd monitor

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tel0004

Limp Gawd
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I'm on the fence about adding a third monitor. I can get a small LCD for free, so I kind of figure it would be worth it.

What would I need to do to get it to work?

I have an 8800 GT on a Abit Ip-35e motherboard. The OS is vista.

Its my understanding that on Vista all video cards must have the same driver, so could I just add a Nvidia PCI graphics card.

Something like this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130188

I don't want to go with the expense of a triple head to go, replacing the motherboard, or anything like that..
The monitor is 17", it would be used for email, AIM, Itunes, so nothing to demanding. (although running Vista aero would be nice)
 
Bump.

I'm ready to buy another video card, and I want to make sure I won't have any problems with the one from post one.
 
I don't think you are required to... At least I didn't. I ran both a HD 3870 and a x1950pro on a vista machine and they both worked. If you currently own an nVidia card then get a second one. If you own an AMD, get any cheap AMD card.
 
You can get an external USB video adapter like this one from EVGA:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815101001

A little more expensive then a second card, but its a no hassle solution. Not suitable for gaming, but it will work fine for general internet/desktop stuff though. You will get better performance from a real video card, but if you don't have room in your case (or want something thats portable like for a laptop) then an external adapter is another option.
 
you need another video card..

i think you may need another 8-series one too.

my old 6300GS didnt work with it =/
 
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