My computer currently has an Intel video card with 1 output. It is connected to the motherboard, and therefore, I cannot remove it. My question is this:
Can I get a video card with 2 outputs, and connect it to the expansion slot? And if so, will I now have 3 outputs, or will the original card disable itself?
Thank you,
Spencer C.|||First of all, when you put in your 3rd party video card, you will have to disable your onboard for the 3rd party card to work. Only one will work at a time. So your answer would be that you would only have 2 slots rather than 3.
To check what slot you have for the videocard, just open the side of your computer up, and match your slot to any of the other ones. a quick google image or yahoo image of the slots would work.
The names of the slots are:
PCI
PCI express x16
AGP
AGP 4x/8x
PCI express 2.0 is the same as the x16. the only difference is that if your motherboard supports the 2.0, then 2.0 version videocards will run better. You will have to contact your motherboard manufacturer to tell if your motherboard supports PCI express 2.0.
Regarding disabling the original card, you MIGHT have to do it manually. Some motherboards do not automatically disable the onboard card to support the 3rd party card. All you have to do is when you restart your computer, once you see the boot screen, press the given code to access your BIOS. It is usually f10, or delete.|||Just from your question alone, I recommend not. Find someone who can look over your computer and use proper terminology. Maybe take it to best buy. I'd really hate for you to buy the wrong thing or install it wrong, just because you don't really sound like you are sure you know what you are talking about.|||Yes you can install a different video card and yes it will be your only video output. It will come with drivers that will tell the system that it is now the video output device.
You realize that you also have the option to just buy a "Y" adapter and use the video board you already have and still have two outputs?
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