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Is it possible for my computer to have 2 monitors?

How do I attach 2 monitors to my computer?

  • My PC is capable of using 2 monitors, I have connected one via DVI to my computer, let's call this monitor A. My computer has no VGA outputs, which is what i need for my other monitor, monitor B, but monitor A has a VGA. I am wondering if i am able to connect monitor B to monitor A via VGA then monitor A to the computer via DVI, sort of like a chain of cables and monitors. Is this possible because it doesn't work when I try it? I have a graphics card that is capable of running 2 monitors, monitor A is an Envision and B is a Hyundai. Thanks.

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    That configuration will never work. Monitors only have input connectors so monitor A cannot serve as a splitter. Even if it could, it will only clone the displays. What you need is two or more outputs on your graphics card and a [whatever secondary connector your graphics card has] to [whatever input your monitor B has]. Then connect monitor B to the adapter then to your graphics card. Configure your displays in 'Display Properties' in control panel.

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You need to connect both monitors to the same video card, then change the display settings to "extended desktop". That should get them both working.

Derek

No, you can not daisy chain monitors like this. If your computer has DVI outputs then these are normally DVI-I. They have digital DVI-D and analog DVI-A connections all together. So all you need to connect your VGA monitor is a DVI-A to VGA adapter. Then you can plug monitor B into the adapter, and the adapter into the DVI-I connector on the back of your system. Check the computer or graphics card box. They usually have one or two of these in there.

Simon T

get a Graphic Card that has two DVI Ports SWEEEET

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