Pages in topic: < [1 2] | New 22" iiyama screen: letters are not sharp Thread poster: Attila Piróth
| Get an AGP card... | Mar 19, 2007 |
Attila Piróth wrote: I would like to set up a dual screen configuration. The computer is an Acer Aspire T135-S97Z, a reliable but fairly basic model (from January 2006). Its video card and sound card are both integrated, as stated here: http://www.prixdunet.com/details/Acer_Aspire_T135S97Z/ The video card is a VIA/S3G Unichrome Pro IGP. I opened up the housing to check it, and it really looks like this: http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/S458-1026/S458-1026-out2-hl.jpg The indicated AGP and PCI slots are there. However, at http://compreviews.about.com/od/budgetdesk/gr/AcerAspireT135.htm you will find: "Lacks AGP or PCI Express Graphics Slot". This does not seem promising, but is it indeed true? So, my question is: is it possible to buy a video card that has a dual screen output -- a DVI-D output that supports a 1,280x1,024 pixel resolution (for the 17" screen) and a D-Sub output (that supports a 1,680x1,050 pixe output for the 22" screen) --, to plug it in the AGP or PCI slot (depending on the card), and then deactivate the video card that I am using now? Or the fact that the wole stuff is integrated rules this possibility out, which means that there is no easy way to establish compatibility between the computer and the screen? Second question: if it is possible, what card(s) would you recommend? The basic requirement is that both screens should provide a sharp image - but I do not plan to use any highly demanding applications. I hope I could give all necessary details. Any tips? Kind regadrs, Attila Hi Attilla, If you can see the AGP slot in front of your own eyes, off course that has precedence before a third-party review on the internet. Acer built their models in many different configurations, and is seems that at least some of the T135 did ship with an AGPx8: http://global.acer.com/products/desktop/ast135.htm The possible issue you might have is that you need to connect an additional VGA cable from the mainboard to your "DVI monitor" for the computer to wake-up the screen while booting. It can be a bit tricky to tweak this start-up setting, but it can be done. There are lots of cards that follow your specs: - AGPx8 - supporting dual monitors (DVI + VGA) - Resolution 1,280x1,024 resp. 1,680x1,050 I don't know about France, but in Sweden we have really cool and advanced comparison agents, where you can enter exactly the settings you need, and get a neat list: http://www.prisjakt.nu/kategori.php?k=s4707234&o=produkt_pris_inkmoms#prodlista So it seems you can grab one for €30. You pretty much get what you pay for, so consider topping up for more memory, better drivers and brand support... /Jan | | | Attila Piróth France Local time: 17:07 Member English to Hungarian + ... TOPIC STARTER Dual configuration set up | Mar 20, 2007 |
Thanks for everyone's help. I finally bought a good mid-range AGP card, a PowerColor X800 GT "all-in-wonder", plus a DVI cable for the smaller screen, and the dual screen configuration is now working. The guy in the shop was sure that the two screens can be configured only to the same resolution, but no, both work at their native resolution, and the images are fine. Attila | | | Pages in topic: < [1 2] | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » New 22" iiyama screen: letters are not sharp TM-Town | Manage your TMs and Terms ... and boost your translation business
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