Thread: Is it easy to run a lilliput and TFT from same computer?

Obviously you can't have two AGP cards, since a mobo has only one AGP slot.

But one AGP and one PCI card like I have (my GF4MX440 is a PCI card), or 2 PCI cards will work.

And no, you probably can't use the onboard graphics and a graphics card at the same time. But you should be able to disable the onboard graphics, and use a card alone.

Originally Posted by eCar™

Obviously you can't have two AGP cards, since a mobo has only one AGP slot.

I realised that, but thought there may be some bit of hardware out there that split 1 AGP slot into 2 (like the PCI cards you can get)

Originally Posted by eCar™

And no, you probably can't use the onboard graphics and a graphics card at the same time. But you should be able to disable the onboard graphics, and use a card alone..

The PC i was using was a small form factor office based PC, and doesnt have an AGP slot, it has worked well for me for a good few months as it was a 1.2ghz with 256mb RAM, but i will have to go for the new PC option to get what a need...

Don't think i will go for a PCI g/fix card though as all the ones i can find are either rubbish or far too expensive

I think i will stick with the 3 screens though, and get a Nvidia g/fix card with dual view, and a VGA splitter...

This way i will be able to show my cars gauges on my one screen, and then output the movie/video to the other 2 screens via a VGA splitter, and control it with my touchscreen...

I would be greatful if anyone can point out any flaws in my master plan

Daz



Edit:
Just searching around for some more bits and i came across this, it has very high reviews, and for the money it looks good value...has anyone come across this card? (I think its made by Leadtek)

Winfast A340 TD256
Fx5200
256MB DDR
TV-Out
DVI for dual monitor support and dongle
2 free DirectX9 Games Retail Box

£62.36 (probably around $45)

Right now I'm using an ATI card with a nvidia card. No big deal here. Just make sure you use the latest drivers.

Originally Posted by FunkDaMonkMan

Right now I'm using an ATI card with a nvidia card. No big deal here. Just make sure you use the latest drivers.

Cool.

I think it was The Screensavers where I heard that about ATI cards being trouble with multi-monitors. A caller was asking advice. Patrick called Yoshi in from offstage. And that is more or less what he said.

Which cards do you have? Which one is AGP? Did you install the AGP first, or PCI first?

I have a theory that computers can somehow sense fear. And that they somehow get off on screwing with the timid.

I just blindly throw components in my rig, without reading directions or anything. I rarely cause myself problems.

Whereas others will research to no end. Ask for help on as many BBs that they know of. All before removing the shrink wrap from their new component. These people seem to have the most trouble in the end.