I don't know what video card to get or look for

[N8N8N8]

I have onboard video right now. Looking to run dual monitors DVI, What video card will work? Will not be used for gaming. Looking to spend less then $50. I really have no idea when It comes to video cards.

Ty
N8

 

[dividebyzero]

AGP, PCI or PCI-Express card needed?
Location ? - A little pointless giving you a link to Newegg or Scan if you happen to live in Tonga for example.

Most graphics cards on the market are capable of utilising two screens.

 

[N8N8N8]

USA this is my mobo GA-MA790GPT-UD3H. I dont know what I need. Ty

 

[redk]

That card has PCI-Express slots, so this would work;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162066

Dual DVI, $50.

 

[Relic]

Hey N8 (Nate?) your motherboard is pretty new so any modern card should work fine with your system.

Was looking for a cheap card for you but I ran into a strange issue...I could not find anything below $50 that was dual DVI. Seems dual DVI cards start at $50+, found this XFX one which after instant 10% off and MIR comes to $45 bucks. It's more powerful of a card then you'll need but the price fits your budget. Maybe someone else has better luck at finding a cheaper one.

@redk I saw that one too but the feedback indicates its only 1xDVI.

 

[dividebyzero]

Nice find Relic

 

[N8N8N8]

thanks, I was thinking something lke this http://cgi.ebay.com/ATI-LF-R53B-Dual-DVI-Video-Graphics-Card-512mb-PCI-E-/200520855594?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item2eaff9702a

Any thing with dual dvi will work?

Ty
Nate

 

[dividebyzero]

Technically yes.
Bear in mind that
1. The X1650 Pro is a 4+ year old card
2. AMD's record with driver support for legacy (out of production) products is appalling-especially if you plan on migrating to (or are using) Win 7.
3. This particular card is second-hand at best, so how much gas it has left in the tank is open to debate. I wouldn't consider a 3 day warranty a great selling point either.
4. It's eBay.

 

[N8N8N8]

ok I might just grab the XFX relic suggested. Like you said " its ebay" lol. I did not know that card was that old. thanks for the advice.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150450&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3675192&SID=skim951X490024

Is it a pretty decent card? I really dont know alot about them lol ty

 

[Relic]

Yes, the 4670 is a good card and will handle virtually anything an average user would need. Dual-screen setup should be a simple plug and enable via Catalyst Control Center to get it working so no worries.

If you do decide on this card I recommend getting it ASAP since the 10% off expires after today the 16th. The 4670 also includes a lifetime warranty if you register in the first 30 days and XFX has good customer support if issues ever arise.