Re: Video Card Upgrade

Hello :-)

If you are using Windows, first check if you really need a card with 
multiple monitor support. I set up my two monitors on a Win 98 system by 
keeping my AGP card and just getting an additional PCI Video card (with 
enough memory) and adjusting the desktop properties. In Windows Help (if 
you haven't already done so) do a search for multiple displays or multiple 
monitors. This will give you the details for your particular version of the 
OS. In addition to two monitors, I've also connected my Win2K laptop to the 
Win98 desktop via my LPT1 a parallel cable using Direct Connect (included 
in Windows since Win95), so it feels like working with three monitors (and 
I share Internet connection between the two PCs)!

Finally, check out this site: http://www.hardwareguys.com and browse 
through their recommendations for video adapters (go to *our picks*, then 
video adapters). The site supports the O'Reilly book PC Hardware in a 
Nutshell. I got the book about a month ago and it has already proven to be 
a great investment.

If you are using a Mac, please disregard all of the above ;-)

HTH,

Mirella





> > Looking for a new video card that supports dual monitors.  All the reviews
> > seem geared toward game players, but I want something that shines with
> > Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.  Any suggestions on the best bang for the
>buck
> > or where some decent reviews might be found?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Norman
> > www.craftedsolutions.com
> >

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