WTB low profile graphics card (with dual DVI if possible)

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#114496 21-Feb-2013 14:33

I need to replace my ageing Dell 9300 laptop as my main work machine and I have a 745 desktop sitting around doing nothing. It only has a single on-board VGA though.

I have two Dell LCD's to drive, one 23" with hdmi/dvi/vga and another 22" with dvi/vga, so Im wondering if there are any dual dvi's at half height around for a reasonable price.

I see there are dvi splitter cables but have no idea how good they may be.

What are you all using to run multiple monitors ?

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#767110 21-Feb-2013 14:43

PCIE?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/563269463

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#767114 21-Feb-2013 14:52

Yep, sorry should have mentioned that.

Thanks for the link, that looks on the money. Does anyone have any experience of using a cable like this ?

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#767229 21-Feb-2013 18:16

HDMI is backward compatible with DVI, thus any of the readily available low profile video cards with DVI and HDMI would be an option. Just need a DVI to HDMI cable and you're sorted.

No way you'd fit two DVI ports on a single low profile bracket and thus would most likely need some kind of break out cable like the post above.

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#767232 21-Feb-2013 18:20

dimsim: PCIE?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/563269463

The cable is just a dual DVI. I think you can also get a dvi/VGA cable if needed also. Your DVI cables simply connect to it.

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#767248 21-Feb-2013 19:00

Those gutless quaddros are totally hopeless cards. Cant even animate aero smootly on dual 1080p screens.

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#767250 21-Feb-2013 19:02

Will using a splitter like that allow me to have seperate desktops through the one DVI output ?

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#767258 21-Feb-2013 19:08

Yes, that is a dual output card, the break out cable takes it to 2 different dual link DVI outputs so you could in theory drive a couple of nice 27" monitors off those cards, but those quaddros are made for financial traders and similar, not for people who want to use anything 3D

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#767261 21-Feb-2013 19:13

Thanks for that....I see this card has had a few decent reviews in its time. Add cable and I could be done.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=563061315