Need extra graphics card for HP P6570T

[Kirby_Admin]

I'm buying a new (additional) graphics card for my friend with this HP desktop, so that he can add a third monitor to his setup. The existing 2 monitors are on the graphics card that came with the setup itself. Specs:

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz 3.07 GHz 10.0 GB memory 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor 

Can someone recommend compatible graphics cards for a remaining PCI or PCIe slot on this model? This is not for gaming or animation of anything heavy duty: simply a 3rd monitor to keep a browser window or MS Word open in.

I'm not sure if this would require a powered graphics card, a passive card, etc.

I tried HP Sales and they didn't know, so they sent me to Parts, who didn't know the answer so they sent me to the Tech Support people -- where you have to register and pay a fee in order for them to tell you which card you should buy!  Crazy.

Anyhow, if anyone can recommend what would work for me, thank you very much.

Kirby

[TheOldMan · Accepted solution]

The SUPPORT PAGE for that model's motherboard shows a single PCIExpress x 16 slot, which means there is no support for another video card.  The most probable solution would be to use a USB to DVI device similar to this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AIJE9G?psc=1

Since the 3rd monitor is to keep a browser window or MS Word open in.

[Kirby_Admin]

I am so glad I asked.... thank you so much!  It's a great Xmas present.  🙂

[Kirby_Admin]

A last question, if I may?  The adapter itself doesn't need to be powered or plugged in, right? It's OK that is' "passive"?

Kirby

[TheOldMan]

The adapter is powered by the USB port, so it is not passive.  More than likely will need a driver installed but should work with WinXP per the information on the device page I linked.

[Kirby_Admin]

Thank you sir!