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12-21-2016 01:08 PM
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
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12-21-2016 01:41 PM
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.
I'm not an HP employee.
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12-21-2016 01:41 PM
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.
I'm not an HP employee.
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12-21-2016 03:14 PM
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.
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