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Original Message 1/28 01-Dec-03 @ 09:50 PM - dual video cards

Defector Z

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Hi folks,
I'm looking to go dual monitors and I'm wondering a few things. First - is agp or pci better? I have both available. Problem now is when I change from track view to console view, the audio stutters and sometimes drops out. I currently use a pci vid card. I am going to be working with 2 17" monitors - both fairly old. I don't need super graphics as all I will be doing is music stuff. I have an MSI board, Athlon system. Any recommendations? Thanks.

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Message 2/28 01-Dec-03 @ 10:06 PM - RE: dual video cards

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I would get an AGP card with dual head output. Using AGP/PCI together, the PCI card is the "master" so everything will run a bit slower (AGP is a faster interface). Also, fewer IRQs and addresses to deal with.

If yer not needing speed-freak graphics, dual head cards are very reasonably priced, I think.

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Message 3/28 01-Dec-03 @ 10:07 PM - RE: dual video cards

psylichon

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and your graphics/audio glitch probably stems from your sound and video both being on the PCI bus and sharing some sort of resource. Another reason to go AGP.

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Message 4/28 02-Dec-03 @ 02:11 AM - RE: dual video cards

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Matrox G450 32mb

plenty of graph for music, and none too expensive either

Im not averse to buying used, and have scored two for under $40 each

new I think theyre $80

try www.newegg.com

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Message 5/28 02-Dec-03 @ 03:21 AM - RE: dual video cards

psylichon

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there ya go...

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Message 6/28 02-Dec-03 @ 03:39 AM - RE: dual video cards

Defector z

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Okay - it's on its way.

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Message 7/28 02-Dec-03 @ 08:26 PM - RE: dual video cards

Yonce N Mild

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new egg rules

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Message 8/28 02-Dec-03 @ 10:17 PM - RE: dual video cards

Influx

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yeah...Ive had nothing but good experiences with them...

thats nice to be able to say that

their shipping might be a little over the top sometimes...but I try to find the "free shipping" items.

anyway...so DZ you bought a new one?

cool.

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Message 9/28 06-Dec-03 @ 08:39 PM - RE: dual video cards

Defector Z

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Rock on! This is awesome!! No more switching screens to mix! Yeah baby.

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Message 10/28 07-Dec-03 @ 08:42 PM - RE: dual video cards

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nice, dude. glad its workin out.

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