Dual Output Video Card

[TheSnowman]

I saw the other post about the video card and it reminded me that I had a conference I have to do a presentation for coming up next month, and my current video card was giving me trouble. I believe what I have is PCI Express, but not sure since I don't still have the original box.

What I'll be doing is running multiple screen software where I have my software and preview on my screen, and then output to a projector. I'd almost prefer a DVI and VGA option (even though I know I can get an adapter) because my scan converter is VGA. It needs to run DVD's, power point presentations, etc, which the software controls, but I want to make sure it's not sluggish.

I had this card installed but it started shutting down on me anytime I'd watch YouTube, Netflix, or Hulu, and I knew I wouldn't stand a chance on having to play videos and presentations on it. Anyway, I'd even be up for something basically like what I have now, but since it's given me trouble, I don't really want the same brand if there is something else. This is a PNY GeForce.

Any suggestions? Figured I'd find something nice online instead of going to staples and having to buy whatever they had in stock.

 

[smdgrfx]

There are only two types of reference design cards. One is Nvidia, the other is AMD (ATI Radeon). The PNY GeForce is an Nvidia card. Looks like you have PCI-X card there. Be sure your power supply is up to snuff for putting in a better video card. Typically, a better card will require an extra 6pin power source. You can get a GeForce 440 for under $75. or for a little more coin - a GeForce GTS 450 that will be twice as nice. But it needs more power.

 

[njshorts]

a good, inexpensive option - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130395

if you need a dvi to vga adaptor, they're less than 10 bucks shipped. check firefold, or give me your address... I'll send you one.

 

[njshorts]

also, fwiw- I'd contact PNY. They're a great manufacturer, and geforce cards are pretty damn good... You may have a totally unrelated issue they can help with, or replace the card.

 

[TheSnowman]

Well that was my original plan...but I couldn't find a contact phone number for that division of PNY. I thought it was a good card. I sent an email to them, and never heard squat back. Do you have a phone number for them by chance? Maybe I'm just blind, but I googled it at least three times and never got anywhere.