extra videocard on MSI MS-7502 motherboard

[wrathblade]

atm i'm using a computer bought from the aldi.
if tryed looking up the parts but i'm got getting allot of info some google ( i know enough about software but lacking in hardware!)

it's a Medion akoya p7300 D
videocard is a Nvidia Geforce 9600 GT
Intel® Core™ 2 Quad-processor Q8200
(2,33 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache en1333 MHz FSB)
4 GB DDR2 SDRAM

now asfar as i could see the motherboard is a MSI MS-7502

edit, linky to the videocard i have as a spare
http://www.asus.com/Product.aspx?P_ID=L2Z1utXyl0NsdV0H

linky to the aldi site with the pc
http://www.medion.com/ms/aldi/md8838/be_nl/flash.html

now my question is how i can connect 3 monitors to my system!
atm i have 2 connected on the videocard
if noticed my computer can see another screen connector not beeing used but i'm unable to find it... only a com poort on the back thats not in use.
if heard ill need to put a second videocard in if i wanna get a 3rd screen but i can for the life of me find what videocard i can use!
atm i have one lying here that i took from my old pc
it's a ASUS V9560/TD but it can't fit into the slot seeing the card itself is to long

so does anyone know if theres a way to connect a 3rd screen without using a second videocard?
or if i have to use a second one, what videocard should i use?

[Cantii]

There's no way to do it with that video card unless you use the S-Video port, however that would severely reduce the resolution of third monitor. Another thing is the way the NVidia video cards work in SLI: You can only have the same model video cards in SLI, different models will not work unlike ATi/AMD video cards where you can have two different models, they'll just operate at the speed of the slower model. So in this, you're out of luck. NVidia video cards just aren't that good at doing multi-monitor support (which is evident by the severe lack of video outputs on EVERY NVidia card, as oppose to the slew of outputs on a ATi/AMD video card).

The solution would be to get another 9600 GT and put them in SLI, however I would highly recommend against this as the second PCI-Express slot on that motherboard is only a 1x slot, meaning it will be severely bottlenecked and will be as if it's not even there.

In other news... Aldi has stores here in Florida... and they sell computers? I thought they were just a grocery store O_o didn't even know they were Dutch...

TL;DR - You're stuck with two monitors

[ispano]

First, if the slot is 1x, he can't get another of the same video card because it won't fit in the slot. Also, he can just get another video card for more monitors, doesn't have to be SLI or anything. It can be PCI or he can get one of the PCIe 1x ION cards.

Also there's methods of adding more monitors without more internal video cards, but it's usually cheaper just to get another video card.
This for example: http://www.evga.com/uvplus/

[wrathblade]

the are a grocery store!
but lately many shops here the tend to put some more electronics on the shelf.

[Cantii]

First, if the slot is 1x, he can't get another of the same video card because it won't fit in the slot. Also, he can just get another video card for more monitors, doesn't have to be SLI or anything. It can be PCI or he can get one of the PCIe 1x ION cards.

Also there's methods of adding more monitors without more internal video cards, but it's usually cheaper just to get another video card.
This for example: http://www.evga.com/uvplus/

There are PCI-E 1x slots that are the same length as PCI-E 16x slots, for whatever reason... but there are. If the OP's really intent on using more monitors, ATi/AMD cards are really the way to go, they pretty much have that market cornered... EyeFinity is just too damn good.

Using something like the UVPlus is fine if you're not using it to game or anything, but the bandwidth is pretty sub-par compared to just plugging directly into the video card. Great for workstations though that do a ton of multitasking.

[wrathblade]

oke so using the S-video port gives a los resolution and a second card is not a option.

any videocard you guys suggest i can buy to replace my Nvidia Geforce 9600 GT with?

[Cantii]

oke so using the S-video port gives a los resolution and a second card is not a option.

any videocard you guys suggest i can buy to replace my Nvidia Geforce 9600 GT with?

What's your budget? USD, Euro, krones, whatever works for you

[wrathblade]

i game on a 24 inch acer x243hq monitor
my second screen is used for things like internet while playing wow and youtube ect.

but seeing i'm atm working with autocad photoshop ect i'm looking into getting a 3rd screen seeing i kinda need the work space.

also that EyeFinity is linking the 3 screen together into 1 right? thats not what i'm even interested in seeing my montors dont have a small ect on the sides. aka it won't look for jackxD

---------- Post added 2011-03-20 at 04:03 AM ----------

was thinking around 150-250 euro's if it's a good upgrade.

[ispano]

If the performance of your computer is fine for you as it is now, all you really need is another video card of some sort. Since you already have an nvidia based card, I would suggest another. It can be PCI or PCIe 1x based on that motherboard you listed. If you want to replace your current card, and have 3 monitors off of it, you would most likely end up with something that uses at least one Display Port. If none of your monitors have Display Port, you'll have to plunk down for an active display port converter as well, and they're not super cheap. If You can find one in your country, I suggest one of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-164-_-Product
PCIe 1x, has DVI/HDMI/VGA and isn't very expensive.

[Cantii]

Ok, here's a link to a list on azerty.nl (I'm assuming you're from the Netherlands, if not, please correct me) http://azerty.nl/producten/zoek?GROE...iniatuur-lijst

Prices are sorted from least expensive (150 euros) to most expensive (250+). I've chosen the 6850, 6870 and 6950 models. Any one of those models will do you justice and you have room for an additional THREE monitors (Display Port/Mini Display Port allows you to daisy chain another monitor).

The 6850 is the lower end, it'll give good performance on modern games. 6870 is a step up and will give much better performance on modern games and 6950... well, you get the picture All three will run games at 1920x1080 and are DirectX 11 capable. As you may assume, the lower end 6850 won't run everything on max at that resolution, 6870 will but some games will need to be toned down, 6950 will eat it all up and want more.

If the performance of your computer is fine for you as it is now, all you really need is another video card of some sort. Since you already have an nvidia based card, I would suggest another. It can be PCI or PCIe 1x based on that motherboard you listed. If you want to replace your current card, and have 3 monitors off of it, you would most likely end up with something that uses at least one Display Port. If none of your monitors have Display Port, you'll have to plunk down for an active display port converter as well, and they're not super cheap. If You can find one in your country, I suggest one of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-164-_-Product
PCIe 1x, has DVI/HDMI/VGA and isn't very expensive.

This will work as well, if you wish to go that route.

[wrathblade]

yes i'm from the netherlands.

thanks for the link but i'm having 1 little problem.
your choices are the 6850, 6870 and 6950 models
yet there accouple of 6950 models that have little differences with eachother.
first thing i noticed is that 1 works with 800 clock speed while the other uses 830? also it seems the don't suppose the same API
are these the same models or are the just screwups from the website? seeing the pictures don't even match?

yes i'm mostly a noob about computer hardware but thanks for the help i'm really looking into that 6950 models seeing the sheer upgrade it would be from what i use atm. screen lagg at aoe in 25mans will be no more!

so if i go with the 6950 which would you take?

[Cantii]

yes i'm from the netherlands.

thanks for the link but i'm having 1 little problem.
your choices are the 6850, 6870 and 6950 models
yet there accouple of 6950 models that have little differences with eachother.
first thing i noticed is that 1 works with 800 clock speed while the other uses 830? also it seems the don't suppose the same API
are these the same models or are the just screwups from the website? seeing the pictures don't even match?

yes i'm mostly a noob about computer hardware but thanks for the help i'm really looking into that 6950 models seeing the sheer upgrade it would be from what i use atm. screen lagg at aoe in 25mans will be no more!

so if i go with the 6950 which would you take?

The models with the higher clockspeeds are just overclocked already from the factory, they're the same card but they just bump up the speed a little for you for the money.

As far as the 6950s go, it's a tough choice. What you think about noise from your video card? The reference coolers use a blower fan, so the noise can get up there (some as high as 60 decibels!), however they cost less than the ones with aftermarket coolers on them such as the Asus DirectCU II OC or the MSI Twin Frozr II OC. Personally, I would go with either the ASUS EAH6950 DCII/2DI4S/2GD5 or the MSI Twin Frozr II/OC. They'll run you a little over your budget, however they are by far the quietest of all the cards as well as run the coolest AND come with a decent overclock, as well as 2GB DDR5, well worth the money IMO.

However, if noise isn't a big deal to you, you can't go wrong with a reference design such as the MSI RD6950, HIS 6950, the ASUS EAH6950 or the XFX HD 6950 which costs a little more because of the warranty on it.