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    Help With New Graphics Card - Dual Monitor Setup and Connectors

    I'm looking to buy a new Graphics Card:

    http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=69494&v...e&promoid=1030
    (Gigabyte 7850 OC 2GB - 1 DVI-I, 1 HDMI, 2 Mini Displayports)

    I currently use a Sapphire 5770 and have dual monitors. Monitors both have VGA connectors, and I use the VGA to DVI adapters to connect them to my 5770 which has two DVI connectors.

    This card only has 1 DVI connector, so my question is: What's the best way to go about hooking up two monitors to it?

    I'd like to keep the HDMI port free if possible - but not necessary (I have a TV I sometimes hook up).

    I've looked into VGA to Mini Displayport adaptors, but I see it's mostly people using them for Macs. I think I'll need to buy an adapter regardless (VGA to hdmi or Mini Displayport), but I was wondering if the Mini DisplayPort adapter would work, or if I'm missing something.

    I really don't know much about the display connectors, so I would prefer not to derp and only be able to use one monitor.

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    You want a mini displayport to vga active adapter. Why are you using VGA monitors?

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