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Old 10-13-2007, 11:37 AM   #1
tenmiles
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Trouble finding compatible video cards for my computer.


I recently purchased a refurbished computer online and didn't realize that it wasn't the normal size computer. I think it's called "Low Profile", but there's a good chance I don't know what I'm talking about. The computer can be found here. All I really want to do is connect two monitors to the computer, so if I can get 2 cheap video cards and plug them in, that's fine. I don't care about PCI vs AGP, just as long as I can connect two monitors. So far I've purchased two video cards that're incompatible (too tall) and I'd like to get it right on the third try. So if you could help me to find some hardware that'll work (even if it's not a video card, but some kind of external device or something) I would appreciate it.

Thanks
 
Old 10-14-2007, 12:05 AM   #2
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So you need a low profile, or half-height card.. (with the low profile bracket)

JATON VIDEO-338PCI-LP GeForce 6200 256MB 128-bit DDR PCI Low Profile Video Card - Retail
The Low Profile Bracket is listed as being included with this DUAL OUTPUT nVidia card..


other options..
PCI
AGP

http://www.pricewatch.com/video_cards/low_profile.htm

Enjoy !!

Last edited by farslayer; 10-14-2007 at 12:18 AM.
 
Old 10-14-2007, 07:36 AM   #3
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Wow. I completely forgot about pricewatch. Time to go hang my head in shame. Thanks for the help.
 
Old 10-14-2007, 09:24 AM   #4
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That's OK it took me a few minutes to remember the name of the site as well... "what was that hardware search site again ???" Guess I don' buy as much hardware these days as I used to...
 
  


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