Pls. help: Can my mobo/CPU output to 2 monitors ?

[oldpro]

Hi all :)

I so much apologize for bothering u with such stupid question, but I did "research" the subject, and I am confused. So when all else fails, I turn to my friends at RFD for help.

OK, I just finished putting together a "dirt cheap" PC (just for basic internet and document processing purposes) and it WORKED :cheesygri. So now, I would love to add another monitor to it (which I don't have yet) and I do not know if my mobo can support this second monitor, without buying a discrete video card, of course.

This is the mobo: http://www.msi.com/product/mb/H61M-P20--G3-.html and the CPU is Intel Celeron G530.

It has VGA and DVI connectors, so I am interested if I can hook up one monitor to VGA and one monitor to DVI, and of course, display different web pages on each.

So many thanks for your help and patience.

Cheers :)

[Mark77]

I'm pretty sure the answer is "Yes", providing, of course, that you have a supported Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge chipset that has the built-in Intel video accelerator hardware.

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/mainstream-chipsets/h61-express-chipset.html



Support for HDMI, DisplayPort*, eDP and DVI 2

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) delivers uncompressed HD video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in a single cable, supporting all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Dual independent display expands the viewable workspace to two monitors.

Multi-monitor support

Multi-monitor support with Windows* 7


Obviously VGA isn't the most desirable thing to use with a high-resolution screen, but it will work nonetheless as your 2nd monitor output.

[oldpro]

I'm pretty sure the answer is "Yes", providing, of course, that you have a supported Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge chipset that has the built-in Intel video accelerator hardware.
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/mainstream-chipsets/h61-express-chipset.html
Obviously VGA isn't the most desirable thing to use with a high-resolution screen, but it will work nonetheless as your 2nd monitor output.
Thanks so much for such a quick reply The CPU is Intel Celeron G530. I mentioned, that it was "dirt cheap" build :D

And VGA output, which I'm using now (my old 17" Dell monitor is VGA only) is quite OK. But I am thinking of getting a second monitor and treat myself to a 24".

[Mark77]

Thanks so much for such a quick reply The CPU is Intel Celeron G530. I mentioned, that it was "dirt cheap" build :D

And VGA output, which I'm using now (my old 17" Dell monitor is VGA only) is quite OK. But I am thinking of getting a second monitor and treat myself to a 24".

Yup, should work just fine on either Windows 7, or Linux. Its an Intel chipset, very well supported out there, basically standard equipment in most corporate/business desktops. Just make sure whatever you buy has a DVI port and you'll be fine.

[oldpro]

Yup, should work just fine on either Windows 7, or Linux. Its an Intel chipset, very well supported out there, basically standard equipment in most corporate/business desktops. Just make sure whatever you buy has a DVI port and you'll be fine.
Hi Mark77 :) Thanks again.
That's GREAT - Now, I am starting the hunt for a 24" monitor :cheesygri That will be interesting. Since I am old, and not able to leave my house, I have to rely on "Online" purchase and delivery to my door from somewhere. I am a bit worried about buying a monitor online because of it's "dead pixel" uncertainty, but hopefully it'll all go well.

Any way, thanks a million.

Cheers.

[kcormier]

May want to consider the ASUS 24" VH242H (http://promotions.newegg.ca/NEemail/promotion/June-0-2012/72hours06/index-landing.html?nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL060612CA&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL060612CA-_-EMC-060612-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord) - popular monitor with very good buyer feedback.

Has VGA/DVI/HDMI connectors so you're covered.

Dead pixels are always a gamble but, for the most part, the odds are on your side - have purchased 4 monitors online without issue.
Others may complain about the MIR but have sent in dozens without any issue.

Same item can be sourced from Amazon (http://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-VH242H-23-6-Inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B001LYPIIS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338997805&sr=8-1) - just grab the MIR from the Newegg link (no vendor restriction, can be applied to Amazon purchase).

Good luck.

[oldpro]

May want to consider the ASUS 24" VH242H (http://promotions.newegg.ca/NEemail/promotion/June-0-2012/72hours06/index-landing.html?nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL060612CA&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL060612CA-_-EMC-060612-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord) - popular monitor with very good buyer feedback.

Has VGA/DVI/HDMI connectors so you're covered.

Dead pixels are always a gamble but, for the most part, the odds are on your side - have purchased 4 monitors online without issue.
Others may complain about the MIR but have sent in dozens without any issue.

Same item can be sourced from Amazon (http://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-VH242H-23-6-Inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B001LYPIIS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338997805&sr=8-1) - just grab the MIR from the Newegg link (no vendor restriction, can be applied to Amazon purchase).

Good luck.
THANKS kcormier - much appreciated. Will check your suggestion. Bought from Amazon in the past, and had no probs at all. But I hear that NE is reputable, as well.

Thanks and cheers.