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Add a second monitor to your PC

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What you'll need

Before you get started with this project, we recommend that you have the following:

  • Second monitor
  • AGP or PCI video card (if your PC doesn't have an extra video port)
  • DVI-to-VGA adapter (for monitors without DVI ports)

LCD monitor

Princeton SENergy 914
These state-of-the-art flat-panel displays may be pricey, but they'll look snazzy in the office and save space on your desktop.
Editors' First Choice
Fairly inexpensive for a 19-inch LCD, the SENergy 914 has good image quality and connectivity, which make it a worthwhile deal.

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This product is available at the following retail stores
  • CostCo
  • CompUSA
  • Office Depot
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Samsung SyncMaster 172X:

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CRT display

IBM ThinkVision C220p
CRTs might be big and bulky, but they still deliver the best bang for the buck in terms of image quality.
Editors' First Choice
The IBM C220p is a quality 22-inch CRT with an attractive price tag.

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This product is available at the following retail store
  • Best Buy
  • CompUSA
  • J&R Electronics
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AGP video card

ATI Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition
Need a second video port? AGP video cards deliver the best speed and graphics quality on the market.
Editors' First Choice
Unequivocally the most powerful graphics card available, the ATI Radeon X800 deserves to be your primary video device.

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  • Best Buy
  • Circuit City
  • CompUSA
  • J&R Electronics
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eVGA e-GeForce 6800 GT Editors' Choice:

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PNY Verto GeForce FX 5200 Ultra:

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PCI video card

Mad Dog Predator MX 4000 Plus
If you have an older PC without an AGP slot (or your AGP slot is presently occupied), try a PCI video card.
Editors' First Choice
This GeForce MX graphics card boasts 128MB of video memory.

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This product is available at the following retail stores
  • CompUSA
  • OfficeMax
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VisionTek Xtasy 9200 SE:

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ATI Radeon X700 XT (PCIe):

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