Looking for second graphics card

Computer Forum Video Cards, Displays and TV Tuners
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hello guys

i just added a second monitor to my set up. my current card is EVGA 512-P3-N841-AR GeForce 8800GTS shown here. stealing my tv output away :

Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N841-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

I wanted to add one more card to get my tv back and maybe add one more screen. so i was looking for a card that would match with the one i have.

my mobo is GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-DS3R LGA shown here

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-DS3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

i am not much of a gamer, so iam just looking for something that works… i was looking at this. i have 50 on credit at amazon :}

Amazon.com: EVGA GeForce 9400 GT 1 GB DDR2 PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Card 01G-P3-N945-LR : Electronics

would that work ? or will it be disabled by the os ?

i just build a computer with about the same mobo with two of these, and a bridge was not needed.loved having four outputs. duel cards are new to me so what is the story on bridges ?

Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1257-A1 GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

thank you

paul

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8800GTS card will do fine for tv out (the one you mentioned does have tv out).

As for the GTX260, if you buy two, then you can use the “bridge” to connect the two together, this will enable them to function as one card, which means you should notice a speed increase when playing games.