i know this sounds dumb but if i get a new computer can i use my old monitor if it's a different brand?
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There are 2 kinds of monitors : CRT and LCD and some PCI 16X cards doesn't support CRT but i think you can give it a try
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You need two video cards installed, if you have a regular desktop machine.  For laptops/notebooks with an external display port, you can hook up a second monitor to the port, and use both that and the notebook monitor (you will have to make a change to your graphic settings, depending on your installed video card).\n\nFor a desktop, install a second video card.  Open Display in the Control Panel, and click the monitor icon for the monitor you want to use in addition to the primary monitor.  Select Extend My Windows Desktop onto this Monitor checkbox, then Apply, then Ok.  If you don't see that checkbox, your card may not support multiple monitors.  Make sure you have hardware that supports multiple monitors before you purchase any equipment.  You might wind up having to buy to video cards (one to replace your original card, and one to support the additional monitor.).
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Since you are coming off of an integrated card:\n\n1. Shut down the computer\n2. Install the card\n3. Connect the monitor to the new card\n4. Boot the computer into the BIOS and disable onboard video (not always necessary)\n5. Boot into Windows and install the video drivers for the card\n6. Reboot
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There is usually some standardization in the industry for monitor to computer connections.  I took a Gateway monitor and had no problems in connecting it to a Dell computer.  You would most likely have no problems either!
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No you can't change just the video card as in desktops. You'll need to change the mother-board since all Laptops have inbuilt video cards.
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No need for a new laptop, painless job infact.\n\nChange the LCD. Go to www.screentek.com and they have a whole list of compatible laptops that the monitor is for.\n\nIn order to get it off, is like snapping the plastic food boxes from restaurants: http://www.screentekinc.com/lcd-removal-instructions.shtml.\n\nOr, buy the screen from eBay, but as it's not new, I don't now how good it still is.
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I don't think you can, first check if you have the manual for the motherboard, if you don't have that forget it because a machine that old had to be set up manually and you need the manual to know which jumpers to switch and how. If you're intent on keeping the machine more memory is probably the way to go, but really I'd just\nsave the money and put it towards a newer machine, there are much newer and faster machines available fairly cheaply from different places like Ebay
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You mean replace your computer, I presume.\n\nThat's really up to you.  Obviously technology continues to advance at a rapid pace and better components continue to be made at lower prices.  In the end, it's all about whether you feel your computer serves your needs.\n\nDoes your present computer adequately run all the applications you use?  Can it easily multi-task?  Does its graphics capability match your needs?\n\nIf you're considering an OS upgrade (maybe the soon-to-arrive Windows Vista), that alone may provide the reason to shop for "newer-faster-better".
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yes, you can.  What you need is either a monitor with red, yellow, and white inputs, or a monitor that will have them built in.\n\nGoogle around for a cable that will do it, im not sure that there is one, but I havent looked that hard.
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nope,your old computer is already obsolete, maybe u can use th HD with the only purpose of recover ur old data but probably will void the warranty in ur  new PC... just format ur old computer and donate it to a kid for homeworks, that  will make u feel better...
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If you are connecting multiple monitors to a computer then you would need to purchase an adapter or switch that allows you to have more monitors.
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Only if you are using on board graphics. If you have a separate video card you don't need it.\n\nKar
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i wouldnt put anything from your old pc on it you have a new one just start fresh and use your old one aswell
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Yes, you can hook it up the same way. You can also go another step and do things like split screen between the laptop and monitor - but that you need additional drivers for. Otherwise, you're just projecting the same thing on one or both screens.
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this happened to me...you donot need a new monitor simply run the computer in safe mode by pressing F8 at the startup screen (manufactor's logo) and choosing safe mode...then do a system restore to before you changed the resolution by going to start>all programs>accesories>system tools>system restore
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Depends on the system. Go to where you bought it, or to someone who sells that brand, and ask them.
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