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DVI to VGA(HD15) & RCA Adaptor for 2nd monitor?

by nativetarheel Sep 7, 2010 5:48AM PDT

Hi y'all

I have an HP dx7500 microtower Core2 Duo CPU E8400 3GHz 3.46 GB RAM

My old laptop has an S-video out to send info to a second monitor, but the HP only has VGA and DVI outputs. I want to display the main screen on my normal monitor and send additional info (or videos) to the TV.

Can I use a BYTECC BTA-032 DVI-I(Dual link) Male to VGA(HD15) Female with Nuts & 3 RCA Female Adaptor to connect to RCA input on a TV for second monitor?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812270321&cm_re=dvi_to_rca_adaptor-_-12-270-321-_-Product

Or would a video card like the JATON 3DFORCE FX5200TV GeForce FX 5200 128MB 64-bit DDR AGP 4X/8X Low Profile Ready Video Card work better? (It has both S-video and RCA outputs)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814139165

Thanks for the help.

Bill

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You could but.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 7, 2010 10:04PM PDT

I find most to be upset with RCA video displays. You would not see me expend a dime for that display or adapter.
Bob

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