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Windows Vista, Aero, and three monitors (triple head)

I am in the process of picking out parts for my new system. I would like to have three monitors and aero working.....

I currently have an ATI X1900GT video (dual video output). I need one more video output/video card. I know I need to get the same manufacturer so that they both use the same drivers, but I am not sure which video cards will work. Ideally I would like my second video card to be a PCI (not pci-e) to save money on both the card and the motherbaord (I have picked out a motherboard with only 1 pci-e x16 slot).

Can anybody suggest a PCI video card that I could use that will allow Aero to work with my three monitors and my X1900GT video card?

Thanks,
Ryan

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ryandale56

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thanks guys....

pheidius, the main reason i wanted to get a secondary card with a PCI interface is because the motherboards with two PCI-e x16 interfaces are about $100 more than the motherboards with one.

However, after reading your post and doing further research I've decided I'm just going to spend the extra money and make sure my system works/performs the way I need it to....I'm going to get a motherboard with two PCI-e x16 slots and use my ATI X1900GT for my two main monitors and use an ATI X300 for my third monitor. I'm crossing my fingers...I hope Aero works.

ryandale56

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just as an update: I bought an intel motherboard with two PCI-e x16 slots with these video cards: X1900GT and X1300. Vista installed perfectly, everything works great (even Aero and my 3 monitors).

younghv

Sounds as though your "Merry Christmas" came a few days early.

Good news.

Vic