Enabling onboard graphics as well as a GPU

[willydood]

Here are my specs:
Processor: Intel i3-2120
GPU: Nvidia GTX 650 Factory overclocked
Mobo: Intel DB75EN

I have a second monitor I acquired and am interested in using it. The only issue is that both of my monitors use vga, and my GPU only has one vga port. I hear it is possible to enable onboard graphics as well as a gpu, and I have tried but had no luck. I set my onboard graphics to always enable, but nothing shows up on my second screen. Nothing shows up either when I go into my resolution settings where I could set it to extended desktop. Can anyone tell me if what I have is compatible to do this? And if so, what am I doing wrong?

I also attempted to buy a dvi-vga cable, but I ended up purchasing a dvi-a cable while all I have is dvi-d and I am not able to find anything cheap to make it work. The only thing I plan on using the extended desktop for is keeping a windows of google chrome open to look at while I do other things.

 

[legend001523]

You can only have one gpu active at the same time I believe...

 

[willydood]

Is there any adapters that would work for me? Preferably around 20$ since I spent that much on the last one and get store credit for returning it at best buy.

 

[legend001523]

No sorry, only one gpu can be enabled at the same time

 

[willydood]

No sorry, only one gpu can be enabled at the same time

I meant to use one of my dvi ports since I bought a dvi-a by accident when I only have dvi-d

 

[legend001523]

No sorry, only one gpu can be enabled at the same time

I meant to use one of my dvi ports since I bought a dvi-a by accident when I only have dvi-i

I'm sorry, but you can't have a intel integrated gpu and a dedicated gpu working at the same time :/

 

[willydood]

No sorry, only one gpu can be enabled at the same time

I meant to use one of my dvi ports since I bought a dvi-a by accident when I only have dvi-d

I'm sorry, but you can't have a intel integrated gpu and a dedicated gpu working at the same time :/

Yes, I understand that, you have told me 3 times now. I am asking if anyone knows of any good adapters so I can use one of the dvi-d ports on my GPU.

 

[legend001523]

No sorry, only one gpu can be enabled at the same time

I meant to use one of my dvi ports since I bought a dvi-a by accident when I only have dvi-d

I'm sorry, but you can't have a intel integrated gpu and a dedicated gpu working at the same time :/

Yes, I understand that, you have told me 3 times now. I am asking if anyone knows of any good adapters so I can use one of the dvi-d ports on my GPU.

ah sorry, you can use a dvi to vga adapater like this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-00045073-DVI-to-VGA-Adapter/dp/B00006J4LS

 

[willydood]

No sorry, only one gpu can be enabled at the same time

I meant to use one of my dvi ports since I bought a dvi-a by accident when I only have dvi-d

I'm sorry, but you can't have a intel integrated gpu and a dedicated gpu working at the same time :/

Yes, I understand that, you have told me 3 times now. I am asking if anyone knows of any good adapters so I can use one of the dvi-d ports on my GPU.

ah sorry, you can use a dvi to vga adapater like this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-00045073-DVI-to-VGA-Adapter/dp/B00006J4LS

I am looking for something similar, but that is like the one I already bought, dvi-a and my gpu only has dvi-d ports.

 

[legend001523]

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/353938-33-tomshardware
Similar problem :/ Doesn't look good

 

[willydood]

Looks like I am stuck with only 1 monitor for now and 21.99$ worth of best buy store credit. Thanks for the help.

 

[legend001523]

sorry bro

 

[willydood]

Does anyone know if I could use a pci video card as well as my pci-e one? I have one lying around somewhere, but I would rather not waste my time if it wont work.