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Hi New to forum.

was recommended to ask here by another forum I frequent.👍

I have a refurbished Dell Optiplex 970, which only has onboard graphics.
I want to add another monitor for my wife to work from home (NHS).
I did purchase a separate cable....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06ZY7335S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Unfortunately, It won't show different screens on the two monitors, which my wife needs.

So, will my Optiplex 790 take a Graphics card?
If so what is recommended, please?

Thank you

Bob
 
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no it cannot. that is merely a splitter, one input in, two identical outputs.
it depends really on which of the four models of the optiplex 790 you have. the largest unit a desktop model is easy enough to upgrade with a GPU that does not require AUX power connected.
the smallest unit will need something like a USB monitor.
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no it cannot. that is merely a splitter, one input in, two identical outputs.
it depends really on which of the four models of the optiplex 790 you have. the largest unit a desktop model is easy enough to upgrade with a GPU that does not require AUX power connected.
the smallest unit will need something like a USB monitor.
 
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R_1 said:
no it cannot. that is merely a splitter, one input in, two identical outputs.
it depends really on which of the four models of the optiplex 790 you have. the largest unit a desktop model is easy enough to upgrade with a GPU that does not require AUX power connected.
the smallest unit will need something like a USB monitor.
Click to expand...

Thank you for the fast reply.
Yes, I do have the smaller one, with one VGA and one PCI (I think) port on the back
how can I fit a USB monitor, please?
 
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there are monitors that only connect via USB, you would need to search out and purchase one of those or you could opt for something along these lines
not an endorsement, example only, shop around

Amazon.com: USB to VGA Adapter,USB 3.0 to VGA Adapter Multi-Display Video Converter 1080P HD External Video Graphic Card for Computer Desktop, Laptop, PC, Monitor, Projector, HDTV Compatible with Win 7/8/8.1/10: Electronics

Buy USB to VGA Adapter, USB 3.0 to VGA Adapter Multi-Display Video Converter 1080P HD External Video Graphic Card for Computer Desktop, Laptop, PC, Monitor, Projector, HDTV Compatible with Win 7/8/8.1/10: USB-to-VGA Adapters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com


with something like this any old VGA monitor is now a USB monitor

if you could find a picture of your computer and post the link here it would help. I;m assuming you have the smallest unit available. a GPU may be placed in the larger two units, but the USB adapters is the cheapest solution I could find that would work for ALL the optiplex units
 
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R_1 said:
there are monitors that only connect via USB, you would need to search out and purchase one of those or you could opt for something along these lines
not an endorsement, example only, shop around

Amazon.com: USB to VGA Adapter,USB 3.0 to VGA Adapter Multi-Display Video Converter 1080P HD External Video Graphic Card for Computer Desktop, Laptop, PC, Monitor, Projector, HDTV Compatible with Win 7/8/8.1/10: Electronics

Buy USB to VGA Adapter, USB 3.0 to VGA Adapter Multi-Display Video Converter 1080P HD External Video Graphic Card for Computer Desktop, Laptop, PC, Monitor, Projector, HDTV Compatible with Win 7/8/8.1/10: USB-to-VGA Adapters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com


with something like this any old VGA monitor is now a USB monitor

if you could find a picture of your computer and post the link here it would help. I;m assuming you have the smallest unit available. a GPU may be placed in the larger two units, but the USB adapters is the cheapest solution I could find that would work for ALL the optiplex units
Click to expand...


Ah, so if I was to get the USB adapter.
Would that work plugging into the twin cable I have already?
Sorry to be asking dummy questions.
 
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Or you can use Display Port to VGA adapter (if your monitors support only VGA connection type).

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SkyNetRising said:
You have Display Port and VGA video outputs.
Connect your monitors to those outputs and you'll have a two monitor system.

Question is - do your monitors support both of those connection types?
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Thank you.
I'm using the VGA port (Blue?) with the adapter.
So I'm guessing the "Display Port" is the green one next to it...Right?
My apologies for being such a retard on this issue. 🙄
 
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