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- Oct 29, 2001
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- St. Paul, MN
I got a question from a gent from another forum that I belong too. He found out I overclock a bit and he wants to build a computer for his Boat. He wants to have dual monitors. Does he need to have 2 video cards or is there an inexpensive video card that supports dual monitors? How hard is it to set up two video cards and get them to work correctly? He also wants advice on a motherboard and processor. Now this machine doent have to have much power because it'll be only running navigation software but also system monitoring like enginses and such. Since itll be monitoring these systems itll be on 24/7 in hot Texas heat which may be an issue.
I am going to suggest he get the ECS k7s5a with a Duron. I do believe the Durons run cooler than Athlons correct? Any other suggestions? Also does Win98 support dual monitors or would he have to go to WinXP?
Also here is a quote"
The power supply is a concern. I'll be using a 12 VDC to 115 VAC
inverter or generator much of the time so the incoming power will not be as "clean" as the electric company. I'd like to find a PC power supply designed for 12VDC instead of 115 VAC but can't"
Is there such a thing as a 12vdc power supply? Does he have to worry about the electricity?
I am going to suggest he get the ECS k7s5a with a Duron. I do believe the Durons run cooler than Athlons correct? Any other suggestions? Also does Win98 support dual monitors or would he have to go to WinXP?
Also here is a quote"
The power supply is a concern. I'll be using a 12 VDC to 115 VAC
inverter or generator much of the time so the incoming power will not be as "clean" as the electric company. I'd like to find a PC power supply designed for 12VDC instead of 115 VAC but can't"
Is there such a thing as a 12vdc power supply? Does he have to worry about the electricity?