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The thread discusses whether a PC with different video ports can support dual monitors. The original poster asks if they can use the various ports seen in their photo for dual display or if they need a splitter, referencing a guide stating ports should be identical. Responders clarify that different ports like VGA and DVI can both be used simultaneously for dual monitors without the need for a splitter, with no significant difference in display quality. The overall sentiment is that multiple different video ports on a PC can support dual monitors effectively.
Enforcerke

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Hello, I read here: http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Up-Dual-Monitors
that you need 2 identical ports. But i have this on the back of my pc:

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Am I able to use this for dual monitoring then? Because they are all 3 different.

If not, can I also buy something so it splits in two or something?

Thanks
 

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WackWack
BadRobot is correct. You should be able to use the VGA (blue) for one monitor and the DVI (normally white) for a second monitor. You shouldn't notice any differences between the two even though VGA is considered an analog connection and DVI is considered a digital connection.
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It doesn't have to be identical. It's just a suggestion. You photo attachment is "broken" at my end. But basically, most PC can run at least 2 monitors at the same time.
 

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BadRobot is correct. You should be able to use the VGA (blue) for one monitor and the DVI (normally white) for a second monitor. You shouldn't notice any differences between the two even though VGA is considered an analog connection and DVI is considered a digital connection.
 

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