Adding a monitor to a dell slimcase optiplex

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John47

Hey team,

I'm trying to add a second monitor to a dell optiplex that is a slim case. I tried installing an extra video card I had but it wouldn't fit in the slim case.

So the question is (and forgive me i'm not up on my hardware)

Is there another way besides adding a video card to add another monitor? This monitor doesn't need great graphics, all that will be on it is a window with some working orders.

If no, are there 'compact' video cards that may work?


Thanks in advance.
 
i also have the dell c pc. there are special video cards for the compact cases. i think its called low profile video cards. however, i ordered one and it didnt fit. i called dell to find out the exact model of a video card that would fit. it wasn't cheap. :(
 
Quote from John47:

Hey team,

I'm trying to add a second monitor to a dell optiplex that is a slim case. I tried installing an extra video card I had but it wouldn't fit in the slim case.

So the question is (and forgive me i'm not up on my hardware)

Is there another way besides adding a video card to add another monitor? This monitor doesn't need great graphics, all that will be on it is a window with some working orders.

If no, are there 'compact' video cards that may work?


Thanks in advance.
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No other way. You may want to replace your video card or add a "dual head, half-height/low profile" card like one of the Nvidia Quadro NVS models. Good idea to measure the space and check the card's specs. "Half-height" may not mean the same thing to all makers.
 
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