Extending the desktop

Hello-
This is my first visit/post here, and I am hoping that someone can help me!
I am running Windows XP, with the G4MX440-T card.
I do a LOT of work in photoshop, and in the intrest of streamlining my work area, I have attempted to extend my desktop with a used (but working!)$1.99 color monitor, and a ($9.00)VGA splitter. So far, my investment in $ is reasonable ) , however my frustration level is not ;( .
I was told by several folks theoretically in the know, that this should work, but no luck!!
Any ideas?
Thanks--Frank

Hi Frank,
A VGA splitter will only split a single input into two or more identical outputs - so you'll get the same picture on both monitors.
What you need is two separate VGA outputs - either a "dual-head" video card, or if the motherboard has onboard video, you can use that (you may need to enable it in BIOS). It's probably best to use the graphics card output for your main photoshop display, and the on-board output for the old monitor (although it may be useful if that is designated as the "primary" output, and you open photoshop on the "secondary" monitor).
Hope this helps,
Mike

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