Video Card question

[Cmp™]

Ok, so I have ordered the parts for a new rig, except for monitors.

I've ordered an EVGA GeForce GTX 660 Ti SuperClocked 3GB.

It has 1 of each of the following:
DisplayPort
HDMI
DVI-I
DVI-D

I want to run a dual-monitor setup with extended desktop.

I know that the extended desktop is a feature you enable in Windows, but I don't know which of the ports to use for monitors. I understand that HDMI is for if you want to do both video and audio in one go, but I've got a sound card, so I don't think I need that.

Any help?

 

[47]

use a combination of any of those ports. not the vga one tho, use like a dvi and hdmi, or 2 dvi's

 

[Cmp™]

So if I connected one screen to the HDMI and one to the DVI (either one), I'll still have a functional extended desktop going? Will one picture be sharper than the other?

 

[47]

im using dvi and hdmi with extended desktop. works fine, even with different resolutions on the 2 screens

 

[Cmp™]

All right, awesome! Thanks, 47 =)

 

[OG buckshot jr]

Just a note:
HDMI and DVI are the exact same connection/quality. The only difference is that HDMI carries with it a digital signal for sound, whereas DVI does not.

You're gold! Congrats on the new rig!

 

[Cmp™]

Just a note:
HDMI and DVI are the exact same connection/quality. The only difference is that HDMI carries with a digital signal for sound, whereas DVI does not.

You're gold! Congrats on the new rig!

Thanks, Buckshot! =D The new rig should be all set up within a week. Still waiting on some parts to arrive :P