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Oatmealman15
05-11-2009, 05:58 PM
Hey, I completed my first build about a year ago thanks to everyone here and am now contemplating adding a second monitor to my system. First of all what are everyone's thoughts about a dual-monitor setup and I currently have a corsair 520HX 520W power supply.

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115028
RAM - Crucial Ballistix 2gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148069
GPU - EVGA 512mb GeForce 8800GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318
HD - Western Digital SE Caviar 500gb SATA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136040
Optical - Samsung 20X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151153
Mobo - Gigabyte GA-P35C
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128048
Monitor- Acer 22"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009094

A lot of dated stuff compared to everything now, but I was just wondering if I added another acer 22" to my system if the current power supply would be enough? I dont overclock anything, everything is how in came.

RickyTick
05-11-2009, 06:50 PM
The 2nd monitor is not pulling any power from the pc's power supply. It has a seperate power cable to plug into a wall outlet or power strip. I guess it may add some stress to the video card, but you shouldn't have any issues with your current setup that I see.

Oatmealman15
05-11-2009, 10:46 PM
Ok thats what I was kinda thinking too, thanks for the opinion.. I just wanted to double check with you guys before I went ahead with it, thanks