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Monitor Hookup without Serial Port

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by Basenco, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. Basenco

    Basenco Regular member

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    I'm looking at getting the Asus Maximus Formula Mobo. I noticed that there is no serial port to attach a monitor. What is the alternate and cheapest route to hookup monitor? Thanks.
     
    Basenco, Feb 18, 2008
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    krj15489 Active member

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    You will need a video card in order to hook up a monitor. if you want to play games than you should get a 3870 or an 8800gt. if you just need to connect a monitor then you can get the cheap 8400gs.
     
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    they don't use serial ports for video & never did.
     
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  4. Basenco

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    My bad. What was I thinking about. LOL. Thanks.
     
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