To setup dual Monitors I can use a vga splitter?
I can see on amazon I can get a vga splitter for around $10. However a graphic card with 2 vga inputs is much more expensive.
My computer has a video card already, so I really don't need all the extra stuff, but for some reason a $10 "splitter" seems to simple and I think it may need a converter or something.
My question is, will the vga splitter work?
A VGA splitter only duplicates the same image onto two monitors. It takes the video signal meant for one monitor and duplicates it into two identical signals.
You will NEVER be able drive two monitors independently (display different images on each screen) using a VGA splitter. If you want to drive two monitors independently, you need a video card that supports two monitors.
A look at what is currently available on eBay
 VGA SVGA Y Splitter monitor video Cable 1 to 2 Dual PC Suprt Fast Ship From USA US $3.49 
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 8 Out Port VGA Splitter Video Monitor 130MHz w Charger US $22.68
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 MONOPRICE (VGA) VIDEO SPLITTER US $15.99
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 Y Splitter SVGA Monitor Video Cable For VGA to Dual 2 US $2.77
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 1 PC to 2 Monitors VGA SVGA XGA Video Splitter 2 Ports US $15.08
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 VGA to 2 Dual VGA SVGA Video Y Splitter Monitor Cable US $.99
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 IOGear GVS92 2 Port VGA Video Splitter & Extender Dual Computer Monitor Working US $.99
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 StarTech 2 Port VGA Video Splitter US $30.00
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 Video Monitor 8 Port High Clear VGA Splitter 1 PC US $23.95
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