What graphics card do I need?

[Ginge R]

Hi,

I have a cheap Lenovo MS/MSpro/MMC/SD/SD/HC/SDXC. I’d like to fit a graphics card that will allow me to connect it to two screens, so that different sites may be viewed simultaneously. Can anyone reccomend a decent graphics card? I don’t have a clue about what spec to even look for. If there’s one that will allow me to connect the pc to three screens, I’d consider that too.

Thanks in advance if anyone can help.

[cat with a hat]

I think you're getting a memory card reader and graphics card / screen output mixed up.

I don't think you need another graphics card for what you are attempting to achieve.

If you tell us what laptop/PC model you have, we can advise you

[Ginge R]

Ah.

I thought that was the model. Looong day. I’ll post it tomorrow, thanks.

[Jinx]

Levono H30? Small form factor desktop PC? If it hasn't got a discrete GPU then there are 2 ports on the back for Video - the old VGA D-Sub and an HDMI port. It may be able to run a second screen from the other connection (depending on the chipset) though in the past I have heard of problems getting a digital (HDMI) and analogue (VGA) signal running simultaneously.
Worth a try first before getting a separate GPU card. If you do need to get a GPU you will need a Low Profile Graphics card (options are limited but something like this)

[Ginge R]

Here we go! Two slots, yes, thanks Jinx. Tried the cable. Not very good.

[Jinx]

Ginge R said:

Here we go! Two slots, yes, thanks Jinx. Tried the cable. Not very good.

Look at that "Family: Lenovo H30-00" what do I win?

So if the onboard can't cope with 2 outputs then you are looking at a low profile card. Cheapest would be something like a nVidia 710 but you will probably have more luck on ebay.

[Ginge R]

.. and bought. Nice one, thank you.