Tyler Report post Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) I got my old desktop from like 2 years ago and am wanting to use it for runescape since the labtop I have been using lags to much for my liking. The labtop I have is a dell inspirion m1330, what would do I need to buy to be able to use my labtop as a monitor for my old desktop? Edited August 4, 2011 by Tyler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Aceman Report post Posted August 4, 2011 Inb4 Jamie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Ludadogg0 Report post Posted August 4, 2011 Ask Jamie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Spikey Report post Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Don't know, Splodge (Jamie) is probably the best person to ask something like this. Edited August 4, 2011 by Spikey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
The Man Report post Posted August 4, 2011 J to the a to the m to the i to the e. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Rcms Report post Posted August 4, 2011 one of those 15 pronged cables I think will work. But not 100%. Even if you did gl with the resolution issues you might have :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Tyler Report post Posted August 4, 2011 This jamie fellow must rd5 smart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Xx Hotshot X Report post Posted August 4, 2011 Its a laptop bro. :@ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Villiska Report post Posted August 4, 2011 Pretty sure you can't use a laptop monitor frame for a desktop. I don't think it has the correct plugin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Splodge Report post Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) This jamie fellow must rd5 smart. M8 I'm better then RD5. Pretty sure you can't use a laptop monitor frame for a desktop. I don't think it has the correct plugin. Wrong, by default all ports are both input and output. What you need to do this : A relatively new graphics card which will have 2 DVI or VGA output slots on it. Either this, or you're going to be buying a VGA splitter. Plug all of the connectors in then watch this video : It's just the same as if you plugged a second monitor in. The only thing is is that I don't believe you can use it (I could be wrong) as a single monitor, i.e the only one plugged into your computer when Windows boots up. If you're on Vista/W7 the steps are more or less the same, just hit screen resolution on the desktop instead of properties. Also make sure your desktop has better specs then your laptop, it shouldn't be hard as your laptop is like abysmal even compared to the standards 2 years ago lol. They're below if you didn't know them. Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 Processor (1.5GHz, 667MHz, 2MB L2 cache) Windows Vista Home Premium Tuxedo Black & 2Mp Camera for CCFL Display 13.3in UltraSharp WXGA (1280x800) CCFL Display (220nits) with TrueLife 1024MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x512] 120GB (5400rpm) SATA Hard Drive Integrated Intel Graphic Media Accelerator X3100 fixed 8x DVD+/-RW Slim Slot Load Drive, including SW Primary 4-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (37 WHr) Intel Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini-Card Microsoft Works 8.0 Edited August 4, 2011 by Splodge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Steven Report post Posted August 4, 2011 This jamie fellow must rd5 smart. M8 I'm better then RD5. Pretty sure you can't use a laptop monitor frame for a desktop. I don't think it has the correct plugin. Wrong, by default all ports are both input and output. What you need to do this : A relatively new graphics card which will have 2 DVI or VGA output slots on it. Either this, or you're going to be buying a VGA splitter. Plug all of the connectors in then watch this video : It's just the same as if you plugged a second monitor in. The only thing is is that I don't believe you can use it (I could be wrong) as a single monitor, i.e the only one plugged into your computer when Windows boots up. If you're on Vista/W7 the steps are more or less the same, just hit screen resolution on the desktop instead of properties. Also make sure your desktop has better specs then your laptop, it shouldn't be hard as your laptop is like abysmal even compared to the standards 2 years ago lol. They're below if you didn't know them. Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 Processor (1.5GHz, 667MHz, 2MB L2 cache) Windows Vista Home Premium Tuxedo Black & 2Mp Camera for CCFL Display 13.3in UltraSharp WXGA (1280x800) CCFL Display (220nits) with TrueLife 1024MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x512] 120GB (5400rpm) SATA Hard Drive Integrated Intel Graphic Media Accelerator X3100 fixed 8x DVD+/-RW Slim Slot Load Drive, including SW Primary 4-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (37 WHr) Intel Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini-Card Microsoft Works 8.0 :massimo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Numbers` Report post Posted August 4, 2011 You can get a cheap monitor for like $100 or less Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Hell Pure Report post Posted August 5, 2011 Just buy a monitor, its not worth the hassle. You can probably get a decent HD monitor for $80-$120 if you look hard enough, just don't buy it from big commercial stores they steal your pennies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
