I just purchased a Gateway FPD 1960 19in. TFT LCD Monitor 1280x 1024 from Ebay. I have an old Dell Dimension L866r desktop I want to hook it up to. The monitor comes without any cords/cables. I was told that my old comp. will need a PCI video card installed before the transition can work. I haven't a clue which card to buy!! My comp. is as follows: Win XP Pro Processor X86 Family 6 Model 8 stepping 6 Genuine Intel~863 Mhz Total physical memory 512mb Available memory 203.30mb Free Space Drive C 16.75 Drive D 65.75 LCD Monitor has signal inputs of: Analog(VGA) 15 pin mini d-sub VGA Digital (DVI) 24 pin DVD-D Not sure what I have as output connectors on the desktop but pretty sure not VGA. I want digital signal to monitor for best graphics possible. What cords/cables do I need and PCI video card? Is this hook up even possible? Nettie

Here is a link that shows the back of my tower....will this help? http://www.totalfta.com/attachment.... Nettie

No it will not help because the link you gave requires username and password to see it. i_XpUser

The old Dell should have a VGA connection from the video card. If you want to switch to a DVI connection, you're going to have to buy a video card that supports DVI. You will have to check the specs of your machine to see if it only supports PCI or can you use an AGP card which, depending on the type of card, would be available with a DVI connection on it. Keep Smiling It makes them think you're up to something...