GPU - Graphics Card with 2 DVI Outputs or 1 DVI Output and use a splitter

Question

As the title says, I'm looking for a new computer and am trying to compare graphics cards. I see some of them have 2 DVI outputs on the card and I was wondering if there way any advantage of using this instead of using a DVI Splitter to use two monitors.

Is there any performance issues that would arise from using a splitter vs getting a dual-DVI graphics card?

Answer 1

A DVI splitter will only allow you to have the same image on two monitors, where as a two-port DVI setup will allow you to have that, or independent images (resolutions, etc.) for each monitor (which is usually preferred).

For more info, perhaps check out this SU question: How can I use a DVI splitter cable on 1 DVI port?