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BlueMotionZ4
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Hello guys,

I have 2 monitors ( one 1080p that has only a hdmi port and one 4k that has both hdmi and displayport, both 60fps), I want to connect them both to my laptop that has only one hdmi port. What hardware/software do I need?

p.s. I don't want to set them in "extend" mode, not "duplicate"

 

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1 minute ago, BlueMotionZ4 said:

Hello guys,

I have 2 monitors ( one 1080p that has only a hdmi port and one 4k that has both hdmi and displayport, both 60fps), I want to connect them both to my laptop that has only one hdmi port. What hardware/software do I need?

p.s. I don't want to set them in "extend" mode, not "duplicate"

 

Thanks

Does you laptop have any additional video out port?
e.g. VGA, (mini) Displayport or USB Type C with displayport alt mode (can be recognized by it having a USB type C port, with a small Displayport or Thunderbolt logo).

 

Otherwise you would need to get an active adapter/hub/dock for video out.

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1 minute ago, minibois said:

Does you laptop have any additional video out port?

It has only that hdmi port, all USBs have only ss logo.

 

3 minutes ago, minibois said:

active adapter/hub/dock for video out.

Any good options you know?

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5 minutes ago, BlueMotionZ4 said:

Any good options you know?

I have used some Startech docks in the past, but they weren't exactly stable if you move your laptop away a ton.

You can look into a dock with multiple video ports, or a dock with one video port, which means your other monitor has to connect to your laptop directly.

 

Keep in mind a lot of docks don't support 4K resolutions.

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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