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Tri-Monitor Laptop Setup Help

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Ok, so I want to have a Tri-Monitor + VR setup powered by a 15 inch laptop, Such as the Asus Strix GL502VS. I was wanting to know, what would be a good 1920x1080 monitor for a Tri-Monitor Setup off of that laptop? IDC what dongles I have to use, just tell me what ones I would need. I prefer Amazon btw. 

EDIT:
All monitors and headsets need to be plugged in @ the same time.
1440p is ok, as long as it stays under $350USD

16:9 Is required
60Hz plz

Main Laptop: Google Pixelbook 

Dev mode w/ Cross Enabled

 

PC: Ryzen 7

1700x / 32GB 2667 / GTX 1080 / 1.5 TB of SSDs / 1TB of HDDs

 

Monitor: AW3418DW Ultrawide

120hz / 3440x1440 / RGB / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

2nd Monitor: Dell U2515hx

25 inches / 1440p / Portrait / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

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Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

just build a desktop 

I need the portability of detaching the displays from the laptop, and bringing it w/ me to Lan parties ETC.
and no, not project Valarie  style

 

Main Laptop: Google Pixelbook 

Dev mode w/ Cross Enabled

 

PC: Ryzen 7

1700x / 32GB 2667 / GTX 1080 / 1.5 TB of SSDs / 1TB of HDDs

 

Monitor: AW3418DW Ultrawide

120hz / 3440x1440 / RGB / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

2nd Monitor: Dell U2515hx

25 inches / 1440p / Portrait / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

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Just now, TrevMCC38 said:

I need the portability of detaching the displays from the laptop, and bringing it w/ me to Lan parties ETC.
and no, not project Valarie  style

 

watch the video before commenting 

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Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

watch the video before commenting 

I think i need to clarify, The laptop acts as a desktop tower, until I go to a friend's house/LAN party.

 

Main Laptop: Google Pixelbook 

Dev mode w/ Cross Enabled

 

PC: Ryzen 7

1700x / 32GB 2667 / GTX 1080 / 1.5 TB of SSDs / 1TB of HDDs

 

Monitor: AW3418DW Ultrawide

120hz / 3440x1440 / RGB / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

2nd Monitor: Dell U2515hx

25 inches / 1440p / Portrait / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

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Just now, TrevMCC38 said:

I think i need to clarify, The laptop acts as a desktop tower, until I go to a friend's house/LAN party.

 

you want to run 3 VM? 

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Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

you want to run 3 VM? 

?

If you mean run 3 VMs at the same time, No

Main Laptop: Google Pixelbook 

Dev mode w/ Cross Enabled

 

PC: Ryzen 7

1700x / 32GB 2667 / GTX 1080 / 1.5 TB of SSDs / 1TB of HDDs

 

Monitor: AW3418DW Ultrawide

120hz / 3440x1440 / RGB / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

2nd Monitor: Dell U2515hx

25 inches / 1440p / Portrait / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

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Just now, TrevMCC38 said:

?

If you mean run 3 VMs at the same time, No

why not build an HTPC? 

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Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

why not build an HTPC? 

It would be for gaming, and I need the laptop formfactor

Main Laptop: Google Pixelbook 

Dev mode w/ Cross Enabled

 

PC: Ryzen 7

1700x / 32GB 2667 / GTX 1080 / 1.5 TB of SSDs / 1TB of HDDs

 

Monitor: AW3418DW Ultrawide

120hz / 3440x1440 / RGB / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

2nd Monitor: Dell U2515hx

25 inches / 1440p / Portrait / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

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5 minutes ago, TrevMCC38 said:

It would be for gaming, and I need the laptop formfactor

ASUS VS228H-P 21.5" Full HD 1920x1080 HDMI DVI VGA Back-lit LED Monitor

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Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

ASUS VS228H-P 21.5" Full HD 1920x1080 HDMI DVI VGA Back-lit LED Monitor

Would that laptop be able to run 3 of those and a vive @ the same time?

Main Laptop: Google Pixelbook 

Dev mode w/ Cross Enabled

 

PC: Ryzen 7

1700x / 32GB 2667 / GTX 1080 / 1.5 TB of SSDs / 1TB of HDDs

 

Monitor: AW3418DW Ultrawide

120hz / 3440x1440 / RGB / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

2nd Monitor: Dell U2515hx

25 inches / 1440p / Portrait / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

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Just now, TrevMCC38 said:

Would that laptop be able to run 3 of those and a vive @ the same time?

most laptop with a gtx 1060 or higher, gaming at all three won't be easy, a gtx 1080 sli would be better for that. 

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Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

most laptop with a gtx 1060 or higher, gaming at all three won't be easy, a gtx 1080 sli would be better for that. 

Single monitor gaming, but for they could all be connected to the laptop @ the same time, right?

Main Laptop: Google Pixelbook 

Dev mode w/ Cross Enabled

 

PC: Ryzen 7

1700x / 32GB 2667 / GTX 1080 / 1.5 TB of SSDs / 1TB of HDDs

 

Monitor: AW3418DW Ultrawide

120hz / 3440x1440 / RGB / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

2nd Monitor: Dell U2515hx

25 inches / 1440p / Portrait / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

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Just now, TrevMCC38 said:

Single monitor gaming, but for they could all be connected to the laptop @ the same time, right?

yes 

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Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

yes 

ok, can u give me an amazon link to the monitor?

 

Main Laptop: Google Pixelbook 

Dev mode w/ Cross Enabled

 

PC: Ryzen 7

1700x / 32GB 2667 / GTX 1080 / 1.5 TB of SSDs / 1TB of HDDs

 

Monitor: AW3418DW Ultrawide

120hz / 3440x1440 / RGB / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

2nd Monitor: Dell U2515hx

25 inches / 1440p / Portrait / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

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Just now, TrevMCC38 said:

ok, can u give me an amazon link to the monitor?

 

look at up 

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1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

look at up 

Problems

1: Too small, It needs to be 24 inch or bigger

2: Big bezils

Main Laptop: Google Pixelbook 

Dev mode w/ Cross Enabled

 

PC: Ryzen 7

1700x / 32GB 2667 / GTX 1080 / 1.5 TB of SSDs / 1TB of HDDs

 

Monitor: AW3418DW Ultrawide

120hz / 3440x1440 / RGB / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

2nd Monitor: Dell U2515hx

25 inches / 1440p / Portrait / Amazonbasics Dual Monitor Arm

 

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9 minutes ago, TrevMCC38 said:

Problems

1: Too small, It needs to be 24 inch or bigger

2: Big bezils

The laptop you listed in your first post only has a 15.6 inch screen. As far as I know they don't make 1080p monitors that small. I could go look for some but they are going to complicate your build.

 

On the other hand, 720p monitors are readily available. If you want to try for triple monitor gaming on your laptop I would try to discourage you from that and say instead to just get a single ultra wide monitor for your games.

 

At the same time, since you also want a VR headset, you would need a display port splitter for your flanking monitors. This is one that I found on Amazon.

 

Keep in mind, I'm speculating since I don't have any of this hardware, I can say though that triple monitor gaming is not all it's cracked up to be.

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