how to setup multiple monitors

[Roderick]

I need help for multiple monitors setup, what kind of graphics card i need and what "cord" I need if i need one.

i don't know where to start. HELP 

 

 

[unidentical]

Can you provide us details on what components you already have in your computer, if it's a big brand computer that was bought pre-built, could you give us the model number?

[Roderick]

I have not stated yet iam making a list,

[Roderick]

http://us.ncix.com

 

 

Motherboard Part #: Sabertooth Z77

cpu Part #: BX80637I53570k

Power Part #: P1650SNLB9

monitor Part #: VE247H

case Part #: RC-942-KKN1

graphics card?

[Mecael]

For nVidia surround (assuming 3 monitors) You need either 5xx in SLI (2x580 e.g or 3x) or 6xx (680 for example) or above.

 

 

You should be able to use what ever cables the GPU supports. 

 

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/3dvision-surround/system-requirements

 

AMD's Eyefinity is similar: http://www.amd.com/US/PRODUCTS/TECHNOLOGIES/AMD-EYEFINITY-TECHNOLOGY/FOR-CONSUMERS/Pages/for-consumers.aspx

 

I think eyefinity can be done on the AMD equals of the 5xx series. 

[LDX]

depends on how many monitors u need

 

If you need 2 monitors that can be achieved even with onboard video 

and a VGA and a DVI cable (most on board video cards have both outputs)

and at least one of those monitors must have DVI port

 

But if you want 3 or more u will need a dedicated graphic card with eyefinity (AMD) 

I would say nVidia too but most nVidia cards require SLI (dual cards) to get sourround vision

 

About cables u will probably need 3 DVI cables and an active displayport to DVI adapter

since most video cards have dual DVI outs and one or more displayports

 

I got this one from newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814999030

[unidentical]

If you have a graphics card in there already this should be fairly easy.

can you get us the part number on that?

[BowlOfPotatoes]

With most modern graphics cards that have two or more ports, the drivers/software provided can set up the multiply monitors automatically. The next thing would be to pretty much find the right cables, (DVI, HDMI, Display Port, etc.) and build up your system. There also are plenty of tutorials on this topic on youtube, ehow, and many other websites with such information.

[LDX]

I wouldnt say all 5xxx since i wanted to get the iceq 5670 and it had a VGA+DVI+Displayport

 

U might preffer dealing with digital outputs only, I heard VGA as one of them might get you issues

 

I finally got the HIS HD5770, and it worked fine even for gaming, now I got an identical HD5770

going for crossfire

[Roderick]

If you have a graphics card in there already this should be fairly easy.

can you get us the part number on that?

Iam making a pc and i need to know if i need a "special" card

[Mecael]

 

 

But if you want 3 or more u will need a dedicated graphic card with eyefinity (AMD) 

I would say nVidia too but most nVidia cards require SLI (dual cards) to get sourround vision

 

 

Only the >600 series needs SLI I believe. 

[Roderick]

For nVidia surround (assuming 3 monitors) You need either 5xx in SLI (2x580 e.g or 3x) or 6xx (680 for example) or above.

 

 

You should be able to use what ever cables the GPU supports. 

 

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/3dvision-surround/system-requirements

 

AMD's Eyefinity is similar: http://www.amd.com/US/PRODUCTS/TECHNOLOGIES/AMD-EYEFINITY-TECHNOLOGY/FOR-CONSUMERS/Pages/for-consumers.aspx

 

I think eyefinity can be done on the AMD equals of the 5xx series. 

Thanks 

[Guest]

I need help for multiple monitors setup, what kind of graphics card i need and what "cord" I need if i need one.

i don't know where to start. HELP 

Moved to displays :)

[Roderick]

Very helpful thanks. 

[LDX]

wow, linus was right, the feedback of this forum is simply amazing

 

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