Jump to content

running 6-8 monitors

BDunkz
By BDunkz
in Graphics Cards
 Share
Posted

hey guys,

is running 6-8 monitors possible? not for gaming but can you get that many ports on a card?

 

BDunkz

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

If you had an SLI/dual card setup, yes. They generally have 4 ports each, at least the higher end ones. 

Intel HEDT and Server platform enthusiasts: Intel HEDT Xeon/i7 Megathread 

 

Main PC 

CPU: i9 7980XE @4.5GHz/1.22v/-2 AVX offset 

Cooler: EKWB Supremacy Block - custom loop w/360mm +280mm rads 

Motherboard: EVGA X299 Dark 

RAM:4x8GB HyperX Predator DDR4 @3200Mhz CL16 

GPU: Nvidia FE 2060 Super/Corsair HydroX 2070 FE block 

Storage:  1TB MP34 + 1TB 970 Evo + 500GB Atom30 + 250GB 960 Evo 

Optical Drives: LG WH14NS40 

PSU: EVGA 1600W T2 

Case & Fans: Corsair 750D Airflow - 3x Noctua iPPC NF-F12 + 4x Noctua iPPC NF-A14 PWM 

OS: Windows 11

 

Display: LG 27UK650-W (4K 60Hz IPS panel)

Mouse: EVGA X17

Keyboard: Corsair K55 RGB

 

Mobile/Work Devices: 2020 M1 MacBook Air (work computer) - iPhone 13 Pro Max - Apple Watch S3

 

Other Misc Devices: iPod Video (Gen 5.5E, 128GB SD card swap, running Rockbox), Nintendo Switch

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
Just now, Zando Bob said:

If you had an SLI/dual card setup, yes. They generally have 4 ports each, at least the higher end ones. 

but dont the second cards ports disable whan sli is enabled?

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

If it is through a single graphics card then I do not believe so, I have not even been able to find a card that has more than two of the same port, so it may be pretty hard

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
Just now, BDunkz said:

but dont the second cards ports disable whan sli is enabled?

 

IDK. Ther may be splitter available as well. What do you need 8 monitors for?

Intel HEDT and Server platform enthusiasts: Intel HEDT Xeon/i7 Megathread 

 

Main PC 

CPU: i9 7980XE @4.5GHz/1.22v/-2 AVX offset 

Cooler: EKWB Supremacy Block - custom loop w/360mm +280mm rads 

Motherboard: EVGA X299 Dark 

RAM:4x8GB HyperX Predator DDR4 @3200Mhz CL16 

GPU: Nvidia FE 2060 Super/Corsair HydroX 2070 FE block 

Storage:  1TB MP34 + 1TB 970 Evo + 500GB Atom30 + 250GB 960 Evo 

Optical Drives: LG WH14NS40 

PSU: EVGA 1600W T2 

Case & Fans: Corsair 750D Airflow - 3x Noctua iPPC NF-F12 + 4x Noctua iPPC NF-A14 PWM 

OS: Windows 11

 

Display: LG 27UK650-W (4K 60Hz IPS panel)

Mouse: EVGA X17

Keyboard: Corsair K55 RGB

 

Mobile/Work Devices: 2020 M1 MacBook Air (work computer) - iPhone 13 Pro Max - Apple Watch S3

 

Other Misc Devices: iPod Video (Gen 5.5E, 128GB SD card swap, running Rockbox), Nintendo Switch

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
1 minute ago, Zando Bob said:

IDK. Ther may be splitter available as well. What do you need 8 monitors for?

just an idea for some crazy workstation build my freinds getting me to make

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
1 minute ago, BDunkz said:

just an idea for some crazy workstation build my freinds getting me to make

There must be a way, since I'm sure people do it. I'd try Googling like mad. 

Intel HEDT and Server platform enthusiasts: Intel HEDT Xeon/i7 Megathread 

 

Main PC 

CPU: i9 7980XE @4.5GHz/1.22v/-2 AVX offset 

Cooler: EKWB Supremacy Block - custom loop w/360mm +280mm rads 

Motherboard: EVGA X299 Dark 

RAM:4x8GB HyperX Predator DDR4 @3200Mhz CL16 

GPU: Nvidia FE 2060 Super/Corsair HydroX 2070 FE block 

Storage:  1TB MP34 + 1TB 970 Evo + 500GB Atom30 + 250GB 960 Evo 

Optical Drives: LG WH14NS40 

PSU: EVGA 1600W T2 

Case & Fans: Corsair 750D Airflow - 3x Noctua iPPC NF-F12 + 4x Noctua iPPC NF-A14 PWM 

OS: Windows 11

 

Display: LG 27UK650-W (4K 60Hz IPS panel)

Mouse: EVGA X17

Keyboard: Corsair K55 RGB

 

Mobile/Work Devices: 2020 M1 MacBook Air (work computer) - iPhone 13 Pro Max - Apple Watch S3

 

Other Misc Devices: iPod Video (Gen 5.5E, 128GB SD card swap, running Rockbox), Nintendo Switch

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

one displayport port can support up to 4 monitors at 1080p by daisy chaining but you need a card that supports this feature

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
Just now, elpiop said:

one displayport port can support up to 4 monitors at 1080p by daisy chaining 

wow, ok.. i guess ill do that 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
17 minutes ago, BDunkz said:

hey guys,

is running 6-8 monitors possible? not for gaming but can you get that many ports on a card?

 

BDunkz

The Aorus cards have 6 ports, but I think Nvidia only supports 4 displays at a time

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
1 minute ago, Max_Settings said:

The Aorus cards have 6 ports, but I think Nvidia only supports 4 displays at a time

yeah make sure you check the card limitations

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

you also need monitors that support MST (multi stream transport) for the daisy chaining to actually work

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
Just now, Max_Settings said:

No the Asus card only has 5. Aorus has 6

 

Asus

ACard4B.jpg.f81f8a80d2933145d22e8fe940c67768.jpg

 

Aorus

119_10_aorus-gtx-1080-ti-xtreme-edition-11g-unboxed.jpg.16db32f1b39ad2cbf93cbc4d70f9d2a0.jpg

but could i daisy chain?

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Graphics Cards

×