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What type of computer do I need to buy intially to hook up 3 monitors eventually?

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catmich99


I want to replace my old XP computer. I intend to hook up two monitors right at the start. I know that most new computers have a VGA and a DMI hook up in them. Eventually I want three monitors. So I want to make sure I buy the right computer to support 3 monitors.


Answer
ones with graphics card that have like 5 ports for display output (DVI, VGAs,, DisplayPort and HDMI)
well, 5 output ports are common in today's desktop anyway. Pretty sure you can hook up more monitors and use extended desktop mode easily.

Been there, done that. I got a desktop with HD6870 card, connected to two monitors. but things can get pretty hot, i don't know why.
usually single monitor idles at 48°C. With dual monitor, it goes up to 59°C when idle. Gaming would probably burn it up. Get a good cooling solution, maybe. Give it a try.

What's the least expensive way to give your computer the capabilities to display on 3 monitors?




Magus59


I've got a fast computer with a few free slots, right now I've got a video card that will display on 2 monitors, but I want to upgrade to three, whats the most cost effective way to do this?


Answer
The most seamless way to run triple monitors right now is with a video card with native triple-monitor support.

That would be one of the Displayport-equipped versions of the new ATI Radeon HD5000-series cards.

A card like the HD5770 can accept two DVI monitors and one DisplayPort monitor and run all three displays independently (display different things on all three screens). You can also run one primary desktop and two extended desktops, or span one screen over the three displays in Eyefinity mode on certain games that are written to support it.

I run a triple-monitor Eyefinity array on my system, using one single HD5870 and three Dell U2410 monitors (which is equipped with DisplayPort).

This is far more cost-effective than buying an SLI/Crossfire motherboard, two video cards, and one of those ridiculous thousand-watt SLI-ready power supplies just to run one more monitor.




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