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Multiple Monitors ?

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Cyraxx

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Hello,

I have been asked to investigate how to hook up multiple monitors. The person didn't specify, but I would like to know for 3+ monitors. My question is, how can I hookup multiple monitors without buying multiple video cards if thats even possible?
 
For 3 monitors, I'm pretty sure you're going to need two cards. Unless it's a very highend card with quad out or something.
 
There are several cards that have multiple outputs; that single card can drive two displays. Matrox makes cards like the QID which can drive four displays from one card.

If you want three displays, you'll probably want to get an AGP card that can drive two displays, then add a PCI card that can drive the third display.

.B ekiM
 
indeed. they have covered just about everything.
I run 3 displays and am considering buying a new PCI card to get 4.
The way it works is that Windows automatically detects multiple monitors in desktop properties. If you have a videocard that supports it, plug in a second monitor (there will be a port) and you're good to go. From there it's fairly simple to buy an inexpensive PCI videocard, and expand to three monitors. All the work is done by Windows. However, using two different videocards can be tricky. For example, ATI Doesn't support running multiple ATI cards in one computer. Sometimes it works, but sometimes it doesn't.
I'd reccomend checking out this database:

http://www.realtimesoft.com/multimon/search.asp

this page has lists of system configs for people running multiple monitors, so you can find a card that will be compatible with your friend's system.
 
In addidition to the afore mentioned QUID, Matrox also makes a line of cards that support triple-head. I use their Parhelia personally, but a lower cost option is a P750 Millennium, or a P650 with a triplehead add-on kit if you want a silent fanless card.
Also there are the MMS cards, which are cheaper quad cards than the QUID, and can be configured to run up to 16 displays.
 
the Matrox cards are the nicest, most expansive high-end option you will find for multi-monitor support. they are also very expensive.
If cost is an issue, I'd recommend the Geforce 4 mx 4000. For about $50 (as of Feb 2004) you can get a PCI card supporting two additional monitors. If you have the space in your case, you can get a couple, and keep adding monitors.
 
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