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Title: 3 monitors, or more? AMD, Eyefinity
Post by: MakeCents on December 19, 2014, 05:20:59 pm

I want to get a third monitor eventually, cause its awesome, I guess. I know little to nothing about hardware so I was wondering if someone could help me with what I would need or if it is possible, or what I can do with what I have?

I have this computer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220445R (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220445R)

with a 500w power supply though that I changed out due to reviews.

If I can do this, will I have performance issues that are not worth it? I did with my laptop when I dual monitored it while playing games, is why I ask.

Title: Re: 3 monitors, or more?
Post by: sevengpluke on December 19, 2014, 06:31:21 pm

First, your card has to be able to accept it.

Second, you'll need an usb vga adapter that'll give ya extra ports. Probably something like this(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812866007 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812866007))

Third, Get Program called Ultramon

Fourth, Prosper

This information was given to me by a friend who has triple monitors.

Title: Re: 3 monitors, or more?
Post by: MakeCents on December 19, 2014, 07:10:34 pm

Quote from: sevengpluke on December 19, 2014, 06:31:21 pm

First, your card has to be able to accept it.

Second, you'll need an usb vga adapter that'll give ya extra ports. Probably something like this(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812866007 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812866007))

Third, Get Program called Ultramon

Fourth, Prosper

This information was given to me by a friend who has triple monitors.

Thanks. Currently I am using the the two dvi ports:
(https://www.ugx-mods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages17.newegg.com%2Fis%2Fimage%2Fnewegg%2F83-220-445-Z05%3F%24S640%24&hash=a2d6522d4178da226b49dc53066a60997cbdd5a8)

But I wasn't sure if the hdmi or other display port were usable as well, at the same time, or if there was a splitter I could get for the dvi port. Or if I should use a display port to dvi (http://www.compuzonic.com/productDetails.php?id=13914) converter? Or if I can just use a display port cable with the other two dvis. I think these (http://www.amd.com/documents/AMD_Radeon_HD_8760_Feature_Summary.pdf) are the video card stats, but it is greek to me. This is the monitors (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009505) I have and prob would get.

Also there is this, AMD_Eyefinity (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMD_Eyefinity). If anyone can help explain this?

Title: Re: 3 monitors, or more?
Post by: sevengpluke on December 19, 2014, 07:36:53 pm

I'm not too sure. I haven't messed with the hardware side of computers in like 5 years. Someone else may be able to halp ya though.

Title: Re: 3 monitors, or more?
Post by: MakeCents on December 19, 2014, 07:41:02 pm

Quote from: sevengpluke on December 19, 2014, 07:36:53 pm

I'm not too sure. I haven't messed with the hardware side of computers in like 5 years. Someone else may be able to halp ya though.

I found this video:
"Why Won't My Triple Screens Work?" AMD Eyefinity Solution... ACTIVE Display Port Adapter! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yIWSCgbEXs#ws)

Title: Re: 3 monitors, or more?
Post by: sevengpluke on December 19, 2014, 07:52:22 pm

Quote from: MakeCents on December 19, 2014, 07:41:02 pm

I found this video:
"Why Won't My Triple Screens Work?" AMD Eyefinity Solution... ACTIVE Display Port Adapter! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yIWSCgbEXs#ws)

Ok cool if it all works out let me know.