Good Gents and Ladies. I was wondering what video cards you know for a fact that can run three out puts at the same time? I have a business customer that I am getting set up while he is expanding his business and he has two computers he wants to be able to run three out puts at the same time. He has a custom built machine that can definitely handle it. He needs to run a TV via HDMI so he can do presentations for his clients. But right now he has to unplug one of his monitors and plug in the HDMI. I was looking at the EVGA GeForce GT 740. Any suggestions from you guys? I can get the power supplies as needed for his partners computer. This is my best new account and I want to really keep him happy. There is so much possible growth with him and my managed services.
Need to run three monitors
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YeOldeStonecat
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Many business grade workstations have multiple video ports built right into them....example, many of Dells Optiplex models have at least 1x display port..some have 2 (if they have an i5 or higher CPU, as the i3 can't drive 3 monitors)...combine with the built in VGA or DVI..and you have 3.
HP does similar with their Elite business desktops.
HP does similar with their Elite business desktops.
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I used to support requests for multiple video outputs using a custom video card, but no longer. The USB-Video adapters are quite good, support very large monitors and all kinds of interfaces. Take a look at:
Sabrent - http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-UGA-2...453164239&sr=8-12&keywords=usb+to+dvi+adapter
Startech - http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-USB-DVI-Adapter-USB2DVIPRO2/dp/B009L14FBE
I especially like the Sabrent as it's cheaper and works just as well as the Startech. Using the Sabrent, I've added up to 4 monitors to desktops, laptops and AIO's. Plus, if the customer replaces the PC, you can re-use the USB adapter.
Sabrent - http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-UGA-2...453164239&sr=8-12&keywords=usb+to+dvi+adapter
Startech - http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-USB-DVI-Adapter-USB2DVIPRO2/dp/B009L14FBE
I especially like the Sabrent as it's cheaper and works just as well as the Startech. Using the Sabrent, I've added up to 4 monitors to desktops, laptops and AIO's. Plus, if the customer replaces the PC, you can re-use the USB adapter.
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One of my clients uses a USB adapter on his notebook, not sure what kind it is but it seems work well. This would most likely be the easiest solution, thanks for confirming up to 4 are possible.
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How high of a resolution? Likely won't matter but these days can never be too sure.
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The writeup for both adapters say they support at least 1920x1080. Don't recall the specifics of any of my installs, but one was on a 24" monitor that worked just great.
The third monitor he wants to run is a 60" tv via HDMI.
We are going to go with the USB video adapter. We choose this to save $$$$. They are a startup and I don't want them to spend tons of cash on getting their IT services set up. I will report back on how it goes. Thanks for all the input fellas.
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You may want to check with the company that makes the adapter to see if it can reach your desired resolution at your desired framerate.
The USB adapter works great. Perfect way to expand monitors without spending a ton of money. The owner was very happy that he didn't end up having to spend $500 to get the two PCs running the way he wanted. Thanks glricht for the info and thanks to the rest of you for your time.
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Had a client this past weekend. Running 3 montiors, using 2 USB adapters to connect two of the monitors and the other connected thru the VGA port. Excellent low cost solution.
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Glad it worked for you. I'm sure there are some special cases where a USB-Video adapter may not be the best solution, but it's been a great, low-cost (and re-usable) solution for us.
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I was just about to drop one of these USB ones in for someone, but going to go with an active DVI-D to VGA converter instead. One note that I saw on a bunch of the USB-VGA ones was that they need USB3.0 for resolutions above 800x600, so that may be something to keep an eye on.
