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Possible to set up third monitor screen VIA USB?

  • 05-09-2012 12:09pm
    #1
    DR.Magoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭


    Hey guys,

    Just a quick question, I am hoping to use a third monitor for music production.

    Is it possible to connect a third monitor to my computer via USB to USB cable? Or would I need to use a USB to DVI-D converter cable instead?

    Currently using windows 7, already using 2 monitors both connected using the 2 DVI ports at the back of the computer. I have a spare USB port, and the monitor has a USB input on it hence my question.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    It takes a little bit more than just a USB cable. A USB graphics adapter will do the job. Don't expect anything fancy, they're not made for graphic intensive 3D applications or games. Should be less than 100 yoyos.

    Something like this.

    Or upgrade your graphics card, ATI Eyefinity supports 3 monitors.


  • #3
    DR.Magoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭DR.Magoo


    Thanks for that, just noticed my graphics card has a HDMI slot also, would a straight HDMI to USB cable from the computer to the visual monitor work then? Or even a HDMI to DVI-D converter?


  • #4
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Now, we don't know the model of your graphics card, but most cards with 3 connectors (VGA, DV-I & HDMI only support two monitors at the same time (unless it's an Eyefinity capable card).

    As for you monitor's USB input, this is not Video in, it usually works as a USB hub, allowing you to connect more USB devices to the Monitor. Or it is a Display Port, which is different again.


  • #5
    DR.Magoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭DR.Magoo


    Torqay wrote: »
    Now, we don't know the model of your graphics card, but most cards with 3 connectors (VGA, DV-I & HDMI only support two monitors at the same time (unless it's an Eyefinity capable card).

    As for you monitor's USB input, this is not Video in, it usually works as a USB hub, allowing you to connect more USB devices to the Monitor. Or it is a Display Port, which is different again.

    Thank you so much for your help. The HDMI to DVI-D works but I can only use 2 monitors at a time. Is there any way around that other then buying another graphics card?


  • #6
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    DR.Magoo wrote: »
    Thank you so much for your help. The HDMI to DVI-D works but I can only use 2 monitors at a time. Is there any way around that other then buying another graphics card?

    Nope.


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  • #7
    ScumLord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    Is buying a cheapo graphics card and running it along side your existing graphics card an option? You can get basic graphics cards for less than €20.


  • #8
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    ScumLord wrote: »
    Is buying a cheapo graphics card and running it along side your existing graphics card an option? You can get basic graphics cards for less than €20.

    Sure it depends on the available slots. A new PCI graphics cards cost a little fortune. ;)

    USB adapter is probably cheaper and might perform better, they do 1080p full HD video after all.


  • #9
    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    Why would a USB one be better? A PCI one would be much better and cheaper I would have thought!


  • #10
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Torqay wrote: »
    Sure it depends on the available slots. A new PCI graphics cards cost a little fortune. ;)
    A little fortune for a 12 year old maybe:

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+AMD+Radeon+HD+6450+1GB+DDR3+PCI+Express+2.1+Graphics+Card/3425907.p?id=1218690824358&skuId=3425907

    That little bastard will support 3 displays just fine.


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