multi monitor queries.

[P.addy]

I have a HP small form desktop, using display port and VGA to output to 2 monitors.

I've not got a 3rd, the only thing I can see to add a 3rd is to get one of these... https://uk.startech.com/AV/Splitters/DisplayPort/DisplayPort-to-Dual-DVI-Multi-Monitor-Adapter-Male-to-Female-DP-to-2x-DVI-3840x1200~SP122DP2DVI

Evidently I don't want to spend that much, its for work so cheaper the better. I need to run 3 monitors and can't seem to find a decent option. Anyone here have any luck running 3 monitors?

I have HP displayport to single DVI going to my 22inch monitor, vga going to my 19inch and my 2nd 19inch had VGA and DVI in if that helps.

Thanks

[fatjames]

What sort of graphics card does it take or can it can?
You might be better of getting a 2nd hand card with dvi and hdmi, then using whatever is onboard for the 3rd?

[b422063]

I kind of run four monitors. Kind of. I have two computer systems and they're linked by Synergy. I find it works well. I get all the benefits for just twice the electric bill.

[SQL]

I have a VGA splitter you can have or DVI splitter.

https://www.cartft.com/image_db/VGA_Splitter_Cable.jpg

Thats what we use in work my house for multi monitors

[G]

Probably should have read this thread, before starting my own .

First off, you can get a USB 3 VGA lead for £36.

Also similar unbranded ones for £10.
(Or £6.50 from China.)

I'm quite tempted by a 'seconds' one maplins has for £35, though I'm not entirely convinced by it's claims (namely that you'll get decent 1080p video on USB2).

[b422063]

[G]

From your links - Uncompressed 1080p = 1.49Gbit, USB2 = 480Mbit.

Which would suggest that you do need USB3 .

[b422063]

[P.addy]

It is OK, I have found a solution... guy here had a Matrox 4 mini displayport card, 3 minis to displayport > dvi > monitor.

Works grande