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I recently bought a VGA splitter for my two monitors + laptop screen. I tried emailing Centrecom Bundoora store & the Centrecom website..no reply from either.

Anyway, now I've come to you guys for advice, could you please recommend me a graphics card that will support the extra 2 monitors, so I can extend on each and not duplicate the two monitors as its doing at the moment.

The card doesn't need to be to flashy, I won't be playing games etc on it.

Thanks guys,

Daniel
 
DJG said:
I recently bought a VGA splitter for my two monitors + laptop screen. I tried emailing Centrecom Bundoora store & the Centrecom website..no reply from either.

Anyway, now I've come to you guys for advice, could you please recommend me a graphics card that will support the extra 2 monitors, so I can extend on each and not duplicate the two monitors as its doing at the moment.

The card doesn't need to be to flashy, I won't be playing games etc on it.

Thanks guys,

Daniel
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Hi Daniel,

1) How many screens in total do you want to have running from the system into which the card will go? What sizes are these and what resolution?
2) How old is your system? Do know if it has PCI express slots? (if it is under 4 yrs old it should)
3) What connections are present on your screens ? VGA, DVI, HDMI or displayport?

Cheers
 
DJG said:
I recently bought a VGA splitter for my two monitors + laptop screen. I tried emailing Centrecom Bundoora store & the Centrecom website..no reply from either.

Anyway, now I've come to you guys for advice, could you please recommend me a graphics card that will support the extra 2 monitors, so I can extend on each and not duplicate the two monitors as its doing at the moment.

The card doesn't need to be to flashy, I won't be playing games etc on it.

Thanks guys,

Daniel
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Daniel - all a VGA splitter does is duplicate the VGA signals from your computer - so you wont have any luck there.
Am i right in assuming you are running from a laptop? if this is a case you dont have many options regarding graphics cards. i'd say your best option would be to :
display on the 2 external monitors using a docking station for your laptop (if your laptop doesn't have docking station capacity, you can get USB versions such as the targus docking station): http://www.targus.com/au/product_details.asp?sku=ACP71AU

note depending on the inbuilt laptop gfx card, you MAY be able to use the 2 external monitors plus the laptop screen.
 
Matrox offers products that allow 2-3 monitors for a laptop. Last I read the resolution isn't great and they're not inexpensive. Also look at usb adapters.
 
FlyingFox said:
Hi Daniel,

1) How many screens in total do you want to have running from the system into which the card will go? What sizes are these and what resolution?
2) How old is your system? Do know if it has PCI express slots? (if it is under 4 yrs old it should)
3) What connections are present on your screens ? VGA, DVI, HDMI or displayport?

Cheers
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Hi mate,

1) - 2 external monitors + laptop screen should do me. Screen 1 is a Philips 190B 19" (1280 x 1024). Screen 2 is a Dell E173FP 17" (1280 x 1024)
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/E173FP/En/specs.htm
http://www.pacificmedicalsupply.com/Philips_190B_19_inch_LCD_Computer_Monitor_p/philips 190b.htm
2) - Laptop is only about a year or two max! Asus R500V.

Mr J said:
Matrox offers products that allow 2-3 monitors for a laptop. Last I read the resolution isn't great and they're not inexpensive. Also look at usb adapters.
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Thanks mate.
Do they require a better graphics card or just a straight up plug in?

jimmyizgod said:
Daniel - all a VGA splitter does is duplicate the VGA signals from your computer - so you wont have any luck there.
Am i right in assuming you are running from a laptop? if this is a case you dont have many options regarding graphics cards. i'd say your best option would be to :
display on the 2 external monitors using a docking station for your laptop (if your laptop doesn't have docking station capacity, you can get USB versions such as the targus docking station): http://www.targus.com/au/product_details.asp?sku=ACP71AU

note depending on the inbuilt laptop gfx card, you MAY be able to use the 2 external monitors plus the laptop screen.
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Yeap, running a laptop.
So will the Targus extend the 2 external screens and not duplicate them?
Also, how can I tell if I my laptop has a docking station?

Thanks
 
For those that want multiple screens with a lappy...check this gem out...that's whats powering two of my three screens, the other one is just plugged into the VGA port.

WS-UG39DH1 USB 3.0 Dual Display DVI+HDMI

CanOz
 

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Mr J said:
Matrox offers products that allow 2-3 monitors for a laptop. Last I read the resolution isn't great and they're not inexpensive. Also look at usb adapters.
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There is a blast from the past. Good to hear from you Mr j. thanks for your input in regard multiple screens. I'm trying to achieve resolutions of 2550 x 1440.

cheers
 
CanOz said:
For those that want multiple screens with a lappy...check this gem out...that's whats powering two of my three screens, the other one is just plugged into the VGA port.

WS-UG39DH1 USB 3.0 Dual Display DVI+HDMI

CanOz
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How much did it cost mate and I assume that little device goes straight into the USB, which then you connect USB cables from the screen into that little thing?

captain black said:
Dangaff, in case you missed it I'll post it again.

https://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24004&p=743805&viewfull=1#post743805

These are a great low cost solution for a laptop.
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Thanks mate,

So how does that work, would that help me be able to get the 2 external screens running? Or would I as suggested in the thread need to get a 7 port USB hub and display adapters?
 
DJG said:
So how does that work, would that help me be able to get the 2 external screens running? Or would I as suggested in the thread need to get a 7 port USB hub and display adapters?
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To connect 2 screens to your laptop you'd connect one to your VGA or HDMI port on your laptop. To connect the other you'd use the display adapter plugged into a USB (2.0 or higher) port in your laptop and the screen plugged into the DVI or HDMI outlet on the display adapter (depending on which model you buy).

You'd only need a USB hub if you require several adapters and don't have enough USB ports on your laptop. My current setup has 5 screens with one connected to the HDMI port on my laptop and the other 4 connected via 4 adapters plugged into a powered USB hub as the laptop has only 3 USB ports.

I picked up my adapters for around $70-$80 a few years ago. There are better models out now such as the one CanOz posted above. Staticice/Shopbot/Ebay/MSY would be useful places to search for the best prices on one.
 
captain black said:
To connect 2 screens to your laptop you'd connect one to your VGA or HDMI port on your laptop. To connect the other you'd use the display adapter plugged into a USB (2.0 or higher) port in your laptop and the screen plugged into the DVI or HDMI outlet on the display adapter (depending on which model you buy).

You'd only need a USB hub if you require several adapters and don't have enough USB ports on your laptop. My current setup has 5 screens with one connected to the HDMI port on my laptop and the other 4 connected via 4 adapters plugged into a powered USB hub as the laptop has only 3 USB ports.

I picked up my adapters for around $70-$80 a few years ago. There are better models out now such as the one CanOz posted above. Staticice/Shopbot/Ebay/MSY would be useful places to search for the best prices on one.
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Yeah Dangaff, my price was about $50.00 but i bought it as a sample directly from the manufacturer here in China. I think as the Captain says it would be less then $100. You should be able to find the same model from one of the online shops as Captain suggested. Mine plus into the USB port and then i have one screen in the VGA port of the laptop.

Also Cap, haven't tried the Ethernet yet, not been game lol.:D

Captain, would you oblige us with a shot of your setup?:xyxthumbs

Cheers,


CanOz
 
As requested CanOz :)

Here's the office. You'll notice the sleek modern design.... :rolleyes:
There's six screens in front of me. 5 run off the laptop (3 screens with 3 instances of Amibroker and Zeroline Trader on the other 2), the other has a media server connected to it for the quiet moments on the Kospi :)

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The display adapters.

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The 7-port USB hub.

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Nice setup mate!!

Alright, my laptop has 3 USB ports. One is being used by the wireless mouse, I use the printer every now and then but this isn't to much of a hassle if I had to quickly take the mouse receiver out for a few seconds.

So essentially if I run one screen off the VGA port in my laptop and another off a USB port, then I'd have both external monitors running + my laptop screen and still allowing my mouse and printer to work.

If I wanted more screens sometime in the future maybe, then I'd just get a USB hub as you suggested.

So all I need now is basically a USB cord from monitor to laptop
Then my VGA cord from monitor to laptop and should have them all running.

EDIT: When I connect one of the monitors (VGA) to the laptop it works fine, now the other monitor has a USB cable but it isnt working, it doesn't seem to detect on the properties settings either
Should it detect and find the Philips (USB montior)? Or do I have to click connect via composite, even though going by what I read it doesn't sound right at all.

The Dell doesn't have a USB port otherwise I would of tried interchanging...

Thanks
 
DJG said:
Nice setup mate!!

Alright, my laptop has 3 USB ports. One is being used by the wireless mouse, I use the printer every now and then but this isn't to much of a hassle if I had to quickly take the mouse receiver out for a few seconds.

So essentially if I run one screen off the VGA port in my laptop and another off a USB port, then I'd have both external monitors running + my laptop screen and still allowing my mouse and printer to work.

If I wanted more screens sometime in the future maybe, then I'd just get a USB hub as you suggested.

So all I need now is basically a USB cord from monitor to laptop
Then my VGA cord from monitor to laptop and should have them all running.
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I'm not sure if I'm misreading your post (apologies if I am) but you'll also need a display adapter between the USB connection and the monitor. Either one for each monitor as I have or a double adapter like the one CanOz posted. The Kospi is quiet atm so I'll post a photo if I get a chance.
 
I've hooked up one of the adapters to my other lappy to make it a bit clearer. The adapter is plugged into a USB port in the lappy. The monitor in the background is connected to the adapter via a DVI cable which is plugged into the adapter (my hand obscures it a bit but there is a cable coming out). Another monitor is connected to the VGA port in the lappy. This gives 2 monitors plus the laptop screen.

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:xyxthumbs Well Done Captain!

You get much heat off the screens?

CanOz
 
CanOz said:
You get much heat off the screens?
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I haven't noticed any extra heat from the screens. When I knocked up the mounting frame for them I made sure that none of the ventilation outputs on the monitors were blocked and there's about a foot of room behind them to allow plenty of airflow. I live in a very dusty part of the country in a not so airtight old house so keeping dust out of stuff is the biggest issue.

The top 3 monitors are mounted on standard VESA brackets that are screwed into a length of 140x35 piece of timber that is bolted into the old timber bookcase I've made into a desk.
 
Awesome thanks mate, I'll be sure to get myself one of those adapters! Should make it perfectly easy to use!

Appreciate it alot.

Now I just need to find one, I'll go back through the thread because I believe you linked one.

Thanks mate
 

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