hi got a ati x700pro graphics card-got 2 ports on back.got 2 monitors connected,1 to each port.i run multi monitors in 'stretch mode' such that 2 monitor workscreens(of 1024x768) becomes one large one that spans both monitors-2048x768
prob-i want 3 monitors linked to my pc, using just one graphics card and still run span mode such that the workspace is now 3072x768..the question is this..........
can i do this with a vga splitter into one of the ports(which will then support 2 monitors) , and then have the third monitor on the other graphics card port
thanks
2007-06-12 06:33:13 · 5 answers · asked by bradley h 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
A Vga splitter just duplicates the content of the first monitor on to the second. It does not allow them to show different things. You would need a card with three outputs (they do make them) or a second video card for the third monitor.
2007-06-12 06:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't do what you asked. The card is only able to output a signal to two discrete monitors (one on each socket). All a VGA splitter does is provide an identical signal to the two monitors connected through it.
You are running your monitors at 1024x768. I would strongly suggest you buy a pair of larger monitors capable of a higher resolution rather than any attempt to run three 1024x768 monitors side-by-side.
For completeness, I will add that the only graphics-card with three monitor sockets was the unpopular Matrox Parhelia. Matrox do also produce monitor splitters which do exactly what you require (make two monitors appear to the graphics-card as a single wider monitor) but they are very expensive and you'd be better off with a new larger monitor. Check out http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/corpo/products/home.php and look at the Graphics eXpansion modules. A quick check showed the DualHead2Go Analogue version at over £90 from Dabs.com (who are usually quite competitive). You money would be better spent on a larger monitor.
2007-06-12 07:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either your power supply isn't enough or the card is faulty. How many extras do you have in your case? Disconnect any items in your computer not essential to a simple boot up (cd drives, second hard drives, extra fans, pci cards, etc). Will it boot up with just the basics and your master hard drive? Edit: From your additional details I would say the card is faulty and to return it.
2016-05-18 02:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you try using a splitter, it will simply display the same thing on those two monitors.
Cheers
2007-06-12 06:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
nope. can't split video signals.
need 2 dual head video cards, or 1 dual head and 1 regular ( not onboard) if you system supports it.
2007-06-12 06:35:48 · answer #5 · answered by basscleff 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋