CJ Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Folks, is it possible to run 2 monitors from 1 PC? Is there some kind of connecting block that could run the signal in from the PC then have 2 outputs? Or am I talking rubbish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Graphics cards often have more than one output. Check the back of your computer first and see if you've got two outputs. If not, you can buy a replacement graphics card with two outputs fairly cheaply. Older cards may have two VGA outputs, but it's common now for them to have 1 VGA and 1 DVI, or even 2 DVIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Yeah, that. I have dual screens at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 yeah its easy peasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 You can run even more monitors if you add more graphics cards. This is my tri-monitor setup at home: http://www.13amp.org/pc/3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Yeah, that. I have dual screens at work. Ditto - I have my CAD plans on one and specifications and technical info on the other I look like a greedy bugger, but i catually need it set up like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Is that a 1/4 height 19" rack in the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Is that a 1/4 height 19" rack in the corner Certainly is More pics here: http://www.13amp.org/pc/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I only have 1 screen at home but 3 on my desk at work and another 7 next to my desk to monitor various bits and pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Certainly is More pics here: http://www.13amp.org/pc/ Nice setup I have the same 1u case laying around somewhere, I dont use it anymore though as the mini itx motherboad is shot, I dont have the rail kit either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Certainly is More pics here: http://www.13amp.org/pc/ lol, love the "one up" mushroom!! Quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Get one of these. 48 x 1TB drives in a 4U rack. Enough storage for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Get one of these. 48 x 1TB drives in a 4U rack. Enough storage for ya! 240TB of data on a non-RAID setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy-m2 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 you can also use maxivist to multi monitor across pc's, so basicly if you have another pc it becomes your 3rd(in my case). it can be handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 I have looked at the back of the PC and there is only one VGA type socket although at the side of that is a multi pin socket that looks similar to the old mouse / keyboard connection (ps3 or something like that ). How do I check what graphics card is fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I have looked at the back of the PC and there is only one VGA type socket although at the side of that is a multi pin socket that looks similar to the old mouse / keyboard connection (ps3 or something like that ). Sounds like an S-Video port or something similar, its not for another monitor anyway. Monitors are connected with either 15pin d-type or DVI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 you can also use maxivist to multi monitor across pc's, so basicly if you have another pc it becomes your 3rd(in my case). it can be handy I am confused enough with just the one pc. I want this to be able to run a 19" monitor with the PC in my bedroom / office and to then use this monitor in my lounge to watch DVD and downloads off my PC. Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Sounds like an S-Video port or something similar, its not for another monitor anyway. Monitors are connected with either 15pin d-type or DVI. Well, I only have 1 x 15 pin D type. Does that mean an upgrade needed to the graphics card or is there a box type thing that connects 1 signal in to 2 signals out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I thought this was going to be another one of those dodgy videos with a title like that. 2 girls 1 finger 2 monitors 1 PC I'll get me coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Well, I only have 1 x 15 pin D type. Does that mean an upgrade needed to the graphics card or is there a box type thing that connects 1 signal in to 2 signals out? How about one of these? http://www.netgear.com/Products/Entertainment.aspx?for=Home+Networking (or similar type of jobby) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Well, I only have 1 x 15 pin D type. Does that mean an upgrade needed to the graphics card or is there a box type thing that connects 1 signal in to 2 signals out? CJ, if you have a look at this: http://www.videocardshop.co.uk/docs/Card%20Identification.pdf then open up your case and identify which sort of slot your graphics card is plugged into. If you post up the spec of your computer and whether you want to have good performance for games then we can advise on a good card to buy. There isn't really a box you can buy to split the signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 How about one of these? http://www.netgear.com/Products/Entertainment.aspx?for=Home+Networking (or similar type of jobby) That looks an expensive bit of kit eh? You forget Pete, I am currently unemployed and when I am employed, only earn 30 euro per night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 CJ, if you have a look at this: http://www.videocardshop.co.uk/docs/Card%20Identification.pdf then open up your case and identify which sort of slot your graphics card is plugged into. If you post up the spec of your computer and whether you want to have good performance for games then we can advise on a good card to buy. There isn't really a box you can buy to split the signal. Open case? Identify a graphics card? Me? You obviously have me confused with someone who has a modicum of technical knowledge Methinks this may be a good time to visit the local PC shop and see what dual monitor graphic cards are available for someone like me who will not be playing games but just watching films etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 The cheapest way to go would be to find out what slot your motherboard uses for graphics, pci express or agp and buy a new car with dual outputs. Don't forget the cable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Open case? Identify a graphics card? Me? You obviously have me confused with someone who has a modicum of technical knowledge You only need to know which end of the screwdriver to hold, and have working eyes in your head You can't be *that* bad can you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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