Questions tagged [multiple-monitors]
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Switching 2 monitors plus a TV (and mouse and keyboard) to a PC and a MacBook Pro
I'm looking for a solution that can help me switch between using my MacBook Pro for work and my Windows 10 PC for play, using two desktop monitors and a TV. Ideally this would include a KVM to switch ...
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Monitor Arm Maxium Load
I'm looking at buying this monitor arm: Huanuo Dual Monitor Arm and it says it can hold about 20lbs. On that monitor arm I'd put the following monitors: Lenovo 34" 21:9 UW which is 13lbs w/o ...
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Recommendation for machine to replace 2017 iMac for aspiring data scientist
thanks for your time. My iMac can be really slow to access memory. I have tried to reinstall the OS multiple times with no great result. Basically I think the memory handling is really bad. My macbook ...
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Will ASUS GeForce DUAL-GTX1060-O6G 6 GB run 2 4k monitors for development?
I have an older PC - (I7/3770K @ 3.5GHz, 32Gb DDR3) with an ASUS GeForce DUAL-GTX1060-O6G 6 GB card. I currently have 2 22" IIyama 1680x1050 monitors.
I'd like to upgrade my monitors to 2 x 32&...
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Workstation running 8 screens
I'd like to build a workstation with a minimum of 6 1080p screens.
The GTX 1050 Ti has a max resolution of 7680x4320; this should suffice for future upgrades.
If we're splitting the workloads by the ...
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Swivel Mount for 15.6" Portable External Monitor?
I've just bought a 15.6" external touch monitor (dimensions similar to Surface Book) as I'd like to carry it around occasionally. I'd like to add it to my existing desktop setup for routine use.
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GPU in new CAD workstation
We're seriously considering upgrading (read: replacing) a small handful of workstations (desktops) for our department at work. No in-house IT, so I'm asked to do a suggestion myself.
The workstations ...
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Is there a monitor arm with purely sideways movement?
I would like to have a VESA mount for my monitor to be able to dynamically move it from the left side on my desk to the middle in a straight line. Like it moves on a dolly (however, an arm would be ...
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Which dual monitor mount/arm to go over a 43" monitor
I'm using a 43" monitor (stands 62 centimetres tall off the desk) and want a dual monitor arm to go above it, but many brands are too short. What dual monitor arm/mount can lift the two screens ...
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Cheapest (jun 2020) discrete GPU with working powersaving on GNU / Linux multihead
With working I mean GNU/Linux temperatures should not exceed Windows' ones by 10 C° with low performance profile.
Preferably powersaving support over multi monitor configurations should be present ...
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Versatile Low Profile Video Card with Display Port, HDMI, DVI, and VGA
I'm looking for a low-profile PCI-Express video card that will support 1080p on at least 2 monitors simultaneously. That's easy to find, but I'm also wanting one that has the versatility of having all ...
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Portable laptop for academic research
I want a new PC, mainly for work, plus other minor stuff like browsing, Netflix, and Skype. I work in economics research, therefore I need to easily work with reasonably big datasets (say, ~25Gb of ...
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4K KVM desktop switch with DisplayPort
I wanted to upgrade my old Aten CS1794 KVM switch to something that supports 4K and DisplayPort for a long time, but couldn't find something that fits my needs the way the CS1794 did when I bought it ...
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HDMI cable randomly stops producing picture
I have an 24" HPes which I'm trying to connect to my Acer Aspire e5-575g(e15). The monitor worked fine for a couple of weeks, but sometimes would stop projecting picture. By this I mean that on an ...
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Seeking hardware recommendations for switching between Mac laptop and Windows workstation using multi-monitor setup
(x-post from stackexchange/superuser)
Here is my current setup at home:
For now, I am able to connect remotely to my work computer at the office, both via my Mac work laptop and my Windows desktop. ...
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Looking for USB-C hub with USB-C port for Power Delivery *and* USB-C port for video output
I'm looking for a USB-C hub/dongle with two USB-C ports that support Power Delivery charging and USB-C 4K video output.
I'm connecting my 16" MBP to an LG 4K monitor via a USB-C to DisplayPort cable; ...
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VESA vertical offset mount bracket
I have a need for something that I can only describe as a "drop mount" or a vertical offset bracket for 100x100mm VESA mount holes.
I have a 3-monitor setup with an iMac as the middle screen, using ...
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Combining identical monitors to form one large display
So I got a whole bunch of monitors (A LOT) and from the collection there are about 6 identical 17" 4/3 ratio monitors that I wish to make a grid from (3x2 forming 12/6 or 2/1 wide ratio). I want all ...
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Recommended GPU for dual monitors on a 250w PSU? (Windows 10)
I have a PC that currently has an old Asus 6600 GT graphics card in it, but there doesn't appear to be any Windows 10 drivers available for it.
Can anyone recommend a GPU that will run on a 250W ...
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Multiple Monitors Remote Desktop VM in Cloud [closed]
Currently, I am using 3 monitors on my desktop PC as I run a software with many windows and I save and restore the layouts(work space) of these widows.
I am planning to move to the could and was ...
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Display Systems outside each classroom in a school
I am voluntarily building a web-based application for a school. The application will consist of a Server, a Disaster Recovery Server and a Database Server. Outside each classroom will be a display ...
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Dual monitor setup on a Radeon RX 470 (total resolution 4480x1080)
My actual single screen setup is an Asus ROG Strix Radeon RX 470 Gaming OC 4GB GDDR5 (2x DVI-D, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort 1.2; max resolution 5120x2880) on which I have connected an 21:9 2560x1080 ...
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Recommended GPU for watching movies on 4k or 1440p quad monitor setup
My goal is to obtain a productivity setup with quad (four) monitor setup that can handle 3 1440p monitors, and 1 4k monitor for movies (no gaming on that specific monitor). Would 1070ti be enough or ...
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MacBook Pro 2012 Thunderbolt-to-dual-Displayport Adapter?
I have a 2012 MacBook Pro (this model) and I have also inherited two Dell U2515h displays, which understand DisplayPort 1.2 (but not Thunderbolt). I'd like to use the laptop (running OSX High Sierra) ...
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Side by side monitor stand for three 32" monitors in landscape
I am keen to purchase a monitor stand that will allow me to have, in horizontal alignment, three 32" monitors in landscape orientation. Is this possible? Any recommendations?
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Can I connect a 4k (3840 x 2160) laptop to a 2560 x 1440 monitor? [closed]
So i'm thinking of purchasing a DELL XPS 15 with a screen resolution of 15.6" 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160).
I already have a very nice DELL Ultrasharp 27 inch monitor with a screen resolution of 2560 x ...
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Macbook eGPU to be used only for external monitors
I have a Macbook Pro (13 inch, two Thunderbolt 3 ports) connected to two external monitors. I'm looking to purchase a GPU to sit in an eGPU enclosure (the AKiTiO node) purely to be able to support ...
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Daisy chained monitors with compatible laptop dock
Quick background: Me and my wife both work from home sometimes, and are both used to two or three monitor setups while in the office. For our home office I would like to have a universal laptop dock (...
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Which monitor would be better to programming?
I have a two options.
two dell P2417H 23'
one LG 32MA68HY-P 32' (window split available)
I'm developing web(front and back) and usually using vim and sublime text.
I'll connect to my 2017 13' MBP.
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I'm looking for a good USB-Switch with hotkey support
Right, so I am essentially looking for something like this device to toggle which device my keyboard and mouse go to. But honestly I'm looking for a solution where I can toogle it also by pressing a ...
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Will Dell P2417H, 23.8" monitor be a good choice as second monitor to iMac 27”?
I plan to buy second monitor for my iMac 27” as I understand that it will raise my productivity in design projects and also one of the reason is starting to learn front-end development. I do not want ...
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Monitor for high-DPI laptop?
I have a 14" 1080p laptop, which is very crisp. When I connect it to my 21" 1080p monitor, the external monitor looks blurry and ugly. What external monitor (i.e. what specs, but specific examples are ...
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looking for an external graphics adapter that works for ubuntu
I recently discovered that my laptop's USB Type C port doesn't support display so I'm looking to get an external graphics adapter that will add a 3rd monitor for me (I have an HDMI port but nothing ...
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Cheap monitor with reasonable price
I am looking to buy a monitor for around €130. It doesn't have to have 75hz refresh rate or a VA-panel, TN also suits my needs, but it needs to be at least 24" (or 23.8") and have a resolution of at ...
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NVidia GForce 1070 - Multiple Monitors max resolution [closed]
This may be a stupid question, so I apologize up front.
NVidia's website says the Maximum Digital Resolution for my video card is 7680x4320.
Does that mean that is the MAXIMUM resolution it can ...
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Connecting three monitors with digital cables
I have the 3 BenQ GW2270 monitors and a Gigabyte Z87-HD3 Intel Z87 Motherboard.
I want to be able to connect all three monitors to a digital port, but my motherboard only has 1 X HDMI, 1 X DVI and 1 ...
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Dual GPUs for dual monitors, benefits?
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I'm considering a 4k monitor with 120Hz support that uses two DP1.2 connectors; they each render half the screen at 120hz, it's effectively two monitors glued together.
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Mounting options for mounting a monitor or display above other monitors
I currently have two monitors, but I want one more. The width of my computer table is however full, so I thought I would add one above my existing monitors. The backs of the monitors are close to a ...
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Connecting a Laptop and Desktop to 3 monitors
I have a laptop that has an HDMI input (just 1). I also have a desktop which has 3 DP and 1 HDMI. Currently, I'm using converters from DP to HDMI as my monitors have problems with DP for some reason. ...
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2 computers, 2 monitors to extend displays, and a wireless keyboard and mouse
I need a way to switch between my gaming computer and my work laptop but still be able to use both my monitors and wireless keyboard/mouse. Does anyone have any suggestions on a KVM switcher for this?
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How can i use my dual monitor setup with my Home Desktop and also my work Laptop
How can i efficiently use my dual monitor setup along with the same keyboard and mouse with dual machines, (Home Gaming pc and work laptop)
sometimes i need to work from home using my work laptop, ...
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Monitor stand that supports 3 30'' monitors
My question is just like this one, except for bigger monitor size and smaller requirements. My monitors are 30'' HP LP3065 (old but huge) and the recommended VIVO Triple LCD Monitor Desk Mount works ...
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Looking for a budget monitor
I want a budget FullHD monitor. The primary use is for office stuff (reading, email, ssh connections, etc.)
I want it to have a HDMI input and some audio output in case i end using it as monitor i ...
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GPU linux workstation
I have a desktop computer I use solely for work. It has multiple monitors. I'd like to get a graphics card for the sole purpose of making multi-monitor as painless as possible. So my criteria are:
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Multi monitor frustration
what is the best GPU/Card to use for my work-only rig. I do mainly dev work, Webdesign, massive multitasking with sometimes over 50 browser tabs open on each monitor. I don't game on this PC at all.
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Small USB monitor
I am looking for a simple USB monitor that is between 11-15 inches screen size for a cheap price. I'm looking mainly for portability that I can plug into a laptop to increase productivity. I would ...
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KVM solution for 2 computers to switch 6 monitors (2x3) with DisplayPort connections
I am trying to find a solution to be able to KVM two computers, both with two DisplayPort outputs (two video cards on one PC and a docking station with two ports) to a monitor array connected with two ...
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What's an ideal center monitor in a ~23" triple monitor setup for 90+/10-% productivity/gaming?
I currently have a triple monitor setup with three 1080 23" monitors. The side monitors have IPS panels and the center one has a TN panel. The monitors were purchased in 2011 for a budget price ($100-...
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USB3.0 or Type-C Portable Monitors with MacBook Pro 13" (Mid-2012)
I'm looking at getting a portable monitor for use with my MacBook Pro 13" (Mid-2012, Core i7).
I'm thinking probably an Asus model MB169C+ or B+ at the moment. I know my MBP has USB3.0 and so the B+ ...
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Curved Monitors Triple Monitor Setup
So I am ready to finally make the leap to a triple monitor setup. Shopping for monitors is a horrible experience these days because there is about 9 million options.
I am thinking about going with ...
