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NVidia GForce 1070 - Multiple Monitors max resolution

Per monitor, as that's the maximum a single Displayport 1.4 port can provide. For example, this video show a Titan X (Maxwell) pushing 3x4K displays with the card listing a Maximum Digital Resolution ...
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How can i use my dual monitor setup with my Home Desktop and also my work Laptop

It so happens that there is a software only way to do this. I was watching LinusTechTips and they were advertising this software on their end of video sponsor. The software is called Synergy. It ...
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GPU in new CAD workstation

For a work environment I would recommend nvidia quadro. Not the p600 or p620 those are likely to be too small and under perform although they would work and be the cheapest option. The previous ...
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Cheapest (jun 2020) discrete GPU with working powersaving on GNU / Linux multihead

After six months of usage I can say Maarten Bodewen suggestion for the Radeon 580RX has been wise. I wouldn't suggest a PSU with less than 850 watt of power to anyone else going this way, though.
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Can I connect a 4k (3840 x 2160) laptop to a 2560 x 1440 monitor?

It is true, DP is a little better (e.g., it supports a higher refresh rate); however, regardless of which one you end up going with, the differences between DisplayPort and HDMI are not very major. ...
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Monitor for high-DPI laptop?

TL;DR: The LG 24UD58-B First, let's figure out what resolution we need to have. Since pretty everything on the market right now falls into either 1080p/1440p/2160p, we can ignore pretty much all ...
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Is this monitor Dell p1913 suitable for coding as the second monitor?

Yes it is suitable as a second monitor. Not as primary monitor though since the resolution is too low.
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Thunderbolt 3 to triple HDMI

Thunderbolt 3 Bandwidth: 40 Gbps 24-bit, 1080p @ 60 fps: 24 × 1920 × 1080 × 60 = 2.98 Gbit/s 24-bit, 1080p @ 144 fps: 24 × 1920 × 1080 × 144 = 7.17 Gbit/s 24-bit, 4K UHD @ 60 fps: 24 × 3840 × 2160 × ...
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HDMI Capture Card with pass through resolution higher than 4K

At that resolution, I think you have to start looking at Professional grade video capture cards. There's a company called BlackMagic Design that is pretty much the standard for these cards and they ...
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Connect second display to Lenovo M700 (DisplayPort to HDMI?)

I purchased a DisplayPort to VGA Adapter: j5create JDA114 Display Port to VGA Adapter It seems to work ok. There are also DisplayPort to HDMI cables available on Amazon: DisplayPort to HDMI HDTV ...
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How to make 6 Monitors + VR work of one computer?

The EVGA RTX 3080 TI graphics card has 3 full size DP outputs and 1 full size HDMI output, according to https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=12G-P5-3967-KR you want a screen splitter or ...
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How to make 6 Monitors + VR work of one computer?

If you have integrated graphics (probably yes), you can connect a few monitors to that. USB to HDMI only works with thunderbolt or USB-C+DP, which I don't know if you have. You cannot fry your pc with ...
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Which dual monitor hub that can switch between MacOS and Windows should I use

I think you can use this one from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Monitor-Display-Docking-Charging/dp/B08BYJYC5K According to the description, it supports extending your desktop over USB-c, but ...
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Solution for connecting two computers (work laptop and personal computer) 2 monitors, keyboard & mouse and a webcam

So after some hours searching around I ended up going with a combination of two devices, since a switch with 2 HDMIs and a couple of USB ports costs a few hundred at the least, stupidly. First off is ...
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Will ASUS GeForce DUAL-GTX1060-O6G 6 GB run 2 4k monitors for development?

Acording to manufacturer specifications. Yes
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Versatile Low Profile Video Card with Display Port, HDMI, DVI, and VGA

The Gigabyte GV-N105TOC-4GL is only 37mm tall, it is specified as Low Profile, and includes DisplayPort 1.4 DVI-D Dual-Link Two 2 HDMI 2.0 ports You could add an HDMI-VGA adapter for the VGA ...
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Portable laptop for academic research

The XPS with a i7-10710U has more processing cores than the i7-8665U which could help it tackle multiple simultaneous programs or threads. Performance improvement in programs, which are not memory-...
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4K KVM desktop switch with DisplayPort

Take a look at the ATEN CS1922/1924. Also there are "m" models that have integrated MST hubs that split the video into a DP 1.2 port and an HDMI port.
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HDMI cable randomly stops producing picture

Check that the monitor power cable and HDMI cable are securely plugged in. If the issue still occurs the cable is probably bad, replace it and see if that works. If that doesn't fix it, either the ...
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Seeking hardware recommendations for switching between Mac laptop and Windows workstation using multi-monitor setup

Question: Do your monitors have multiple inputs? My Acers take HDMI, DVI & VGA. I have plugged my work laptop in on HDMI, personal laptop to DVI. A third antique computer connects to the VGA. ...
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Combining identical monitors to form one large display

is there a hardware setup that is affordable The kind of device you are looking for is called a Video Wall Controller and they are typically a commercial-use device for store signage, billboards, ...
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Display Systems outside each classroom in a school

A display and a PC is just a part—and not the most important nor expensive—of the whole setup.¹ In order to minimize costs, you should consider the following aspects first: How should the devices—...
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Connecting three monitors with digital cables

There are motherboards that have three digital video outs. For example, the Asus Z97-A has one DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, and VGA connector, and supports three displays simultaneously. Alternatively, ...
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Dual GPUs for dual monitors, benefits?

Probably none. You're most likely using MST - in a very unusual fashion, similar to how 5k monitors, and the old IBM T220 did. Your graphics card likely is aware that its "one monitor with very high ...
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Mounting options for mounting a monitor or display above other monitors

Many monitors have VESA type mounting brackets which allows the use of a standard VESA holder. There are a wide variety of these from wall mount to rack mount to stands which can be attached to a ...
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Connecting a Laptop and Desktop to 3 monitors

I have the same setup, except with a GTX 970. I use a cheap-o VGA kvm and it works great. This HDMI KVM is what your are looking for. Sea Wit HDMI KVM Switch - 2 Port KVM Switcher Supports 1080P ...
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Looking for a budget monitor

tl;dr Use only LCD panels from manufacturers being certified as using truly flicker-free technology. Ignore manufacturer claims and ignore labels on boxes, as they may be false. Examples of such ...
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GPU linux workstation

If you're still looking for recommendations, I'd take a look at the MSI Radeon RX 560 - 1024 4GB AERO video card. If you're still using Manjaro (the best!) then this would be the simplest solution for ...
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Small USB monitor

ASUS has a series of 15" mobile screens (with foldable stands similar to iPads) named MB167B, MB168B (2nd generation), MB169B (3rd generation) and MB169C (with USB C instead of USB A/B connectors). ...
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Curved Monitors Triple Monitor Setup

You have a couple questions in there which may warrant more than one post across multiple SE sites. I'll throw in my experience on the curved display part. I currently use a Dell U3415W, a 34'' ...
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