[SOLVED] 2 Monitors with only 1 HDMI port

James Fullard

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I need to run 2 HDMI monitors into a PC thatr only has 1 port for an HDMI. I assume a switch is out there I can use? Can someone link me something that I can plug two monitors in via HDMI and then plug the device into my PC and have both monitors running at same time?
 
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That has enough horsepower and connections to run multiple monitors, with individual displays.

However:
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USAFRet

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I need to run 2 HDMI monitors into a PC thatr only has 1 port for an HDMI. I assume a switch is out there I can use? Can someone link me something that I can plug two monitors in via HDMI and then plug the device into my PC and have both monitors running at same time?
Out of ONE port, you will get a mirrored display. The same thing on both.
Is that what you're looking for?

What are you wanting to connect these two?
What motherboard or GPU?
 

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I want to have 2 monitors going. I have 1 port and no other plugs to plug 2nd monitor in with. I dont want to have same picture on both monitors. I wanna be ablke to game on primary and have browser up on second.
 

James Fullard

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You cannot do that from one HDMI port.

What is the hardware you're working with?
Motherboard and/or GPU?
What monitors?
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MONITOR: None
MOPAD: None
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popatim

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The GPU on that should have multiple Displayports next to the HDMI Port. They are a different shape slightly. You need a Displayport to HDMI adapter.


This!!! They also make DP to HDMI cables. If you get a cable, make sure it's long enough.
Also check to see if your GPU has DP or Mini-DP ports.
My local Bestbuy usually has the adapters in stock if you're in a rush
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=display+port+to+hdmi