3Monitor Setup Help

[andyb313]

I currently run 1 144hz monitor and 1 TV on extended mode with a gtx 970

I am looking to upgrade to a 3 monitor set up with a gtx 1080 but am confused weather or not it will work

I have found a samsung monitor that is full hd but only VGA input. Could i buy 2 of these and connect them using passive display port to vga adaptors and then connect the primary display (144hz monitor) via DVI-D or HDMI?

would this allow me to have different items on each monitor? and also not important but would it work for gaming?

any help greatly appreciated!

 

[dark_lord69]

"only VGA input"
That likely means it's OLD because most modern monitors have DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort for a digital input signal

"Could i buy 2 of these and connect them using passive display port to vga adaptors and then connect the primary display (144hz monitor) via DVI-D or HDMI?"
yes, that should work

"would this allow me to have different items on each monitor?"
yes, as long as you use 1 port for each monitor (and 1 adapter)

"and also not important but would it work for gaming?"
Yes, however I don't recommend VGA as the standard is old outdated and provides the lowest quality signal for a computer monitor.

 

[andyb313]

"only VGA input"
That likely means it's OLD because most modern monitors have DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort for a digital input signal

"Could i buy 2 of these and connect them using passive display port to vga adaptors and then connect the primary display (144hz monitor) via DVI-D or HDMI?"
yes, that should work

"would this allow me to have different items on each monitor?"
yes, as long as you use 1 port for each monitor (and 1 adapter)

"and also not important but would it work for gaming?"
Yes, however I don't recommend VGA as the standard is old outdated and provides the lowest quality signal for a computer monitor.

Thankyou for the reply,

I believe the monitor has 1 vga input and 1 dvi input.
Would i be better off converting display port to dvi? I am not too bothered about the performance and thats why im looking at cheaper monitors. i just need the 3 screen set up for work but also need full HD

i believe the 1080 has 3 display ports so thats why i was considering that as my main monitor i believe with nvidia has to be connected via HDMI for my 144hz?

 

[dark_lord69]

"Would i be better off converting display port to dvi?"
Yes, the digital to analog adapter would not be needed, instead you can just by a simple adapter or a cable with display port on one end and dvi on the other end.
I like monoprice.com for cables/wires/adapters. (Good prices and quality)

"i believe with nvidia has to be connected via HDMI for my 144hz?"
That... I don't know off hand you'll have to check the nvidia documentation. (User manual for the video card)