5 monitor 1 GPU? (Non-gaming)

[BnG]

Hi,

I was wondering if it would be possible to connect 5 monitors to 1 GPU (GTX 780) by using any type of splitter (if so, which one would I need to look for?).

The setup would be like: 1 main monitor (Asus VS247H if I'm correct) and 4 17' Acer V173 (VGA only). I would use the Acer monitors for side tasks like skype/ browsing the web etc.

At the moment I have 2 monitors, but I can pick up the 4 Acer monitors for a very cheap price making it worth it to buy a splitter/ any other device.

 

[Emerald]

what is the make and model of the video card?

 

[BnG]

what is the make and model of the video card?

I'm running an Asus GTX 780 atm with 3 screens .

 

[Emerald]

you cannot connect 4 of the Acer monitors since you stated that they are VGA only.

the video card does not have enough analog outputs.

does you motherboard have two PCIe 16x slots? If so you would need a second video card

 

[BnG]

you cannot connect 4 of the Acer monitors since you stated that they are VGA only.

the video card does not have enough analog outputs.

does you motherboard have two PCIe 16x slots? If so you would need a second video card

I was afraid that would be the case :L. But I was hoping their might be some sort of splitter that would let you connect multiple monitors to one GPU output. Oh well, I'll just stay with the 3 I got at the moment then ^^.

 

[Chayan4400]

you cannot connect 4 of the Acer monitors since you stated that they are VGA only.

the video card does not have enough analog outputs.

does you motherboard have two PCIe 16x slots? If so you would need a second video card

I was afraid that would be the case :L. But I was hoping their might be some sort of splitter that would let you connect multiple monitors to one GPU output. Oh well, I'll just stay with the 3 I got at the moment then ^^.

Emerald: Wrong, sorry. Since it isn't for gaming, you can use something like this:

http://www.startech.com/AV/USB-Video-Adapters/USB-to-VGA-Multi-Monitor-Adapter~USB2VGAE3
http://www.newegg.com/USB-Display-Adapters/SubCategory/ID-3046

A more pricey solution:

http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/

for one monitor, and connect the rest up using adapters, like HDMI to VGA, DVI to VGA, DP to VGA.

These will be a bit expensive though since it is a digital to analog conversion, and in total you could be looking at $100 for the adapters. However, be sure to get the adapters from a reputed brand, like amazon basics or cable matters, since cheaper cables often stop working or don't work from the start (The cables are a form of DAC, so they have a chip and circuitry inside, which is often of lower quality in cheaper cables.).

HDMI to VGA: Click Here
DP to VGA: Click Here
DVI: Click Here

In closing,

Is it possible? Yes. But a bit expensive (though if you are buying 4 monitors, this is relative.), and a bit complicated, but completely doable.