Question 6 Display capability for business use

[catlicor]

I'm currently using FirePro w600 DDR5, 2GB card supporting 6 display. When running, the GPU ranges from 3-25%, and the GPU memory ranges from 65%-72%.
Use with lots of business applications, basic youtube videos, etc. Not using for gaming.
Seems ok, but I'm wondering if I'd be better off using two GPUs instead. My motherboard has CrossLink capability.

Would using two instead work better? Which would you suggest that is good dollar value?

Thanks.

 

[jojesa]

Nope, you won't be better using two displays. In fact some business applications might even perform worst, since they might not be optimized for dual display configuration.

 

[catlicor]

Thanks, (assume you meant two "GPUs", not "displays")
any suggestion for GPU that can do 4 monitors (for colleague computer), for good $ value. same type of usage. He also has DVI & VGA ports.

Nope, you won't be better using two displays. In fact some business applications might even perform worst, since they might not be optimized for dual display configuration.

 

[jojesa]

Sorry, I meant two GPUs.
Also, depending on the PSU, you might not be able to power two GPUs

Whats the model of the computer?

 

[catlicor]

Sorry, I meant two GPUs.
Also, depending on the PSU, you might not be able to power two GPUs

Whats the model of the computer?

the other computer is an HP. Intel i7-4770 CPU, MB is HP 2aF7, has a PCIe v2.0 x16 (5.0GTs/s) need a 4 monitor GPU for a good value.

 

[jojesa]

the other computer is an HP. Intel i7-4770 CPU, MB is HP 2aF7, has a PCIe v2.0 x16 (5.0GTs/s) need a 4 monitor GPU for a good value.

What's the HP computer model or GPU model?
It is important to know, since some GPUs require auxiliary 6-pin power from the GPU and your FirePro w600 does not.
The FirePro w600 requires 75w that can be drawn from the PCI slot, some might required more power.

Example:
The EVGA GTX 1060 (06G-P4-6163-KR) supports 4 monitors (DVI-D, DisplayPort, DisplayPort, DisplayPort, HDMI), draws 120w, so it does require minimum of a 400W PSU and a 6-pin PCIe power connector.

 

[catlicor]

What's the HP computer model or GPU model?
It is important to know, since some GPUs require auxiliary 6-pin power from the GPU and your FirePro w600 does not.
The FirePro w600 requires 75w that can be drawn from the PCI slot, some might required more power.

Example:
The EVGA GTX 1060 (06G-P4-6163-KR) supports 4 monitors (DVI-D, DisplayPort, DisplayPort, DisplayPort, HDMI), draws 120w, so it does require minimum of a 400W PSU and a 6-pin PCIe power connector.

HP ENVY 700-215xt

 

[jojesa]

This GPU supports 4 monitors (No additional power required)

Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti OC (GV-N105TOC-4G) 4GB DDR5
2 x HDMI 2.0b
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x Dual-link DVI-D

 

[catlicor]

This GPU supports 4 monitors (No additional power required)

Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti OC (GV-N105TOC-4G) 4GB DDR5
2 x HDMI 2.0b
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x Dual-link DVI-D

Thanks. Looks like this one could work too and save $40-50.
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 OC Low Profile 2Gb GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 Graphics Card

And then i guess just get adapter pieces for HDMI & DP to go into DVI

 

[jojesa]

Thanks. Looks like this one could work too and save $40-50.
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 OC Low Profile 2Gb GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 Graphics Card

And then i guess just get adapter pieces for HDMI & DP to go into DVI

Yep, that one works.
I was going for a GPU with more RAM, since you might need it if you use any app with modeling.

 

[hang-the-9]

I'm currently using FirePro w600 DDR5, 2GB card supporting 6 display. When running, the GPU ranges from 3-25%, and the GPU memory ranges from 65%-72%.
Use with lots of business applications, basic youtube videos, etc. Not using for gaming.
Seems ok, but I'm wondering if I'd be better off using two GPUs instead. My motherboard has CrossLink capability.

Would using two instead work better? Which would you suggest that is good dollar value?

Thanks.

Why would you think you need another video card? You are not even close at 100% usage of the card you have. Is something running slowly? How much RAM do you have? Are you using a solid state drive?

 

[catlicor]

Why would you think you need another video card? You are not even close at 100% usage of the card you have. Is something running slowly? How much RAM do you have? Are you using a solid state drive?

have slight lag in busy excel sheet. POssible that it's software (as I'm using Excel 365... but still happens with autosave off). I have 32 GB RAM and yes on the SSD.

 

[hang-the-9]

have slight lag in busy excel sheet. POssible that it's software (as I'm using Excel 365... but still happens with autosave off). I have 32 GB RAM and yes on the SSD.

It is not likely a video card issues but more of a CPU issue. An i7 is good, but Excel is a bit of a CPU hog. Is the lag when you are scrolling and the image ghost a bit?

You can run two lower end gaming cards to get 6 screens, there are not many cards with 6 ports on them. Two GTX 1050 cards or maybe RX570 or 580 cards should do it. AMD Eyefinity is good for multiple monitor setup.