Can I connect monitors from both GPU and motherboard?

[skinnyginny1973]

Hello!

I'm looking to buy this card:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IPVSLTC/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I have three monitors, all supporting HDMI and VGA. The card only supports one HDMI output and one DVI-D. I don't have any display port monitors. I have two questions: One, is it possible to find an adapter that goes from the DVI-D to HDMI, or DVI-D to VGA? (I've been looking, and there are so many variants of DVI-D I don't know what one to pick). Secondly, is it possible to use the graphics card to process all of the video but use my motherboard to send the outputs? (Instead of using the outputs already on the graphics card)

I'd prefer to try and keep the monitors I have, is there any possible way to do this?
(P.S. I don't know if this helps, but I have a DVI single link to HDMI (Male) cable.)
Thanks!

 

[alexoiu]

Hi, What motherboard using?

 

[DRagor]

You know, adapters have cost. I think you could do better looking for a GPU that simply has 3 HDMI outputs, even if it costs you more ... would make your life simpler.

 

[skinnyginny1973]

Dragor, would you have any suggestions on GPU's with similar power?

And alexoiu, I'd honestly love to tell you but I've done extensive research into it with no avail. This computer was prebuilt, and the only name I could find for it is "LENOVO". If it's any help, I have an HDMI and VGA output.

 

[alexoiu]

With other boards, there's an option in BIOS where you can enable multi-monitor - allowing you to connect monitors to both integrated and dedicated.
With Lenovo, not sure if such option does exist in BIOS.
Probably a card allowing to connect all monitors to it would be the best option.

 

[alexoiu]

An option: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126114

 

[skinnyginny1973]

Hm... I'll check, but you're probably right. Would you know of any GPU's with similar power that also offer other outputs?

 

[alexoiu]

Check the link above. It provides 2 HDMI and 1 DVI-D.

 

[skinnyginny1973]

So I've checked out the one you've sent and it looks pretty good. The only thing is the size, it would really take up a whole lotta room in my case. I've mapped out the measurements, and I have determined it should fit. The only factor that is making me nervous is the backplate. Where PCIE x16 is, I have the RAM slots an eighth of an inch to the left. Even if it is far enough to the left, the locking mechanism still extends upwards. Would this card extend towards the RAM slot and block it, or does the connector on the card stop right there so there would be no interference?

 

[DRagor]

I have yet to see motherboard built that way so GPU would be blocked by memory slots
Maybe some ITX, but don't really think so. At worst, you will not be able to remove or install memory while GPU is in.
Edit: Just in case, what's your mobo?

 

[skinnyginny1973]

Oh I see, that makes sense. That'd be the least of my worries also, I'm quite content with 16GB of RAM. I'll do a little more research for wattage requirements and whatnot, but I think that card is a winner. Thank you so much for the help, I really appreciate it!!! 😀

I can't tell you. After extensive research I cannot find an exact model... even programs I've installed for figuring out parts (Like Speccy) it only states that the Motherboard is "LENOVO"