[SOLVED] Can I use a dual link dvi d splitter to have dual monitor?

[Zuriel Angelo]

Recently purchased a rx 580 with only a dvi d port and I have an extra monitor laying around and so I was wondering if I could just buy a some sort of dual link dvi d splitter to use a single link dvi to my main monitor and vga to my second monitor.

 

[Math Geek]

the splitter would only mirror the screen to the second output. not really that useful.

the card should have more outputs, you can use an adapter to get what you need for the second monitor. they don't cost much. around $10. but if you're going from hdmi or dp to vga, you will need an "active" adapter that changes the digital signal from the card to the old analog signal of the monitor. other than that, it'll work.

 

[Zuriel Angelo]

the splitter would only mirror the screen to the second output. not really that useful.

the card should have more outputs, you can use an adapter to get what you need for the second monitor. they don't cost much. around $10. but if you're going from hdmi or dp to vga, you will need an "active" adapter that changes the digital signal from the card to the old analog signal of the monitor. other than that, it'll work.

Oh so I basically can't, my rx 580 is a mining one, with only dvi d and my cpu doesn't have igpu. Guess I'll have to stick with one. Thanks

 

[Math Geek]

with only one output, that would be the case. only one monitor. you need a card not designed for mining to do what you want.