Daisy Chain Possible?

[limitedcompany]

Hi. I currently have a 38inch curved ultra wide screen (LG) and a smaller normal iiyama screen. At the moment they are connected to my laptop via different ports. Is it possible to daisy chain? Assuming this is only possible with some screens, how can i tell when i buy my next monitor if it permits daisychaining?

 

[COLGeek]

You might be able to use an adapter like this: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G6ZN1124

Otherwise, you would need displays that support both input and output displayport ports. For example:

http://crdms.images.consumerreports.org/prod/products/cr-legacy/production/products/testedmodel/multiview/cr/default/jpg/598/227589-computermonitors-dell-u2713h-d-3.jpg

 

[limitedcompany]

You might be able to use an adapter like this: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G6ZN1124

Otherwise, you would need displays that support both input and output displayport ports. For example:

http://crdms.images.consumerreports.org/prod/products/cr-legacy/production/products/testedmodel/multiview/cr/default/jpg/598/227589-computermonitors-dell-u2713h-d-3.jpg

Short and sweet answer, thanks COLGeek. Thats really helpful.

May I trouble you with one other question: in your option what is the benefit/difference between what i am doing now (two screens run from the same laptop one via HDMIU and one via miniDP) and and daisychain setup?

 

[COLGeek]

As long as your laptop can drive your display needs, there is no real difference. Really a matter of how many displays you need.

 

[limitedcompany]

As long as your laptop can drive your display needs, there is no real difference. Really a matter of how many displays you need.

Thanks again COLGeek. In that case i will put daisychain-ing out of my mind. All our laptops have at least two ports and we will never have more than two monitors. Thanks for your time.

 

[COLGeek]

As long as your laptop can drive your display needs, there is no real difference. Really a matter of how many displays you need.

Thanks again COLGeek. In that case i will put daisychain-ing out of my mind. All our laptops have at least two ports and we will never have more than two monitors. Thanks for your time.

Good call. Keeps both your costs and system complexity down.