Does any GTX 1060 support 5 monitors?

[Vandravcek]

Hi all,

I have found out that nearly all AMD RX 570/580 cards support 5 displays, but I can't find any NVidia GTX 1060 that could run 5 monitors. I see that many have physical 5 outputs, but specs then say max. 4 displays or max 4 multiview. I would be running them in extend desktop mode. Am I missing something? Do you know any 1060 model that can do it?

 

[jakubek160]

Gtx 1060 can handle 4 monitors for sure without having any issues. Due to this image

You have 2 hdmi ports 2 display ports and one dvi-d port. You can use a display port to hdmi adapter in order to work on that cable. I think it would work.

 

[Vandravcek]

But will it support 5 displays? I have no problem with cables. I have DVI-D, HDMI and DP inputs on my monitors. I just don't know if 1060 will support 5 displays output simultaneously.

I have 8 displays (1920x1200px) to connect. I intend to use intel CPUs IGP for 3. If I can't find nVidia solution I will be forced to go with AMD RX 570/580 (which are now impossible to get) or choose 2 GPU system with AMD Ryzen instead of intel build. I'm looking for cost effective, low power build if possible.

*I've just found out that ASUS only supports 4 displays :-( -> "Up to four monitors can be used at the same time, and with simultaneous multi-projection you can game without experiencing stretched viewpoints."

 

[jakubek160]

I haven't ever connected 5 displays into one card. I think sir that the limit is 4 monitors on the card relating to this thread. : https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/654220-can-you-hook-up-5-monitors-simultaneously-with-a-gtx-1070/

I also think that the 5'th monitor you can plug into your motherboard and it will work then because it will be using a integrated gpu.

 

[Vandravcek]

Unfortunately it looks like there isn't any I'll have to go with AMD if I can find any.

 

[jakubek160]

If you want to go with AMD , I suggest waiting for VEGA. I NEVER TYPE WAIT FOR VEGA! This time I do. It will be out in a month. Just wait for it and see if it is worth the extra money. One more thing it will be more expensive than gtx 1060 or rx 580. Also I don't recommend getting rx 580's from sapphire as I had problems with them. Gigabyte Aorus worked the best for ME.

 

[calvin79]

Hi all,

I have found out that nearly all AMD RX 570/580 cards support 5 displays, but I can't find any NVidia GTX 1060 that could run 5 monitors. I see that many have physical 5 outputs, but specs then say max. 4 displays or max 4 multiview. I would be running them in extend desktop mode. Am I missing something? Do you know any 1060 model that can do it?

please take note of the resolution you intend to use. Processing power and connector wise, 1060 should easily handle 8 1080p monitors in light 3D applications. Forget about dvi and hdmi, all you need is DisplayPort which supports daisy chaining. One dp port can drive 4 1080p monitors.

I suggest you to bring along your machine and visit the shop, test it out before buying the monitors.

 

[inlandchris]

Hi all,

I have found out that nearly all AMD RX 570/580 cards support 5 displays, but I can't find any NVidia GTX 1060 that could run 5 monitors. I see that many have physical 5 outputs, but specs then say max. 4 displays or max 4 multiview. I would be running them in extend desktop mode. Am I missing something? Do you know any 1060 model that can do it?

Here is what I found so far, any Nvidia gtx will support 4 monitors max even though the max resolution is over 7,000. I think Nvidia wants you to buy 2 GPU's. 2 gtx GPU's (gtx970 and above) in sli mode will connect 5 or 6 monitors but maybe more, not sure. Yes, you have to buy 2!
AMD: my first GPU was Rx280x Matrix from Asus and it had 6 ports and I connected 5 sony HD tv's in portrait view and used eyeinfinity to make ONE dispay;thats 1080 x5 by 1920 resolution, that is a display.
Now that my Asus display broke (and all my other Asus products broke within 3 years),I am looking for a non-asus GPU that will give me the same performance with ONE GPU!
Reviewing so far and I am not finished researching, the Rx580 might be the one.
Nvidia also makes an 8 port GPU for $700 but its for business and not very good for gaming. Yes, you can connect all 8 displays atmonce but its really for the Stockmarket
If any one can add info on AMD (non-ASUS) GPU that supports 5 monitors in portrait view, that would make my day.
Thanks all