How do I run dual monitors if my GPU has 1 HDMI port?

[TheKolapo00]

I am getting 2 new monitors in a few weeks and I have a Gigabyte R9 290 and a Gigabyte UD3H motherboard. I have my HDMI cabled plugged into my GPU right now but this is with 1 monitor. When I get the new monitors and do a dual monitor setup how do I do it? If I have an HDMI spitter it just shows the same thing on both screens.

I was wondering if I have to use DVI for one and HDMI for the other, and if there will be any difference between them since im using different cables.

Also how do I do dual monitors anyways? Do I have to turn any settings on in my computer or just plug them both in and it will think it is one giant screen?

 

[Wolfshadw]

If your second monitor only has an HDMI input, then you should probably use a DVI to HDMI cable. To enable dual monitors, you'll need to go into Catalyst Control Center under desktop management.

-Wolf sends

 

[TheKolapo00]

If your second monitor only has an HDMI input, then you should probably use a DVI to HDMI cable. To enable dual monitors, you'll need to go into Catalyst Control Center under desktop management.

-Wolf sends

Both the monitors im getting have 1 HDMI, 1 DVI, and 1 the plug I forgot the name of.

Here is the monitor im getting two of: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BZNDS0

My GPU only has 1 HDMI port. but it has 2 DVI ports.

 

[Wolfshadw]

If you're not worried about audio, then you can use any two of the three (DVI or HDMI). They both carry identical digital video signals.

-Wolf sends

 

[Paul NZ]

Get a DVI to HDMI adapter then. Only thing is, it wont have sound.

 

[TheKolapo00]

Get a DVI to HDMI adapter then. Only thing is, it wont have sound.

I have a headset plugged into my comptuer so can I just use 1 HDMI to Monitor 1 and 1 DVI to Monitor 2.

 

[Paul NZ]

Yup that'll work

 

[TheKolapo00]

Yup that'll work

Also how do I do dual monitors anyways? Do I have to turn any settings on in my computer or just plug them both in and it will think it is one giant screen?

 

[Wolfshadw]

To enable dual monitors, you'll need to go into Catalyst Control Center under desktop management.

-Wolf sends

 

[dumisoft]

Don't use splitters. I just took a look at your card. It has two DVI ports, 1 HDMI, 1 Display port. So, My recommendation is use that two DVI ports for both monitors. No HDMI. Because If you use one HDMI and one DVI, the outputs may have a little color difference or quality difference. So, use both DVI ports for both mnitors

 

[8ail3y]

Don't use splitters. I just took a look at your card. It has two DVI ports, 1 HDMI, 1 Display port. So, My recommendation is use that two DVI ports for both monitors. No HDMI. Because If you use one HDMI and one DVI, the outputs may have a little color difference or quality difference. So, use both DVI ports for both mnitors

yeah do that but still use DVI to HDMI cables in those two DVI ports because HDMI looks better than DVI.

 

[Wolfshadw]

@8ail3y - I realize you're new and this is your first post, but please do not bring back such old threads. This thread was marked solved seven months ago.

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