looking for a multimonitor adaptor

[katto01]

is there a kind of adaptor that allows a one to use more than one external monitor?

 

[Mattp2017]

is there a kind of adaptor that allows a one to use more than one external monitor?

You should have more than 1 plugin for monitors on your PC. Whether is HDMI, DVI, VGA, or displayport.

Are you using a graphics card? What model is your motherboard.?

 

[katto01]

I have an Alienware desktop with an 1 HDMI port

 

[katto01]

sorry VDI port

 

[katto01]

DVI

 

[Mattp2017]

It only has one DVI port? There's no HDMI port as well?

 

[Mattp2017]

You could try this..... https://www.startech.com/AV/USB-Video-Adapters/USB-to-DVI-Multi-Monitor-Adapter~USB2DVIE3

 

[katto01]

no

 

[katto01]

I also have a laptop with a docking station. The docking station allows the use of up to 3 monitors (similar to Lenovo Ultradock 40A20170US). so I'm looking for something similar which could work for a desktop

 

[Mattp2017]

I also have a laptop with a docking station. The docking station allows the use of up to 3 monitors (similar to Lenovo Ultradock 40A20170US). so I'm looking for something similar which could work for a desktop

You will need something like this ...... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AIJE9G/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004AIJE9G&linkCode=as2&tag=technipages-20&linkId=DEBJTLPEH75J6WQA

 

[katto01]

I am using a desktop. Unless I miss something this allows only for one external monitor. I would like to have 3 external monitors

 

[Mattp2017]

I am using a desktop. Unless I miss something this allows only for one external monitor. I would like to have 3 external monitors

This is one of the questions answered on that amazon page.....

I need 6 monitors to display images. Each monitor pulling from a different folder.19 inch monitors used like digital frames. will this work?
Answer: I've seen it work using 4 monitors. Their data sheets say it will work with up to 6 monitors. There may be some restrictions depending on your systems graphics capability. I use it in a 3 monitor environment. Two 21" monitors on connected to the PC the other to the USB graphics and a 3rd 24" monitor plugged into my com… see more
By rmb_pdx on November 4, 2013