Running 5 monitors with a GTX 1080

[Evan Shaffer]

So, I've learned that the limit of screens on a GTX 1080 is 4 monitors. I have a triple monitor setup running at 1080p each, and configured with Nvidia Surround. Then I have a TV mounted above those monitors running at 1080p as well. These work fine together and won't cause any issues. However, I recently got an Oculus Rift. This counts as a 5th monitor, so whenever I want to use it, I need to disable my TV, then put on the Oculus. Otherwise, the Oculus simply won't power on and display.

This isn't too big a deal, since I won't be using my TV when I'm in the Rift. Only a slight inconvenience. But is there any way around this? I thought a simple fix would be to run the TV off of my Intel GPU, then my other monitors off the the 1080, but I haven't found a way to accomplish this or if it would even work. I've tried plugging the TV into the motherboard HDMI, but Windows doesn't detect it.

 

[WildCard999]

Besides possibly running it off the iGPU (I think there's a option in BIOS) if you have another PCIE slot on your motherboard you could try to find a cheap GPU that doesn't require additional power from the PSU and supports your HDTV resolution.

 

[rontonomo]

there should be a internal gpu option in your bios that needs to be enabled for this to work

 

[Evan Shaffer]

Thanks a lot! I just went into Bios and enabled the IGD option to run displays through the motherboard, installed the latest Intel graphics driver, and voila. 4 main monitors and no issues when putting on the Rift.