Will a 4 Port VGA Splitter Box allow 4 separate monitors?

[huss987]

I know it may sound stupid, but will this splitter box allow 4 different monitors. My Dell Optiplex 380 only has one VGA video output, so can i plug it into this and then add a second, third and fourth monitor.
All help is appreciated
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Port-VGA-Video-Display-Splitter-Box-1-PC-to-4-Monitor-Video-For-PC-Projector-/191472377547?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c94a49ecb

 

[pauls3743]

What a splitter does is to put the same display on several monitors. I think what you're actually looking for is a graphics card with multiple outputs.

 

[huss987]

What a splitter does is to put the same display on several monitors. I think what you're actually looking for is a graphics card with multiple outputs.

Alright, so you're sure it wont work?

 

[pauls3743]

A splitter takes the signal from your pc and it duplicates it across all monitors it is connected to so you have the same picture on each monitor. If this is what you want then it's fine.

However, if you want different displays on each monitor then a splitter is useless. Each monitor will need its own connection to the pc, which is where a graphics card comes in. Depending on the graphics card it can support 2 or more monitors. It's worth bearing in mind that when a graphics card is installed into your OptiPlex 380 the on-board card will be disabled.

Here's a little something to look at while you ponder this

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