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Enabling a PC with multiple monitors Usually, computers (Desktop PCs) come with only 1 monitor. Unlike laptops, they support 1 monitor only. You can add additional displays to the PC through the following ways: Adding more displays using multi-monitor graphics cards Graphics cards that support multiple display outputs are available in the market. These support 2 to 4 display outputs through VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort connectors. This is the most efficient and performance-oriented option when compared to using USB display adapters. For setting up a 3 monitor PC, you have the following options:
Click here to see a list of available multi-monitor graphics cards from Amazon. Adding more displays using multiple USB display adapters Using USB display adapters, you can add more displays to your PC or your laptop. A USB display adapter connects to the USB slot in your PC or laptop on one end and allows you to connect a display at the other end. This option is more convenient than the multi-monitor graphics card option as it does not require you to open the PC for adding any display board in your PC. Also, it may be the only option for laptops. Note that USB-to-VGA display adapters suffer from speed limitations of the current USB 2.0 interface. This makes the USB-to-VGA option suitable for less demanding applications. A single USB display adapter supports one VGA, DVI or HDMI output. For connecting 2 more displays to your PC or laptop, you need a couple of these USB-to-VGA adapters. Click here to see a list of available USB display adapters from Amazon. |