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marpada

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#261646 8-Dec-2019 20:04
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Hi,

 

I impulsively bought two used monitors (ViewSonic VA2448m) to get a dual monitor setup for my desktop, but I realised I have no clue if that is achievable with my configuration!

 

I have a NVIDIA GK107 card (1 DVI-I DualLink and 1 DisplayPort). Monitors have DVI-D and VGA inputs. Can I use both monitors with that card, and what would be the best way to achieve it?

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  #2370620 8-Dec-2019 20:10
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Yes you should be fine.  I'd pick up a DisplayPort to DVI adapter like this one and use two DVI cables to the screens.

 

https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/computers-tablets/accessories/cables-chargers-and-adapters/alogic-15cm-displayport-to-dvi-adapter/prod162979.html

 

You can also get a DP to VGA, but its a little nicer to stick to all-digital connections if possible.




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  #2370648 8-Dec-2019 20:54
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Yep as above 2 cables:

 

 

 

1) DVI-D Male to DVI-D Male and 

 

2) DisplayPort to DVI-D converter Cable

 

 

 

Something like these 2 cables:

 

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/ITPAK603/Dynamix-03M-DVI-D-Male-to-DVI-D-Male-Digital-Dual

 

 

 

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CABDNX4017/Dynamix-C-DP-DVIDM-1H-15M-DisplayPort-Source-to-DV

 

 

 

 

marpada

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  #2370750 8-Dec-2019 23:19
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Thanks for the advice guys

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