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Second monitor

Second monitor

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TrueMM2
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06-04-2024, 07:07 PM
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I own this device:
https://www.newegg.com/abs-computer...&ranSiteID=kXQk6.ivFEQ-hW995Pm1iNtvcLJuRW2zzA
I just began streaming and require a second screen for chat if I purchase a monitor from amazon. Will it fit my current PC? I already have one monitor connected.
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TrueMM2
06-04-2024, 07:07 PM #1

I own this device:
https://www.newegg.com/abs-computer...&ranSiteID=kXQk6.ivFEQ-hW995Pm1iNtvcLJuRW2zzA
I just began streaming and require a second screen for chat if I purchase a monitor from amazon. Will it fit my current PC? I already have one monitor connected.

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GanonCannon
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06-05-2024, 01:14 AM
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It depends on the specifications of your current monitor and the capabilities of the monitor you are purchasing.

According to the product images, a compatible graphics card should include one HDMI port and three DisplayPort ports. If your monitor supports DisplayPort inputs or if your existing monitor uses DisplayPort, then either DisplayPort or HDMI will work for the second monitor without issues. Avoid monitors that only support DVI or VGA, as these are less common today.

Additionally, if you don’t plan to use the second monitor for gaming, you can also utilize the onboard CPU graphics via the HDMI port on your motherboard. In theory, five displays could be connected through this setup.
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GanonCannon
06-05-2024, 01:14 AM #2

It depends on the specifications of your current monitor and the capabilities of the monitor you are purchasing.

According to the product images, a compatible graphics card should include one HDMI port and three DisplayPort ports. If your monitor supports DisplayPort inputs or if your existing monitor uses DisplayPort, then either DisplayPort or HDMI will work for the second monitor without issues. Avoid monitors that only support DVI or VGA, as these are less common today.

Additionally, if you don’t plan to use the second monitor for gaming, you can also utilize the onboard CPU graphics via the HDMI port on your motherboard. In theory, five displays could be connected through this setup.