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Two monitors powered by a single video card on Windows 11 Home

Two monitors powered by a single video card on Windows 11 Home

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I_Love_GcPVP
Junior Member
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12-25-2021, 08:11 AM
#1
Hi everyone...
I upgraded a desktop for my friend and added a video card instead of using the video chip on her older motherboard. The card I installed is a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 D6 WINDFORCE OC 4G (rev 2).

When she arrived to collect it, just before she left, she mentioned she uses two monitors. Before I opened her computer, there were already two monitor inputs installed. One was a display port, and the other was a VGA port.

I’m familiar with going to System, Display, and Multiple Displays for setup.
Here’s my question:
During the upgrade, I connected my one monitor to the display port on the Nvidia card. The card also has HDMI ports.

I found this VGA to HDMI adapter on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SW9JI9A?ref...title&th=1

Can I connect both monitors to the single Nvidia video card? - one into the display port and the other (using the adapter) into a HDMI port?
She lives in another state, so I can’t test it myself. She picked up the desktop and is heading home now.

Will this work?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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I_Love_GcPVP
12-25-2021, 08:11 AM #1

Hi everyone...
I upgraded a desktop for my friend and added a video card instead of using the video chip on her older motherboard. The card I installed is a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 D6 WINDFORCE OC 4G (rev 2).

When she arrived to collect it, just before she left, she mentioned she uses two monitors. Before I opened her computer, there were already two monitor inputs installed. One was a display port, and the other was a VGA port.

I’m familiar with going to System, Display, and Multiple Displays for setup.
Here’s my question:
During the upgrade, I connected my one monitor to the display port on the Nvidia card. The card also has HDMI ports.

I found this VGA to HDMI adapter on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SW9JI9A?ref...title&th=1

Can I connect both monitors to the single Nvidia video card? - one into the display port and the other (using the adapter) into a HDMI port?
She lives in another state, so I can’t test it myself. She picked up the desktop and is heading home now.

Will this work?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

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DarkBoy__YT
Posting Freak
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12-25-2021, 08:39 AM
#2
The monitors listed are not specified in detail, but they are described as having certain input requirements.
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DarkBoy__YT
12-25-2021, 08:39 AM #2

The monitors listed are not specified in detail, but they are described as having certain input requirements.

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ketman34
Posting Freak
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12-25-2021, 06:41 PM
#3
I don’t have the exact make and model details, but I’m sure they’re from an older time.
I understand that the first monitor uses a VGA cable and the second uses a display port cable.
She’ll be away for a few days, so I can request the names and models from her later.
I’m wondering if a single video card can power two monitors connected to it—something I’ve never dealt with before.
Appreciate your assistance.
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ketman34
12-25-2021, 06:41 PM #3

I don’t have the exact make and model details, but I’m sure they’re from an older time.
I understand that the first monitor uses a VGA cable and the second uses a display port cable.
She’ll be away for a few days, so I can request the names and models from her later.
I’m wondering if a single video card can power two monitors connected to it—something I’ve never dealt with before.
Appreciate your assistance.

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NinjaaGamer_
Member
189
12-25-2021, 11:14 PM
#4
Yes, present GPUs are capable of supporting several monitors. I'm using a GTX 1660 Ti with three monitors at 1920x1080 resolution.
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NinjaaGamer_
12-25-2021, 11:14 PM #4

Yes, present GPUs are capable of supporting several monitors. I'm using a GTX 1660 Ti with three monitors at 1920x1080 resolution.

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Thedavedude
Junior Member
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12-26-2021, 05:40 AM
#5
Thank you for your prompt reply. I think I'll send the adapter I purchased and explain how to set up two monitors, then observe the results. Appreciate your assistance.
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Thedavedude
12-26-2021, 05:40 AM #5

Thank you for your prompt reply. I think I'll send the adapter I purchased and explain how to set up two monitors, then observe the results. Appreciate your assistance.