Multiple monitor setup on AMD Radeon HD7870

artemisx · Apr 6, 2013

Hi everyone,

I've just acquired the following pc:
http://www.compustunt.nl/Webwinkel-Product-25203335/WhiteEdition-AMD-FX-8150-12GB-2TB-HD7870-2GB-USB3-GDATA.html

as well as a Samsung Syncmaster with VGA and DVI input, and a Syncmaster with VGA and HDMI input.

I'm at a loss on how to set up dual monitors, what cables do I need and what configuration is best? If advisable I'm sure I can exchange some of the monitors - should I have both as HDMI or is what I have now okay?

Your advice is much appreciated

Thanks,
Liezl

Spaniard United · Apr 6, 2013

If I'm not mistaken about your video card, you have 2 DVI ports and 4 Displayports.

Graphics Card -> DVI -> Monitor
Graphics Card -> DVI to HDMI adapter -> Monitor

artemisx · Apr 6, 2013

The card has DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI and some mini thing. Just to confirm - are you advising that I shouldn't use the HDMI but only the two DVI ports?

rachet · Apr 6, 2013

Hi, the easiest route would be using DVI->DVI on one monitor and HDMI->HDMI on the other.

Spaniard United · Apr 6, 2013

You can use the HDMI port. I personally try not to if possible because I've had issues with HDMI and multiple monitors, but 1 monitor hooked up via HDMI and the other hooked up via DVI should work just fine.

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