I thought adding a third monitor to my system would be simple. Despite my best efforts at searching this and other forums for the past three weeks, I am still unsure of the right solution.
I would like a third monitor to increase productivity. I am not a gamer. But I do use my two primary monitors for photo and video editing and occasional movie watching.
I built my system years ago. It includes:
- Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP:
2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x2 or x4 mode)
1 x PCI-E x1 (x1 or diabled mode)
3 x PCI 2.2
- Gigabyte GeForce 7600 GT
- SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-550HT, 550-watt power supply
- Intel Core 2 6400
- Windows 7
To add a third monitor, I tried using a HIS Multi-View II DVI USB 2.0 Adapter but quickly learned that my 7600 GT is one of two NVIDIA GPU’s that are not supported by DisplayLink: http://www.displaylink.com/support/ticket.php?id=293
I don’t wish to build a new computer at this time. I just want to add a basic monitor off to the side of my desk for email and the occasional web browser or PDF.
My options as I see them:
1. I’ll spend $500 - if I have to - on a new GPU, but it has to be compatible with my Asus P5B motherboard and provide some way of supporting at least three monitors. How can I verify this?
2. Install a second graphics card that is compatible with both my Asus P5B and 7600 GT. I have exhausted myself trying to learn if a compatible card exists. How can I narrow my search?
Thank you!
I would like a third monitor to increase productivity. I am not a gamer. But I do use my two primary monitors for photo and video editing and occasional movie watching.
I built my system years ago. It includes:
- Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP:
2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x2 or x4 mode)
1 x PCI-E x1 (x1 or diabled mode)
3 x PCI 2.2
- Gigabyte GeForce 7600 GT
- SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-550HT, 550-watt power supply
- Intel Core 2 6400
- Windows 7
To add a third monitor, I tried using a HIS Multi-View II DVI USB 2.0 Adapter but quickly learned that my 7600 GT is one of two NVIDIA GPU’s that are not supported by DisplayLink: http://www.displaylink.com/support/ticket.php?id=293
I don’t wish to build a new computer at this time. I just want to add a basic monitor off to the side of my desk for email and the occasional web browser or PDF.
My options as I see them:
1. I’ll spend $500 - if I have to - on a new GPU, but it has to be compatible with my Asus P5B motherboard and provide some way of supporting at least three monitors. How can I verify this?
2. Install a second graphics card that is compatible with both my Asus P5B and 7600 GT. I have exhausted myself trying to learn if a compatible card exists. How can I narrow my search?
Thank you!