Using Integrated Graphics for a Second Monitor

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Jackson413

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OS: Win 7 x64
Motherboard: MSI Z87 GD45 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 760 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125466

I actually have two questions:

1. My graphics card and motherboard are as listed above. Until I can get to MicroCenter to purchase a converter, is it possible to use the VGA port on my motherboard to have a second monitor? I'm not concerned with the quality, as long as I can see it, but not having my trusty Foobar 2k on the other screen makes me cry.

I have tried enabling the port in the bios, but I must not be doing something right because I have not had any success.

2. My graphics card has the following ports:
1 DVI-I
1 DVI-D
1 HDMI
1 DisplayPort

Is it possible for this graphics card actually able to support four monitors? I know that my fps would be significantly lower while gaming, but for multitasking, it would be really handy to see as many windows as possible.

And if I wanted to have four monitors four gaming, would I just be better off getting a second card?


Ok, I think that's all the questions I have. If I can provide any more information, don't hesitate to ask.

- Jackson
 
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bryonhowley
Well you should be able to enable the igpu with a GPU but not all motherboard support it. You may have to enable igpu first in the BIOS for it to work. And you will have to install the drivers for your igpu if you have not already done so.

The GTX 760 can support Surround+1, 3x Surround + accessory display. But for that to be any good in gaming you would need to go SLI because a single GTX 760 would not be enough.

One other thing to note in Surround is that the monitors for Surround must match in specs in the Sync Polarity resolutions refresh rate and such must be the same. In general it is best to have the same monitors. And even when you get the same monitors you may find that even after setting the brightness contrast color and...
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Well you should be able to enable the igpu with a GPU but not all motherboard support it. You may have to enable igpu first in the BIOS for it to work. And you will have to install the drivers for your igpu if you have not already done so.

The GTX 760 can support Surround+1, 3x Surround + accessory display. But for that to be any good in gaming you would need to go SLI because a single GTX 760 would not be enough.

One other thing to note in Surround is that the monitors for Surround must match in specs in the Sync Polarity resolutions refresh rate and such must be the same. In general it is best to have the same monitors. And even when you get the same monitors you may find that even after setting the brightness contrast color and such the same they do not exactly match each other and you will need to fiddle with the controls to get them to match the best you can. I had that problem with my 3 Asus 27" monitors but after some work they looked great and it is amazing gaming on three 27" monitors if you have the desk space for them.

 
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2x4b

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Usually the inboard video is disabled when you install a dedicated GPU.
Your 760 supports up to 4 monitors. But if you want them to have a high FPS for gaming than you should look at attritional card(s).
 
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