Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can help me out here.
I'm trying to run a 3-monitor setup with a single GPU, and after my searching, found that only some GPUs can do it alone while most need SLI/Crossfire, thereby needing a second graphics card similar to the first, or at least compatible (if I'm understanding these correctly).
The GPU I currently have is a GeForce GTX 550 Ti. The motherboard is an Asus P8Z77-V LX
Setup-wise, I have an Acer 21" monitor for gaming, and 2 17" Dell monitors for non-demanding tasks (internet, music, etc). The only gaming I'll be doing is on the 21"
My questions, specifically, are these:
1) Can I somehow force the GPU to use all 3 ports on it? (It runs 2 just fine, but kicks one off whenever I try to turn on the third).
2) If not, what GPU could I potentially get in order so that I could run 3 monitors off of 1 GPU? (NVidia preferred. I've seen mostly 660, 670 and 680, but just want to be sure)
3) Is there other options to potentially explore?
Thanks for any and all help. Cheers
I'm trying to run a 3-monitor setup with a single GPU, and after my searching, found that only some GPUs can do it alone while most need SLI/Crossfire, thereby needing a second graphics card similar to the first, or at least compatible (if I'm understanding these correctly).
The GPU I currently have is a GeForce GTX 550 Ti. The motherboard is an Asus P8Z77-V LX
Setup-wise, I have an Acer 21" monitor for gaming, and 2 17" Dell monitors for non-demanding tasks (internet, music, etc). The only gaming I'll be doing is on the 21"
My questions, specifically, are these:
1) Can I somehow force the GPU to use all 3 ports on it? (It runs 2 just fine, but kicks one off whenever I try to turn on the third).
2) If not, what GPU could I potentially get in order so that I could run 3 monitors off of 1 GPU? (NVidia preferred. I've seen mostly 660, 670 and 680, but just want to be sure)
3) Is there other options to potentially explore?
Thanks for any and all help. Cheers