Mulitple graphics cards to support 10 displays for Windows Mulitpoint server

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diamo

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I am going to build a computer to teach some classes for 8-10 kids. Instead of getting several cheap computers, I want to build one computer and use Mulitpoint Server. So I need some video cards that support mulitple monitors and I need 2-3 of these. I was thinking of building a system with 3 of these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125460

The documentation I found says these support 4 monitors, so as long as I buy a motherboard that can handle 3 of these I should be ok.

Any other suggestions for what I am trying to do?

Thanks,
 
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diamo

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Windows Multipoint server takes care of the 10 mice and keyboards, I hook up 10 sets of usb hubs and each hub will have a keyboard and mouse connected to it. (so my motherboard would need to support at least 10 usb ports as well) It is a specialized version of their server software, it doesn't need any thin clients, all stations hook up the monitor, keyboard and mouse directly to the computer.

I am going to teach programming to middle school kids. This is a way to get a small computer lab going. Instead of buying 10 computers, I can buy one if I can figure out the graphic card situation.
 
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Looking at the Microsoft site for Multipoint Server, it doesn't look like you'll need to buy a bunch of graphics cards (?) but I think you're much better off asking the folks over at Microsoft, since this is their software and they should have the best understanding of what you're trying to do and how you can optimally build a system for it. Cheers~
 
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I called a few different Microsoft phone numbers. They don't support this product in house, they outsource it to 3rd party resellers. I tried reaching some of those 3rd party resellers, they don't seem to be interested in this prodoct or they only want to work with large accounts.

You are correct, you don't have to use a bunch of graphics cards, there is hardware you can purchase that connects by usb or lan. The hardware adds about $100 per station and lowers the performance as all the video is sent over usb or lan. I can buy the graphics cards for less money and get better performance.

My issue is building a system that works with enough of the right graphics cards to support 10 independent monitors. I don't know enough about hardware, it seems that finding a motherboard that support multiple video cards and buying enough video cards is the right solution. So I suppose what I am looking for is advice on which video cards might be a good solution for this. It seems to take a bit of searching to find out how many monitors a video card will adequately support.
 
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