1 PC - 4 Monitors

[broshm]

Hi
I currently have a computer connected to 2 monitors running WinXp. One is the main one and the other is just an extension that I can move windows to etc. With my ever growing need for even more space I now need 4 monitors and so I have a couple of questions:

1. OS: Does WinXp support 4 monitors at the same time? Do I need to upgrade to Win7?
2. GFX Card: How many cards should I buy? Or maybe just one card with 2 DVI outs splitting each of them? Whats better?
3. Stand: Right now the 2 monitors, they are side by side. I want no. 3 and 4 to be above the ones I have right now. How can I achieve that? Special stand? Does it even exist?

Really looking forward to your responses since I don't have a clue.
Thanks.

 

[eyefinity]

http://www.amd.com/US/PRODUCTS/TECHNOLOGIES/AMD-EYEFINITY-TECHNOLOGY/Pages/eyefinity.aspx

 

[broshm]

Wouldn't that cost a fortune?
Besides it's a waste of money - I don't do gaming, all I want is to follow my stocks.

 

[eyefinity]

Did you even check it out?

http://sites.amd.com/us/business/products/pro-graphics/eyefinity/Pages/eyefinity-for-professionals.aspx

Try that link.

 

[broshm]

I guess I was a little fast on the keyboard to rule that out.
Thank you.

 

[eyefinity]

No problem. I think you can find a 4-screen eyefinity 5770, which should be one of the cheapest options. You might also need a displayport adaptor but overall it shouldn't cost you more than $150-$200 overall (card + adaptor) seeing as you already have the screens in place.

I do think you will need to upgrade to win 7 or vista too though.

 

[4745454b]

5 Series won't do 4 on a single card, the 6 series will. Buy the cheapest 6 series card you can find.

 

[eyefinity]

There are a couple of 5-series cards that can do 4-screen eyefinity.

http://vr-zone.com/articles/sapphire-hd-5770-flex-four-displays-in-eyefinity-three-dvi-monitors-possible/9595.html

http://www.powercolor.com/us/products_features.asp?id=240 (5 screen)

 

[4745454b]

Fine, be that way

The 5 series doesn't officially support 4 monitors.