Tell me what type of Connection I need for 2/3 Monitor Display

[iWin4Prep]

Hey all,

I bought a GPU for my new build, namely the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 here.

It states that it comes with 1 x hdmi, 1 x dual link DVI (gold plated), and 3 x Display ports (gold plated).

I'm in the market to buy a couple (or three, depending on the price) monitors to create a dual monitor or triple monitor set up.

I need to know what connections I should find to make this happen.

Obviously, I can find a monitor with displayport capabilities and be fine, right?

But a lot of budget monitors don't come with display ports, what else can I look for to make this process as easy as possible on me?

 

[SkywalkerHsu]

You can purchase a DisplayPort adapters for relatively cheaply, they can come in handy. I would suggest you utilize all your ports, plug one into HDMI, one into DVI, and one into a DisplayPort with an adapter.

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

I disagree with Skywalker. Get displays that have a display port connector. It's much more common then it used to be.

 

[SkywalkerHsu]

I disagree with Skywalker. Get displays that have a display port connector. It's much more common then it used to be.

In this case, I agree. DisplayPort in general is a better connection, however, in this context I believe he is asking for alternatives as DisplayPort is not common in budget monitors.

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

Ahh did not read OP very well. Could the OP plz link some monitors they are intersted in? The adapters you need will depend on the monitors you get. But display port is common even in budget monitors. Just doing a quick search I found ths monitor. Dell monitors tend to be pretty good across the range of products.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2F83RV4523

 

[iWin4Prep]

Hi guys, thanks for the help so far.

I am having trouble finding an IPS monitor under $150 (really would love to get one around $100) that I like with displayport.

I am curious to know if my GPU will allow me to connect any other connections (with ease).

I can link you all some monitors:

1. ACER R240HY : https://www.amazon.com/Acer-H277H-smidx-27-Inch-Widescreen/dp/B0148NNKTC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&keywords=thin%20bezel%20monitor&qid=1462878763&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&sr=8-34&linkCode=sl1&tag=azonsite01-20&linkId=191389f2af3b379b36b0ca8016824a3a

2. Viewsonic VX2376 : https://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VX2376-SMHD-Screen-Led-Lit-Monitor/dp/B01GE9QWJI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1467828174&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=viewsonic+monitor&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azonsite01-20&linkId=4fe7229d997aa4d46b8033360297cabc

^^ This one comes with display port, not sure i like it as much tho

3. AOC12267FW : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CLZ047Q/?tag=linus21-20



etc.

There are plenty around this price range that I'm looking at.

I heard from previous poster that a "DVI" connection is necessary for me. However, I'm not sure if that would work.

 

[iWin4Prep]

Technically, could I do 1 x HDMI and 1 x DVI to get a dual monitor set up?
That would work, right?

But if I wanted a 3 monitor set up I'd have to go 1 x HDMI, 1 X DVI, 1 X Displayport or 3 x Displayport, etc. Right?

 

[SkywalkerHsu]

Technically, could I do 1 x HDMI and 1 x DVI to get a dual monitor set up?
That would work, right?

But if I wanted a 3 monitor set up I'd have to go 1 x HDMI, 1 X DVI, 1 X Displayport or 3 x Displayport, etc. Right?

Sorry for the late answer,

But yes, you would potentially need to do that, unless you have 3 DisplayPort adapters.