Need to run 3/4 screens

[nedkelly]

My current pc uses a ATI4870 which has 2 dvi ports on it running 2x22' screens, I need to run either one or two more 17' screens off it, does anyone have any suggestions for what I can do?

[ronyville]

USB graphics adaptor... have used it a few times to run 4 screens of one pc that didnt have a separate graphics card. You will have to buy 2 adaptors with you want 2 more screens.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics...-470535041.htm

[nedkelly]

How much can they handle? I was looking at the st-labs one at pbtech cause i have an account from work there.
http://pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=ADPSTL14337

[ronyville]

How much can they handle?

you mean resolution? not really sure, the screens i ran were just 19" 4:3, so they were in 1280x1024. best to check with PBtech.

[nedkelly]

I mean what kind of stuff on the screen, yeah my screens I want to use are 17' squares that do 1280x1024 max.

[Slankydudl]

Easily run four screens... Get a 6870. Can run up too 6 screens using 1 hdmi, 1 dvi and 4 on mini display using splitter cables. And with newer cards coming out its a relativly cheap buy. Also couldnt you use a splitter cavle for dvi on the card or crossfire another card. Buying another 4870 will probably be cheaper than getting those usb converter things.

[nedkelly]

I have a pc waiting in the wings, I just need 1/2 more screen until then

[Slankydudl]

Then a dvi splitter cable is the cheapest way since its only temporary.

[nedkelly]

Well temporary for a month or so.

[dugimodo]

or a cheap 2nd graphics card would probably work if you have the slot/space for it.