Multiple monitors

[damcbain]

Can I set up more than two monitors in Windows 10 on my HP Pavillion desktop?

[banhien]

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@damcbain wrote:

Can I set up more than two monitors in Windows 10 on my HP Pavillion desktop?

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Hi,

What is your Pavilion desktop ? Not all desktops support 2 or more monitors. Please check its label.

Regards.

[damcbain]

It is a Pavilion desktop 500-419 and I am running with two monitors now and would like to add a third.

[banhien · Accepted solution]

Hi,

From its specs:

Figure : Ports

1. HDMI
2. DVI

• Form Factor: Low profile with ATX bracket
• Dimensions: 16.7 cm x 6.8 cm (6.6 in x 2.7 in)
• Maximum resolution:
  • HDMI resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
  • DVI (single-link) resolution: 1920 x 1200 x 32bpp at 60Hz
  • Analog VGA resolution (with adapter): 2048 x 1536 x 32bpp at 60Hz
• 2 GB onboard memory
• Memory interface: 128-bit DDR3
• HDCP support
• Supports Blu-ray
• Total power consumption: ~50 W (single slot)
• Supports up to two displays at the same time

Source:   http://support.hp.com/vn-en/document/c04476628

Now, if you wish to add 1 more monitor you have to buy more hardware

1. New video card which supports 3 monitors BUT it must not exceed 50W (single slot) otherwise you have to buy new PSU and small enough to fit.
2. Buy something like

      http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/th2go/displayport/

Please also read the following guide:

     http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/peripherals/the-complete-guide-to-multiple-monito...

Regards.