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Orbit48 · ‎02-02-2024

hi!

is it possible to use a 5th screen on an HPZ240 small form workstation? I have an NVIDIA QUADRA K1200 that has run 4 screens for years. so can I just add a 2nd basic graphics card to run a 5th screen? are there enough ports?

many thanks

Clayton

erico · ‎02-05-2024

It is unlikely that you will be able to add another graphics card without running into power problems.

If your workstation was a standard sized one it would be a simple matter of adding a PSU that had more wattage.

With a SFF there are some serious limitations.

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Orbit48 · ‎02-10-2024

Thankyou for your help Erico - it is much appreciated!

So will the machine just not boot up or will it keep shutting down if I tried this?

Is it worth trying an extra graphics card or could it damage the machine?

many thanks

erico · ‎02-10-2024

Adding an additional card could stress the motherboard. That would lessen the service life of your PC.

You might take a look at the (eGPU) externam graphics solutions available. It is a more expensive, but viable, means to add a few more displays if your budget can handle it as an option.

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