Using two extended monitors

[Michael012]

Hello,

My name is Michael. I have a HP Pavillion cs1960nd notebook. It has the following connection possibilities: 1 USB Type-C™ 3.1 Gen 1 (for data-transfer only, till 5Gb/s); 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (1 HP charging in sleep mode); 1 HDMI 1.4. Furthermore, I have two video cards: a GeForce MX150 and an Intel UHD Graphics 620. I was wondering whether someone knows whether there is some sort of possibility to connect two external monitors? I would like to extend the monitors, not duplicate them. Both in terms of my connection possibilities and the fact that I have two video cards? I am not planning to use either monitor for gaming purposes or something, it's just for standard tasks and to run light programs. Currently, I already have a second monitor (an Acer VG240Y). It only has two HDMI ports and one VGA port. It would be nice if there is a possibility to extend to a third monitor by keeping my current second monitor, but I also don't mind buying two new different monitors (if that is the only solution to extend to three monitors)! 

Thanks for the help in advance!

Regards,

[Echo_Lake]

@Michael012

Thank you for posting on HP Support Community.
 

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, 

After reading your post, I did go through the Product specifications of your product and found that you have only has 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ (Data Transfer Only, 5 Gb/s signaling rate) port, therefore option to use USB-C to HDMI or something won't work that leave you with only HDMI port. 

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[Michael012]

Hi there Echo_Lake,

Thank you for your response.

I understand that it is not possible for me to get a second screen connected by using the USB-C port, since it's a data transfer only. However, I was wondering whether adapters exist for a USB-C port to HDMI or for a USB 3.1-port to HDMI which allow me to connect to a second monitor (since my first monitor already uses the only HDMI port that I have available).

Thanks for your help again and kind regards,

Michael.

[Echo_Lake]

@Michael012

Thank you for posting back.

To get the answer to this question, I would suggest you can check with docking station in order to set up multiple display. 
Note: HP does not recommend to use Third party hardware as they are not tested by HP and may not be accurate. However, you could check the configuration at your own discretion.

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[Michael012]

Hi Echo_Lake,

Again, thanks for your response.

All right, I will try to search on that website to find possibilities in order to set up multiple monitors.

Kind regards,

Michael.

[Michael012]

Hi,

For everyone experiencing the same difficulties, in my specific solution ordering this, relatively cheap, USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter fixed the issue. https://www.amazon.nl/gp/product/B08121Y311/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I now have 2 extended monitors connected to my laptop without any issues.

Kind regards,

Michael.

[Echo_Lake]

@Michael012

Thank you for posting back. 

I am glad to know that you managed to resolve the issue. Please reach out again for any further assistance.
 

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