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    M14x r1 multi-monitor

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by digitalprods, Mar 31, 2014.

  1. digitalprods

    digitalprods Notebook Enthusiast

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    So right now i Have a single monitor attached to my m14x r1 via vga with the internal screen off. I was wondering if were possible to connect a second monitor or even a third. I was thinking of buying a VGA splitter and hooking up two VGA monitors or buying a HDMI splitter and using 2 HDMI monitors with the VGA montior.

    Any one have any experience with this?
    Thanks.
     
    digitalprods, Mar 31, 2014
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    QUICKSORT Notebook Evangelist

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    I have an alienware m14x r1. When working on my bachelor thesis I tried to connect 3 full HD projectors on my laptop but I failed. However I did manage to connect 2 1080p (full hd) projectors on my laptop and it was working correctly. For that I connected one to the HDMI port and the other one to the mini-display port. I didn't use the vga port.
     
    QUICKSORT, Apr 1, 2014
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    It will only support 2 with the current ports. Using a splitter could help.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 1, 2014
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    Thanks, for the heads up about the 2 displays thing.
     
    digitalprods, Apr 3, 2014
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