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    Laptop Monitor Setup

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Elune343, May 11, 2008.

  1. Elune343

    Elune343 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm getting the HP dv6700t laptop. It has both a VGA port and an HDMI port. If I connect a monitor into each one, can I create a triple monitor setup (counting the laptop screen obviously) or can I only use one at a time?
     
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    I think the GPU is what controls that, what GPU?
     
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    nVidia GeForce 8400 GS
     
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    NVIDIA® nView® Multi-Display Technology
    Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.

    it says thats a feature under the video card I have, i guess that means i can have as many as I have ports then? lol
     
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    Looks like 8400 has NVIDIA nView® multi-display technology capability. From some reading this can support up to 9 displays. So unless hardware limited. It could work. Sorry I can't answer more definitively.

    Edit: I was reading while you posted.
     
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    thanks thats a good enough answer for me! =D
     
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