The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    8760W w/Quadro 3000m,How many Multiple Displays!!

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by cool1n, Oct 29, 2011.

  1. cool1n

    cool1n Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Hello :)

    Always enjoyed the site but throughly googled all my questions but as my laptop is new im a bit stuck :(

    I got an 8760w with the 3000M Quadro card.

    I was wondering if i can set up 3 displays, either the laptop screen as one or all external.

    Is the GPU capable of this or can it work with the advanced Docking station you can buy??

    Any help appreciated...
     
    cool1n, Oct 29, 2011
    #1
  2. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    2,844
    Messages:
    2,736
    Likes Received:
    899
    Trophy Points:
    131
    KLF, Oct 30, 2011
    #2
  3. cool1n

    cool1n Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Thanks mate :)

    If i get one of them usb to dvi connectors would that work???
    are there any disadvantages of them?? crap resolution??
     
    cool1n, Oct 30, 2011
    #3
  4. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    2,844
    Messages:
    2,736
    Likes Received:
    899
    Trophy Points:
    131
    Those would work, as in provide you with a picture on display.
    They don't use your Quadro's processing power, as they are individual graphic adapters. You could do spreadsheets but no 3D CAD or gaming, perhaps not even full screen video (I'm not sure if new models are any better).

    Expresscard-connected eGPU/ViDock could work but they aren't pretty or cheap yet :) More info here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/gaming-software-graphics-cards/418851-diy-egpu-experiences.html Just saying... if you really need it, it can be done :)
     
    KLF, Oct 30, 2011
    #4
  5. User Retired 2

    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    4,127
    Messages:
    7,860
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Unfortunately the 8760W has no iGPU. It only has a 3000M dGPU which can output to two displays maximum. A Dell M6600 has an iGPU + 3000M dGPU arrangement so can output to 3 displays as explained.

    Best bet for your use is to purchase a Displaylink USB 3.0 HDMI adapter: AnandTech - DisplayLink Shows Off USB 3.0 Video Adapters or do a swap for a Dell M6600.
     
    User Retired 2, Oct 30, 2011
    #5